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LAU
Folk / Experimental

"BBC RADIO 2 FOLK GROUP OF THE YEAR 2008"

Edinburgh,
United Kingdom

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   LAU: General Info
Member Since2/26/2006
Band Websitelau-music.co.uk
Band Members

Kris Drever
is an Orcadian multi-instrumentalist, from singing and guitar playing to banjo and double bass. He has been in great demand since moving to Edinburgh in 1995.

Kris has done a myriad of different projects, quickly moving from traditional pub sessions to the gigging circuit, playing large tours of the United States and Chile with dance show Celtic Fusion. After leaving the show Kris began working with Fine Friday, and also worked as a session musician for a variety of artists including The Battlefield Band, John McCusker, Kathie Ryan, Harem Scarem, Clare Mclaughlin and with his father, folk singer and guitarist Ivan Drever.

Since then Kris has toured much of Europe, Canada and Australia with Fine Friday and many other outfits. He has also toured Canada with trumpeteer and fiddler Daniel Lapp and England, Ireland and Wales with folk superstar Kate Rusby.

Kris also performs with Eamonn Coyne and plays in the John McCusker band and Session A9.

“…huge abilities on guitar and a highly evolved contemporary singing style” Scotland on Sunday


Martin Green (Accordion)
Martin Green grew up playing English and Irish traditional music in the south of England. He has played with many of the great singers and players of English music including Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson, Kathryn Tickell, Linda Thompson, and a long-term collaboration with Eliza Carthy culminatining in a duo album "Dinner" released to great acclaim in 2001.

A keen interest in composition and more contemporary music lead to several theatre and performance based commissions including musical director for the huge outdoor show "Albatross" (2004) and work with jazz trumpeteer Colin Steele on a production of "The Little World of Don Camillo", which is still touring nationally. In the last year Martin has performed with John Rae's Celtic Feet, The Unusual Suspects, Salsa Celtica, The Felsons, and The Daniel Lapp trio.

“Martin Green is as virtuosic as he is entertaining." The Guardian


Aidan O'Rourke (Fiddle)
One of the UK’s most expressive and dynamic musicians, Aidan O'Rourke is a fiddle player and composer from Oban on the West Coast of Scotland. He is also a member of supergroup Blazin’ Fiddles and was recently voted ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Scots Traditional Music Awards.

A composer of flair and imagination, Aidan’s melodies have been recorded by many established artists and he has been commissioned by numerous arts organisations across the UK which includes a piece entitled 'Mantra Alba' which welcomed the Dalai Lama to Scotland. He is much sought after as a teacher and session musician and has performed on over 80 albums, ranging from Runrig to Karine Polwart and Karen Mathieson. 'Sirius' is his first 'solo' album. Released last year on Vertical Records it evolved from a commission by Celtic Connections festival in 2004.

In addition to his ongoing work with Lau and Blazin’ Fiddles, Aidan is also a member of the Colin Steele's Stramash and appears occasionally with Karine Polwart and Scotland's unofficial folk orchestra, The Unusual Suspects.

“O’Rourke is a dazzling fiddler in any setting” Scotland on Sunday

“O'Rourke underlined the sheer quality available in this band, with marvelous, soft toned articulation and apparently endless reserves of musicality.” The Herald

LAU PROMO BY RUTH BARRIE
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Record LabelREVEAL RECORDS / www.NAVIGATOR RECORDS.co.uk
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Winnipeg Folk Festival Manitoba, Canada
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Winnipeg Folk Festival Manitoba, Canada
Jul 13 2008 8:00P
Winnipeg Folk Festival Manitoba, Canada
Jul 16 2008 8:00P
Duncan Summer Festival British Columbia, Canada
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
Vancouver Folk FestivL British Columbia, Canada
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Vancouver Folk Festival British Columbia, Canada
Jul 23 2008 8:00P
Communitea Cafe Alberta, Canada
Jul 24 2008 8:00P
Calgary Folk Festival Alberta, Canada
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
Calgary Folk Festival Alberta, Canada
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Calgary Folk Festival Alberta, Canada
Aug 1 2008 12:00A
Speyfest Moray, Scotland
Aug 3 2008 8:00P
Dranouter Folk Festival Belguim
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Scottish Music Festival Bilzen, Belgium
Sep 15 2008 8:00P
Forest Folk, North Boarhunt Social Club Wickham, HANTS
Oct 23 2008 8:00P
Hanetara Sorani Mame Maite, Daikayana, Tokyo Tokyo
Nov 19 2008 8:00P
Schloss Machern Germany
Nov 20 2008 8:00P
Kulturkonsum Germany
Nov 21 2008 7:30P
Centre Bagatelle Germany
Nov 22 2008 9:00P
Malzhaus Germany

