Post by eleanordillonmusic on Jun 24, 2015 21:29:37 GMT
Hello, my name is Eleanor Dillon, I am a North Somerset based singer-songwriter. My music takes influence from traditional Folk bands and artists such as Steeleye Span and Richard Thompson along with as well as being heavily influenced by singer-songwriters such as Sun Kil Moon and Elliot Smith.
I have played guitar for as long as I can remember and was initially taught by my father. After then going on to teach myself further, I began writing my own material and performing at open mic nights around Bristol and Weston Super-Mare. Recently, I have began to build up a small following and perform regularly in Bristol. A list of thee gigs can be found on my website: www.eleanordillonmusic.wix.com/music
I wish to become a professional musician as I love performing both as a solo artist and in bands. I also have a love for composition that I plan to develop at The University Of Southampton, where in September, I will be moving in order to study a Bachelors in Music. At University, I plan to continue developing and performing my singer-songwriter material while also continuing to develop my Jazz playing, and knowledge in Music Therapy. The Samhradh would greatly help me on this journey as professional musicians require professional equipment and instruments, and Samhradh is certainly one of them.
Listed below are some reviews that I have had.
- For my début album:
"Occasionally you come across an emerging artist and some aspect of their music stops you in your tracks, makes you wonder why they haven’t been immediately snapped up by an agency or record label to be honed for greater things. Hearing Eleanor Dillon’s voice for the first time was just one of those moments. Employing some confident and dexterous guitar lines and a firm grasp of the art of song writing that any artist would kill to have in their repertoire, it is a sign of just how striking her voice is to say that all of that seems to fade into the background once the voice kicks in."
"Timeless, traditional and still contemporary yet not beholden to the pressure of current fad or fashion."
"Leaning heavily on the seventies folk revival sound she manages to channel the purity of the likes of Sandy Denny or Carole King and in doing so goes to places that other, current acoustic artists don’t even get close to. Not for her the usual twee and obvious girl with a guitar compromises, no playing of the age card, instead a collection of strong narratives, introspective thoughts and a voice that is nothing short of extraordinary." - Dave Franklin (Dancing About Architecture)
- For a previous performance, supporting Banjo player Dan Walsh:
"Phenomenal guitarist and singer songwriter who has carved out her own path having sprung from the Nailsea Folk Club. She has now appeared at countless venues including the Green Man festival" - Nailsea Folk Club
- For a previous performance at The Gallimaufry, Bristol:
“The songwriting is lyrically mature and the songs' construct complex and with strong dynamic elements” “And then there's this voice. In complete contrast to her speaking voice, she delivers in a powerful, gravelly mezzo, maintaining strong melody and pitch perfection throughout - it's a pretty startling sound.” “Outstanding." - Geoffrey Head.
My début album is available to listen to on Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/eleanordillonmusic/sets/antler
Some videos:
I have played guitar for as long as I can remember and was initially taught by my father. After then going on to teach myself further, I began writing my own material and performing at open mic nights around Bristol and Weston Super-Mare. Recently, I have began to build up a small following and perform regularly in Bristol. A list of thee gigs can be found on my website: www.eleanordillonmusic.wix.com/music
I wish to become a professional musician as I love performing both as a solo artist and in bands. I also have a love for composition that I plan to develop at The University Of Southampton, where in September, I will be moving in order to study a Bachelors in Music. At University, I plan to continue developing and performing my singer-songwriter material while also continuing to develop my Jazz playing, and knowledge in Music Therapy. The Samhradh would greatly help me on this journey as professional musicians require professional equipment and instruments, and Samhradh is certainly one of them.
Listed below are some reviews that I have had.
- For my début album:
"Occasionally you come across an emerging artist and some aspect of their music stops you in your tracks, makes you wonder why they haven’t been immediately snapped up by an agency or record label to be honed for greater things. Hearing Eleanor Dillon’s voice for the first time was just one of those moments. Employing some confident and dexterous guitar lines and a firm grasp of the art of song writing that any artist would kill to have in their repertoire, it is a sign of just how striking her voice is to say that all of that seems to fade into the background once the voice kicks in."
"Timeless, traditional and still contemporary yet not beholden to the pressure of current fad or fashion."
"Leaning heavily on the seventies folk revival sound she manages to channel the purity of the likes of Sandy Denny or Carole King and in doing so goes to places that other, current acoustic artists don’t even get close to. Not for her the usual twee and obvious girl with a guitar compromises, no playing of the age card, instead a collection of strong narratives, introspective thoughts and a voice that is nothing short of extraordinary." - Dave Franklin (Dancing About Architecture)
- For a previous performance, supporting Banjo player Dan Walsh:
"Phenomenal guitarist and singer songwriter who has carved out her own path having sprung from the Nailsea Folk Club. She has now appeared at countless venues including the Green Man festival" - Nailsea Folk Club
- For a previous performance at The Gallimaufry, Bristol:
“The songwriting is lyrically mature and the songs' construct complex and with strong dynamic elements” “And then there's this voice. In complete contrast to her speaking voice, she delivers in a powerful, gravelly mezzo, maintaining strong melody and pitch perfection throughout - it's a pretty startling sound.” “Outstanding." - Geoffrey Head.
My début album is available to listen to on Soundcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/eleanordillonmusic/sets/antler
Some videos:
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