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Crowns 
Crowns performing at the Eden ProjectBackground information Origin Launceston, Cornwall Genres Folk Punk Years active 2010–present Labels Ship Wreckords, PIAS Website Official Website Members Bill Jefferson
Jake Butler
Jack Speckleton
Nathan HaynesCrowns are a folk punk band from Launceston, Cornwall, formed in 2010. The band consists of lead singer and guitarist Bill Jefferson, bass player Jake Butler, mandolinist Jack Speckleton and drummer Nathan Haynes.
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Formation
Crowns formed in 2010[1] after moving from Cornwall to London.[2] Their sound is partly inspired by traditional Cornish songs[3] with the band often closing their live shows with a version of Little Eyes.
In July 2010, the band were invited to play a festival at the now defunct North London venue The Flowerpot, curated by the Communion record label.[4] During their closing number the band were joined on stage by Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons[5] who joined the band on accordion. The live recording of the track was included on the compilation album The Flowerpot Sessions, released by Communion/Island Records in June 2011.[6] At the end of 2010, Crowns were invited by Spider Stacy, tin whistle player in The Pogues to support the band at London's Brixton Academy during their annual Christmas tour.[7]
In July 2011, Crowns played the Eden Project as part of the Eden Sessions gig series, opening the main stage before Mystery Jets and Brandon Flowers.[8] Their version of Bodmin Town, a tradtional Cornish song, was included on 'Eden Project - The Album' and released in September 2011.[9]
Kissing Gates (2011)
On 22 September, Crowns announced the release of their debut single 'Kissing Gates' on their own imprint 'Ship Wreckords' and distribued by PIAS.[10] Released on November 14, 2011, the single was made available on limited edition 7" vinyl record and digital download. Radio support for the single has been strong with XFM's John Kennedy making the track his 'X-Posure Hot One'[11] in addition to plays on Zane Lowe[12] and Mike Davies Punk Rock show on BBC Radio 1.[13]
In November 2011, Crowns were invited to support The King Blues on their UK tour alongside Cerebral Ballzy.[14]
References
- ^ "Western Morning News, March 2011". http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Crowns-jewels/story-11495773-detail/story.html.
- ^ "BBC Introducing Cornwall". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-12805442.
- ^ "Alt Sounds Interview, November 2011". http://hangout.altsounds.com/features/138153-lowdown-crowns.html.
- ^ "For Folk's Sake, July 2010". http://www.forfolkssake.com/news/5839/communion-announces-flowerpot-line-up-feat-mumford-sons-lissie-angus-julia-stone.
- ^ "Camden Crawl Preview, May 2011". http://www.musicsnobbery.com/2011/04/crowns-get-help-from-mumford-sons-ben-lovett-on-little-eyes.html.
- ^ "'The Flowerpot Sessions' Website". http://flowerpot.communionmusic.co.uk/.
- ^ "Song Kick listing". http://www.songkick.com/concerts/7211851-pogues-at-o2-academy-brixton.
- ^ "Eden Sessions Website". http://www.edenproject.com/sessions/line-up/brandon-flowers.php.
- ^ "Eden Project Album page". http://www.edenproject.com/media/eden-sessions-album-pr.php.
- ^ "Crowns Official Website". http://www.crownsband.co.uk/2011/09/22/debut-single/.
- ^ "X-Posure Playlist Archive". http://x-posure.tumblr.com/post/11098521724/x-posure-tuesday-4th-october-2011.
- ^ "Zane Lowe - Tracklisting". http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016vgpb.
- ^ "Mike Davies - Tracklisting". http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01641x0.
- ^ "The King Blues - Official Site". http://www.kingblues.com/news/view/november_supports_billy_bragg_dates.
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- English folk musical groups
- Folk punk groups
- Musical groups established in 2010
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