Beat Root
Beat Root are a two-person British band based in New Orleans, Louisiana, formed by Ben Jones with Andrea Magee. Andreas profile was significantly lifted by her participation in the 2013 series of the UK X Factor. The band is signed to Toulouse Records.
Background
Ben Jones and Andrea Magee met in London in 2013. They began working together in early 2014, embarking on a three month tour of the USA. Their debut album, Waiting On A Miracle was released on Toulouse Records in November 2014 The band subsequently worked with Tommy Harden on a live album, provisionally titled The Root of the Beat.Their upcoming album, scheduled for release in October 2015, will feature performances by Augie Meyers(Sir Douglas Quintet, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits), Nelson Bragg(Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys) and Chris Gage(Jerry Jeff Walker, Roger Creager).
Sound
Beat Root play blues-influenced folk-rock, and their sound is influenced by 1960s popular music.
Discography
*Waiting on a Miracle (December 2014, Toulouse Records)
Background
Ben Jones and Andrea Magee met in London in 2013. They began working together in early 2014, embarking on a three month tour of the USA. Their debut album, Waiting On A Miracle was released on Toulouse Records in November 2014 The band subsequently worked with Tommy Harden on a live album, provisionally titled The Root of the Beat.Their upcoming album, scheduled for release in October 2015, will feature performances by Augie Meyers(Sir Douglas Quintet, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits), Nelson Bragg(Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys) and Chris Gage(Jerry Jeff Walker, Roger Creager).
Sound
Beat Root play blues-influenced folk-rock, and their sound is influenced by 1960s popular music.
Discography
*Waiting on a Miracle (December 2014, Toulouse Records)
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