The Rosinators formed in 2001 and quickly
established a
reputation
for their raw, uncompromising mix of bluegrass,
Cajun
and gospel country, and their dynamic three-part
vocal
harmonies. Twin-fiddles and acoustic guitar make up
their
distinctive sound, augmented with banjo and mandolin,
with
the addition of string bass and drums for some shows.
The
band, whose repertoire ranges from traditional a cappella
to
their own twenty-first century country blues, play roots
music
from the heart.
Since
the release of The Rosinators’ eponymous debut CD
in
June 2003, a busy touring schedule has taken them to new
audiences
in Holland, Ireland and the UK, including
Glastonbury
Festival, Brighton, Bath, Cheltenham and
Edinburgh
Fringe Festivals, in addition to playing main stages
at
major British folk festivals from Bridgnorth to Broadstairs.
In
2004 they were selected as one of six finalists in the
Glastonbury
Unsigned Band Competition (Acoustic
Stage),
and
in 2005 they received the "Hotdisc Best Track of the
Year
Award" at the UK Country Radio Awards Show.
The
band live in London, and although a lot of their shows
take
them out of town, they can be seen there throughout the
year
at clubs such as the 12 Bar, The Borderline, and the
Astoria,
where they have appeared with the Alabama 3.
The
Rosinators have also been enjoying extensive global
airplay,
the majority of this in North America, on both
mainstream
and specialist stations - a testament to both
their
original sound and to their authentic delivery.
Paul Castle
(guitar, banjo, vocals)
was an original member
of
the UK acoustic outfit Sons of Fat Harry. He is a
songwriter
and composer whose material has been taken
into
the charts by Frances and Mary Black and whose
music
for UK TV has had global exposure.
see
www.pdcmusic.com
Will Sneyd
(fiddle, mandolin,
vocals), was a founding
member
of Ti-fer Cajun Dance Band. He has toured with
Alabama
3 and features on their albums, “Exile in
Coldharbour Lane' and 'Last Train
to Mashville'. Until
recently Will was also a member of Scott Moods.
Fliss Premru
(fiddle, vocals),
started the all-girl Cajun
dance
band, Joli Blon. |
