BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2010 nominee
Nancy Wallace, voice of The Memory Band and more recently The Owl Service released her first solo venture (the wonderful Young Hearts EP) in 2005. A sublime collection of disco classics set to simple folk arrangements that won the hearts of everybody lucky enough to hear it. Following two albums of effortless modern folk classics with The Memory Band, Nancy has finally unleashed her debut solo album. Old Stories has a charming simplicity and astounding beauty, unique interpretations of traditional British songs sit happily alongside Nancy's own compositions with a flow so seamless you forget which is which.
In May 2009 she was the cover star of fRoots magazine and has been heralded by them as one of folk music’s bright new hopes. Nancy also recently performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of Topic Record’s 70th birthday celebrations.
She is currently playing live shows around the UK and beyond, and working on the much-anticipated follow-up to Old Stories.
"Long respected as one of the purest voices on the folk circuit, this recording, like her live work, fashions an amazing intimacy with her listener. A substantial debut. **** " Mojo magazine
"Nancy Wallace is one of only a handful of young musicians capable of bridging the gap between contemporary folk music and folk conventionality with anything resembling aplomb." Freshdeermeat.com