JOE'S CAFE
Released Spring 2010

JOE'S CAFE" is a new and unique album concept. Fifteen original songs based on true stories, each interpreted by a different vocalist, retell the stories of ordinary American people, and through them trace the story of America itself. Recorded live in the studio in a single weekend, the album's warm sound evokes the welcoming atmosphere of an all-night cafe, where friends gather to share their stories. Featured virtuoso musicians include Darol Anger on violin and Michael Manring on bass.

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DEAR LIFE
Released Fall 2008

Recorded in a single weekend at the peak of Wates' summer 2008 US tour, this a darker, more intense album whose songs concern the violence and fragility of modern life. Sparse instrumentation instrumentation supports the somber mood. The album features superb paying by outstanding musician including virtuoso bassist Michael Manring.

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COAST TO COAST
BR12107
Released Summer 2007

Wates' second solo disc is a musical road trip: a portrait of contemporary America through the eyes of a cultural outsider, employing a sound reminiscent of the melodic folk of 1970s popular radio. Recorded in Paris, London, and Seattle, the album features outstanding contributions from Grant Dermody (blues harp), Matt Wates (sax), and Frank Ricotti (percussion).

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BLUE AFTERNOONS
MSTCD0027
Released Spring 2002

Recorded between 1997 and 2001 in London, this album comprises exclusively original songs written for Jazz singer Liz Fletcher. BLUE AFTERNOONS was given excellent reviews in the Jazz press and received three stars in the review pages of the national newspaper The Guardian. 

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SWEET OR BITTER WINE
MSTCD0036
Released Autumn 2005

This is Rupert Wates' debut album as a solo artist.  Developed from an earlier collection entitled Acoustic Cafe, it is an anthology of acoustic-based, melodic pop songs with jazzy flavours and a generally upbeat tone.  A launch for the album was held at the Spice Of Life, Moor Street , Soho , in April 2006. 

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