LONDON: The Harrison

Friday 17th August, 2018

7:30pm

Event information

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Laura Frances is a haunting new voice in UK alt-folk, with a startling depth and a richly intense tone that instantly marks her out as one to watch, a unique new addition to the folk world . A dark, contralto Joni Mitchell, her songs are delivered with a refreshing brevity, wrapped in a cloak of misty melodies from a world rich in mystical imagery, where everything is half-hidden. She plays tonight with her full 5-piece band.

WATCH LAURA FRANCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJA1c84CnlU

Described by Folk Radio UK as ‘the missing link between Nick Drake and ‘Space-Oddity’-era Bowie', singer-songwriter Jeremy Tuplin has released two EPs and a debut album, ‘I Dreamt I Was Astronaut’ (released on Folkwit Records in September 2017).

“A cosmic gem” Clash Music
“A distinctive, deep vocal that has hints of Leonard Cohen and Bill Callahan” The Telegraph Culture
"Unconventional, conversational and intimate” Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6
“One of the founding fathers of the lesser known genre of space folk” Boomtown Festival

WATCH JEREMY TUPLIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF4lAQ7KNZE

New Roots is committed to promoting events that shine a light on up and coming talent in the UK alt-folk and roots scene. It’s committed to providing artists with an environment that is sympathetic to what they do, giving musicians the respect they and their music deserves. For this reason we ask for no talking and no use of mobile phones during performances to ensure the music gets the attention it warrants.

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