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Music | Merrymouth to release second album in May

Merrymouth have announced the release of second album from the three piece folk-orientated band, formed by Ocean Colour Scene’s frontman Simon Fowler along with long time OCS band member Dan Sealey and acclaimed keyboard player Adam Barry.

“Wenlock Hill” is the new release from Merrymouth, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, Merrymouth, and will be released through Navigator Records on May 5 2014.

Guest appearances include the legendary Chas Hodges on Salt Breeze, and award-winning violinist John McCusker assisted on several further tracks, both artists having been of great influence on Merrymouth.  Also guesting were Catherine Harper (cello), Andy Derrick (trombone), Hugh Thomas (clarinet), Anthony Jones (muted trumpet) and Nick Lyndon (double bass).

The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire and was produced by Dan Sealey and Adam Barry.

Merrymouth Tour Dates:

Thurs. 8 May  The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Fri. 9 May  Rothes Hall, Glenrothes
Sat. 10 May  Tolbooth, Stirling
Fri. 16 May   The Met, Bury
Sat. 17 May  The Mac, Birmingham
Sun. 18 May   The Glee Club, Nottingham
Sun. 1 June  The Glee Club, Cardiff
Mon. 2 June  Kings Place, London