Planxty, Bothy Band, Christy Moore, Led Zeppelin, Slade (of course!), Vin Garbutt, Joy Division, Chieftains, Tom Waits, Pogues, Bob Marley, Lee Scratch Perry, Clannad (old stuff), The Beatles, Horslips! Louise (Kate's ma, not the lovely former Eternal lass), Daniel O'Donnell (Andy's fashion icon, especially the yellow anorak in the 2005 calendar), Hendrix, The Doors, Mikey Dread, Danu, Lunasa, anyone who can bash out a good tune and sing a good song, John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Queen (oh yes!), Elvis, The Only Ones, The Eagles (they rock, no really), Altan, Michael McGoldrick, Terrorvision (well not necessarily an influence but still), John Lennon, Cream...
Fola is/are Andy & Kate, who are based in the marvellous Black Country to the west of Birmingham. Playing mainly original songs, mixed with some Irish traditional tunes and the odd folk song, Fola's strength is in their engaging live performance.
We have recently recorded a set of tracks partly at Pure Studios with Andy Seward (double bass and engineer to Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader) and partly at our own studio, An Seomra Glas...the good news is that the CD is now available from us at gigs.
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To Prove Our Love Was True recorded at the Zodiac Sessions Dublin 21st May 2008
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Latest review of Goodnight Soldier in Acoustic Magazine
'Fola shine out like a beautiful voiced gem this month, thanks to a mini-album made up of five songs that are well played by guitarist Andy Lucas and sung by the silky voiced Kate Barry.
Fola know that there's simply no substitute for great songs, and they've crafted five that should appeal to fans of traditional folk music as well as the more mainstream minded. Keep an eye on their website to see where they're playing next. They're surely worthy of a night out'.
Brett Callwood Acoustic June/July 08
Thanx guys same to you! Shame about atticus that was the last time I played there. Hope all is well. Maybe c u on the circuit some time. If I dont see you before av a great Christmas. All the best, Carl
Hi guys and nice to see (very briefly)the blur of Kate zooming off into the birmingham marathon t'other day!! Now we know where all those guiness calories go...All best. Dave.
Just a quick message to let you know that we're playing in Birmingham on Tuesday 21st Oct. We're playing at Island Bar, and it'll start at 9ish. It'd be great to see you there!
Hello My Friend, and our respect for your work !!!
Welcome to our list and thank you for becoming our friend!
The helpless must be protected, and those with no voice of their own must be spoken up for. Those who prey on our children rely on silence, and it must not be allowed to continue! So thank you for adding your voice to ours, together we will grow louder...AND WE WILL BREAK THE SILENCE!!!
Off to Nashville on Sunday (ARGH!) and we're there for a week, getting very nervous now! We're back on 6th October and have a gig for Bohemian Jukebox @ The Hare and Hounds in the Heath on Tuesday 7th... If ur free come along! You should get a gig there if you haven't already done it, three/four bands on per evening... Folk, roots kinda thing. If not we should meet up soon! Luv Norb (aka the Nah) Xxx
Hey - just noticed you've DONE The Tuns already! Ok...have to be your Cox's Yard bash then. Great to see you both t'other day - after your water-borne artsfest experience! All best. Dave
yeah, be good to meet. let me know we can go for that meal. Joan will be proud of me if i actually get round to organising this almost three years after we set about doing it!!! Is it really nearly three years. Two bands to listen to (well one band one singer) The Script prob more well known now and Amos Lee - Listen to Colors by Amos Lee on you tube fantastic song. I think of joan when i listen to this one....
Fola! I have returned from the sailors' grasp, and Sacks Unplugged will shortly be making a reappearance! You two will come down and give us a bit of a show won't you? Hoping to get going again in October. Hope alls well, glad to see you are still gigging like crazy.
Hi u guys and hope all's well. Yes- we're looking forward to artsfest... and another sociable drink or two with yourselves...natch!! I'll have a check when you're on and we'll do that thing. All best - hope to see you play the earlsdon cottage too. Dave.
