Lloyd Yates

<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Lloyd Yates</strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> is from the island of Jersey and it has helped shape and develop him into an extraordinary Artist.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Growing up, Lloyd was drawn to the waters surrounding the island and at a young age decided to explore this desire to ‘connect’ with the sea through surfing. This relationship has been key in developing Lloyds ability to connect with, respect and ‘feel’ life in all it’s natural states; it’s beauty, it’s cruelty, it’s stillness, its rage and his experience coupled his outstanding natural ability to write, sing and interpret his emotions, has produced an incredible talent. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">His voice is unique. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">His songs are beautifully crafted with an honesty and strength that invite his audience to experience his feelings.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Completely self-taught, Lloyd picked up a guitar at 15 and began writing original material from the off.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">In Jersey, The Lloyd Yates Band, have grown an impressive fan base, and a popularity that has already seen them share festival stages with top international artists. Lloyd will headline Bush Hall presents on July 13th - </span><a href="http://www.bushhallmusic.co.uk/live-music/whats-on/eventdetails/13-jul-12-lloyd-yates-bush-hall/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bushhallmusic.co.uk/live-music/whats-on/eventdetails/13-jul-12-lloyd-yates-bush-hall/</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Drawing inspiration from various sources Lloyd says -<em> "I rely on the emotional attachment of the people who are closest to me. It’s exciting that songs are coming from these sources, I respect the ‘rockiness’ of life &amp; adore the way it affects my music”.</em></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><strong>Here's what's being said about Lloyd &amp; the band....</strong></span><span lang="EN-US"><br /> <br /> </span><em><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><strong>“</strong></span></em><em><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Lloyd Yates gave a storming performance with his full band. He is definitely someone to see live, they have all the ingredients that make a great live show, presence, charisma &amp; really great, original songs.”</span></em><em></em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><strong><br /> </strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Spiral Earth Music review</span></strong><strong></strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;" lang="EN-US"><br /> <br /> </span><em><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">"One of my most anticipated and hotly tipped artists for 2012 has finally provided a peak of what can be expected when he and his band are unleashed on the public. </span></em><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><em>Lloyd Yates</em></span></strong><em><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"> is a Jersey native who's music I was briefly introduced to on a recent trip to the island. 'Bring Back the Life' is the first song to be 'released' from his yet untitled upcoming EP and fans of John Butler Trio and Dave Matthews will not be disappointed. A great folk and bluegrass sensibility is complimented by Lloyd distinctive vocals and catchy hooks. I for one can not wait for the full release and expect a live review when he next makes it over to the mainland...</span></em><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">" </span><span lang="EN-US"><br /> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Toby Steele - The Vintage Scribbler</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"><br /> <br /> </span><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">“<em>They're the<strong> </strong></em><em>Purveyors of Epic Folk</em>”</span><span lang="EN-US"><br /> </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US">Mercury Nominated Producer - Jason Boshoff</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><em>"Folk music at it’s best, performed by Jersey’s Lloyd Yates and his band" – "it’s lovely in every way"</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;" lang="EN-US"><strong>Mark Murdoch - Founder, The Mahogany Blog</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">More Music here.....</span><br /></strong></p>
<p>"Burn Me Baby" Live Vinchelez Session&nbsp; <a href="http://youtu.be/PSgTWnvnlQ0">http://youtu.be/PSgTWnvnlQ0</a></p>
<p>"Bring Back the Life" Studio iphone vid <span class="gmail_sendername"><a href="http://youtu.be/ZffEuCv4EaA" target="_blank">youtu.be/ZffEuCv4EaA&nbsp; </a></span></p>
<p>"Down By the River" Live Greenhouse Session&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.themahoganyblog.com/2012/05/lloyd-yates/" target="_blank">http://www.themahoganyblog.com/2012/05/lloyd-yates/</a></p>
<p>"Windowsill" Live Vinchelez Session&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://youtu.be/z0Ttbv8FJCo">http://youtu.be/z0Ttbv8FJCo</a></p>
<p>For further information contact <a href="mailto:mac@stokedmusic.co.uk">mac@stokedmusic.co.uk</a></p>