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Willy Mason (born 21 November 1984) is an American singer-songwriter. He is the son of Jemima James and Michael Mason, both folk singers who, according to Mason, have influenced his music. When Mason was five, he and his family moved from New York to West Tisbury, Massachusetts on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. He attended West Tisbury Elementary School and Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, where he participated in several local bands such as Keep Thinking, Cultivation, and Slow Leslie. He later moved to New York City, playing mostly at open mic nights and small venues.
Mason’s popularity rose after musician Conor Oberst discovered his music backstage at a Bright Eyes show. Oberst would soon sign Mason to his new record label, Team Love and release his debut LP. Since then, he has toured with the likes of Radiohead, Death Cab For Cutie, Ben Kweller, and Unbusted, and played such venues as the Glastonbury Festival, South By Southwest, and the Offshore Ale House.
Mason’s debut album Where The Humans Eat, and singles (Oxygen and So Long), charted in the UK Singles Chart and Albums Chart in 2005.
New album If The Ocean Gets Rough released in 2007.
Mason’s popularity rose after musician Conor Oberst discovered his music backstage at a Bright Eyes show. Oberst would soon sign Mason to his new record label, Team Love and release his debut LP. Since then, he has toured with the likes of Radiohead, Death Cab For Cutie, Ben Kweller, and Unbusted, and played such venues as the Glastonbury Festival, South By Southwest, and the Offshore Ale House.
Mason’s debut album Where The Humans Eat, and singles (Oxygen and So Long), charted in the UK Singles Chart and Albums Chart in 2005.
New album If The Ocean Gets Rough released in 2007.
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Aero26 wrote:
That song by Lianne brought me here. :)
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joelstinton wrote:
not sure if people are aware of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBCt5nfsZ30 he features in a song by lianne la havas.
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Wolf616 wrote:
Brilliant performance at The Glee Club in Oxford on Wednesday - highly recommend anyone who hasn't done so already to get tickets for his current tour, you won't regret it!
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Mente_Vibrante wrote:
The right singer at the right time.
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RatBatSpider wrote:
Isobel Campbell and Willy Mason stop by Amoeba Music Hollywood for an intimate Green Room Session. Check out their performance: http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/videos/isobel-campbell.html
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spliffy88 wrote:
unbelievable. tickets for newcastle have sold out, can't believe i've missed out again haha. if anyone knows anyone selling tickets please let me know.
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sunnystream wrote:
He has a voice of a folk veteran, and yet so young. Keep rocking Willy!
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birdgirl wrote:
Was it a one man show, just Willy and the guitar? Or did he have other people playing with him? Oh I do wish I hadn't missed that.
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birdgirl wrote:
@jessalove You're kidding! He was in York and I missed it, nnnnnnooooooo! I've been checking his myspace and didnt see any info on the 'UK tour', just his supporting gigs which all seemed too far away. Gutted!!!!!
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OFF_ka wrote:
new EP is so beautiful, we love You Willy! please visit Europe!
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geekroick wrote:
I've uploaded MP3s of Willy's performance in Hamburg last month if you'd like to take a listen: http://localgod.tumblr.com/post/1343547956
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spliffy88 wrote:
shit! can't believe i missed his uk tour
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jessalove wrote:
Saw Willy play last night in a small church in York. Incredible. A thoroughly nice guy as well :)
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GretePooh wrote:
Hey, this guy is quite cool! Saw him as a support for Lanegen/Campbell gig in Hamburg. He looks like something between cowboy and teddy bear :). Cute. I like his new EP So Long Baby Shoes.
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manontheroof wrote:
does anyone have spare tickets for sale for bristol tomorrow night? thanks.
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oechoo wrote:
"If there's any chance some crazy fool would like to sell their ticket for London gig, I'd be more than willing to take them off your hands!" X2
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poormallard wrote:
If there's any chance some crazy fool would like to sell their ticket for London gig, I'd be more than willing to take them off your hands!
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exprof wrote:
Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-isobel-campbell-mark-lanegan-willy-mason-a-l-ancienne-belgique-bruxelles-le-15-septembre-2010-57176502.html
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simple_epitaph wrote:
Saw Willy on Monday at the Glee Club in Birmingham and was lucky enough to be on the front row for this special event. What a wonderful man.
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