(SOLO/BAND)

Richard Batty is a singer/songwriter from , UK. He writes and performs his own material in a mixture of acoustic, pop and rock styles.

Richard Batty EPK 1 www.richardbattymusic.com Last Updated: 18/05/2016 BIO In the past 15 years Richard Batty has come along way, from forming his first band Majestyk in 2000, to branching out into a solo artist, and having a residency at The Cavern Club, since 2009. Along the way he supported the likes of The Feeling, Lotus Eaters and Bruce Foxton of The Jam.

He’s influenced by a wide range of music, some favourites include, , Big Star, Televison, and Buffalo Springfield.

In 2014, after focusing on his songwriting craft, Richard went to Whitewood Studios between May and December 2014, to record his debut release, the Loaded Gun EP, which was recorded using some digital equipment, and an analogue tape machine. It was subsequently mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London.

In June 2015, the record was released on CD, and digitally on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon. Loaded Gun, has already received national airplay and great praise from his fans.

REVIEW “I’d been aware of the name Richard Batty for some time but hadn’t heard any of his music until I managed to catch part of his solo set at the Unity’s Liverpool Acoustic Festival back in February. I was impressed then and having listened to his new EP Loaded Gun (EP? Mini album? What is the difference?) I’m even more impressed. (…) Loaded Gun is a well-crafted collection of seven songs from one of Liverpool’s hidden gems and perfectly showcases singer-songwriter Batty’s polished style of acoustic-driven pop.” Graham Holland, Promoter at Liverpool Acoustic http://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2015/06/ep-review-richard-batty-loaded-gun/

Richard Batty EPK 2 www.richardbattymusic.com Last Updated: 18/05/2016 GIG DIARY

Resident at solo acoustic performer at Cavern Club since 2009. Upcoming Gigs 18/07/2016 International Pop Overthrow Festival 2016, Liverpool 27/07/2016 Soundcity+ Acoustic Showcase, Liverpool

Past Gigs 21/04/2016 Support for The Songbook Collective (Paul Weller’s band) at Cavern Live Lounge, Liverpool 03/04/2016 Threshold Festival 2016, Liverpool 17/03/2016 Supported Bruce Foxton (The Jam) at Cavern Live Lounge, Liverpool 05/09/2015 Above The Beaten Track at The Bluecoat, Liverpool 21/03/2015 Liverpool Acoustic Festival 15 at Unity Theatre, Liverpool 10/06/2010 Support for Peter Coyle (Lotus Eaters) at Cavern Live Lounge, Liverpool 27/02/2006 Support for The Feeling at O2 Academy Liverpool 12/2002 Support for Ian McNabb at Mountford Hall, Liverpool

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LINE-UP SOLO

Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Keys Richard Batty

BAND

Lead Vocals, Guitar and Keys Richard Batty Guitar James Rookyard Bass James Thorne Drums Charlie Skeggs

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Album Title: Loaded Gun EP Artist Name: Richard Batty Label: Carkey Records Producer: Danny Woodward Mastering: Abbey Road Studios, London Release Date: June 2015

CONTACT

For bookings & press:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07738226416

OFFICIAL WEBSITE http://www.richardbattymusic.com

LISTEN ONLINE http://www.richardbattymusic.com/music http://www.soundcloud.com/richard-batty

SOCIAL MEDIA http://www.facebook.com/richardbattymusic http://www.twitter.com/rbatty84

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