Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-TOP-615

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

714822186155

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Jim Ghedi

Toby Hay

Genre US

Folk

Label US

Topic Records Ltd

Jim Ghedi is a talented 6 & 12 string guitarist and folk singer hailing from the outskirts of Sheffield, England. With his soulful voice and intricate guitar playing, he has captivated audiences around the world.
Inspired by the likes of *The Promise Is Hope*, *Toby Hay*, and *Cian Nugent*, Jim Ghedi's music transports listeners to another time and place. His unique blend of traditional folk melodies with contemporary storytelling creates a truly immersive experience.
Whether performing solo or collaborating with other artists such as *Brigid Mae Power* and *Alasdair Roberts*, Jim Ghedi's performances are always mesmerizing. He has also been recognized for his work with the *Hack-Poets Guild* and *Salt House*. Fans of *Gwenifer Raymond*, *Brighde Chaimbeul*, and *Lucy Farrell* will find themselves drawn to Jim Ghedi's heartfelt compositions.

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Toby Hay is a talented musician known for his intricate and emotive guitar playing. Hailing from Wales, he draws inspiration from the rich folk traditions of his homeland. With a delicate touch and a deep understanding of melody, Toby creates captivating compositions that transport listeners to another time and place.

His music has been compared to artists such as Jim Ghedi, Gwenifer Raymond, and Nathan Salsburg, who share his passion for storytelling through instrumental music. Toby's unique style blends elements of traditional folk with contemporary influences, resulting in a sound that is both timeless and innovative.

Whether performing solo or collaborating with other musicians, Toby's performances are always mesmerizing. His live shows have earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. Fans of Bill MacKay, James Elkington, and Glenn Jones will find much to love in Toby's evocative melodies and masterful technique.

Eponymous collaboration between Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay - their first since 2018's 'The Hawksworth Grove Sessions' and their debut for Topic Records.  Postponed for two years due to the small matter of a global pandemic, finally, as some semblance of normality took shape, in February 2022, the duo headed into Giant Wafer Studios, mid-Wales, with very little rehearsal time and recorded the entire album live, with no edits or overdubs over three days. 

Jim Ghedi and Toby Hay are both prolific, praised and established artists in their own right. Hailing from South Yorkshire, Ghedi's previous work has often been instrumental, exploring the natural world and his relationship to it, as seen on 2018's A Hymn For Ancient Land but also developing into using his voice, songwriting and traditional material on his more recent album, In The Furrows Of Common Place. Toby Hay, hailing from the Cambrian mountains, professes likewise, that the landscape serves as eternal muse and the spiritual groundwork of his entrancing guitar playing which has dazzled critics and listeners alike throughout his career. All of this makes their collaboration with the world's oldest independent label and custodians of UK folk music, Topic Records, a natural home for this exceptional record.

The album artwork includes beautiful liner notes by Andrew Male, senior associate editor of Mojo magazine.

Jim Ghedi and Toby Hay

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