British Underground presents: Looking for a New England: The best of the new British folk with Jim Moray and Trembling Bells DATE : March 16, 2010 DOOR : 8 PM TICKETS : $10 Adv., $12 at the door  Jim Moray: www.myspace.com/Jim Moray At the age of 21 Jim Moray was hailed “…the greatest leap forward in folk for 30 years” (Neil McCormack,The Daily Telegraph) and “the most significant musician since Bob Dylan to decide that the folk idiom is the perfect vehicle for his musical adventures” (Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald). Amongst other extravagant claims, his debut album ‘Sweet England' was called “the most significant new development in English folk music since Fairport Convention's Liege and Leif.” (Nigel Williamson, Uncut) and “a revolutionary experience” (Nige Tassell, HMV Choice). Critics worldwide fell over themselves to tip Moray for great things. Trembling Bells: http://www.myspace.com/ tremblingbells Trembling Bells are Alex Neilson's song-based group who seek to reanimate the psychic landscapes of Great Britain and relocate them to some vague, mythic land where basic human crises are encountered and conquered via a love for canonical rock, traditional folk and Earlie Musik “History keeps repeating itself on Carbeth (Honest Jon's), the intoxicating debut album by Trembling Bells .” David Fricke, Rolling Stone Jackie Oates www.myspace.com/jackieoates Winner Of Two BBC Folk Awards 2009 – The Horizon Award For Best New Comer & Best Traditional Track Award Top 10 On The Mojo Album Of The Year Chart 2008 Jackie Oates is a singer and fiddle player hailing from Staffordshire. Her unique treatment of English ballads and songs, and pure, haunting singing style has attracted increasing attention Olivia Chaney www.myspace.com/oliviachaney A gifted virtuoso, this young folk singer will conjure dark-eyed sailors, damsels in distress and rakish Knights from an Indian harmonium and steel-string guitar. Expect to be charmed, moved and entertained by a performer and musician of unusual depth and passion. She is currently on tour in the US with the band Zero 7. Laurel Swift and Gadarene www.myspace.com/gadarenemusic Gadarene blends obscure traditional English tunes, virtuoso acoustic musicians and a unique approach to electronic sampling. It creates a sophisticated and exciting performance, drawing on many diverse musical influences, yet making a sound that is all their own. http://britishunderground.net/ looking-for-a-new-england/