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STOP PRESS... BBC 2010 Folk Awards 'Best Group'
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Three times winners of Best Group at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (including the 2010 awards announced on 1 February), Lau are a formidable trio of three of the finest and most innovative exponents of modern traditional music in Britain today. Their now infamous live shows are a must-see experience with an energy and musicianship that is spellbinding. The trio employ rising, epic song structures not usually associated with folk music; in fact, it's more akin to those on the leftfield of rock and jazz. Highly regarded musicians in their own right, the combined talents of Kris Drever, Martin Green and Aidan O’Rourke make for a fantastic and all-conquering trio. It is no surprise they were once again triumphant at this year's BBC Folk Awards. "Creative and genre bursting" **** The Scotsman "Balancing frenzied hi-octane moments with those of aching beauty. Album of the Year" FROOTS Magazine "A combined sense of style, adventure and fun that turns the album into an utter corker'" Telegraph "Lau are so special’ **** The Guardian "Lau's explosive live performances have been generating a major buzz around the UK folk circuit, and this brilliant debut confirms their standing as one of the most exciting new acts in years'" Songlines 5/5 “…quite frankly the best band in the world right now” Channel 4 Music Support for this show is from the brilliant guitarist and singer, Matthew Ord, described by Americana magazine as "stone cold classic genius… ridiculously talented”. |
