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MAGPIE22
"It's all about the song!"
Original Americana/ Folk/ Blues/ Country/Rock
+44 (0)1275 546398
"It's all about the song!"
Original Americana/ Folk/ Blues/ Country/Rock
Dawn is a busy bee!! You can catch her doing solo performances (with some guests) at Teatro Portishead on Sun 29th Sep as part of the ArtPort festival, and at Somerset House on Sat Nov 2nd for Portishead Energy Expo - details on the Events page :)
Under the Apple Tree Live - DVD/EP Launch/Release Delayed
Bob's son Miles Myerscough-Harris made us all feel so welcome at UTAT . He has obviously benefited from his father's interest in music, but has also developed his own career in music, video and photography - we can't wait to see the results of his work with MAGPIE22
I love the fact that the collective term for magpies is a charm! Neil and I certainly enjoyed being joined in the Under The Apple Tree studio by our charming and talented harmony singer Amy, always a great addition to the overall MAGPIE22 sound
I'm a lifelong Bob Harris fan so I think my delight at being here shows in my eyes! We've recorded 3 live songs/videos: Crossroads, our tribute to the Blues legends Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith; Forgiven, a torch song about love and heartache; Wheels, a joyful celebration of taking chances in life - get ready for a seriously contagious ear-worm! "Doo-doo-doo-do..." :)
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It's been a long time coming, and only on smaller stages, but finally, I have played at Glastonbury! So glad fellow Magpie Amy could play with me at Woodsies and thanks to Oz Cahill at Gisabreak for asking us :) Dawn x
Founder of MAGPIE22 DAWN sang at her Irish parents drinks parties as a child in Birmingham and Ireland, and by her teens, was singing in bars and clubs and writing her own songs. She went on to front London bands The Wait, Newspeak and Rainbow Nation, playing at the Rock Garden, Water Rats and Gossips, and around the UK and Europe at Festivals such as Strawberry Fair in Cambridge, the Big Green Gathering and Deepdene Jazz Festival. She enjoyed session studio work and backing vocals, especially layered harmonies. Her lyrics often reflect her keen interest in looking after our world and each other. Now living in Bristol, she feels that teaming up with Neil Bailey led to her writing "the best songs of my life" and "hanging out with Neil was like being with my musical brother and best friend rolled into one. I've got absolute faith in the music of MAGPIE22."
NEIL started his love affair with music at the age of 4, sharing his bed every night with a small blue and white plastic guitar - wherever Neil went so did the guitar! At 13 he did his first studio session, playing lead guitar for established electric Folk band, ‘Charlie Crow’, in his home town of Sheffield. Neil has played as a session musician, toured both in the UK and abroad and appeared on radio, T.V, and several albums and singles, including his own. He’s supported SAM BROWN ( Pink Floyd/Jules Holland), SONJA KRISTINA ( Curved Air), KING KURT. Most precious memory? "Being part of Dawn’s dream on stage at ’THE BLUEBIRD CAFE ’ in NASHVILLE and the look on her face when the audience stood and cheered for her autobiographical track ’Nashville’…pure magic." Neil is taking time out to recover from some setbacks but still playing and writing beautiful guitar-scapes.
Coming from a theatre background, AMY has always loved singing harmonies... which is why the perfect new venture arose when she first met with Dawn and Neil from Magpie22! With a broad love of all genres, she likes to indulge in folk, pop, soul and anything in between. When she's not busy being a Magpie, Amy can be found presenting Science shows and teaching drama. Amy might be the busiest MAGPIE in this band, doing solo performances of popular songs, sometimes working as part of a vintage harmony girl group, teaching, kids events... everyone's just glad that that she finds time to share her lovely nature and lush harmonies with MAGPIE22.
Eve Sapphire is an infrequent but welcome addition to the Magpie flock. She sang harmonies with her mother, Dawn, while still a little girl, but in recent years has moved on to performing with Bristol's Riff Raif choir and leading a children's choir at the primary school where she teaches. Now a mother herself to son Rory (Baby Boy Blue is a new song dedicated to him) Eve's voice has been described as 'velvet', and her rare performances with MAGPIE22 allow audiences a glimpse of that special mother-daughter closeness and those unique family harmonies.
Delighted to be sharing the latest MAPIE22 video for the new single Crossroads....
Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith and the Devil!
Recorded remotely in Dawn and Neil's homes in the UK during Lockdown 2020, this song echoes their longing to be able to travel again, revisit Nashville and tour their new songs.
A tribute to the history of the Native American peoples who walked the Trail of Tears, and to the environmentalists and eco-warriors of today who fight to save our planet.
We're expanding our line-up for larger gigs to include bass, drums and keyboards/violin??
New recording of our Robert Johnson/Bessie Smith inspired "Crossroads" with producer Pete Ardron in London
Video for next single "Wheels" being planned - would you like to be in it? Message us!!
New songs written in Nashville are getting ready for recording now, including the heartfelt ballad, "Don't Let Go", inspired by the movement to reduce suicides among young people, and "Rainbow's End" , written in the beautiful Land Between the Lakes on the borders of Tennessee and Kentucky, featuring Neil's new shiny resonator guitar 'Lily'... :)
We Magpies have been tucking our heads under our wings over the greyest part of winter and during the various restrictions, but we've also been thinking up lots of new songs. We've just finished recording three videos at Under the Apple Tree and are adding new live dates regularly. Some fun ones... New Room, Bristol to celebrate Francis Asbury's 250th anniversary (Sept 11th), Kent Chickenstock Festival (July) 25th) Ilfracombe Country Festival (Sept 12th)....
NEW DATES BEING ADDED NOW>>> Check out our EVENTS page :)
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OLDER NEWS
What a busy charm of Magpies! We embarked on a mini winter tour with dates at the iconic Frost Fayre in Glastonbury (and the lovely King Arthur), Bristol, Shepton Mallet... for some of these, we supported Australian visitors President Street - double the fun! Take a look at our events page for full details..
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Singer/songwriter Dawn Kelly and guitarist songwriter Neil Bailey have joined forces with new Magpie Amy Bartlett who has added her luscious harmonies and soaring vocals to the MAGPIE22 sound - AND if you're lucky, you may also catch the velvet tones of Dawn's daughter Eve Sapphire who also sings with the Riff Raff Choir -listen to the new single, Crossroads!..
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Back from Nashville, Magpie22 have been trying out new songs for their forthcoming album.. take a peek at the "Live from the Red Room recording below... More songs - and dates - to be added soon!
A Folksy Christmas treat - a change from our usual fare... hope you enjoy :)
MAGPIE22 Live Showreel -
Dawn Kelly & Neil Bailey
Here's a sneak peek of 'Lily' the resonator guitar from Nashville and a live, raw version of our song, "Oh Pretty Darling" soon to feature on our Under the Apple Tree E.P.
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So strange being in full Lockdown here in the U.K. - hope you're OK wherever you are... see you on the other side. Meanwhile, hope this makes you smile :) Dawn x
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