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'''Friendly Folk Records''' is an independent record label located in, [[Rotterdam|Rotterdam, Netherlands]] founded by entrepreneur, Kathy Keller (2017). According to their website, the label was established at the request of several folk musicians whom Keller represented at her management company. The early label rooster represented mostly 'up and coming' folk artists from various genres of: '''Celtic Folk Rock''': Greenrose Faire ''(Finland)'', The Midnight ''(Italy)'', Pyrolysis (Netherlands); '''Celtic Folk Punk:''' The Royal Spuds ''(Netherlands);'' Pagan Folk: Drusuna Pagan Ritual Folk ''(Portugal)'', and Progressive Ambient Folk Jyoti Verhoeff ''(Netherlands)''. German music magazine, [[Sonic Seducer]], took notice of the label and spotlighted Pyrolysis, The Royal Spuds, Jyoti Verhoeff and Greenrose Faire with interviews and reviews in Sonic Seducer Mittelalter-Musik Vol. 6 (2017) and added their debut tracks on Cold Hands Seduction compilation CD Vol 190 (2017). |
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'''Friendly Folk Records''' is an [[independent record label]] based in [[Rotterdam|Rotterdam, Netherlands]], founded in 2017 by [[Music journalism|music journalist]] and entrepreneur Kathy Keller. The early label roster represented mostly 'up and coming' folk artists from various genres: Celtic Folk Rock, [[Folk music|Traditional Folk,]] [[Neopagan music|Pagan Folk]], [[Singer-songwriter|Singer-songwriters]] +more. |
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In 2018, Keller disolved her promotion company, ''My Music Matters Management Triad''(2015-2018), and merged it with the record label. In 2019, Friendly Folk Records label began to attract the attention of Country music genre musicians from USA, with the signing of [[Shandon Sahm]], son of country legend, [[Doug Sahm]], with the 2019 release of 'Sahm Covers Sahm' a tribute album to his late father. In 2020 the label signed [[Chris Murphy (violinist)|Chris Murphy Violinist]] a prolific musician based in California, USA, with the release of Sovereign. |
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Friendly Folk Records artists, Jyoti Verhoeff and Greenrose Faire were again in the spotlight of [https://www.sonic-seducer.de/index.php/en/8555-sonic-seducer-06-2021.html Sonic Seducer CDs reviewed] (06/2021). In the same issue were interviews and reviews of new label releases from: Chris Murphy, Harmony Glen, The Flask, The Midnight, and Drusuna Pagan Ritual Folk. |
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* History |
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'''Label Artist Roster: (Current)''' |
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[https://www.tonscherpenzeel.com/ Ton Scherepenzeel] (Netherlands) |
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[https://greenrosefaire.com/en/ Greenrose Faire] (Finland) |
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[http://www.the-midnight.com/ The Midnight] (Italy) |
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[https://www.harmonyglen.com/ Harmony Glen] (Netherlands) |
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[https://www.jyotiverhoeff.nl/ Jyoti Verhoeff] (Netherlands) |
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[https://chrismurphymusic.com/music/ Chris Murphy] (USA) |
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[https://friendlyfolkrecords.org/portfolio/the-jolly-gents/ The Jolly Gents] (Netherlands) |
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[https://drusuna.wixsite.com/ Drusuna Ritual Pagan Folk] (Portugal) |
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[https://www.theflask.nl/ The Flask] (Netherlands) |
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'''Artist Distribution Releases:''' |
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[[Shandon Sahm]] (USA-2019) |
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[http://www.honkytonkmen.nl/ Honkytonk Men] (Netherlands-2019) |
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[https://friendlyfolkrecords.org/promotion-and-distribution-artists/ Old Man Fergus] (Netherlands-2020) |
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[https://friendlyfolkrecords.org/promotion-and-distribution-artists/ Peel’s Myth] (Scotland-2020) |
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'''Festivals:''' |
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Friendly Folk Records is the sponsor and host of Friendly Folk Stage at [[De_Broodfabriek|Fantasy Fest Rijswijk]] |
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''Main article:'' |
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Friendly Folk Records artists have appeared at most folk festivals around Europe and UK: |
