LAU HIT THE HEIGHTS IN LEEDS
LAU
When the winner’s of the Best Group award at both the 2008 and 2009 BBC Folk awards ceremonies arrive in town, you know something very different is to be witnessed. The return to Leeds for the three-piece Scottish-based band was greeted with excited anticipation at the wonderfully appointed Brudenell Social Club. With a performance starting with some entertaining Jigs, the audience of all ages, were carried along on a wave of original musicianship of the grandest order throughout the evening. It is very easy to see why Kris Drever (Guitar and Vocal), Martin Green (Piano Accordion) and Aidan O’Rourke (Fiddle) are regarded by many as the finest exponents of their genre for a very long time. The mood of the compositions changes, but the enjoyment and entertaining banter between the musicians added even more to the performance. With an intense playing style coupled with expressive freedom, if that’s not a contradiction in terms, this was a very special nights entertainment which will live long in the memories of all who attended yet another impressive and well-organised event by Hee-Haw Promotions.
www.myspace.com/laumusic
Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts
The sensational evening’s entertainment started with the outstanding duo of Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts. The mercurial talents of both musicians will surely see them performing at many of the big Folk Festivals on a regular basis, for many years to come. Katriona (Violin, Mandolin and vocals) and Jamie (Guitar and vocals) produced a mesmerizing performance of both traditional and original work, which set the stage perfectly for the magnificent trio from Scotland. With an announcement of a UK tour planned for next year, this talented duo should soon be receiving the critical plaudits their talents deserve.
www.myspace.com/gilmoreroberts
For the latest news of promotions from the Hee-Haw sessions, please visit;
www.myspace.com/heehawsessions
When the winner’s of the Best Group award at both the 2008 and 2009 BBC Folk awards ceremonies arrive in town, you know something very different is to be witnessed. The return to Leeds for the three-piece Scottish-based band was greeted with excited anticipation at the wonderfully appointed Brudenell Social Club. With a performance starting with some entertaining Jigs, the audience of all ages, were carried along on a wave of original musicianship of the grandest order throughout the evening. It is very easy to see why Kris Drever (Guitar and Vocal), Martin Green (Piano Accordion) and Aidan O’Rourke (Fiddle) are regarded by many as the finest exponents of their genre for a very long time. The mood of the compositions changes, but the enjoyment and entertaining banter between the musicians added even more to the performance. With an intense playing style coupled with expressive freedom, if that’s not a contradiction in terms, this was a very special nights entertainment which will live long in the memories of all who attended yet another impressive and well-organised event by Hee-Haw Promotions.
www.myspace.com/laumusic
Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts
The sensational evening’s entertainment started with the outstanding duo of Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts. The mercurial talents of both musicians will surely see them performing at many of the big Folk Festivals on a regular basis, for many years to come. Katriona (Violin, Mandolin and vocals) and Jamie (Guitar and vocals) produced a mesmerizing performance of both traditional and original work, which set the stage perfectly for the magnificent trio from Scotland. With an announcement of a UK tour planned for next year, this talented duo should soon be receiving the critical plaudits their talents deserve.
www.myspace.com/gilmoreroberts
For the latest news of promotions from the Hee-Haw sessions, please visit;
www.myspace.com/heehawsessions
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