Sofie Reed plus The Delta Ladies

BUSY B Records is proud to present SOFIE REED from Colorado USA. A dynamic, independent, international touring artist with a unique and soulful dulcimer based take on Roots / Blues and Americana music. Sofie's creative journey over three decades has seen her evolve as a vocalist, composer and as a unique musical visionary. Her dynamic soulful style is loved worldwide, and with four albums to her credit the time is ripe for her to be unleashed on UK audiences. Sofie's music encompasses roots-blues, folk-blues and Appalachian style with-a unique -dalecarlian (Swedish) -twist. Delivered with stunning artistry it regularly thrills audiences everywhere

Sofie left Ludvika, Sweden in 1987 at age eighteen and settled in Minneapolis where she freelanced solo in the local scene, until one of her clients, Sheila Charles, daughter of Ray Charles, hired her as a back-up singer.  That  pivotal encounter led  Sofie to performing session work throughout the Twin Cities, and to live performances with her former husband, influential finger-style guitarist Preston Reed. Later Sofie moved to Colorado.  

Chris Kresge of the Rocky Mountain Music Network said '..Sofie’s many experiences as a lone Swedish immigrant in a foreign culture have allowed her to create an intriguing and colorful story, reflected in her unique approach to music and performance.”

Sofie plays Mountain Dulcimer, Lap Steel, and stomps her foot on an old wooden wine box!. She is especially noted for playing Lee Oskar Harmonicas  and, in the words of that renowned harmonica maker  'Sofie is a phenomenal one-woman band!  Her sense of rhythm, phrasing and overall artistry make her one of the most interesting artists on the international music scene.'

Watch Sofie Reed – 'Red Hen' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZLofWTV0hQ

www.sofiereed.com

Sharing the bill  are DELTA LADIES the renowned Roots / World / Americana multi-instrumental band. With a highly praised live show, a summer vinyl release and several big festival bookings and major venue bookings this year the DELTAS are in the ascent. Their hypnotic & rhythmic fusion of music styles is captured in their recent album 'Hillbilly Trance'. The DELTA LADIES are – Vicky Martin – Guitar / Banjo / Kandela/ Bouzouki; Dee Stone – violin / Keys  – Danny Bryan (Bex Marshall, Barry White)– world percussion. For this gig they are joined by former Nine Below and Yardbirds harmonica playerAlan Glen

The DELTA'S fusion of Roots, World, Folk and Blues rhythms was described by Rory Carlile of New Roots Promotions as 'Where old-time Americana meets the Velvet Underground'  and their  colourful  and  exotic sound textures also draw regular comparison to THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND and QUINTESSENCE.  The DELTAS are noted for the social and political edge of their music. In particular - for the title track of their ‘Refugee’ album which can be found on the video section of their website. In the words of AROUND KENT FOLK magazine the Deltas are 'Mesmerizing and brilliant -you can almost smell the incense'. In other words 'not to be missed.

Watch the DELTA LADIES 'House of the Rising Sun' https://youtu.be/mXpX5_E4OvY

www.deltaladies.com