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Songs From The Blue House

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Songs From The Blue House
Songs From The Blue House at High Barn, Essex
Background information
Origin	Suffolk/Essex, England
Genres	Folk, Bluegrass, Country
Years active	2002 -
Labels	High Barn Records
Members	James Partridge Shane Kirk Richard (Gibbon) Hammond Helen Mulley Tony Winn Richard Lockwood
Website	Official website

Songs From The Blue House are a folk / bluegrass band based in Essex and Suffolk.

History

Formed in 2002, by James Partridge (vocals, guitar) and Shane Kirk (vocals, guitar), following more than a decade of playing and writing together in various guises, Songs From The Blue House are a multi-instrumental band, variously described as folk, country and bluegrass.

Prior to the release of their first, eponymous album, in 2003, they were joined by Richard "Gibbon" Hammond (bass, backing vocals, brass, keyboards), Helen Mulley (vocals, flute), Richard "Fiddly" Lockwood (violin) and Tony Winn (banjo), all of whom still record and play with the band on a regular basis. Up to half a dozen other members have come and gone since the formation of the band

In 2005 their second album, entitled "Too" was released, followed by (in 2007) their third album "Tree", which was their first since signing for High Barn Records.

Trivia

The band's name derives from the colour of the house belonging to two of the band members. It is very blue.

Discography

Main article: Songs From The Blue House discography

Full studio albums:

• Songs From The Blue House (2003)
• Too (2005)
• Tree (2007)

External links

• Songs From The Blue House official site

Category:Folk groups Category:English musical groups Category:Bluegrass groups Category:Country groups