For the first time in three years, no less, the UK has the pleasure of inviting back Sondre Lerche for three dates:
May 17th - London Scala –
0870 907 0999 (www.scala-london.co.uk)
May 18th - Manchester Night and Day -
0161 832 111 (www.nightnday.org)
May 19th - Glasgow King Tuts -
0870 169 0100 (www.kingtuts.co.uk)
For anyone who has been lucky enough to see the Norwegian singer/song writer live before will know to expect... melodic songs performed with an infectiously youthful energy paying tribute to influences as wide as 80s pop to Brazilian folk music. After an exclusive secret show in Shoreditch last night, the forthcoming Scala gig will mark Sondre’s proper return to the UK stage. A limited and enthusiastic audience witnessed the secret show where he showcased much of his material from new album ‘Phantom Punch’. Translating effortlessly from record to live performance the show indicated great things for the album and the up coming dates.
Having previously been best known for jazz and folk influences Phantom Punch is something of a departure from his usual style and seems to be embracing much more rock based conventions with a collection of sharp, punchy tracks, all fast chord changes and killer hooks performed with a sincerity way beyond his twenty four years.
Having received praise for his smooth vocals and exceptional song writing as well as accolades such as of a Norwegian Grammy for Spellemanprisen in 2002 Lerche is a formidable live and recording talent. Rising above his peers with his sheer scope of influence and affection for his craft he is undoubtedly one to watch. Make the most of him while he’s in the UK!
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