Archive for the ‘Press Clippings’ Category
Jam Folk Federation Article
November 2nd, 2009
http://jam.org.au/moxie/events/sydneysouth/sutherland-acoustic-Sep-09.shtml
Wishing Well is a 5 piece folk, rock band from Melbourne. Beguiling, orchestral and lush.
Favourite undiscovered band
November 2nd, 2009
http://forums.gumtree.com/about190563.html&highlight=
Post subject: What is everyone’s favourite undiscovered band?
musiclova
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:26 am
Hey everyone,
I love finding new music that is homegrown and independent which you can only discover through word of mouth so if you can recommend any band’s that are great and unheard of let me know I’m always interested.
My favourite band at the moment is called The Wishing Well.
They are a hidden gem and play mostly in Melbourne but in a few other cities. Their music is like a stadium folk rock sort of, with cello violins, 3 part harmonies. You can listen to them here: www.myspace.com/thewishingwellband
The Troubadour Article
November 2nd, 2009
http://thetroubadour.com.au/2009/09/20/the-wishing-well/
The Wishing Wellʼs are excited to introduce their fans new and old to their unique blend of violin driven folk rock with a tour from 2 September to 4 October 2009 stretching over regional Victoria, Canberra, NSW and Queensland
Hot on the heels of a hugely successful 10 week UK and European tour which saw the band score festival slots with the likes of David Gray, Seal and James Morrison, the band returns to the motherland for another East Coast Tour through regional Victoria, Canberra, NSW and Queensland.
Border Mail Article
November 2nd, 2009
http://www.bordermail.com.au/blogs/music-reviews/the-wishing-well-before-you-knew-me/1607118.aspx
The Wishing Well – Before You Knew Me
MELBOURNE folk rock group The Wishing Well are returning to the North East to offer their trademark lush and melodic sounds.
Their three-part harmonies, wistful string section and majestic rhythms combine beautifully with Jai Larkan’s vocals.
Before You Knew Me is full of energy — musically and emotionally — and is the latest single from the band’s debut album Life On The Border.
Galway Advertiser Article
November 2nd, 2009
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/13077
Galway Sessions 2009 takes place next month
GALWAY ADVERTISER, JUNE 04, 2009.
The Wishing Well.
By Kernan Andrews
The Galway sessions article
November 2nd, 2009
Folk rock/pop awesomeness! – Rave Article
November 2nd, 2009
Folk rock/pop awesomeness! John Meyer supports The Wishing Well at the Troubadour
(TUESDAY, 03 FEBRUARY 2009) WRITTEN BY JOHN MEYER
“Wishing for this band” by Tara Mcgrath
November 2nd, 2009
The Wishing Well is a band with a busy time ahead of them.
On March 9, this captivating group will launch their first single, Life on the Border, ahead of a nationwide tour.
Their sound has being compared to Ryan Adams (really, why does his name have to be so similar to Bryan Adams?) and David Gray, but truly, their sound is uniquely theirs.
Triple J Unearthed
November 2nd, 2009
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/artists/view.aspx?artistid=9450
Beguiling orchestral and lush, Melbourne band The Wishing Well
create spellbinding sounds which produce a rich tapestry of
mesmerizing folk, pop and rock.
2 Flat Whites – Wishing Well Album Launch
November 2nd, 2009
The Wishing Well was formed at the beginning of this year and has gone from strength to strength in this short time clocking up over 130 shows to date. They have also been named a Music Oz Awards finalist, supported artists such as Adam Brand and have featured at music festivals such as the Queenscliff Music Festival this year.
Leader “Wishing them well” article
November 2nd, 2009
http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/entertainment/wishing-them-well/1614801.aspx
HOT on the heels of a hugely successful 10- week tour of UK and Europe, on which the band scored festival slots with the likes of David Gray, Seal, and James Morrison, The Wishing Well is now entertaining audiences in regional Victoria, ACT, NSW and Queensland
They’ll be at Sutherland Acoustic on Thursday, September 10.
The Wishing Well Live at Finbar’s
November 2nd, 2009
Creative Cuts from The Hinterland Times
www.hinterlandtimes.com.au/2009/09/16/creative-cuts-3/
Melbourne-based musician and songwriter Jai Larkan and his band The Wishing Well are finally visiting the Range for a once only show at Finbar ’s Lounge Bar in Maleny on Friday September 18
Jai’s deeply emotional songs are backed up by acoustic guitar, rich orchestral arrangements and a full rock contemporary rhythm section. His wife Rivkah plays support violin while the flamboyant crowd-pleasing Sarah rips it up with her passionate violin solos and melodies
The band has played over 600 gigs and burned through 30 different band members since forming in 2007
“Yeah, we’ve played our little hearts out,” says Jai. “Per forming that much can take its toll if you’re not in it for the music and the long haul
Having sold over 3,700 copies of their debut album Life On The Border , the band now has many new fans waiting for the new album being recorded in October this year
The Wishing Well are a not-to-be-missed band for those who love folk rock with heart. If you enjoy David Gray, Dav Matthews Band, and The Waterboys you will love The Wishing Well.
2 Threads – Jai Larkan – The Wishing Well Interview
November 2nd, 2009
An interview by tarasgoingtothemoon on 2 Threads
http://www.2threads.com/The-Wishing-Well-Jai-Larkan-Interview-826-blogs.php
When a song is written in Cairo, you know there has to be someone, or something, interesting behind that song. In this case, the something is new band The Wishing Well, and the someone is lead singer Jai Larkan.
The Wishing Well, a self-described ‘folk rock, orchestral’ band launched their new single, Life on the Border, at the East Brunswick Club to over 200 fans a couple of week ago. Larkan says there was a ‘great crowd’, and the launch which featured comedian Tim McMillan, was ‘awesome.’
The band has been together for just over 12 months and features Tom Morgan on bass, Zac Johnston on first violin, Cat Caneri playing drums as well as harmony vocals, Rachel Byrnes on guitar and piano, Rivkah Larkan on second violin and Jai as lead singer, guitar and songwriter.
Jai Larkan from The Wishing Well (why are they not HUGE)?
November 2nd, 2009
From Patrick Hawkes website “Mostly Music”
http://www.patrickhawke.com/?s=wishing+well
I thought maybe a list of the people I am most interested in plugging might be a good idea.
Here is my list of people I would like to feature here, in no particular order.
Scotty Anderson from The Deep End (watch this guy, he is going places)
Irwin Thomas from Electric Mary (what an amazing story he must have)
Jai Larkan from The Wishing Well (why are they not HUGE)?
