User:London8y8/Ellen and the escapades

--London8y8 (talk) 04:34, 26 August 2009 (UTC)Ellen & the Escapades

Alternative folk five piece Ellen and the Escapades released their first single ‘Without You’ May 25th, 2009 on their home-grown record label ‘Branch Out Records’. Having been played by Alan Raw [[Raw Talent]] on BBC Radio Leeds, it was picked up by [[Steve Lamacq]] on BBC Radio 2, and [[Tom Robinson]] on BBC Radio 6.

The band, Ellen Smith (Vocals, Acoustic), Chris Quick (Keys, Vocals), James Warrender (Drums), Andy Calder (Bass), and Jeff Schneider (Guitar), have managed to create a sound that oozes nostalgia, without being outdated. Being highly influenced by legendary folk acts such as Bob Dylan and Carole King, as well as contemporary indie acts like The Coral and Cat Power, Ellen and the Escapades have found a happy medium with their tight, down to earth, organic sound.

Touring Switzerland during July of 2009, they played at the [[Blue Balls Festival]] in Lucerne. Upon their return to England they were invited to play the BBC Introducing stage at Leeds and Reading Festivals August 28th, 2009 in [[Leeds]] and August 29th, 2009 in [[Reading]] U.K.

[[ Ellen and the Escapades on Myspace]] [[Telegraph UK Article ]]