Emerging from a near year long hibernation, Bear’s Den return with new recording ‘All That You Are’, which is not exactly a new song as Andrew Davie explains “‘All That You Are’ is a song that was born on Bear’s Den’s first ever tour – The Austin To Boston tour way back in 2012. It’s been a soundcheck jam for so long and feels like an intrinsic part of what Bear’s Den stands for as a band even if it’s been unreleased for so long.” Speaking of the song Davie added that “it’s a song fundamentally about hoping for happiness for someone else even if you can’t be the one that makes them happy. It’s also about not being ashamed about looking for that same happiness for yourself.”
Albeit there’s a vein of melancholic regret running through the song, there is an underlying warmth that plays to that theme of wishing the best for another at parting, and wishing it for yourself, as if to say “Hey, this is sad but why shouldn’t we both be happy in the end?”
Bear’s Den have today released a surprise new song in advance of their special Christmas charity show next week. The song, ‘Berlin', was written during sessions for the band’s Top 10 album, 'Red Earth & Pouring Rain', and was recorded last month when the band had a short break in…
The official line-up of Bear’s Den consists of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones but set up ready on stage were trumpets, guitars, piano, a banjo and in pride of place, a golden harp – clearly, this would be a concert featuring many more musicians. The second of four sold-out shows…
Check out the intriguing video for the new single from folk-rock duo Bear's Den. Illustrator, animator and visual artist Ryan Anderson lends his distinctive style to 'Blue Hours', as we follow a character's search for a connection. It's an absorbing video with a smart twist at the end and is…
Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it?
