phantom limb
Christmas has come early for Phantom Limb fans with the fantastic news that the band will be given their new single away for free, through Amazon. The previously unavailable track Last Chance Saloon is yet another example of the band’s excellent songwriting and of course Yolanda Quartey’s phenomenal voice.
The Free mp3 track can be downloaded from Amazon here.
Currently on tour supporting Will Young, Phantom Limb recently announced their own headline tour in December to coincide with the release of the special edition version of band’s self titled album on December 7th. Band members Yolanda Quartey and Stew Jackson have written Will Young’s new single ‘Hopes And Fears’ with production by Stew and bassist Dan Brown under their ‘Robot Club’ guise.
A seamless amalgam of classic, southern soul, country blues and gospel, theirs is intelligent music-making with impeccably high standards. Few bands can boast a vocalist of the quality of Yolanda Quartey – a mix of Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples best describe the unique sound of Yolanda’s burnished mahogany voice. Phantom Limb will restore your faith in contemporary music with their enigmatic song writing and raw elegance.
It seems almost mind-blowing that a band can drop jaws at SXSW, Glastonbury and Great Escape, be personally invited to support Will Young, Massive Attack, Beth Rowley and Candi Staton and either write or produce with Damon Albarn, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star), Skin (Skunk Anansie) and Will Young…and not be a household name yet.
Bristol’s best-kept secret, Phantom Limb will round off a successful 2009 with a UK tour that will show audiences just why they are held in such high regard. The band will appear at the following venues in December;
Tuesday 8th The Ruby Lounge, Manchester £6.50
Wednesday 9th Nice and Sleazy, Glasgow £7 adv.
Thursday 10th The Cluny 2, Newcastle £6 adv.
Sunday 13th The Yardbird, Birmingham £6 adv. (seated show)
Monday 14th The Latest Music Bar, Brighton £7 adv.
Tuesday 15th Bush Hall, London £10
Wednesday 16th Oakford Social Club, Reading £6 adv.
Thursday 17th Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury £6 adv. (seated show)
Tickets from www.seetickets.com 0870 2643333
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