01 Jul 2005

Foy Vance
Indiscriminate Act Of Kindness

Wurdamouth

WE SAY

Freshwater Hughes managed Joss Stone until recently (the split was apparently amicable - she came to the end of her contract and is now managed out of the US). Belfast-based soulful singer/songwriter Foy Vance is their second artist signing. When we first heard Indiscriminate Act Of Kindness, we thought it might be a cover, perhaps of early Dire Straits (high praise indeed). But no - it's an original and excellent song from a writer who also has two co-writes on the Beulah album. Really nice feel to the recording too, with elements of Astral Weeks and gospel and a great lead vocal. We look forward to hearing more. He has several interesting dates coming up in August including London's Ronnie Scott's on August 7.

CONTACTS

Jacqueline Hughes, Freshwater Hughes Management - +44 (0)20 8360 0505

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