Elaine Palmer is an artist that takes you somewhere with her music, transforming you to a place you have never been before. Her music is just amazing and her talented extends out of Yorkshire and beyond. When you meet an artist/musician who has so much passion and integrity, you just want more... and it’s a pleasure finding out more about this incredible women.
Describe your background and when you started performing?
I started playing piano when I was a child, writing songs. I picked up a guitar when I was 15 and taught myself.
What do you love about music?
Music is a magical world that you can walk into whenever you want. It is a safe personal space but one that can be used to connect with others. I love how music is a universal language of emotional expression.
Who are your favourite artists/ Musicians?
I loved great lyricists like Bob Dylan, Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen when I first started writing songs. I'm listening to the latest records by Anna Calvi, Sharon Van Etten and Lucinda Williams at the moment
What are you working on at the moment ?
I have a new record coming out this Autumn so we are just putting the final tracks down for it now.
When is your next single out?
I may put a single from the record out in Aug depending on the state of play in the live music industry by then.
How have you been doing in lockdown?
Lockdowns are tough. I miss playing live and watching other artists perform. It was a huge part of my world. I hope to return to a real stage soon.
You are performing a double bill with Birds and Beasts on the 20th of February. Have you been doing many online gigs and when was your last live gig?
I have only played a couple of online performances over the last year. The last actual show I played with a live crowd was at The Georgian Theatre in Teesside this time last year!
To connect with Elaine go to http://elaine-palmer.com
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Do not miss the online gig with Elaine Palmer happening tonight at 8pm on Birds and Beasts Facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/birdsandbeastsband
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