Scottish duo The Jellyman’s Daughter lands squarely in the middle of an intriguing crossroads between bluegrass, post-rock, folk and soul. Mixing their unique vocal harmonies with wild and visceral cello, driving guitar and sweet mandolin, Emily and Graham write their songs together with a focus on doing something new.
After making each other’s acquaintance in Edinburgh in 2011, the pair soon found a love for playing music with each other, staying up into the wee hours making home recordings. The duo’s debut album, released in late 2014, established The Jellyman’s Daughter as something fresh and exciting. Reviewers unanimously remarked upon the originality in Emily and Graham’s songwriting and arrangements, while they enjoyed the sweet closeness of their vocal harmonies, as well as Graham’s unconventional cello playing. The Sunday Herald (Scotland) made it one of their Top Albums of The Year, noting that “Graham can make his instrument as percussive as a drum, as grounded as a bass or as sweet as a fiddle… when Kelly and Coe sing together, their harmonies squeeze the heart.”
The Jellyman’s Daughter have now finished their second album, ‘Dead Reckoning’, a marked step forward in maturity, depth and scope while retaining the affinity that is the foundation of the duo’s sound. The new album takes its title from a navigational term that, when applied to the human spirit, is analogous to navigating our way through life, and how we progress (or otherwise). Featuring prominently is banjo player Jamie Francis (of Radio 2 Folk Award nominees Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys) and double bassist Paul Gilbody (KT Tunstall, Adam Holmes & The Embers) while Toby Shaer (Cara Dillon, John McCusker) provides fiddle on two songs. Graham himself wrote the arrangements for the 16-piece string orchestra, while Edinburgh-based composer Luci Holland conducted the ensemble during recording.
In 2018 the Emily and Graham released the album and toured extensively across the UK, Europe, USA and Canada, also releasing the album on vinyl. 2019 has already seen further touring in the USA, and The Jellyman’s Daughter are looking forward to continuing to share their music with new fans and old across the world.
https://www.thejellymansdaughter.com/
Fans of folk and Americana will be entranced by their music and gorgeous singing… spine- tingling ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
– Daily Express
A stunning blend of acoustic instruments, sublime vocal harmonies and heartfelt songs ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
– Northern Sky (Album of the Month)
Song-writing of the highest order… Exquisite vocals and harmonies, and dynamic and expressive cello playing
– The Fountain
One of my favourite records of the year” “Beautifully recorded… So many great moments on the record… Just lovely
– Ricky Ross, BBC Radio Scotland
Two of Australia’s most celebrated songwriters, Sara Tindley and Ash Bell, come together to form a timeless folk/roots collaboration born of tough love and deep humanity. Having worked closely but independently for several years, the duo recently joined forces to co-write and release their debut EP Going Out Clothes, a collection of songs which explore a new territory whilst maintaining their unique, individual familiarity, marking an exciting new chapter in the pairs’ musical journey.
Sara Tindley has come to the duo straight from the release of her fourth album, produced by Nick Didia (Bruce Springsteen, Powderfinger, Pearl Jam). Their collaboration germinated twelve wry, insightful tracks narrating the turbulent life Tindley had endured since her last album, Time (2011). Produced by Chris Parkinson of Adelaide outfit The Yearlings, Time radiated the quiet beauty engendered through Sara’s friendship and musical partnership with the band.
Previously, Sara has teamed up with country music luminary Bill Chambers to produce Lucky The Sun (2006) and has had songs from her first album 5 Days placed on the TV series East of Everything and Bondi Rescue.
Bandmate Ash Bell is the former frontman and songwriter for contemporary Australiana outfit Starboard Cannons. The longtime festival festivals have two highly acclaimed studio albums to their name, with The Valiant and The Brave being produced by engineer/co-producer Jordan Power (Angus Stone, Xavier Rudd, Kasey Chambers), and featuring a superstar cast of guest musicians including Ash Grunwald, Jason Caspen (The Remains), and Grant Gerathy (John Butler Trio). Ash’s classy, unselfconscious songwriting is akin to the Irish-influenced Australian folk that gave us everything from Banjo Patterson to the Bushwackers.
http://saratindley.com/ash-and-sara
Bell has a way of painting portraits that are genuine and familiar, you believe every word he breathes is out of personal experience – both his and ours
– Martin Jones, RHYTHMS
Lyrically, Tindley shows shades of Paul Kelly & Tim Rogers while sticking to a Lucinda Williams-esque sound that’s about as sweet as anything that’s come out of the country for quite some time… compulsory listening for all supporters of Australian roots music
– Dan Condon, TIME OFF
MEDIA RESOURCES
Festival of Small Halls Announces Spring Tour 2019
Festival of Small Halls has announced that The Jellyman’s Daughter (SCO) together with Ash Bell and Sara Tindley (AUS) will feature on the upcoming Spring Tour 2019: Dorrigo to Queenscliff.
Presented in partnership with major Australian festivals Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival and Queenscliff Music Festival, the Spring Tour 2019 will kick off in the rolling hills of Dorrigo, NSW, cross the sunburnt outback of western Queensland and conclude on the sunny Victorian peninsula of Queenscliff.
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ARTISTS BIOGRAPHIES
The Jellyman’s Daughter (SCO)
Scottish duo The Jellyman’s Daughter lands squarely in the middle of an intriguing crossroads between bluegrass, post-rock, folk and soul. Mixing their unique vocal harmonies with wild and visceral cello, driving guitar and sweet mandolin, Emily and Graham write their songs together with a focus on doing something new.
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Ash Bell and Sara Tindley (AUS)
Two of Australia’s most celebrated songwriters, Sara Tindley and Ash Bell come together to form a timeless folk/roots collaboration born of tough love and deep humanity. Having worked closely but independently for several years, the duo recently joined forces to co-write and release their debut EP “Going Out Clothes”; a collection of songs which explores new territory whilst maintaining their unique, individual familiarity, marking an exciting new chapter in the pairs’ musical journey.
For full biography, social media links and press quotes, click here
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The Festival of Small Halls Spring Tour 2019 is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.