‘One to watch from the South West’ Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio

Cornwall UK based Wake the River span multiple generations in their ages and influences inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals from Freeborn, sensitive instrumentation, layered harmonies and irresistible grooves.

Lead vocalist Freeborn and  songwriter Woodburn explore a blend of folk, blues, indie and pop genres, always searching for where the playful and the ethereal meet. Multi instrumentalists Height and Seddon add to the sonic mix their knowledge of folk styles and grooves from around the world. 

Regulars on BBC introducing,  RTÉ Radio 1 (Lilian Smith) and Amazing Radio the band have been live in session on Radio X with John Kennedy. Wake the River has enjoyed prominent live venues including The Bedford in London and the Eden Project.

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RADIO and QUOTES

‘Absolutely exquisite’ John Kennedy (Radio X) Dec 2023

‘Definitely a band to watch from the South West’ Charlie Ashcroft on Amazing Radio March 2024

LINKS

Website: www.waketheriver

Socials: @waketheriver Instagram @waketherivermusic FB