From: Laughing Dog Music [gail_at_laughingdogmusic_dot_co_dot_uk]

Sent: 06 July 2018 15:41

Subject: RAB NOAKES & JILL JACKSON - 'Together We Sing' TOUR 4 - 22 OCTOBER 2018

 

RAB NOAKES & JILL JACKSON - 'Together in Song', A special \*one-off\* tour 4 - 22 October 2018, BOOKING NOW RAB NOAKES is a force to be reckoned with

 

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RAB NOAKES & JILL JACKSON - 'Together in Song', A special *one-off* tour 4 - 22 October 2018, BOOKING NOW

 

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Jill Jackson

 

RAB NOAKES is a force to be reckoned within the world of music in Scotland and beyond. Joining forces with life long friend and acclaimed Americana singer songwriter Jill Jackson, together travelling across the UK, creating an undeniable evening of enchanting, stripped back and captivating musical event, their performances consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining.
Although a generation apart they have worked and sung together for over 20 years. Expect a rich collection of songs, self-penned alongside innovative interpretations. Each of them is an enthusiastic collaborator as well as an accomplished soloist. The combination of their voices, their wit and their obvious and infectious love of singing they make a sparkling combination with a great sound. They demonstrate the value of how different experiences can make a whole that's more than the sum of the parts.

"It was a bold move by Rab Noakes to cover ?Only Happy When It Rains' in the first place. I don't mind admitting that my heart sank when I initially saw the track on the album running order. But Rab has transformed the song brilliantly. It's almost as if the vocal harmonies - with Jill Jackson, have had to be gently teased out of both. And that's the real appeal. The result is sublime. An inspired cover. There used to be one great version of ?Only Happy When It Rains' ... now there are two."

- Billy Sloan, BBC Radio Scotland

 

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Are We There Yet? is the long awaited 5th solo album by Paisley born singer songwriter Jill Jackson, a record that bears the hallmarks of a 25 year musical
journey that has taken her from Paisley to Top of The Pops to playing in every State of America (50 States in 50 Days.....yes really!). Jill temporarily relocated to Nashville where she became immersed in Music City's culture of storytelling song-writing. Personal struggles and a bucket list hike of the Grand Canyon saw the Celtic Connections award winning artist return overflowing with lyrical and musical inspiration. These momentous changes of life and reflective nature flow through every word and note of the 10 new songs on Are We There Yet? - an uplifting, accomplished, mature record. Produced by Boo Hewerdine (Eddi Reader, Emily Barker), the album combines innovative, playful arrangements that would not sound out of place in Lindy Hop, Harlem or the heart of the deep South. With an unabashed embrace of gleeful, melodic choruses delivered in Jill's unmistakeable warm and heart-wrenching voice.

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Rab Noakes

 

Early in 2015 Rab was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer. The treatment that followed was, to say the least, rigorous. At the earliest opportunity he was playing the guitar and singing. New songs began to emerge, songs that were based on the experience of the treatment and formed a significant role in the recovery process. Six of them are gathered on Rab's new release - The Treatment Tapes. There's no self-pity though, here you'll find defiance, resilience, love, support and wit. In May of 2017 Rab turns 70 and celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first properly-billed, paid gig. These landmarks will be celebrated throughout next year, across the country and beyond.

Rab's previous release was the acclaimed double-CD ?I'm walkin' here'. During 2016 he has been found on tour, mainly solo, promoting that album. He has
also been found in collaboration with others and in his part as a singer and guitar-player in the ?Grit' orchestra which played at both WOMAD and Edinburgh International Festivals.

The year has also seen collaboration with a long-time colleague Barbara Dickson as well as a part in the Neil Young tribute night in Glasgow ?Long may you run'.
The ?I'm walkin' here' album, which features many new Rab new songs alongside some characteristically interestingly wide-ranging interpretations, was received with high praise in reviews and has attracted positive comment from audience and journalists alike.

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Jill Jackson

 

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DATES AVAILABLE FROM 4 - 22 OCTOBER 2018:

For all booking enquiries and details on availability please contact:

GAIL COOKE

LAUGHING DOG MUSIC

gail_at_laughingdogmusic_dot_co_dot_uk

07905 952374

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