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Foreign Affairs
Duo
(1 Review)
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Bristol, South West
Performs: Worldwide
From: £800
Based In: Bristol, South West
Performs: Worldwide
From: £800
Foreign Affairs are a Country-Rock duo from Bristol, comprising of brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell. The powerful, passionate vocal of younger brother Lawrence turns heads instantly but it is the carefully crafted songs and energetic performance that keeps them facing
Description
Foreign Affairs are a Country-Rock duo from Bristol, comprising of brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell. The powerful, passionate vocal of younger brother Lawrence turns heads instantly but it is the carefully crafted songs and energetic performance that keeps them facing that way.
Between catchy choruses and close harmonies, you will ultimately hear an honest and raw country/rock sound, one that has inspired them over the years to create their own unique take on the genres.
Set-List
Classic Repertoire
Fly me to the moon - Sinatra
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Stand by me - Ben E King
I've got a woman - Ray Charles
At last - Etta James
Wonderful tonight - Eric Clapton
Jackson - Johnny Cash
Ring of fire - Johnny Cash
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Modern Repertoire
Budapest - George Ezra
Blame it on me - George Ezra
Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg
Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
Hold Back The River - James Bay
The Cave - Mumford & Sons
Pencil Full Of Lead - Paolo Nutini
I'm on top of the world - Imagine Dragons
Ho Hey
... - The Lumineers
Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Pumped up Kicks - Foster the People
Lego House - Ed Sheeran
Wake me up - Avicci
Get lucky - Daft Punk
Rhythm of Love - Plain White T's
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Dreaming of You - The Coral
Biography
Foreign Affairs are a Country-Rock duo from Bristol, comprising of brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell. The powerful, passionate vocal of younger brother Lawrence turns heads instantly but it is the carefully crafted songs and energetic performance that keeps them facing that way.
Between catchy choruses and close harmonies, you will ultimately hear an honest and raw country/rock sound, one that has inspired them over the years to create their own unique take on the genres.
Reviews (1 Review)
Foreign Affairs - Duo - Bristol, South West
Event Location: BRISTOL
Event Type: Debut Record
1st April 2015
Often folk bands run the risk of sounding a little simple, but Bristol three-piece Foreign Affairs escape this pitfall through using just about as many words-a-line as they can get away with in their latest release ‘Sell My Soul (I Tried)’. Think a folky, less cynical version, of early Arctic Monkeys or The Jam, who both also had a penchant for songs with lots of words. Compromising of brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell, Foreign Affairs are set to release their debut album I within the foreseeable future. In the run up to this date, the band have been releasing a series of EPs, the most recent of which features ‘Sell My Soul (I Tried)’.
By moving away from the banjo, and relying instead on bass and electric guitars, Foreign Affairs distance themselves from that Mumford & Sons take on folk-rock with this track. A wise move, as the last thing this country needs is another Mumford tribute band. By putting a fresh spin on the genre, the trio manage to produce a track that sounds di ...stinctly 21st century, while still maintaining all the traditional elements that make it undeniably folk. The trio haven’t been light with melody either and, from the chorus to the bridge, the song is packed with hooks.
With a string of festival dates set for the summer, it seems likely that you’ll spot their name on a festival bill near you. With their infectious songs, and an innovative take on an established genre, be sure to give them a listen.
Experience
Live Show Experience
Glastonbury Festival 2015
Glastonbury Festival 2013
Cambridge Folk Festival 2016
Country to Country Festival 2016 (O2 Arena London)
Sold out record launch shows - London, Bristol 2015
Live BBC Radio 2 performance 2015
Live BBC Radio London Performance 2016
Swiss Alps Apri Ski Residency 2013, 2014, 2015
Previous Clients
Previous Clients
Glastonbury Festival
Zermatt Apri Ski Club
Wedding venues throughout the UK
A number of UK Music Festivals
Suitable for
Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions
Additional Information
Insured for Public Liability
CRB Checked
Driving Licence
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Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Joined: April 19th
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From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Poldark
Stage Hypnotist
Stage Hypnotist
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From: Rugby, West Midlands
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From: Lewisham, London
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From: Sydney - but willing to relocate, New South Wales
From: Sydney - but willing to relocate, New South Wales
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From: nice, France
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80s Tribute Band
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From: Woodford Green, London
Joi
Female Singer
Female Singer
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From: Liverpool, North West England
From: Liverpool, North West England