Live William The Conqueror + support Pete Falloon Tomorrow March 18th at Kingskerswell Church TQ12 5LD doors 7pm
Tix & info 01803 875527 or 07815 620402
Once a treasure of the folk circuit, Ruarri Joseph had been leading a double existence, 4 studio albums in under his own name the singer created an alter-ego, William the Conqueror, as a way of being able to play live music away from the obligatory promotional touring, and hit a vein of creativity recording 3 albums of new music in his garage and finally deciding to switch things round, bringing William to the forefront and sending Joseph (at least the persona of him!) back into the shadows.
Bursting with retro-infused energy, there are a myriad influences, underpinned by a taste for good, old-fashioned roots. What is undoubtedly unique is the rich, earnest voice and the poetic nuance of a man clearly wise to the complexities and hardships of love and life.
As well as being a switch creatively it appears the new direction is lining up to bring some well deserved success William’s way too. Sneaking onto a showcase at the Americana Awards early 2016, the three piece band, fronted by Joseph blew the crowds away leading to immediate talks with labels and publishers all vying for a piece of William. .
Never ones to forget their roots and while the label prepare for the release of the album later in the year, William The Conqueror continue to play on the local scene that helped them cut their teeth. They are undoubtedly a band grounded in their determination to keep the creation and playing of music at the core of their endeavors. Be sure to catch them at one of these intimate settings before the inevitable conquering begins.
+ support Pete Falloon "Beautiful vocals, haunting, heartfelt lyrics and just exceptionally constructed songs...WOW" - BBC Introducing In Devon. "Really beautiful" - Chris Hawkins, BBC ..
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