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The Favourites

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About Me

Hi there and welcome to THE FAVOURITES myspace page.
We're very excited about the release of our debut album COUNTING THE DAYS.
The album has been an ongoing project of producer/guitarist Martin Hailey and singer Rebekah Jensen.
Both Martin and Rebekah have worked together regularly in Sydney for many years as performers and songwriters. Originally of Sydney funk band Raw Sugar, who released two albums through Festival records in the 90s, both Martin and Rebekah have had quite successful careers working with many other artists.
Rebekah is an in demand session singer who has performed extensively with Jimmy Barnes and Jackie Orszaczky as well as working with The Sleepy Jackson, Jade Macrae, Marcia Hines, iOTA , Shauna Jensen and Lotus Position
www.myspace.com/rebekahjensen
Martin has worked as a guitarist and producer in a broad range of musical styles with independent and commercial artists as diverse as Jimmy Little, David Campbell, Abby Dobson, Lo-Tel, Pape Mbaye, Jimmy Somerville, Story, Tammy Ingram, Junglehammer, Matanza, Nina Hagen and Paulini.
www.myspace.com/martinhaileyWe hope you enjoy listening to our music and can make it to one of our awesome live shows soon.
Bek and Marty

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/28/2007
Band Website: thefavourites.com.au
Band Members: Rebekah Jensen - Vocals
Martin Hailey - Guitars
Tim Curnick - Bass
Jon Howell - Drums

Influences: Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack, Bill Frisell, Jon Frusciante, Cassandra Wilson, Bill Withers, Daniel Lanois, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Sarah Vaughan, Pat Metheny
Sounds Like: Soaring vocals and rich production lead the listener through a mesmerising selection of soul and pop infused songs.
Record Label: cdbaby and itunes
Type of Label: Indie