“a harmonious blend of folk, rock, blues, soul and gospel” - The Sunday Times

“an eclectic and inspired musical blend” - The Guardian

"The new Duffy? No! Polly Perry is way better!" 4/5 **** - Q Magazine

 

Polly and the Billets Doux are something brilliantly different.

Known for their authentic and energy-filled live performances, the genre-defying quartet boast a genius combination of folk, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, country and even gospel. 

This impressive independent band have gone from strength to strength since the release of their debut album in 2010, which had them topping many ‘ones to watch’ lists. That same year, they reached number 21 on the BBC Radio 1 Indie Charts and were invited to do live sessions with BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews and BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. The buzz hasn’t stopped since.

Support slots with Stornoway, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Van Morrison have seen the band bring their music to increasingly diverse audiences across the country, and establish themselves as UK festival favourites, with performances including Glastonbury, Green Man, The Big Chill, Secret Garden Party, Larmer Tree and Cambridge Folk Festival amongst many others.

Between 2010 and 2012, Polly and the Billets Doux embarked on nine headline tours of the UK and three busy festival seasons, stopping just long enough to write, record and release their Hold Fast EP in summer 2012. 

This latest collection of material perfectly demonstrates Polly’s beautiful gospel-inspired voice and the band’s truly original sound. The EP received great reviews from BBC 6 Music and much of the blogosphere including For Folk’s Sake, The Line of Best Fit and The Blue Walrus.

2013 has seen Polly and the Billets Doux continue their relentless gigging, including their first tour of Ireland, as they released single and ‘Hymn Song’ to further acclaim. The single’s hugely atmospheric video went down a storm with blogs and websites including Americana UK, Folk Radio UK and Fatea Magazine.

The band are currently recording their second album, Money Tree, set for release 19th May 2014, with the release arriving amid a 30-date UK tour.

 

Instrumentation

Polly Perry - Guitar, Double Bass, Lead Vocals 
Dan Everett - Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Double Bass 
Andrew "Steeny" Steen - Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar, Harmonica 
Ben Perry - Drums, Percussion

 

Polly & The Billets Doux - UK Live Dates Spring-Summer 2014

Thursday 1st May – Arlington  Arts Centre, Newbury, Berkshire

Friday 2nd May – Bullingdon Arms, Oxford 

Saturday 3rd May – Exchange Arts Centre, Keighley 

Sunday 4th May – Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey 

Tuesday 6th May –The Bicycle Shop, Norwich

Wednesday 7th May – The Atkinson, Southport 

Thursday 8th May – Eastgate Theatre, Peebles 

Friday 9th May – King Tuts, Glasgow 

Saturday 10th May – Electric Circus, Edinburgh 

Sunday 11th May – The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore 

Friday 16th May – Hemel Hempstead, Old Town Hall 

Saturday 17th May – Four Bars at Dempsey’s, Cardiff 

Tuesday 20th May – The Musician, Leicester 

Wednesday 21st May – The Old Ship Inn, Lowdham

Thursday 22nd May – The Greystones, Sheffield 

Friday 23rd May – Chapel Arts Centre, Bath 

Saturday 24th May – South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes 

Sunday 25th May – Bearded Theory Festival, Walton On Trent 

Tuesday 27th May – Latest Music Bar, Brighton 

Wednesday 28th May – West End Centre, Aldershot 

Thursday 29th May – The Lights, Andover 

Friday 30th May – Kings Place, London

Saturday 31st May – Uttoxeter Acoustic Festival, Uttoxeter 

Sunday 1st June – Cheltenham Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham