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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 |
'''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 music|Celtic Folk]], [[Folk music|Traditional Folk,]] [[Neopagan music|Pagan Folk]], [[Singer-songwriter|Singer-songwriters]] +more. The official label launch tour began at Azotod <ref>{{Cite web|date=November 4, 2017|title=Azotod - Friendly Folk Launch|url=https://azotod.nl/2017/09/29/friendly-folk-launch-tour/|access-date=}}</ref> venue in [[Utrecht]]. 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]]. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-24|title=Fantasy Fest Stage en Friendly Folk Stage|url=https://fantasyfest.nl/fantasy-fest-stage-en-friendly-folk-stage/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Fantasy Fest|language=nl}}</ref> |
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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.’'' |
'''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. <ref>{{Cite web|date=December 1, 2015|title=Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Park Theater Live...|url=https://houseofprog.com/blog/2015/12/01/kristoffer-gildenlow-live-at-parktheater-alphen-ad-rijn-the-netherlands-21-november-2015/}}</ref> 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.’'' <ref>{{Cite web|title=Front page|url=https://friendlyfolkrecords.org/#smoothscroll-about-us|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Friendly Folk Records|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2018, My Music Matters MT merged all services under the record label umbrella and worked in cooperation with A-Broad Studios [[Breda|(Breda)]] ''(2018/2019)'' under a non-exclusive agreement and from Jan/2018 – Sept/2020 all Friendly Folk Records releases were distributed by Dutch Music Works ''(Netherlands)''. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Kessel-Tamerus|first=Esther|date=2018-08-18|title=MMMMT – ABROAD Press Release (GB)|url=https://kessel-tamerus.nl/Esthers_Blog/release/mmmmt-abroad-press-release-gb/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Esther's Rock Blog|language=nl}}</ref> Since Oct/2020 all aspects of Friendly Folk Records label are managed inhouse. Worldwide digital distribution provided by aggregator, [https://imusician.pro/en/ 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’ |
The first label release was: [https://greenrosefaire.com/ Greenrose Faire] ''[[Finland|(Finland)]].'' with ‘Decades of Songs and Stories’ in (2017); followed by 2018 releases from: [http://www.jyotiverhoeff.nl/ Jyoti Verhoeff] ''(Netherlands)'', ‘Touches – I speak with my mouth shut’; <ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-20|title=Albumconcert Jyoti Verhoeff op Cultuurerf Andledon|url=https://www.eemskrant.nl/albumconcert-jyoti-verhoeff-op-cultuurerf-andledon/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Eemskrant.nl {{!}} Nieuws uit de regio Eemsdelta|language=nl}}</ref> [https://drusuna.wixsite.com/drusuna Drusuna Pagan Folk] ''[[Portugal|(Portugal)]]'', ‘Kaytos Kom’’ [http://www.the-midnight.com/ The Midnight] ''[[Italy|(Italy)]]'', ‘The Legend Has Begun’. These bands have multiple single and album releases with the label, and have been with the Friendly Folk Records since the startup, under management of Keller since 2015. [[Shandon Sahm]], son of country music legend, [[Doug Sahm]], signed a distribution deal, with the 2019 release of 'Sahm Covers Sahm' which was a tribute album to his late father.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fuentes|first=Gladys|title=Son Of Sahm: Shandon Sahm Brings Tribute Show To Houston|url=https://www.houstonpress.com/music/things-to-do-shandon-sahm-covers-doug-sahm-at-continental-club-11366572|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Houston Press|language=en}}</ref> Prophecy Playground ''(Tel Aviv, Israel)'' signed with release of their debut album, Comfort Zone. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Darren|title=Friendly Folk Records|url=https://darrensmusicblog.com/tag/friendly-folk-records/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Darren's music blog|language=en}}</ref> [[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. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Martin|date=2021-07-14|title=Chris Murphy “Sovereign”|url=https://americana-uk.com/chris-murphy-sovereign|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Americana UK|language=en-GB}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-23|title="Sovereign" is Chris Murphy's Crowning Achievement|url=https://indiebandguru.com/chris-murphy-sovereign/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Indie Band Guru|language=en-US}}</ref> [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,]] <ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Music Show Scotland {{!}} Eén van grootste Schotse Muziek Producties ter Wereld - Tickets, Reviews, Video, Foto's en meer..|url=https://www.musicshowscotland.nl/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Music Show Scotland}}</ref> with the label in 2019 with new album releases of, 'Start Living Today' (2020) and 'Sing Me a Song' (2021). In addition, Harmony Glen reported on their social media sites that they will release their extensive back catalogue for digital distribution with Friendly Folk Records before the end of 2022. 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) as well as reviews of new label releases from: Chris Murphy, Harmony Glen, The Flask, The Midnight, and Drusuna Pagan Ritual Folk. |
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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. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Ton Scherpenzeel|url=https://theprogressiveaspect.net/blog/2021/10/29/ton-scherpenzeel/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=The Progressive Aspect – TPA|language=en-GB}}</ref> ‘The Lion’s Dream’ featured guest vocalist, Brian de Graeve of [[Silhouette (band)|Silhouette]]. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Ton Scherpenzeel - The Lion's Dream BACKGROUND MAGAZINE Review|url=https://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/CDreviews/TonScherpenzeelTheLionsDream.html|access-date=2022-01-30|website=www.backgroundmagazine.nl}}</ref> Both albums feature Annette Visser (ex-[[Flairck|Flairick]]) on flute and recorders. 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). <ref>{{Cite web|title=Ton Scherpenzeel KAYAK {{!}} deel 3|url=https://progjazz.nl/artikelen/ton-scherpenzeel-kayak-deel-3|access-date=2022-01-30|website=progjazz.nl}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Ton Scherpenzeel KAYAK {{!}} deel 3|url=https://progjazz.nl/artikelen/ton-scherpenzeel-kayak-deel-3|access-date=2022-01-30|website=progjazz.nl}}</ref> 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'.'' Irish Music Magazine ''(Aug – Dec 2021)'' also published an article series about folk labels that featured Friendly Folk Records: Kathy Keller'';'' Ton Scherpenzeel, Chris Murphy, Greenrose Faire, The Flask and Harmony Glen. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Home » Irish Music Magazine|url=http://www.irishmusicmagazine.com/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=www.irishmusicmagazine.com}}</ref> |
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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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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, Traditional Folk, Pagan Folk, Singer-songwriters +more. The official label launch tour began at Azotod [1] venue in Utrecht. 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. [2]
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. [3] 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.’ [4] In 2018, My Music Matters MT merged all services under the record label umbrella and worked in cooperation with A-Broad Studios (Breda) (2018/2019) under a non-exclusive agreement and from Jan/2018 – Sept/2020 all Friendly Folk Records releases were distributed by Dutch Music Works (Netherlands). [5] Since Oct/2020 all aspects of Friendly Folk Records 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).
