Liam Bailey: Rock & Roll & Heavy Soul

Soundcheck | Aug 19, 2014

Liam Bailey’s recent performance in an opening slot at Central Park Summerstage introduced the fiery English singer and guitarist to many in the New York audience. But Bailey has been tweaking his fusion of rock, soul and R&B across the pond for the past decade, first with his own bands and later in collaboration with the electronic duo Chase and Status (on the UK dance hit “Blind Faith.”)

Bailey’s career path has led him through a series of contracts, including the late singer Amy Winehouse’s label, Lioness, which released two of his EPs.

Now, the Nottingham-based songwriter is releasing his full-length debut, Definitely Now, through Winehouse producer Salaam Remi’s Flying Buddha label on Aug. 19. He joins us to play three songs from the album in our studio – and discuss his love of Pink Floyd and Oasis with host John Schaefer.

BONUS:

Watch the video for a single from Liam Bailey's Definitely Now, out August 19.

 

Set List:

  • On My Mind
  • Battle Hymn Of Central London
  • Villain

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