Backbone
Pete Coe is a ‘One Man Folk Industry’ an amazing folk singer & extremely talented multi-instrumentalist. His album Back Bone (released 2010) consists of traditional ballads, original material, comic material, Jazzier numbers & numerous guest musicians including Kirsty on Trumpet & backing vocals. To her, Pete Coe is an amazing influence & to guest on his album was a huge highlight in her life. Also featured on the album; Chris Coe, Johnny Adams, Jon Loomes, Alice Jones, Michael Beeke, Annie Dearman, Hugh Bradley & Chris Partington, Dan Eccles
Rebecca Bastoli – Stranger EP
Stranger is the debut Ep of Rebecca Bastoli released 20 June 2015
Kirsty met Rebecca on her travels in Sydney February 2014, they immediately became friends and sing together at every opportunity (whenever they are in the same country) Kirsty was thrilled to be asked to sing on Rebecca’s album and it perfectly coincided with her Australian tour during February and March 2015.
The Ep was: Produced, recorded and mixed by Chris Gillespie Mastered by Adam Dempsey Album Artwork by Rebecca Bastoli All songs written by Rebecca Bastoli, except ‘Letters’ co-written by Rebecca Bastoli and Maizy Coombes Rebecca Bastoli – Vocals, Guitar Maizy Coombes – Violin, backing vocals Laura Bishop – Accordion, backing vocals Mark Stevens – Double Bass Kirsty Bromley – Backing vocals
Trouble on the Water
Anytown is a Sheffield based band made up of members from the band ‘Dead Like Harry’ featuring Matt Taylor on Piano and Robin Baker on Bass. Their singer Alice Faraday has recently moved to London, although she features on the main body of this CD Kirsty features on two songs; ‘The Promise’ and ‘Belham Road’ singing backing vocals but sings lead on ‘This Time of Year’ which is only available on the CD not the download.
Letters Through Your Door
‘Letters Through Your Door’ is the brand new family show from the 23 year old BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominated musician and songwriter David Gibb. Packed full of catchy and toe tapping numbers, David takes an unusual look at everyday life through the medium of song, with themes ranging from the everyday to the surreal.’
Kirsty features on the backing vocals for a handful of the tracks.
Kelham Island Voices
The Kelham Island singing session was founded by Jess and Rich Arrowsmith in 2003, and has attracted many wonderful singers from Sheffield and beyond. This new recording captures some of the most popular songs from the session, as well as the unique voices and exuberant harmonies which fill the Tavern on Sunday evenings.
The Kelham Island session was the first session Kirsty sang in, for years it’s were she always tested out her newly learned songs and; got the support and; encouragement to sing more. It was great fun recording on the choruses for this album.
At One With The Bells
At One with the Bells is an album by morris team Pecsaetan. Kirsty danced with Pecsaetan between April 2009 – 2013. The album is a compilation of all the artists that perform within the team as well as recordings of popular morris tunes and dances that Pecsaetan perform. It was put together to celebrate the teams 10th Birthday (2011) and to help raise money to support their trip to Canada in 2012.
Featured artists on the CD include; Richard Arrowsmith, Jess Arrowsmith, Kirsty Bromley, The Melrose Quartet, Simon Dumpleton, Carmel Wood, Sarah Matthews, Trinculo, Aisling Holmes, Catrin Ashton, Paul McMahon, Jo Maher, members of Pecsaetan and members from the Sheffield Chorale.
Sweet Nightingale EP
Unfortunately Sweet Nightingale has Sold Out however if you’d like to buy a digital copy from iTunes please follow the link…
Sweet Nightingale is the Debut EP of Kirsty Bromley and band; Philippe Barnes, Simon Dumpleton and Oli Matthews. It has beautiful unaccompanied tracks appropriately titled ‘Sweet Nightingale’ and ‘The Trees they do Grow High’. The album starts with ‘Crow on the Cradle’ with jazzy accompaniments featuring Kirsty on the trumpet, Oli on Soprano Sax and a driving guitar line. Also on the album are ‘Roll you sweet rain’ composed by Kate Fagan merged with a tune written by Philippe & Tim. Finished with ‘Singing Through The Hard Times’ subtle instrumentation & a strong vocal chorus. All in all a great EP showing Kirsty’s pure sounding voice & the versatile sound of her band.
Track List
- Crow On The Cradle (Sydney Carter)
- The Trees The Do Grow High (Trad)
- Roll You Sweet Rain/Down (Kate Fagan/Philippe Barnes & Tim Cotterel)
- Sweet Nightingale (Trad)
- Singing Through The Hard Times (Utah Philips)
Time Ashore – New Zealand & Australia
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“Kirsty Bromley is a singer of songs of social justice, traditional songs, and songs from the heart. Her voice is effortless yet stirring, at times ethereal, but always earthy and with strong roots. Musical and beguiling.” Nancy Kerr
The album is a compilation of traditional English folk songs, contemporary written folk songs and; self penned.
Featured artists
Track List
- Caught Up On A Breeze – Kirsty Bromley
- Valley Song – Kirsty Bromley & Grace Kaya
- Eat Drink & Be Jolly – Trad/Philippe Barnes
- Sweet Nightingale – Trad
- Time Ashore – Bill Meek
- Twas On One April Morning – Trad
- Two Young Sisters – Trad
- English Ground – Chris Wood & Laurel Swift
- All Who Wander – Dougie Maclean
- Rise Out Of The Ashes – Kirsty Bromley & Grace Kaya
- One More Time – Paul Metsers
- Today – Randy Sparks
- Taku Mana – Trad Maori
- Bonus Track
Debut Album – Time Ashore
“Kirsty Bromley is a singer of songs of social justice, traditional songs, and songs from the heart. Her voice is effortless yet stirring, at times ethereal, but always earthy and with strong roots. Musical and beguiling.” Nancy Kerr
The album is a compilation of traditional English folk songs, contemporary written folk songs and; self penned.
Featured artists
Track List
- Caught Up On A Breeze – Kirsty Bromley
- Valley Song – Kirsty Bromley & Grace Kaya
- Eat Drink & Be Jolly – Trad/Philippe Barnes
- Sweet Nightingale – Trad
- Time Ashore – Bill Meek
- Twas On One April Morning – Trad
- Two Young Sisters – Trad
- English Ground – Chris Wood & Laurel Swift
- All Who Wander – Dougie Maclean
- Rise Out Of The Ashes – Kirsty Bromley & Grace Kaya
- One More Time – Paul Metsers
- Today – Randy Sparks
- Taku Mana – Trad Maori
- Bonus Track
Absent Mother – Single
Absent Mother is a song written by Kirsty in 2011. The delay in release despite being written and recorded years ago is that Kirsty wanting the perfect picture for the cover. The recording is not a current representation on her voice but its all about the words of the song. Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy is a traditional broken token song that Kirsty learned while travelling around festivals in her early 20’s, Absent Mother is her first independently written song about a relationship between mother and daughter and This Time of Year is a seasonal song relating to those you love and miss around certain times of the year. An even mixture of contemporary, traditional and self-penned.
- Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy – Traditional
- Absent Mother – Kirsty Bromley
- This Time of Year – Rory & Callum McDonald
Available to order for physical release in the New Year