BRAM TAYLOR

 

Bram (Bramwell) hails from Leigh in Lancashire.  Initially encouraged to play Brass Band by his parents, he later moved on to learn the guitar.  Much inspired by the likes of Harvey Andrews, Vin Garbutt, The Spinners, Marie Little and many others he quickly became a favourite playing at local folk clubs during "the revival".  

By 1975 whilst commanding a rapidly growing audience, Bram was also co-presenting a Saturday morning children’s programme; Chatterbox on Local Radio for BBC Radio Manchester.  Then in 1975 he released his first recording The Haymakers, which was well received by his growing audience. It well represented Bram's clear and strong vocal style.  In 1979 Bram along with fellow Lancastrians Dave Dutton and Eric White formed the comedy group Inclognito.  Jackie Finney replaced Eric White in 1985.  By 1989 however a successful combination had to part as Bram's solo engagements and Dave Dutton’s comedy writing and other interests increased.

 

Bram continued to delight folk club audiences throughout the country and in 1984 he signed to Fellside Records, a highly respected independent Folk Label run by Paul and Linda Adams.  His first release, Bide a While was very well received by the music press and well reflected Bram's largely traditional repertoire.  If you ask him, Bram describes himself as a collector and interpreter of songs, and his growing interest in contemporary material was stated with his next release Dreams and Songs to Sing, which received the 1987 British Music Retailers award for excellence in the Folk and Country Category.  Taylor Made released in 1990 confirmed Bram's ability to record contemporary songs and provide a traditional blend; an ability that his folk venue audiences had already come to appreciate.

 

As a professional communicator, Bram's unique delivery of festival workshops and sessions: "Getting your Act Together" and "Ballads with Bram" are very popular.  This has ensured that Bram's itinerary is more packed than ever.