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Jackie Oates

About Me

Jackie Oates originates from a musical family and was born in Cheshire, spending most of her school life in Staffordshire. She moved to Devon in 2001, where she still lives. Deriving her inspiration from early exposure to Bromyard and Sidmouth folk festivals, she fiddle sings mainly traditional English folk song, in both a solo capacity, as a member of Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, and with brand new trio 'Wistman's Wood. She also occasionally plays as part of a string trio with Devon band 'Show of Hands' She works for folk organisations such as Wren music, Folk South West and T.A.P.S, and Shooting Roots, where she tutors young people in the art of folk singing and playing.Jackie was a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2003, and has since gone on to represent England at the European Network of Folk Arts festival in 2003, and has appeared on severed acclaimed folk albums; Sweet England (Jim Moray), Jim Moray (Jim Moray), Beam (Laurel Swift and Friends), Cruel Sister (Rachel Unthank and the Winterset), Witness (Show of Hands), Ghosts and Greasepaint (Barry Lister) and Twilight of the Dogs (Les Barker).Jackie's own self titled debut album is finally available at gigs and on her website. Whilst its not due for release just yet, it is already attracting a lot of attention.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 15/04/2006
Band Website: jackieoates.co.uk
Band Members: Solo:Jackie Oates: 5 String Viola, Vocals, Tenor Guitar, HarmoniumWistman's Wood:Jackie Oates: 5 String Viola, Vocals Andy Clarke: Guitar Bozouki, Vocals Steve Turner: Accordion
Influences: Dick Gaughan, Roger Wilson, June Tabor, Alan Burke, Barry Lister, Sean O'Shea, Tom Addison, Dave Lowery, Alasdair Roberts, Tim Erikson, Anne Briggs, Niamh Parsons, Helena Torpy, Denny Bartley, Steve Turner, Carlene Anglim
Record Label: Hands On Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Album and Autumn Tour

I'm very excited to annouce that I've just put the finishing touces to a new album, 'Hyperboreans', which is to be launched in September. The album has been recorded and produced by Jim Moray and is t...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:10:00 GMT

Jim Moray with Jackie Oates at Thekla, Bristol

Jackie and James will be doing a rare support gig for the Jim Moray Band at the Thekla, Bristol tomorrow night. This is promising to be a great night, in a fantastic venue. There are still tickets lef...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:03:00 GMT

Gig at the Stables, Wavendon, posponed

My gig at the Stables, Wavendon near Milton Keynes is cancelled due to heavy snow. Apologies to anyone who's already booked tickets - the gig is now going to happen on the 5th March.Also, my website ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:44:00 GMT

Jackie and Belinda Collective and Folk Awards!

Hello everyone. Myself and Belinda O'Hooley, alongside James Dumbelton and Heidi Tidow are set to play 3 gigs in Devon next weekend:Friday 28th November: The Northbridge Inn, ExeterSaturday 29th Novem...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:14:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM GIG CANCELLED

Unfortunately, the gig with myself and Belinda O'Hooley, at the Glee Club, Birmingham, this Thursday 13th has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Huge apologies.
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:15:00 GMT

New Happenings

Hello everyone.I've finally got round to updating my gig list after being very disorganised. I've once more had a great summer of festivals, gigs and recording.I've recently finished recording a new a...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:12:00 GMT

New Album Finally Available!

I’m very pleased to announce that my new album, ’The Violet Hour’ is finally available. In the immediate future, it can be purchased from my website: www.jackieoates.com or the Chudl...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:26:00 GMT

New Album + Dates

A belated happy new year! I'm delighted that my new album, 'The Violet Hour' is now finished and has embarked on its journey to the manufacturers, from whence it should return within the month. The al...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:02:00 GMT

HORIZON AWARD NOMINATION

I'm nominated for the Horizon Award in this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Yey. Very exciting. My new album, 'The Violet Hour' is very near completion and is due for release on January 28th.Jackie
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:59:00 GMT

New Musical Happenings

Having just got round to updating my gig list, I realised that there are several new musical happenings occurring this year. I've already enjoyed several gigs with Somerset singer Reg Meuross and am s...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:10:00 GMT