Courting Ghosts

Original Indie-Americana and folk-rock

Since their debut performance in 2023, Courting Ghosts has been on a steadfast creative journey, continuously honing their craft. Their dedication culminated in the release of their debut album in September 2024 to rave reviews. Americana UK gave the album an 8 out of 10 rating saying "‘Falling My Friend’ immediately impresses with its songwriting, arrangements and production..... This is an excellent first album which places Courting Ghosts in the company of an increasingly strong home-grown Americana scene.".

Their songwriting has not only been featured in Songwriting Magazine, a respected publication, but also showcased at prominent songwriting festivals, further solidifying their growing reputation in the music world. Courting Ghosts’ blend of heartfelt lyrics and intricate arrangements continues to resonate with an ever-expanding fanbase.

Celebrated for their distinct fusion of Indie-Americana, acoustic, and folk-rock music their sound is characterised by a strong emphasis on melody, weaving together expansive acoustic ballads with lively, rhythm-driven tracks that highlight the band’s impressive range and versatility.

Courting Ghosts are Chris Hoar, lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Marcel Rose, lead guitar, Dave Turner on keyboards, Andy Maggs on bass and Dermot James on drums.

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"This is an excellent first album which places Courting Ghosts in the company of an increasingly strong home-grown Americana scene." - AmericanaUK

Chris Hoar - Main vocals and rhythm guitar. Marcel Rose - Lead guitar Dave Read more

"This is an excellent first album which places Courting Ghosts in the company of an increasingly strong home-grown Americana scene." - AmericanaUK

Chris Hoar - Main vocals and rhythm guitar. Marcel Rose - Lead guitar Dave Turner - Keyboards and backing vocals. Andy Maggs - Bass. Tim Watts - Drums

Additional musicians: Lorna Somerville - Additional lead vocal on "I Closed My Eyes". Holly Carter - Pedal Steel. David Moss - Fiddle.

Engineered and mixed by Allan Keen. Produced by Chris Hoar and Allan Keen. Recorded at Old Byre Studio, Frome, Somerset with drums recorded by Tyler J Spicer at Nam Studio.

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    Falling My Friend 4:01
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    Something Like 3:33
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    Every Time 3:31
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    I Closed My Eyes (ft Lorna Somerville) 3:16
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    Tonight 3:58
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    Through This Night 3:27
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    Waste Some Time 3:24
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    She's Alright 4:11
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    A Day In The Rain 4:00
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    They Don't Care 4:45
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All images Pacific Curd Photography (https://www.pacificcurdphotography.co.uk/)

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