Past Festivals: 2005 Vail Film Festival
Music
Friday-Saturday, April 1-2, 2005 (2pm – 5pm)
Those who were in the mood for live music — and there were plenty — stopped by Vail's number one après-ski destination, the Red Lion, featuring an expansive outdoor deck, a casual ski atmosphere, a full menu and a thriving bar. Every afternoon during the 2005 VFF this Vail landmark played host to the following top-notch musicians.
Tom McRae
Tom McRae credits his upbringing for leading him to a career in music. While growing up in Chelmsford, near Suffolk, his parents were vicars in the Church of England and McRae sang in the choir. His mother played guitar and as a teen, he'd borrow it. When his sisters were listening to Kate Bush and U2, McRae followed and began buying records. He also started to become serious about music. At age 18, he went off to Guild Hall University to study music politics, soon forming bands and writing songs. A chance meeting with sound engineer Roger Bechirian (Elvis Costello, Squeeze, Carlene Carter) led him to a working relationship. He and Bechirian shaped McRae's soft-spoken sound, which later yanked him a deal with Mercury's db records. Tom McRae's confessional self-titled debut appeared in fall 2001 and earned him comparisons to Nick Drake and Bob Dylan. Critics raved and McRae also a gained Mercury Music Prize nomination the same year.
Joe Purdy
Born and raised in bluegrass country -- Fayetteville, Arkansas -- Purdy fast developed an appreciation for music. Listening to Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Buddy Holly, and pretty much anything playing on the oldies station.
Now L.A. based, with his newly formed five piece band, and recently aquired publishing deal with Warner Chapell music, Purdy and the boys have already been touring the country sharing the music with any and everyone who will take the time to listen. They are currently working on a record and gearing up for a February residency at the singer-songwriter hot spot Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA.
Cary Brothers
Cary grew up in Nashville, TN, raised on a good mix of 70's FM rock and 80's British alternative. Cary has become a frequent player at the world famous Hotel Café in Hollywood. His song, "Blue Eyes," is featured on the Grammy Award winning soundtrack, Garden State, directed by Zach Braff.
Joshua Radin
Joshua began his artistic pursuits at an early age with art, acting and music. He started on his musical path with songwriters like Lennon and McCartney, and is currently likened to writers like Elliot Smith and Bob Dylan. Joshua's performances are captivating; his voice and lyrics are more poignant live.
Joshua's songs have been featured on the NBC television sit-com "Scrubs" and FOX Television drama "North Shore."
