Although Arcelia have only been together for three years, they are no strangers to the music business.Â
A trio of honest artists with very different voices, Arcelia blend in pure harmonies, assisted by guitar and cajon. Simon Foster has worked with George Michael, Zucchero and Natalie Imbruglia, and has been a member of The Flying Pickets since 2004. His voice was once described as being like “Joe Cocker and Van Morrison gloriously bellowing into the horn of Valhalla, while Peter Gabriel hums along…”
Saying that, chief songwriter Gavin Alexander has had his own brushes with fame. His songwriting gift led Chris Difford (he of Squeeze) to invite him to take part in his annual songwriting retreat. Since that time Gavin has joined Chris on some of his solo shows.
Last but by no means least, Teresa Gallagher, whose background is in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, as well as being a voice artist in children’s TV animation and BBC radio drama. Teresa has a beautiful voice which could have been lifted from Clannad or The Corrs.
You can check out Arcelia’s music on their bandcamp page, with their album, ‘Wrap Your Bones’, available to purchase, either via digital download rom iTunes and Amazon, or as a CD, from their website. Arcelia will be touring in February and March at the following:
Feb.20th – The Old Fire Station, Sandgate. Arcelia full line up
Feb 28th – The Duke of Cumberland, Whitstable Arcelia full line up
March 6th- Softly Softly, Crouch End. Arcelia as trio
May 7th – Astor Theatre, Deal , Arcelia joins Chris Difford ( Squeeze) solo show
May 12th – The Idler, Notting Hill Gate, Arcelia joins Chris Difford
May 21st – Horsebridge, Whitstable, Arcelia joins Chris Difford
May 28th – Under the Apple Tree Festival, Silverstone Arcelia joins Chris Difford
See their website for full listings.
You can also find Arcelia online on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.
