Music News - Auckland's Fables Release Debut EP and Announce 15-Date Tour
20 August 2018 - 0 Comments
Beloved Auckland ensemble Fables release their debut EP Portraits on Friday 7th September through brand new folk label Second Hand Records. This follows on the heels of first single We Could Be All, which has been playlisted on RDU and made the 'Hot 20 NZ Singles' chart.
Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound. Songstress Jess Bailey was taught by the Mackenzie Hills of the South Kaipara, dredged in the waters of Muriwai beach then hung out to dry in the plum trees at home. This imagery is littered throughout the band’s wistful lyrics. Jess’s velveteen voice intermingled with a collection of strings, harmonies and percussion should find you quite at home.
Fronted by Jess Bailey,Portraits brings together musicians that have been part of the Fables family since its inception. Long standing collaborator Laurence Diack plays cello, and Victoria Vigenser lends her vocals and bodhran. Peter Guidera plays drums and James Geluk (The Frank Burkitt Band) brings his double bass. Special guest Chris Dent (Albi and the Wolves) sprinkles some tidy electric guitar and the odd harmony on first single We Could Be All. Original fiddle player Pearl Hindley returns to play on oldest song How to be Comfortable, and Cameron ‘Dusty’ Burnell (The Frank Burkitt Band, Anxiety Club) adds mandolin and electric guitar.
Portraits began as an idea to record a live 4 track EP that then gradually evolved into a hearty body of work. Although 7 tracks could be enough to warrant album status, front woman Jess is adamant that the term “Experimental Project” – EP for short, sums up the endeavour perfectly.
Started in the Wine Cellar with long-time supporter Rohan Evans behind the desk and it was finished in Fables own home. Scott Seabright recorded three tracks and the seven-track EP was mixed and mastered by family friend Steve McGough at Stebbings Studio. Many of the parts were recorded in the old villa they call Casa del Aroha in Sandringham, Auckland. Portraits became a family affair as Jess’ sister, Bianca Bailey sang harmonies and partner and manager Finn McLennan-Elliott added clarinet.
This is Fables’ time, having performed with the likes of Nadia Reid, Chris Priestley, Dave Khan and Adam McGrath over the past couple of years, graced the stages of the TSB Festival of Lights and completed two national tours. In 2016 Fables took to the road with Albi and Tom Cunliffe and in 2017 they returned for a short tour alongside Paper Cranes.
Fables celebrate this new record with an extensive tour of the country in September and October, performing in some of their favourite towns around the country.
Ticketing details at www.fables.nz
FABLES PORTRAITS TOUR 2018
Friday 7th September
- Katikati Folk Club
Saturday 8th
September - Wine Cellar*
Friday 14th September
- Interislander
Friday 14th September
- Picton - Le Café*
Saturday 15th
September - Nelson – House Concert
Sunday 16th September
- Christchurch - Blue Smoke*
Wednesday 19th
September – Okarito – Donovan’s Store
Thursday 20th
September - Oamaru - Grainstore
Friday 21st September
- Invercargill – Invercargill Club
Saturday 22nd
September – Queenstown – Sherwood (Supporting The Beths)
Sunday 23rd September
- Dunedin – New Edinburgh Folk Club*
Tuesday 25th Sep -
Interislander
Wednesday 26th
September – Wellington – House Concert
Friday 28th September
- Palmerston North – Globe Theatre with Albi and the Wolves*
Saturday 29th
September - Paekakariki - St Peter's Hall with Albi and the Wolves*
Sunday 14th October -
Raglan – Community Theatre*
Monday 15th October –
Auckland – The Bunker
*Tickets on www.eventfinda.co.nz
All other tickets and details at www.fables.nz
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