Multiple viral internet videos, a rapidly increasing following from all over the world, a well-received debut album, international tours planned... Everything was set up for London busker Cam Cole to make the move from the street to the stage. And then the world came to a standstill.

What could have killed any momentum he had, Cam turned into an opportunity to connect with the fans he had gathered. The advantage of being a one-man band is that rehearsals are rather easy to set up - especially in a socially distnced world. And even the drummer shows up on time, if you are the drummer yourself. And so Cam stayed in touch and visible with his 'Sounds From The Van' video series, streamed directly from his van rehearsal room. He released a live album recorded on the streets of Camden before the pandemic, which reminded everyone what we were missing. And after appearing as himself in the Golden Globe-nominated Apple TV series 'Ted Lasso', Cam found that during the pandemic his audience had more than doubled in size.

With his second album Crooked Hill on the horizon, he is ready to kick it up a notch. The heavier, more ferocious sound of his sophomore record fits well in a time where people are looking to finally release all that pent-up energy. And Cam is just the right man for the job.

ABOUT SKRIBE

Skribe travels from town to town in a blue hearse spreading their own blend of garage folk: a soulful sound that draws from roots Americana & the 60's garage spirit. The bands' latest release 'Postcards' rumbles & creaks from the blues punk growl of 'Mayonnaise & Honey' to the Hawaiian lapsteel laced ballad 'Strangers' - a tribute to The Kinks.

You may have recently seen skribe supporting G. Love & Special Sauce, Jon Cleary, Lucy Dacus, Jake Clemons (of the E Street Band), Patrick Sweaney, Langhorne Slim, Lydia Loveless, Shovels & Rope, Samantha Fish, Grizfolk, Joe Pug, The Last Bandoleros, Jared & The Mill, Zach Deputy, Suitcase Junket, and Possessed By Paul James.

Skribe plays an oil can called a canjo-zookie. It’s an eight-string guitar with a biting, blues-y rasp. Skribe’s got the voice (and the old-school Cadillac) to match. Accompanying himself on the suitcase-kick and hi-hat, Skribe’s “M.I.Y.” is a barn-burning roots number.

- Ben Naddaff-Hafrey NPR

2020 Baltimore Alternative Music Award - Best Packaging for the Birdwatching 7"

2019 Rammie Award - Best Local Band - Rams Head Tavern Annapolis

2018 - Skribe’s song ‘common ground’ at #245 on WTMD Radio’s BEST 897 songs 2003-’18. (listener voted)

2016 Rammie Award - Best Opening Act - Rams Head On Stage