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   About LAU

NEW ALBUM " LAU LIVE " Out April 2008 on Navigator Records
www.NavigatorRecords.co.uk Features three new tracks not from the debut album and the singles "Unquiet Grave" and "Butcher Boy"

Lau is a formidable union of three of the finest and most innovative exponents of modern traditional music in Scotland today; Kris Drever (guitar and vocal), Martin Green (piano accordion) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle). THe just took "Best Group" at the BBC Folk Awards and with a year of dates around the globe ahead, look set to cause serious musical trouble worldwide.

Debut Album "Lightweights and Gentlemen" In Stores Now!
Limited Edition Cd with Bonus track and Double Dexule Vinyl with Cd Album inside!
Order Album
To purchase album in U.S. Dollars please click here
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Concert Bookings
Alan Bearman Music
21 Gisburn Road Hornsey London N8 7BS
bearman@btinternet.com
Tel: +44 (0) 208 347 4200

Live Bookings - CANADA
Paquin Entertainment
Toronto, ON
Tel: 416.962.8885
Contact: Steve Butler
www.paquinentertainment.com
steve@paquinentertainment.com


Label
Reveal Records
www.reveal-records.com
Contact. Tom Rose tomreveal@mac.com

www.navigatorrecords.co.uk Contact. Tom Rose navigatorrecords@mac.com PO BOX 7535, DERBY DE1 0NF

Press Agents
GLASS CEILING PR
glassceilingpr@btconnect.com
Contact:Harriet Simms



Radio / Television Promotion
Cool Badge
R Cabin
Clarendon Buildings
25 Horsell Road
Highbury
N5 1XJ
Contact: Russell Yates
russell@coolbadge.com
Tel: +44 (0) 2072728370


Digital and Physical Distribution (Uk / Ire)
REVEAL 17 / Lightweights And Gentlemen PIAS UK via Sony NAVIGATOR 4 / Lau Live Proper Music Distribution (Physical CD /LP) PIAS Digital (Digital)

Distirbution Rest of the World

Compass Records
916 19th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
615-320-7672
http://compassrecords.com
Contact: thad@compassrecords.com

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LAU's Friends Comments
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ForgetMeNot





Jul 3 2008 4:11 PM

thanks for the add LAU
superb,
we like we like we like
Heather and all FMN
Sharon King





Jul 3 2008 3:36 PM

everywhere i go... people wanna be your friend...
what more can you boys ask for ???????
TACOMA





Jul 3 2008 9:39 AM

Hi,

Woman's Hat is on the player, come check it out

love and pecorino cheese,

Tacoma
The Bevvy Sisters





Jul 1 2008 4:48 PM

hello lovely Lau boys...we've finally put up some tunes on our site..come and have a listen..lol xox
Kristin Wilkinson





Jun 28 2008 1:15 PM

hey! great music! we all love your stuff here in Nashville!! come play a gig here, and the musicians of music row will show y'all the town =) peace!
Dave





Jun 24 2008 4:43 PM

Lovely stuff! Thanks for adding me, cheers, Dave.
Bettina





Jun 21 2008 3:14 AM

Great to see Kris at Exeter Uni the other night: it was a pity your set was soooooo short!!
Lieve Photography





Jun 19 2008 2:36 PM

good to see you're getting your foot in belgium!!
don't know yet if i'll be at dranouter...
but i'm sure you'll have a great summer anyway!! have fun
lievehugsx
Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival





Jun 18 2008 9:14 AM

Thanks for the great performance at MFAB festival.
Lynne
FolkRadio co.uk





Jun 17 2008 4:58 PM

It's a real pleasure to play your music on the station guys!

All the best

Alex
Folkradio. co. uk
The Cidershed





Jun 17 2008 4:51 PM

What excellent sounds! Thanks for adding us, cheers from all at The Cidershed, Norwich, UK.
Mùth





Jun 17 2008 7:45 AM

Hi Aidan,
Stick It On club night on Saturday 28th of June, on the offchance you're up home...
Mùth
Paul Fairall





Jun 16 2008 2:08 PM

Hey There .....

A big NYC hello to you,

So nice to meet you,

Love yer toons,

Paul.
Steve and Nancie





Jun 16 2008 2:03 PM

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Thanks for adding us! We truly love your site and its great content.

