Yep Roc Records released The Cake Sale last week on 10/16 in North America. It’s a compilation CD of songs by artists such as Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol), Lisa Hannigan (Damien Rice), Glen Hansard (The Frames & ONCE), Gemma Hayes, Josh Ritter, and Nina Persson (The Cardigans) just to name a few with all profits going to Oxfams Make Trade Fair Campaign.
Here’s a blurb on how it came about:
Recorded in Dublin last year, the bones of The Cake Sale’s tracks were laid down by Bell X1 duo Crosby and Paul Noonan along with Crowded House bassist Nick Seymour and drummer Graham Hopkins. All songs were previously unreleased and recorded specifically for the Cake Sale project with all publishing royalties being donated by their writers. Lead vocals were provided from Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody, Glen Hansard (The Frames/ ONCE ), Nina Persson (The Cardigans), Gemma Hayes, and Josh Ritter among others. The song "All The Way Down" written by Glen Hansard and subsequently appearing on the soundtrack of indie movie hit ONCE, now features vocals by Gemma Hayes.
Purchase the album here. Stream the ablum here.
Video of "Some Surprise" below- the song by Gary Lightbody and Lisa Hannigan.
So if you want a yummy treat with no calories and gives you warm fuzzies, check out The Cake Sale.
Posted by Jamie on Oct 23
