Troubadour Rose

Troubadour Rose

Troubadour Rose is an author from the United States. The name also appears in connection with a London-based alternate folk pop trio formed in 2009.

The trio’s music blends folk-pop with a mixed acoustic line-up and a distinctive, uneasy atmosphere. Their sound is described as shifting between familiar and unusual, with songs built around subtle storytelling and a trance-like effect. The group’s influences include Tom Waits, Nanci Griffith, Leonard Cohen and Iron and Wine.

Line-up

In the 2013 line-up, Troubadour Rose consists of Bryony Afferson on vocals and guitar, Lizzie O'Connor on banjo, vocals and mandolin, and Gary Bridgewood on violin. Previous members include Eddie Edwards on double bass and Magnus Alanko on drums. The earlier description of the group also refers to an ex-rockabilly double bassist, a violin player, a Yorkshire songwriter and a Finnish drummer as part of its musical mix.

Background

The group is based in London, UK, and forms around a trio format. Its music is presented as a blend of folk, pop and acoustic textures, with an emphasis on unusual combinations of instruments and voices.