TALIA SIMONE
Talia Simone is a British Americana artist hailing from the Deep South (West) of London Town.
She began her musical journey with aspirations of becoming a professional songwriter far away from the spotlight.
It was while chasing this dream and honing her skills that the fun really began.
Quickly snapped up by Halo records and paired with country singer Kelly Lee. They quickly hit it off and began a writing partnership that saw them catapulted to the forefront of the U.K. country music scene.
As a duo the ladies were signed to Eversholt Records and were flown to Nashville to record their debut album.
Cinderella Dreaming was celebrated as a modern take on country traditionalism which set the stage for being nominated for two BCMA awards (taking home the Horizon award)
With 3 Hot-disk Top10 hits, a music city taxi sponsorship deal in Nashville and coming down to earth from representing the U.K. at CMA’s Arista Global Showcase it was decided a well deserved break was in order.
The next few years saw Talia, commandeer a bluegrass band to fulfil her country needs; play the O2 till her fingers bled; and return to school to study for her songwriting degree. But fading into obscurity was never the plan.
Now ready to finally step out of the shadows and claim the spotlight for her own Talia is armed with her debut solo EP Beauty Queen. Recorded with award winning producer Chris Clarke at the prestigious Reservoir studios.
Stylistically the Ep remains inline with the RetroTwangCountryCool sound Talia has become known for, but lyrically she is a world apart from when she set out on this journey over a decade ago.
She has traded her light hearted wit and charm to begin drawing upon poetic licence to focus on the pain and perseverance of others like herself trying to dance upon the flames that dare to burn them out. (While usually being accompanied with an infectious toe tapping beat)
You are cordially invited to pop along and bear witness as Talia glides into her next musical chapter of this Wildly Western adventure. Talia Simone will be supported by her fabulous backing band ‘The Wild Thorns’ at selected gigs and venues across the U.K.
INTRODUCING…THE THORNS IN MY SIDE
(or The Wild Thorns as they prefer to be called)
A backing band that has really had my back; my ‘band of misfits’; the folks who relentlessly keep me in check, always ensuring that I never fall too deep or wallow for too long, while keeping my creative mind well and truly in the clouds.
Throughout the years The Wild Thorns have supported me in various forms with numerous talented members adding their own sparkle to the stage, and for each and every member I am eternal grateful.
And the current lineup is no exception;
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Mike - The Twangtastic lead Guitar
Spud - The Rock’try Guitar picker
Russ - The solid base of the band on Bass
Jamie - The beater of Drums
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All fabulous musicians in their own rights and all come together from a different musical standpoint creating a unique twist on this Wildly Western Adventure.