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Double Headliners: Maryen Cairns & Carrie Martin.
Supported by Glasgow's Charles Gorrie & Edinburgh based Maya Keddilty
CARRIE MARTIN
Born in Hull, Carrie is an acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from East Yorkshire UK.
Mentored by instrumental guitarist Gordon Giltrap MBE she has attracted endorsements from Vintage Guitars, G7th Capos, Martin Strings and most recently she has become an artist for Faith Guitars.
Her last three albums Seductive Sky, Entity and Evergreen have included guests Elliott Randall, Gordon Giltrap, Oliver Wakeman, Daniel Cassidy (brother of late Eva Cassidy) ex Bad Company guitarist Dave Colwell, John Verity (Argent) and Roger Fisher (ex Heart guitarist).
Quotes about Carrie Martin:
“Phenomenal” - Rick Wakeman CBE
“Martin is equally skilled on guitar, on vocals and as writer. The voice is distinctive- the crystalline purity and range of a Kate Bush, the depth and delicacy of a Sandy Denny. And the songs to which she applies them stand up with any of her peers. The chord sequence of the title track evokes Joni Micthell’s Hejira album.” - Trevor Raggatt, RnR Magazine.
MARYEN CAIRNS
A Scottish born Australian now living in Guernsey, singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns pivots on a cajón between a guitar, piano & percussion, telling stories of smugglers, strong women and of hope for the future, with solo stripped back arrangements creating a primal and beautiful sonic backdrop.
Maryen has been being produced and mentored by Rolling Stone's producer Chris Kimsey; released 7 critically-acclaimed solo albums; had a professional association with former Marillion lead singer Fish; toured 18,000 km through remote Australian communities with her family band; and now in 2024, is releasing her 1st Vinyl album “One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol 1”.
QUOTES about Maryen Cairns:
“I have loved Maryen for 30 years, and her new album reminds me just why that is, as she sings like no other and creates a world of her own which we all need to investigate.” *- Kev Rowland - House of Prog*
“Solo artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Maryen has incredible talent writing songs that tell captivating stories.” - 7 for the women - Independent Artist Buzz
CHARLES GORRIE
Charles Gorrie is a Glasgow based Poet, Singer/Songwriter & Martial Arts Guru with an interest in personal alchemy whether from west or east.
MAYA KEDDILTY
Maya Keddilty is an Edinburgh based student who happens to be an amazing singer/songwriter & incredible musician... the question is, will she bring along her cello tonight?
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Diana
May 7th 2023
Had a great time enjoying Maryen's storytelling through song. She's a veritable one woman show producing and performing all her own music and playing her own instruments. Highly recommend seeing her in person!
Le Foulon, Guernsey@The Doghouse
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Maryen Cairns Biography
For over 30 years, singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns’s allegorical folk-pop has offered a form of literate escapism for her worldwide fanbase. “I feel driven to create songs that people can disappear into. I want to pluck them away from reality so that they can lose themselves for a few minutes,” says the Guernsey-based artist.
In turn, her singular musicality has taken Maryen on a fantastical journey of a music career. This has included releasing 7 critically-acclaimed solo albums; being produced and mentored by Rolling Stone's producer Chris Kimsey; a professional association with former Marillion lead singer Fish; and many other adventures.
Today, the restless creative shows no signs of slowing down. She is issuing a newly-recorded series of live albums that reimagine her classic recordings, beginning with One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol 1 which is Maryen’s first vinyl release.
Maryen is a solo artist, a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, and a storytelling songwriter with a flair for compelling narrative arcs, character development, and transporting imagery. Her work is both delicate and powerful, featuring her folksy guitar accompaniment, her crystalline piano playing, and her stunning vocals replete with a unique intonation and invigorating register swings.
Her latest era of creativity has been inspired by a 10-date, one-woman-show tour of the UK that took place in August of 2023. The concept initially blossomed from Maryen’s desire to connect with her audience during the pandemic. The story goes Maryen started a couple of initiatives during lockdown, including The Cairns Club, a series of emails with stories and pictures from Maryen’s musical life, and a popular livestream series. For these special streaming shows, fans wanted her to perform intimate, stripped down renditions of her classic repertoire, and Maryen began to experiment. “I am a believer that good songs can shine, presented just with voice, and simple accompaniment,” Maryen says.
Right after the final date of her one woman tour, Maryen went into a nearby studio for two days with producer Chris Kimsey. There, in front of a small audience, Maryen performed 30 songs from her back catalog. Often, Maryen would sit on a cajón and pivot between a guitar and piano, and perform impressive one-woman band feats. Nine songs from these sessions have been cherry-picked for One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol 1.
This intimate music making has been the direct result of a self-growth evolution for Maryen which will continue to shape her artistic continuum. “When I was younger, people knew me deeply through my music, but I wasn’t as open to connecting as I am today,” she says. “The connection I now have with my audience has breathed new life into my music.”
Look out for Maryen's 2024 UK Tour Dates!
Read MoreIn turn, her singular musicality has taken Maryen on a fantastical journey of a music career. This has included releasing 7 critically-acclaimed solo albums; being produced and mentored by Rolling Stone's producer Chris Kimsey; a professional association with former Marillion lead singer Fish; and many other adventures.
Today, the restless creative shows no signs of slowing down. She is issuing a newly-recorded series of live albums that reimagine her classic recordings, beginning with One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol 1 which is Maryen’s first vinyl release.
Maryen is a solo artist, a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, and a storytelling songwriter with a flair for compelling narrative arcs, character development, and transporting imagery. Her work is both delicate and powerful, featuring her folksy guitar accompaniment, her crystalline piano playing, and her stunning vocals replete with a unique intonation and invigorating register swings.
Her latest era of creativity has been inspired by a 10-date, one-woman-show tour of the UK that took place in August of 2023. The concept initially blossomed from Maryen’s desire to connect with her audience during the pandemic. The story goes Maryen started a couple of initiatives during lockdown, including The Cairns Club, a series of emails with stories and pictures from Maryen’s musical life, and a popular livestream series. For these special streaming shows, fans wanted her to perform intimate, stripped down renditions of her classic repertoire, and Maryen began to experiment. “I am a believer that good songs can shine, presented just with voice, and simple accompaniment,” Maryen says.
Right after the final date of her one woman tour, Maryen went into a nearby studio for two days with producer Chris Kimsey. There, in front of a small audience, Maryen performed 30 songs from her back catalog. Often, Maryen would sit on a cajón and pivot between a guitar and piano, and perform impressive one-woman band feats. Nine songs from these sessions have been cherry-picked for One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol 1.
This intimate music making has been the direct result of a self-growth evolution for Maryen which will continue to shape her artistic continuum. “When I was younger, people knew me deeply through my music, but I wasn’t as open to connecting as I am today,” she says. “The connection I now have with my audience has breathed new life into my music.”
Look out for Maryen's 2024 UK Tour Dates!
Contemporary Folk
Folk Rock
Indie Pop
Modern Folk
Percussion & Vocal
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