WORRY DOLLS

“WORRY DOLLS”

By: Adel Shalaby

February 2014 and South Coast’s finest “Worry Dolls” are gearing to take UK …and further, by storm!! Huddled in a cold South Coast studio waiting to commence filming for their debut video, Emma turned to a friend & said “It’s been three years in the making & now we’re ready to take it to the next level” A statement echoed by local press & media alike.

Feisty, energetic, highly talented and driven to write music that compares with their hero’s, the song writing trio of Emma Baldry, Martin Sloyan & Jon Kearley are the creative heartbeat of “Worry Dolls” and in Emma the band has a vocalist that could send a house crashing to the floor with one chorus.

Formed in April 2011th band spent their subsequent years honing their craft, writing, tirelessly gigging and creating a debut album, “The Man That Time Forgot”  that can live up to the hype surrounding the Bournemouth band. “The Man That Time Forgot” is a twelve track debut that consists of some tremendous cross-over, radio friendly tracks from the driving tunes “Backwire”, “Barry McGuigan”, “Picnic Of Feardouche”,  to the more melodic such as”Irish”, “Waster”  & the title track, that has the potential to become a classic.

“We wanna write original music, we wanna take what’s great about Rock ‘n Roll, mix it with Folk, maybe some Blues & Soul and see what happens” Emma explains casually. The result is one of the most exciting breakthrough acts for 2014 who refuse all labels and define themselves “Campfire Rock”. BUT it is as a live band “Worry Dolls” really come alive and thrive!! With bags of attitude, energy and swagger plus no small helping of talent “Worry Dolls” shine on stages big & small from 02 Bournemouth to China White’s London and it’s with these live shows they have attracted a large loyal following and captivated local media.

On release (Nov 2013) “The Man That Time Forgot” reached #4 in Amazon Folk/Rock charts, plus #21 on Rock chart. The debut single   a stunning, unique version of “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”  ( April 2014) achieved a similar chart position of #4 in Amazon New Release chart, with accompanying video continuing to receive massive hits on YouTube.

“Dolls” have just performed a 3 track live session for “BBC Introducing South”. Apart from gig & festival list increasing weekly they are undertaking a “House Invasion” Tour of South Coast thru the summer, where they will be performing for free in a fan’s lounge &/or garden.

It’s that great word “Development”, & “Worry Dolls” are developing into a band both live & recording with longevity potential internationally .

“Worry Dolls” are

Emma Baldry :- Lead Vocals, Ukulele, Harmonica

Martin Sloyan:- Backing Vocals, Bass, Guitar

Jon Kearley    :- Lead Guitar

Johanna Shaw:- Violin, Cello

Russ Bayley    :- Percussion

Gavin Sloyan  :- Piano

All multi-talented musicians and song writers, all playing a wide variety of instruments while possessing that great creative ingredient of being great friends.

Kind Regards

David Crooks