The Bell That Never Rang is the hugely anticipated new album and tour from the U.K’s most musically revered and celebrated folk trio Lau and they are performing it at The Atkinson on Thursday 26 November at 7.30pm.
‘Lau are a remarkable band – the most musically adventurous trio in British folk exquisite and hypnotic, musicianship at its best – The U.K’s best live band’ ***** The Guardian
Produced and recorded in Scotland by Brooklyn songwriter and musician Joan Wasser (Joan As Police Woman) The Bell That Never Rang (out May 4th on Reveal Records) is Lau’s strongest artistic statement yet.
Since their debut album in 2007 Lau have picked up four awards for ‘Best Group’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk awards and the individual members have all won multiple awards and recognition for their acclaimed solo works.
At the heart of the new album lies the epic seventeen minute title track collaboration with acclaimed London string section The Elysian Quartet.
Elsewhere on the album echoes of the downtown New York music scene (that producer Joan Wasser inhabits) can be heard influencing Lau’s artistic vision. Singer-guitarist Kris Drever’s heartfelt lyrics come wrapped in brittle electric guitar, deep soundscapes and haunting string melodies.
‘The sounds and spaces are striking.’ Songlines Magazine
‘The intuitive and often beautiful interplay of accordion, fiddle and guitar glides to a new level as instrumental virtuosity blends easily with tasteful electronics.’ Mojo Magazine
Lau are: Kris Drever (vocals, guitar), Martin Green (accordion, wurlitzer, keys, electronics) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle)
Tickets for Lau are £16 and are available online at theatkinson.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01704 533333. They are also available over the counter during The Atkinson opening hours.
*Please be advised that there is a booking fee of £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
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Further Information:
For interviews, or more information please contact Emma.Lloyd@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2129
LISTING INFORMATION
Lau
Thursday 26 November
£12
7.30pm
*Please be advised that there is a booking fee of £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DB
HOW TO BOOK
In person: Visit The Atkinson box office on Lord Street
For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.uk or call box office on 01704 533333
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Posted on 13 November 2015 under General news
