Lau (band)
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Lau is a contemporary folk three-piece from Scotland
, named after an Orcadian word meaning "natural light." The band is composed of Kris Drever
(guitar, vocals), Martin Green (accordion, piano) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle). To date, the band has released two studio albums and a live album.
Their debut album, Lightweights and Gentlemen
, was released through Reveal Records in 2007. The band subsequently won the "Best Group" at the BBC Folk Awards, 2008
.
In December 2007, Lau recorded a live set at the Bongo Club, Edinburgh, and in early 2008, released Live
.
In 2008, they appeared at the Winnipeg Folk Festival
, Vancouver Festival and the Calgary Folk Festival.
In 2010, the group recorded and released a five-track EP, Evergreen, in collaboration with singer-songwriter Karine Polwart
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, named after an Orcadian word meaning "natural light." The band is composed of Kris Drever
Kris Drever
Kris Drever is a Scottish contemporary folk musician and songwriter, who came to prominence in 2006 with the release of his debut solo album, Black Water...
(guitar, vocals), Martin Green (accordion, piano) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle). To date, the band has released two studio albums and a live album.
Their debut album, Lightweights and Gentlemen
Lightweights and Gentlemen
Lightweights and Gentlemen is the debut studio album by folk band Lau, released on March 19, 2007 to critical acclaim.-Track listing:All tracks arranged by Kris Drever, Martin Green and Aidan O'Rourke# "Hinba" - 5:07#* "Hinba"...
, was released through Reveal Records in 2007. The band subsequently won the "Best Group" at the BBC Folk Awards, 2008
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards
The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards celebrate outstanding achievement during the previous year within the field of folk music. The awards have been given annually since 2000 by British radio station BBC Radio 2....
.
In December 2007, Lau recorded a live set at the Bongo Club, Edinburgh, and in early 2008, released Live
Live (Lau album)
Live is a live album by contemporary folk three-piece Lau, released April 28, 2008 through Navigator Records.-Track listing:All tracks arranged by Kris Drever, Martin Green and Aidan O'Rourke#"Stewarts"#"Banks of Marble"#"Frank and Flo's"...
.
In 2008, they appeared at the Winnipeg Folk Festival
Winnipeg Folk Festival
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a summer folk music festival held in Birds Hill Provincial Park, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It features a variety of folk artists from all around the world, as well as a number of local folk performers....
, Vancouver Festival and the Calgary Folk Festival.
In 2010, the group recorded and released a five-track EP, Evergreen, in collaboration with singer-songwriter Karine Polwart
Karine Polwart
Karine Polwart is a Scottish singer-songwriter. She writes and performs music with a strong folk and roots feel, her songs dealing with a variety of issues from alcoholism to genocide...
.
Studio Albums
- Lightweights and GentlemenLightweights and GentlemenLightweights and Gentlemen is the debut studio album by folk band Lau, released on March 19, 2007 to critical acclaim.-Track listing:All tracks arranged by Kris Drever, Martin Green and Aidan O'Rourke# "Hinba" - 5:07#* "Hinba"...
(2007) - Arc LightArc Light (album)Arc Light is the second studio album by contemporary folk three-piece Lau, released on March 30, 2009 on Navigator Records.The album's bonus track is a cover of The Beatles' song, "Dear Prudence"...
(2009) - Evergreen EP (credited to Lau vs Karine Polwart, 2010)
- Ghosts EP (credited to Lau vs Adem, 2011)
Other appearances
- MojoMojo (magazine)MOJO is a popular music magazine published initially by Emap, and since January 2008 by Bauer, monthly in the United Kingdom. Following the success of the magazine Q, publishers Emap were looking for a title which would cater for the burgeoning interest in classic rock music...
Presents: The White Album Recovered - "Dear Prudence"