Sadie Jemmett

Acoustic Magazine: Interview with Sadie Jemmett

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:15:37 PST

Sadie Jemmett’s life could be viewed in different ways: colourful, vibrant and full of adventure, or the wanderings of a lost child looking for home. Both views hold a large degree of truth but, regardless, the extraordinary patchwork of theatre, writing, music and travel, equips her admirably [...]

The Big Issue Q&A: Sadie Jemmett

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:36:44 PST

With parents who were actors, Cambridgeshire-born singer Sadie Jemmett had a nomadic life infused with music and creativity. Her debut album, The Blacksmith’s Girl, is a startling confessional work. The song The Blacksmith’s Girl has the unmistakable ring of Dylan’s Subterranean Homesick Blues. Is that intentional and [...]

Judy Collins in Music Week News: “Sadie’s music is both lovely and compelling”

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:52:25 PDT

Judy Collins: “Sadie Jemmett is a riviting performer who brings grit and lyrical singing to her song. Written with her sense of beauty and her ear for a good story, Sadie’s music is both lovely and compelling, a combination that wins the hearts and the devotion of [...]

Sadie Jemmett session & interview with Joanne Good on BBC London

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:53:35 PDT

Sadie popped in to see Joanne Good at BBC Radio London to do a live session and interview on Sunday 23th October. In session, Sadie played ‘The Blacksmith’s Girl’, ‘Up On The Heath’ and ‘I’m Glad You’re Back’.

Belfast Telegraph: “Talented ability to appeal to the heart of anyone who has ever been in love”

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:01:26 PDT

As music becomes increasingly technological, the old-fashioned, soulful sound of Sadie Jemmett stands out as a refreshing alternative. Jemmett’s debut solo album, with its roots deeply entrenched in folk, shows off her beautifully honest style and skills on guitar, piano and dulcimer to great effect. Best tracks [...]

Classic Rock Society: “A joy from start to finish, this is an album as albums were meant to be made”

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:44:12 PDT

SADIE JEMMETT The Blacksmith’s Girl Incredibly talented, the unique sound of Sadie Jemmett is a singer-songwriter’s delight, channelling her early and disrupted childhood into a strong collection of contemporary folk songs. Songs like ‘Up On The Heath’, ‘The Blacksmith’s Girl’ and ‘Ghosts’ introduce her as a stunning [...]

Yay! Hit Sheet #149 – Record of the Week – Sadie Jemmett “Up On The Heath”

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:05:04 PDT

Up On The Heath by Sadie Jemmett At Hit Sheet Towers we are suckers for good, old-fashioned singer/ songwriters, especially the female ones whose songs actually tell a story. Up On The Heath fits the bill nicely and reminds us of the Michelle Shocked classic Anchorage. Sadie [...]

UNCUT Magazine review: “Classy launch for late-starting Brit singer-songwriter”

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:21:53 PDT

SADIE JEMMETT - The Blacksmiths’ Girl WILDFLOWER ★★★ Classy launch for late-starting Brit singer-songwriter Jemmett had been singing her candid lyrics and folk-tinged melodies for a decade before a gig supporting Judy Collins landed a contract with the American legend’s label. Sung in a rich voice to simple [...]