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Artists:
The first label release was: Greenrose Faire (Finland). with ‘Decades of Songs and Stories’ in (2017); followed by 2018 releases from: Jyoti Verhoeff (Netherlands), ‘Touches – I speak with my mouth shut’; [6] Drusuna Pagan Folk (Portugal), ‘Kaytos Kom’’ The Midnight (Italy), ‘The Legend Has Begun’. These bands have multiple single and album releases with the label, and have been with the Friendly Folk Records since the startup, under management of Keller since 2015. Shandon Sahm, son of country music legend, Doug Sahm, signed a distribution deal, with the 2019 release of 'Sahm Covers Sahm' which was a tribute album to his late father.[7] Prophecy Playground (Tel Aviv, Israel) signed with release of their debut album, Comfort Zone. [8] Chris Murphy Violinist (California, USA), also joined the label in 2019, with the release of two singles, followed by the album, Sovereign in 2020. [9] [10] Harmony Glen, known for their energetic Celtic Folk Rock performances throughout Europe, and arena shows with Music Show Scotlandat Ahoy, Rotterdam, [11] with the label in 2019 with new album releases of, 'Start Living Today' (2020) and 'Sing Me a Song' (2021). In addition, Harmony Glen reported on their social media sites that they will release their extensive back catalogue for digital distribution with Friendly Folk Records before the end of 2022. Friendly Folk Records artists, Jyoti Verhoeff and Greenrose Faire were in the spotlight of German magazine, Sonic Seducer (06/2021) as well as reviews of new label releases from: Chris Murphy, Harmony Glen, The Flask, The Midnight, and Drusuna Pagan Ritual Folk.
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. [12] ‘The Lion’s Dream’ featured guest vocalist, Brian de Graeve of Silhouette. [13] Both albums feature Annette Visser (ex-Flairick) on flute and recorders. 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). [14] [15] 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'. Irish Music Magazine (Aug – Dec 2021) also published an article series about folk labels that featured Friendly Folk Records: Kathy Keller; Ton Scherpenzeel, Chris Murphy, Greenrose Faire, The Flask and Harmony Glen. [16]
References
- ^ "Azotod - Friendly Folk Launch". November 4, 2017.
- ^ "Fantasy Fest Stage en Friendly Folk Stage". Fantasy Fest (in Dutch). 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Kristoffer Gildenlöw - Park Theater Live..." December 1, 2015.
- ^ "Front page". Friendly Folk Records. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ Kessel-Tamerus, Esther (2018-08-18). "MMMMT – ABROAD Press Release (GB)". Esther's Rock Blog (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Albumconcert Jyoti Verhoeff op Cultuurerf Andledon". Eemskrant.nl | Nieuws uit de regio Eemsdelta (in Dutch). 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ Fuentes, Gladys. "Son Of Sahm: Shandon Sahm Brings Tribute Show To Houston". Houston Press. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ Johnson, Darren. "Friendly Folk Records". Darren's music blog. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ Johnson, Martin (2021-07-14). "Chris Murphy "Sovereign"". Americana UK. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ ""Sovereign" is Chris Murphy's Crowning Achievement". Indie Band Guru. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Home | Music Show Scotland | Eén van grootste Schotse Muziek Producties ter Wereld - Tickets, Reviews, Video, Foto's en meer." Music Show Scotland. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Ton Scherpenzeel". The Progressive Aspect – TPA. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Ton Scherpenzeel - The Lion's Dream BACKGROUND MAGAZINE Review". www.backgroundmagazine.nl. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Ton Scherpenzeel KAYAK | deel 3". progjazz.nl. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Ton Scherpenzeel KAYAK | deel 3". progjazz.nl. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ "Home » Irish Music Magazine". www.irishmusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-01-30.