More news from Galtres…….
The Travelling Band's shimmering blend of cosmic-country-pop, understated psychedelia, vocal harmonies and nu-folk has made them one of the most talked about artists to emerge from the Manchester music scene. And they're coming back to Galtres!
They are now confirmed for Galtres Festival 2013 and will play the Duke Stage on Sunday, along with The Stranglers, The Talks and many more. Last year after a blinding set they came down into the arena and payed another, unplugged, to rapturous applause.
It all started with a recording project in New York City in 2006, which led a collective of like minded souls to record what was to become ‘Under The Pavement’, their debut studio album. Released two years later, the record was very well received by the UK media, gaining BBC Radio 6 ‘Album of The Day’, BBC Radio 2’s ‘Single of The Week’ and a featured song in the Ian Dury biopic ‘Sex Drugs & Rock n Roll’.
Although, as The Sun says, “This debut blurs the folk/rock boundaries, delicately intertwining sensitive lyrics with accomplished folk vocals and jangly instrumental accompaniments to form a tapestry of glittering whimsy”, their 10-track second album demonstrated a giant leap forward for the band. And their third has been a triumph, which they're bringing to Galtres.
“If you consider the term Mancunian Americana to be an oxymoron try listening to the Travelling Band. Brilliant” Marc Riley BBC 6 Music.
“An inventive brand of guitar-laden country folk pop with a cosmic aesthetic and sprinkles of trademark Manchester's musical lineage.” Clash Magazine
“The Travelling Band take me back to my musical roots. Marvelous music to savour and enjoy.” Michael Eavis, Glastonbury Festival.
"Bloody wonderful!" James Houston, Galtres Festival.
Stay for the Day!
In previous years we've tried to boot you all out of the campsites by midday on the Monday following the festival so we can get cleared up quickly. This year however we're taking a different and more laid-back approach, and are inviting you to Stay for the Day!
We're working with the attractions, pubs and shops in and around Helmsley to offer you some great deals on getting into places, eating and drinking, and buying stuff. Helmsley is a great town with wonderful shops and watering holes, and well worth a stroll about. Then there'sHelmsley Castle (pictured), the Walled Gardens,Arts Centre, and Rieveaulx Abbey to visit. Not forgetting within Duncombe Parkitself there's a Craft and Gifts Fair and the new International Bird of Prey Centre. And not far away there's the North York Moors National Park and all that has to offer. Follow the link below for more about Helmsley. And keep your festival wristband on throughout the Monday to take advantage of the local discounts. More on that nearer the time ...
So no need to rush off - the curfew isn't until 9pm on the Bank Holiday Monday. Leave your car where it is and stroll into town or take our shuttle minibus, and enjoy the area.
Galtres Festival 2013 at Duncombe Park, Helmsley, nr. York, North Yorkshire , YO62 5EB - Fri 23rd to Sun 25th August 2013
More info HERE.