We seek to connect with like minded “Peace Seekers.” We believe that peace is possible one person at a time… one heart at a time. “Let there be peace on earth… and let it begin with me.”

We are just beginning to feel our way around MySpace. Attempting to learn how to set up our page... and meeting some pretty amazing folks along the way.

In Health, Happiness, Prosperity, Love and PEACE,

Steve (The Photographer and "Horse Whisperer.")
and
Nancie (The Equine Artist and "Horsewoman.")

Stuart, Florida, US

www. quantumgallery. com

“Chase down your passion like it's the last bus of the night.”.
~Glade Byron Addams

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Joanne McIver & Christophe Saunière Scottish Music





Jun 16 2008 6:51 AM

We're delighted to start a "wee Scottish tour" in Peebles, july 18th, hope to see you there!


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Katy Butler





Jun 15 2008 4:18 PM

Thanks for a great gig last night! fantastic stuff.... very inspiring ...

Katy
Ailsa Hosie





Jun 13 2008 11:35 AM

Hey! Thanks for the add!
Hoping to see you guys at Speyfest this summer!
Cheers for now!
- Ailsa.
Spraoí





Jun 11 2008 7:39 AM

Good larf in Tronna last Saturday lads. Maybe see you at Celtic Colours.
Pat
Alambic





Jun 11 2008 6:56 AM

Hello
We just loved your album. Great compositions and arrangements !
Thanks for the add.
Please check out our own compositions on Alambic's myspace.
Take care
Strathpeffer Pavilion





Jun 11 2008 4:55 AM

Thanks for the add, guys, I really hope you'll play in the Pavilion sometime!
Celtara





Jun 10 2008 9:47 PM

Thanks
Looking forward to seeing you in Canmore this summer!!
sounds in the suburbs





Jun 8 2008 12:49 AM

Thanks for the add Lau.

Coming very soon Fiddles and Beer 2 at the Accies in Glasgow on Saturday the 14th of June.

Another great night of music and fine ales, featuring the great sounds of Bramax, (some Peatbogs and Farquar MacDonald on fiddle), Iain Morrison from Crash My Model Car and Marc Duff, formerly of Capercaillie plus Scott MacDonald and his band.

Beers by the Skye, Orkney, Black Isle, Kelburn and Loch Fyne Breweries.

Venue the Accies Club, Helensburgh Drive near Anniesland, Doors 8.00 and tickets £12 available from me on 0780 4447511 or e-mail soundsinthesuburbs@hotmail.co.uk or Tickets Scotland.

www. fiddlesandbeer. com

Based on the fun at the last Fiddles and Beer Festival this is not one to miss!!!

Cheers

Alan
www. myspace.
com/soundsinthesuburbs
Jules





Jun 6 2008 3:38 AM

Wow!!!!!
I've just had a wee look at your gig list there...can't believe it, all those wee German gigs are in the East!!! Nobody would have even heard of these places except for me LOL :-)
Fabulous guys, East Germany always seems to miss out when it comes to concerts... so it's a thumbs up for you:-)
Leith Folk Club





Jun 4 2008 7:42 AM

Well, that was a gig, wasn't it?

Thanks for a great show, as always.

Hope the Ontario crowd turn out for you - Catriona is on the case

See you soon,

Martin and everyone at LFC
Victoria Vox





Jun 3 2008 5:21 AM

hi Chris, Martin, and Aidan!
wounderful meeting you guys last night! you are FANTASTIC! hope the show goes well in London tonight :)

xo
victoria

p.s.
Chris - thanks for jamming with me a bit after hours at the pub! it was awesome ;)
anita


Is Online


Jun 1 2008 2:54 AM

Hi and thanks for the add!Many compliments for what you do, I like your music very much and I hope to listen to you live in a concert soon!Good music and good luck for your future ;)
Greetings from Italy
Isla of Tull





May 31 2008 3:06 AM

Hello Lau :-)
Have a great time in Canada!
I've told my Canadian buddies you're coming!!
Slainte
electro acoustic club





May 28 2008 9:29 AM

Sharon King





May 27 2008 1:17 PM

hello boys, gosh, your looking lovely!
xxx
SOG





May 26 2008 12:28 AM

¡¡Ya puedes ver nuestro vídeoclip!!
Esperamos que te guste :)

Alasdair Bodhran





May 25 2008 8:13 AM

Hello LAU,

The Forest inside my Dreams
Deep in the Colours of the Rainbow
Forever changing in the Sky
Inside the Forest of my Dreams.

Peace & Love Alasdair.