Yellowroom Music presents:
Doghouse Roses & Joseph Parsons
Doghouse Roses
The collaboration between Scottish duo Doghouse Roses and U.S. (Philadelphia) native Joseph Parsons began in the dark corner of a smoky bar in Berlin in 2015. There is a shared spirit of eclecticism and bold creativity in the music of both bands at the core of their work; the roots tradition of storytelling is strikingly evident, skilfully drawing on contemporary elements of rock, blues, soul and country.
Doghouse Roses are a fiercely independent duo combining harmony vocals, guitars and clawhammer banjo. Their unique perspectives on modern themes in their writing, coupled with their vibrant, emotive live shows have led to widespread acclaim, with Americana UK describing them as “our version of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings”. Their third studio album ‘Lost is Not Losing’ was record of the week on the Iain Anderson show (BBC Radio Scotland), while January 2018 saw a sold out headline show at Celtic Connections. They established their reputation through the UK and Central Europe, touring on their own and as memIn Ibers of U.S. based alt-country collective The Willard Grant Conspiracy
Parsons has released 18 records on Germany's Blue Rose label since signing to them in 1997. An outlier on the label, he brings an edgy modern world-perspective to his personal songs through energy and emotional honesty. Maverick magazine declared ‘Once again, Joseph Parsons is one of the most talented Singer Songwriters of his time’. Joseph founded the groups ‘US Rails’, ‘Hardpan’, ‘Parsons Thibaud’ & ‘4 Way Street’ (Sanctuary/BMG.) Parsons is currently focusing solely on his own career. He is deep in the recording process for his next two CD’s and touring in Europe and the US.
July 2018 see them touring together for the fourth time, following a highly successful 9 date English tour in April. Previous tours saw sold out shows in the Green Note (London) as well as in Exeter, Launceston, Aberdeen and Glasgow. Expect dynamic, spirited performances and unique on-stage collaborations.
Doghouse Roses Quotes:
'Delivers an Extraordinary punch' - Daily Express ‘In Iona Macdonald's singing resides a loveliness which cannot be taught' - Rolling Stone ‘(Paul Tasker) is one of THE guitarists of his generation” – Maverick Magazine
Joseph Parsons Quotes:
“Experienced dealer in emotions” – Musik Express "Inspirational" - Washington Post “Collection of fragile soul-trips” – Rolling Stone
Line Up
There’s always been a melodic streak through the folk-blues sound of Glasgow’s Doghouse Roses; influenced by the rich musical heritage of the city, along with the fingerpicked guitars and heartfelt tales of many dusty storytellers, this is the 'boundary ignoring landscape' (Americana UK) of the new record, 'Losing Isn't Lost’ scheduled for release in March 2016.
The musical partnership of singer Iona Macdonald and guitarist Paul Tasker has been honed through 10 years, 3 albums. Amongst the hundreds of shows in this time the band have toured or shared stages with may artists including The Willard Grant Conspiracy, Television, Richmond Fontaine, Raul Malo, Pokey LaFarge and Jackie Leven resulting in the duo becoming a ‘completely balanced unit’ (Sunday Herald). Recent shows in 2015 took in the UK and Germany and featured the addition of guitarist John Alexander to the band, offering further musical possibilities 'that will give any self respecting americana artist a run for their money’ (Get Ready To Rock).
The new album 'Losing isn't Lost' soundtracks a period of uncertainty and upheaval for the writers. This is no exercise in looking back though; there is optimism to be found in each corner of the scattered cities and faded bars of the album’s narratives. There is restless energy in the live performance, as the band takes its folk music through the streets of the blues and highways of the old west, looking ahead for that next turn in the road
'[Paul Tasker] is one of the guitarists of his generation' Maverick Magazine
'...In Iona Macdonald’s singing resides a loveliness that cannot be taught' - Rolling Stone
“…Mines the best of Scottish and American musical influences. Like the great Joni Mitchell they leave the listener simultaneously sated and devastated.” R2
