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Bateleurs are an exciting alt. Folk/Rock band. Central to the sound is the distinctive duel lead vocals & harmonies of Daryl Ball & Sean Amor.
Daryl’s vocals are smooth with an Irish inflection, Sean’s voice is tender with a plaintiff, jagged edge, which cuts right through and suits their music perfectly.
They are accompanied by Chris Mac on percussion.
To create the authentic sound, Bateleurs employ numerous instruments in addition to the standard Guitar, Bass & Drums.
These include Mandolin, Fiddle, Ukulele, Harmonica & Cajon.
The bands set is delicate in parts, raucous in others but the intensity in each song, matched by the band’s obvious delight in entertaining, never waver with a change in style or tempo.
This superb level of musicianship, allied to a hypnotic set list will thrill and enthral in equal measure.
The band are popular on the SouthWest music scene and veterans of Summer festivals such as Swindon’s Big Arts Day, SOLAM, Mayfest & Oxjam.
The band cover songs by artists such as The Waterboys, Steve Earle, Ryan Adams, CCR & The Band.
They have an additional strength in their songwriting, songs of a high quality that sits comfortably alongside better known covers.
Bateleurs released an EP of original material in May 2010 to favourable airplay and positive reviews.
One such impressive review from The Swindon Advertiser reads:
'If Dylan had not been born alongside Highway 61 but had embraced the A1 in the same mythical fashion, this might have been the result. Joyous, upbeat and very infectious….not a bad combination'.
“New Day Rising EP” is available for download on iTunes and Amazon.
Recording is currently underway in preparation for Bateleurs debut Album in September 2011, with one new track 'Ghosts' already available for preview online.
You can follow the band on Facebook where they have music, videos, photos and regular updates or Reverbnation.
- CrankRank Peak: 54
- Song: Ghosts