Laruso Live Dates

• 29th Apr 2009

Sheffield-based five-piece Laruso are ready to make an impact in 2009. The eclectic rock newcomers are set to take the UK by storm this year, armed with their full-length release A Classic Case Of Cause And Effect (Autonomy Music) on the 18th May.

Influenced by acts as varied as Deftones, Faith No more, Taking Back Sunday, Meshuggah and Alice In Chains – Laruso’s resulting sound is like no other. Recorded and written in 2008, the 12-track collection A Classic Case Of Cause And Effect showcases these talented musicians' ability to fuse beauty with the beast – combining delicate melody and sensitive dynamics with hard-hitting instrumentals and shuddering, epic power.

From the catchy hooks and “cheeky time signatures” of End Of Level Boss, to the hip-shaking skills of first single 1998 released 4th May, through the melancholic, sombre power of instrumental String & Cellotape and soaring vocals and uplifting chorus of the title track, A Classic Case Of Cause And Effect is shimmering with originality and maturity.

Also featured on the release are the vocal talents of Liv's own seven-year old son, adding a personal touch to Control Is A Technicality, and an unexpectedly dark-side of 70s crooner Tony Christie on Heresy.

The album was recorded between various locations, with the majority of the work taking place at guitarist Carl Bown's own Treehouse Studios, where he acted not only as a key performer on the release, but as producer as well.

Each of the 12 songs sees the five-piece pushing themselves to new and exciting extremes, working hard to bring something innovative to the table – and grow as musicians in the process. Among it's unlikely inclusions, A Classic Case Of Cause And Effect features performances from a cellist, a violinist and a jazz trumpeter.

Lyrically, the album touches on a broad range of subjects, from the band’s personal experiences with relationships, to a more humourous and sarcastic take on life in the current music industry.

Laruso have already shared stage space with the likes of Life Of Agony, All American Rejects, 36 Crazyfists, yourcodenameis:milo and more – as well as completing successful tours with Radio One A-List stars Fightstar. April 2009 marks the start of another exciting run with Fightstar, alongside hotly tipped newcomers In Case Of Fire.

LIVE SHOWS – with Fightstar and In Case of Fire

APRIL
Weds 22nd OXFORD – O2 Academy
Thurs 23rd BRISTOL – Bierkeller
Fri 24th PETERBOROUGH – Cresset
Sun 26th NORWICH – Waterfront
Mon 27th BIRMINGHAM – O2 Academy
Weds 29th NEWCASTLE – O2 Academy
Thurs 30th GLASGOW – ABC

MAY
Fri 1st PRESTON – 53 Degrees
Sat 2nd LIVERPOOL – Barfly
Mon 4th EXETER – Lemongrove
Tues 5th PORTSMOUTH – Wedgewood Rooms
Weds 6th LONDON – Islington O2 Academy
Thurs 7th MANCHESTER – Academy 3