Shaggy hair? Check. Hipster sex appeal? Check. British accent? Check. Smooth, soulful voice and mad guitar playing skills? Check Check. Let me introduce you to Bobby Long, an up and coming British singer/songwriter who’s debut album, A Winter Tale, will be released on February 1st on ATO Records. Produced by Grammy-winner Liam Watson (White Stripes), A Winter Tale features material written by the talented 24-year old artist from Wiltshire in South West England. Studying music and film at London Metropolitan, Long became well known and respected on the local open mic night circuit. It was during his time playing various open mic nights that he met future Twilight-mega star/dream boat Robert Pattinson, who would eventually sing one of Long’s songs (“Let Me Sign,” co-written by Long and Marcus Foster) in that blockbuster about vampires. What sets Bobby Long apart from the rest, apart from a Twilight connection? Well…for starters there’s Long’s catchy melodies, soulful voice (reminiscent of Jamie Cullum) and deeply personal yet imaginative lyrics. His pure, raw talent and scruffy good looks makes this burgeoning young singer/songwriter someone to look out for in 2011.
Make sure you check out Bobby Long on his U.S. club tour this Winter (check dates HERE) and pick up a copy of A Winter Tale when it’s released on February 1st. In the meantime, check out this promo video for the new album and pick up some of his older stuff on iTunes (HERE).