Jackie Oates
Jackie Oates is one of the most celebrated of a new wave of folk performers. Last year saw the release of her self-titled solo album. Another watershed moment in an already long and varied career. A regular at clubs, concert halls and festivals from a tender age Jackie's folk know-how is in the blood.
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Born into a musical family of folk enthusiasts Jackie spent most of her early years travelling the country to hear music performed. She soon cultivated her own love of traditional ballads and songs which underpin her output to this day.
In 2001 Jackie moved to Devon where she still lives and mastered her own style of fiddle-singing. Only two years later she was a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 young folk awards. Whilst her solo oeuvre evolved she joined Rachel Unthank And The Winterset. During the next few years she contributed both in the studio and on tour.
Never idle she can be heard on many a recognised recording. As sister to Jim Moray she was an obvious choice to bolster the sound on his two CD's. Elsewhere you'll find her on Les Barker's 'Twilight of the dogs,' Laurel Swift's 'Beam,' Barry Lister's 'Ghosts And Greasepaint' and Show Of Hands 'Witness.'
Already a seasoned performer recently Jackie has toured in support of Phil Beer and as a duo with Ed Rennie. She has added new instruments to her sound and continues to tutor new talent for Folk South West, T.A.P.S and Shooting Roots.
2007 saw her become a part of a new trio Wistman's Wood with fellow Devonions Steve Turner and Andy Clarke. There's also projects in the pipeline with Tim Van Eyken and Reg Meuross. She's started 2008 with a nomination for the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards on 4th February. Her new album 'The Violet Hour' is released in early March.
