Eco-friendly recording artist - The Phoenix Rose

‘Sick & Tired’ is the debut single from “green” band The Phoenix Rose, produced by the legendary Pete Hammond and supported by The Big Issue. This infectiously catchy track was released on environmentally focused record label Archangel^ Green on 9 September 2009.

The Phoenix Rose front man Jarvis Smith has been involved in several eco-friendly projects including Channel 4’s eco documentary ‘dumped’. Unusual and exquisite vocals are provided by shaman vocalist Judith Seelig.

Green pledges

Phoenix Rose had these clauses written into their contract…

carbon offset travel to live gigs and recordings
use a green energy tariff for recording
produce limited CDs only for promotion purposes unless they are encased in sustainable packaging
where possible use enviro-friendly products and clothing and
apply pressure to venues to proactively publish public travel links and switch to green energy tariff

The Phoenix Rose toured throughout the summer of 2009 at key festivals including Glastonbury and Secret Garden, as well as the main stage at the Bristol Vegan Fair and the UK’s Greenest Festival, Waveform. The Phoenix Rose are also the resident band in the festivals’ leading sustainable Eartheart Cafe.

The band’s entire ethos is geared towards sustainability, with ethical styling by Lupe Castro and Jarvis Smith wearing only ethically labelled clothing including belts made from reclaimed firehoses by The Elvis & Kresse Organisation, jackets by Credau and tee shirts by THTC, as well as jeans from Trousers London and shoes by Simple.

The Phoenix Rose is supported by The Big Issue, THTC, Natural Collection and Ooffoo. sick and tired logo

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