User:Kerrykez13/Handshake (band)
Handshake | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Royal Holloway, London, England |
| Genres | Folk |
| Years active | 2006 - Present |
| Labels | unsigned |
| Members | Robert (Bob) Groves Beth Turrell George Benson Rachel (Fizz) Pearmain |
| Website | [1] |
Handshake are a British folk/alternative band.
They met at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Band lineup[edit]
- Bob Groves - Guitar, Banjo and Vocals
- Beth Turrell - Vocals
- George Benson - Accordion and Piano
- Fizz Pearmain - Violin
- Kezz harwood - [bass Guitar ]
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
In 2006, ex-Belisha member, Bob Groves began studying at Royal Holloway, University of London. He soon met vocalist Beth Turrell and Josselin Lartaud, a double-bassist. As a three, early recordings were made. With Joss returning to France, George Benson and Fizz Pearmain were added to the line-up. ===Performances=== Handshake perform regularly at venues in London and the South-East of England. Summer 2008 will see the band play numerous UK festivals. Plans have also been made to play in Spain.
Recording[edit]
Various recording sessions took place during 2007. Handshake's first EP, World Won't Wait, was recorded in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Other recordings have been made in Essex and London. The band are currently recording new material in central London. Session drummers have been used for recording.
Discography[edit]
- World Won't Wait EP (2007)
External links[edit]