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'''Friendly Folk Records''' is an [[independent record label]] based in Rotterdam, [[Netherlands]], founded in 2017 by entrepreneur and music journalist, Kathy Keller. Having bonded with many touring musicians she had interviewed for her radio show on [https://progcoreradio.com/ Prog Core Radio] (Canada), it led to creation of a music promotion company, ‘My Music Matters MT’ ''(2014-2018)''; where Keller managed well known and ‘up and coming’ Folk and Progressive Rock musicians. She successfully managed multiple artists, most notably Progressive Rock acts: [[:pl:Kristoffer_Gildenlöw|Kristoffer Gildenlöw]] ''([[Kayak (band)|Kayak]], ex-[[Pain of Salvation#Personnel|Pain of Salvation]])'', [https://www.philhelmon.com/ Philhelmon], [[Silhouette (band)|Silhouette]] and [http://www.jyotiverhoeff.nl/ Jyoti Verehoeff]; and Celtic Folk Rock band, Greenrose Faire. In 2017 the promotion company shifted to predominantly folk genre bands. According to the label website: ''‘Friendly Folk Records label was established when Keller realized that there were very few record labels taking on the challenge of nurturing new talent and showcasing established Artists from the wide spectrum of Folk genres.’'' It was purported, that the label had a false start in 2017, placing their trust in a now defunct distribution service''.'' In 2018, My Music Matters MT merged all services under the record label umbrella. From Jan/2018 – Sept/2020 all Friendly Folk Records releases were distributed by Dutch Music Works ''(Netherlands)''. Since Oct/2020 all aspects of record label are managed inhouse. Worldwide digital distribution provided by aggregator, iMusician ''([[Switzerland]]);'' Physical distribution provided by: [https://www.sonicrendezvous.com/catalog.php?id_label=15488&type=idl&val=15488&support=&initSearch=www.sonicrendezvous.com%2Fcatalog.php%3Fval%3DFriendly%2BFolk%2BRecords%26type%3Dln Sonic Rendezvous] ''(Netherlands);'' [https://justforkicks.de/en/shop/progressive/11628/velvet-amour Just for Kicks] ''(Germany);'' [http://wdisque.shop-pro.jp/?pid=164526023&fbclid=IwAR0o3IwuRX_RAOYuPR2ntQjLBhox5AMd8X18QMs_ocqTafB0Z8Eq3jGAmNQ Marquee Records] ''(Japan).'' |
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The first label release was: Greenrose Faire with ‘Decades of Songs and Stories’ in (2017); followed by Jyoti Verhoeff, ‘Touches – I speak with my mouth shut’; Drusuna Pagan Folk, ‘Kaytos Kom’’ The Midnight, ‘The Legend Has Begun’ (2018). These bands have multiple releases with the label, and several have been with the Friendly Folk Records, and many have been under management of Keller since 2015. In 2019, Friendly Folk Records signed [[Shandon Sahm]], son of country music legend, [[Doug Sahm]], with the 2019 release of 'Sahm Covers Sahm' a tribute album to his late father. [[Chris Murphy (violinist)|Chris Murphy Violinist]] (California, USA), also joined the label in 2019, with the release of two singles, followed by the album, Sovereign in 2020. [https://www.harmonyglen.com/ Harmony Glen], known for their energetic Celtic Folk Rock performances throughout Europe, and arena shows with [https://www.musicshowscotland.nl/ Music Show Scotland]at [[Rotterdam Ahoy|Ahoy, Rotterdam,]] also signed with the label in 2019. |
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⚫ | March 2020, [[Ton Scherpenzeel]], signed with the label and released his fifth solo album, VELVET ARMOUR. Scherpenzeel is the world renowned Dutch composer, keyboardist, lyricst and founder of the Progressive Rock band, [[Kayak (band)|Kayak]]. VELVET ARMOUR and Schepenzeel's fourth album, 'The Lion's Dream' are a blend of Baroque Folk and [[Progressive rock|Progressive Rock]] ballads. ‘The Lion’s Dream’ featured guest vocalist, Brian de Graeve of [[Silhouette (band)|Silhouette]]. Both albums feature Annette Visser (ex-[[Flairck|Flairick]]) on flute and recorders. In an interview with [[Irish Music (magazine)|Irish Music Magazine]] (Nov/2021) Scherpenzeel mentioned that he was dubious about releasing an album like Velvet Armour commercially, and after he made that statement on social media he was approached by Friendly Folk Records, who were interested in releasing the album on their folk label. He also told journalist Sean Laffey during the interview, ''<nowiki/>'I know I am not your typical folk artist but there are strong similarities and connections to that style'.'' The eighteen-track album reflects the essence of the [[Medieval renaissances|Medieval Renaissance]] era, with a blend of Baroque Folk and Progressive Rock Ballads. Album also includes 'My Heart Never Changed', originally released on Kayak album, [[Royal Bed Bouncer]] (1975). Friendly Folk Records artists, Jyoti Verhoeff and Greenrose Faire were in the spotlight of German magazine, [https://www.sonic-seducer.de/index.php/en/8555-sonic-seducer-06-2021.html Sonic Seducer] (06/2021). In the same issue were interviews and reviews of new label releases from: Chris Murphy, Harmony Glen, The Flask, The Midnight, and Drusuna Pagan Ritual Folk. Friendly Folk Records artists were also in an article series about folk labels in Irish Music Magazine ''(Aug – Dec 2021)'' featured stories were: Kathy Keller'';'' Greenrose Faire, Ton Scherpenzeel, Chris Murphy, and Harmony Glen. Friendly Folk Records is the sponsor and host of Friendly Folk Stage at [[De Broodfabriek|Fantasy Fest Rijswijk]]. The festival takes place every March and October at [[de Broodfabriek]]. |
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Revision as of 23:57, 29 January 2022
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Friendly Folk Records is an independent record label based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2017 by music journalist and entrepreneur Kathy Keller. The early label roster represented mostly 'up and coming' folk artists from various genres: Celtic Folk Rock, Traditional Folk, Pagan Folk, Singer-songwriters +more.
