TOM WAITS FOR NO MAN + REN LAWTON

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Tom Waits for No Man’ is a set of sensitive and compelling reimagining’s of the music of Tom Waits.
Vocalist and composer Lindsay Hannon (“A voice soulful, brooding & unselfconscious in its longing” - Jazz Journal) has chosen and re-arranged a selection of songs from the legendary Tom Waits decades spanning back catalogue. From the tender nostalgia of 'Martha', the gospel infused 'Picture in a frame' and the variously, dark, comedic and lewd content of such numbers as 'Pasties and a G-string’, 'Christmas card from a hooker in Minneapolis’; this may be an opportunity to reacquaint yourself with this stellar artist, or perhaps discover for the first time, a few of the reasons that maintain his reputation as songwriter of international acclaim.
Lindsay Hannon – Vocals
Alan Law – Piano
Paul Grainger – Double bass

REN LAWTON was born in London's East End to Irish and Liverpudlian parents, but now calls Newcastle his home. Lawton’s 2017 debut release ‘A Calling From The Shore’ reflects upon an adventurous and searching period of his life; living out of his van around the UK and Europe. The album has been streamed 1.7 million times on Spotify since its release. No mean feat for an independent artist.
2022 saw the release of Lawton's debut album 'Today Today Tomorrow' as well as his first UK headline tour. Lawton has recently released 'Harry's Poems (from the loft)' an EP of adapted poetry from his Uncle and acclaimed poet, Harry Owen.

‘Slow, sparse and gorgeous’ - Tom Robinson BBC 6Music

‘Intense, frank and warm’ – Clash Magazine

‘Lawton entwines relatable lyricism with rich, warm vocals, creating truly heart warming music as a result.’ – Thank Folk For That