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Blueflint began in 2003 as a duo based around the close harmonies of Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilson whose voices, both ethereal and warm, interweave through raw, honest and beautifully-crafted songs. In 2008 they extended the band to incorporate fiddle, double-bass and drums in a line-up that deftly captures the atmospheric Blueflint sound.
Their critically acclaimed third album, ‘Stories from Home‘ released in 2015, saw the duo’s songwriting naturally evolving towards an alt folk flavour, incorporating electric guitar and keyboard into their acoustic sound. Stories of relationships, parenthood and life in a home town formed the thread running through this eclectic and captivating album, with Paul Savage (King Creosote, From Scotland with Love, Mogwai) in the producer’s chair.
The album’s release saw a successful launch tour and live performances including ‘The BBC Quay Sessions with Edith Bowman,’ and BBC Radio 2’s ‘Drivetime with Simon Mayo’.
In previous years Blueflint supported The Proclaimers on their ‘Like Comedy’ UK tour, and proved themselves to be a formidable live act whose evocative performances have gained them a strong reputation and following throughout the UK.
Selected as part of the ‘Made in Scotland 2013‘ Showcase, the band played to sell-out Edinburgh Fringe performances and have gone from strength to strength as a singular and unique act on the UK musical scene, playing prestigious venues and festivals such as Celtic Connections and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party.
“If you are going to The Proclaimers get there early to see Blueflint.” Steve Lamacq BBC Radio 2
Previously released albums ‘High Bright Morning’ (2009) and ‘Maudy Tree’ (2011) gained the band plaudits throughout the music press and national radio play.
Their debut single ‘Take your shoes off’ gained radio play on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Ulster and many other local and national radio shows.
Blueflint are Deborah Arnott [vocals; bluegrass banjo; ukulele]; Clare Neilson [vocals; clawhammer banjo]; Jo Jeffries [fiddle] and Hugh Kelly [double bass].
