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EMMYLOU HARRIS AND DANIEL LANOIS COLSTON HALL
M Anglo-American collaboration. After producing the second album by Phantom Limb in 2012, Ford asked the English band’s Stew Jackson to return the favour. In sessions at Rockfield studios in Wales and the Shed in Bath, with his fellow Limb members, he helped Ford create this new career landmark. Ford’s wife Kirsten contributes vocals, and his son Elijah, who’s been working with Jackson on his own album project, adds guitars.
ulti-award-winning singer songwriter Emmylou Harris was discovered while performing in a Washington DC coffeehouse by former Byrds member Chris Hillman, who recommended her to Gram Parsons for his first solo album, GP. After touring with Parsons’ band, the two recorded an album together entitled Grievous Angel, before Parsons’ untimely death in 1973. Harris’ musical response to his death was Boulder to Birmingham, which has become one of her best-loved songs and a country classic. Over her 40-year career, Harris has garnered a whopping 13 Grammy Awards and worked with such legendary artists as Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, The Band, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, to name but a few. A rare UK appearance from a true country icon.
■ Sunday, May 25. See listings for details.
■ Tuesday, May 27. See listings for details.
MARC FORD THE FLEECE
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idely hailed as one of the most gifted, in-demand rock guitarists of his generation, Marc Ford has switched gears to deliver Holy Ghost, an album that will undoubtedly stand as one of the finest Americana releases of 2014. In a varied career, the former lead guitarist with the Black Crowes has been the leader of his own bands, a session player of choice with Govt. Mule, Ben Harper and many others, and producer of acclaimed acts from Ryan Bingham to Phantom Limb. Holy Ghost is the next chapter in a unique
AWOLNATION TRINITY CENTRE
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ronted by the charismatic Aaron Bruno, Californian electronic alt-rockers Awolnation’s 2011 debut album, Megalithic Symphony, referenced an array of genres and featured a heady blend of electronica and infectious hooks. An eclectic collection, its influences also included punk, pop, hip-hop and the band’s hit single Sail went on to sell more than five million copies worldwide. With its poundingly catchy chorus and heavy, rhythmic instru-
mentation, Sail captured hearts and minds across the UK staying in the ITunes top 20 for two months. Since its release back home in the US, Sail has received more than 200 million views across the official video and fan dedications. Currently working on their second album, the four-piece kick off their five-date UK tour in Bristol. ■ Sunday, May 25. See listings for details.
from Friday, May 23, 2014
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