Wake the River
About Wake the River:
Cornwall, UK-based Wake the River spans multiple generations in their ages and influences, inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals from Freeborn, sensitive instrumentation, layered harmonies and irresistible grooves.
Lead vocalist Freeborn and songwriter Woodburn explore a blend of folk, blues, funk and pop genres, always searching for where the playful and the ethereal meet.
Multi-instrumentalists Height and Seddon add to the sonic mix their mastery of folk styles and grooves from around the world.
Regulars on BBC Introducing, RTÉ Radio 1 (Lilian Smith) and Amazing Radio, the band have been live in session on Radio X with John Kennedy.
Wake the River has enjoyed prominent live venues including The Bedford in London and the Eden Project, Falmouth’s internationally renowned Cornish Bank, and, in summer 2025, graced the main stage of the Cornwall Folk Festival.
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| For fans of | Big Thief, This is the Kit, Laura Marling, The Staves |
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| Genre | Alternative |
| Location | The Southwest |
| Latest release | Osprey 5.07.24 |
| Website | www.waketheriver.com |
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