The Franklin Electric with Billie Marten, Festival International De Jazz De Montreal, and more

Jun 29, 2023 · MTELUS, Montreal, QC MTELUS, Montreal, QC

Jun 29

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Billie Marten

11 concerts

Raised in Ripon, North Yorkshire, Billie was influenced by Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. Signed originally to Chess Club Records, her debut album "Writing of Blues and Yellows" earned critical acclaim. Known for its diarist style, she moved to London and later released "Feeding Seahorses By Hand". After leaving Sony, she signed with Fiction Records and explored new sounds with Rich Cooper. Billie's songs often tackle themes like modernity, nature, and mental health.

The Franklin Electric

15 concerts

Montreal's indie folk band The Franklin Electric, led by Jon Matte, is known for emotive lyrics and was nominated for a Juno in 2019 and an Adisq in 2021. Their music delves into personal and relational themes.