Contents
- History
- Artists
- External links
History
Main article:
Friendly Folk Records is an independent record label based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2017 by entrepreneur and music journalist, Kathy Keller. Having bonded with many touring musicians she had interviewed for her radio show on Prog Core Radio (Canada), it led to creation of a music promotion company, ‘My Music Matters MT’ (2014-2018); where Keller managed well known and ‘up and coming’ Folk and Progressive Rock musicians. She successfully managed multiple artists, most notably Progressive Rock acts: Kristoffer Gildenlöw (Kayak, ex-Pain of Salvation), Philhelmon, Silhouette and Jyoti Verehoeff; and Celtic Folk Rock band, Greenrose Faire. In 2017 the promotion company shifted to predominantly folk genre bands. According to the label website: ‘Friendly Folk Records label was established when Keller realized that there were very few record labels taking on the challenge of nurturing new talent and showcasing established Artists from the wide spectrum of Folk genres.’ It was purported, that the label had a false start in 2017, placing their trust in a now defunct distribution service. In 2018, My Music Matters MT merged all services under the record label umbrella. From Jan/2018 – Sept/2020 all Friendly Folk Records releases were distributed by Dutch Music Works (Netherlands). Since Oct/2020 all aspects of record label are managed inhouse. Worldwide digital distribution provided by aggregator, iMusician (Switzerland); Physical distribution provided by: Sonic Rendezvous (Netherlands); Just for Kicks (Germany); Marquee Records (Japan).
Artists [edit]
Artists:
The first label release was: Greenrose Faire with ‘Decades of Songs and Stories’ in (2017); followed by Jyoti Verhoeff, ‘Touches – I speak with my mouth shut’; Drusuna Pagan Folk, ‘Kaytos Kom’’ The Midnight, ‘The Legend Has Begun’ (2018). These bands have multiple releases with the label, and several have been with the Friendly Folk Records, and many have been under management of Keller since 2015. In 2019, Friendly Folk Records signed Shandon Sahm, son of country music legend, Doug Sahm, with the 2019 release of 'Sahm Covers Sahm' a tribute album to his late father. Chris Murphy Violinist (California, USA), also joined the label in 2019, with the release of two singles, followed by the album, Sovereign in 2020. Harmony Glen, known for their energetic Celtic Folk Rock performances throughout Europe, and arena shows with Music Show Scotlandat Ahoy, Rotterdam, also signed with the label in 2019.
March 2020, Ton Scherpenzeel, signed with the label and released his fifth solo album, VELVET ARMOUR. Scherpenzeel is the world renowned Dutch composer, keyboardist, lyricst and founder of the Progressive Rock band, Kayak. VELVET ARMOUR and Schepenzeel's fourth album, 'The Lion's Dream' are a blend of Baroque Folk and Progressive Rock ballads. ‘The Lion’s Dream’ featured guest vocalist, Brian de Graeve of Silhouette. Both albums feature Annette Visser (ex-Flairick) on flute and recorders. In an interview with Irish Music Magazine (Nov/2021) Scherpenzeel mentioned that he was dubious about releasing an album like Velvet Armour commercially, and after he made that statement on social media he was approached by Friendly Folk Records, who were interested in releasing the album on their folk label. He also told journalist Sean Laffey during the interview, 'I know I am not your typical folk artist but there are strong similarities and connections to that style'. The eighteen-track album reflects the essence of the Medieval Renaissance era, with a blend of Baroque Folk and Progressive Rock Ballads. Album also includes 'My Heart Never Changed', originally released on Kayak album, Royal Bed Bouncer (1975). Friendly Folk Records artists, Jyoti Verhoeff and Greenrose Faire were in the spotlight of German magazine, Sonic Seducer (06/2021). In the same issue were interviews and reviews of new label releases from: Chris Murphy, Harmony Glen, The Flask, The Midnight, and Drusuna Pagan Ritual Folk. Friendly Folk Records artists were also in an article series about folk labels in Irish Music Magazine (Aug – Dec 2021) featured stories were: Kathy Keller; Greenrose Faire, Ton Scherpenzeel, Chris Murphy, and Harmony Glen. Friendly Folk Records is the sponsor and host of Friendly Folk Stage at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk. The festival takes place every March and October at de Broodfabriek.