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Category: News
Chris Garneau playing London’s Luminaire on Tues
The lovely Chris Garneau is stopping in London for one night tomorrow as part of his European tour in support of LP El Radio.
Huge amount of kit stolen from Noah and the Whale after Manchester gig
Noah and the Whale have said they are ‘devastated’ after losing thousands of pounds worth of kit to thieves this week.
Jay Jay Pistolet calls it a day
It seems Jay Jay Pistolet’s claims at the Cargo folky extravaganza that it was the last time he’d ever play his songs weren’t far from the truth.
Tickets on sale now for Mumford and Sons’ album launch hoe-down
Never ones to do things by halves, Mumford and Sons have arranged a rather special celebration for the launch of their album ‘Sigh No More’.
Emmy the Great to play at Young Husband EP launch tonight
Young Husband’s new EP, Idiot Son, launches on 28th September and the fellah will be celebrating with a free Pure Groove Instore this evening (Friday 25th Sept) from 7:30. Longstanding musical chum Emmy the Great will also appear as part of their covers band, the High Men.
Willkommen unveil new act: The Climbers – free MP3
The Willkommen chaps have added yet another brill act to their roster. The Climbers’ songs are penned by Tim West — a schoolfriend of The Leisure Society’s Christian Hardy. Tim, Christian and TLS frontman Nick Hemming make up the nucleus of The Climbers.
The Leisure Society’s The Sleeper wins Schmercury poll, we celebrate with competition
For Folk’s Sake’s readers have voted The Leisure Society’s glorious debut album The Sleeper their favourite album of the past year.
Mumford and Sons reveal album artwork and limited editions
It’s all go on the Mumford and Sons front. The West London-based chaps are receiving rave reviews for their debut album Sigh No More (read ours here), they’ve embarked on a major UK tour (remaining dates below) and have also announced that they selling limited editions of the album at their gigs.
The Leisure Society announce single and tour
Soaring wonder-boats of folksome sounds The Leisure Society have announced the release of their new single ‘Save It For Someone Who Cares’ on the 28th of September. This track, inspired by an unsatisfactory experience in the Union Chapel, is a melodic little blinder, and will feature in set lists on the band’s forthcoming tour.