Chris While and Julie Matthews - Women of the World [CD]

Cat. no: FATCD047
Format: CD
Barcode: 5026076004723
Release Date: 14 Oct 2022
Genre: Folk

'Women of the World', Chris While and Julie Matthews are just that 

Their story has encouraged and empowered women across generations. On 'Women of the World', they celebrate the women who have inspired them. The songs are diverse and personal and commemorate the lives of a teenage companion (Covered in Roses), an Afghan tech innovator (the title track) and a dear lost friend (Starfsh Thrower). They also tackle bigger global issues (Yellow and Blue) and chronicle the effects of lockdown (Hollow Days). Their autonomy allows them to follow their muse and hearts, so, across the set, there are glimpses of Celtic, soul, contemporary folk, country, gospel and even the plectrum-whack of Bruce Springsteen. World-class musicians have collaborated on the record, including multi- instrumentalist Mike McGoldrick (from Mark Knopfer's band), Miranda Sykes (Show Of Hands), Tom Chapman (Urban Folk Quartet), electric guitarist, Johnny Heyes (Mica Paris) and Neil Fairclough (Queen). These players have helped create a sophisticated, resonant sound that feels to have come straight out of a top Nashville post-production house, rather than a hideaway in the English Pennines.

UK Tour Dates:
08/10 Banbury - The Mill
09/10 Hitchin- Hitchin Folk Club
10/10 Nettlebed- Nettlebed Folk Club
11/10 Southampton- Hanger Farm
12/10 Sherringham- Little Theatre
13/10 Toft (Cambs)- Social Club
14/10 Painswick- Painswick Centre
15/10 South Petherton- The David Hall
16/10 Penzance- The Acorn
17/10 Ashburton- St Andrews Church
18/10 Birmingham- Kitchen Garden Cafe
20/10 Corsham- The Pound Arts Centre
21/10 Bury- The Met
22/10 West Kirby-The Arts Centre
23/10 Scarborough- Hunmanby Community Centre
26/10 Shefeld- The Greystones
28/10 Kirkby Stephen- Kirkby Stephen Social Club
29/10 Wigton- The John Peel Theatre

Tracks: Women of the World / Seventh Wave / Crow / Starfsh Thrower / Covered in Roses / Beautiful Brave Tattoo / Yellow and Blue / In Dreams / Embrace / Pulling Weeds / Hollow Days

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