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Seth Lakeman Announces Winter Tour

• 10th Sep 2010

Following the release of his critically acclaimed fourth album ‘Hearts & Minds’ (out now on Virgin / Relentless), Seth Lakeman, the folk singer-songwriter widely credited with taking folk to a new, younger audience is set to release new single ‘Stepping Over You’ on 10th October. Garnering praise across the board from the likes of Stylist Magazine, Daily Mirror, Uncut and Daily Telegraph, ‘Hearts & Minds’ crashed into the top 20 of the UK album charts, a big achievement for a so-called folk artist.

‘Stepping Over You’, the second single to be lifted from ‘Hearts & Minds’ is a poignant, personal ballad, which sees intertwining banjo, piano and violin coming together to create a truly haunting song. When combined with the song’s heartfelt subject matter, ‘Stepping Over You’ looks set to become one of the standout moments of Seth’s career to date. Seth has taken his story telling to a new level on his latest album, tackling contemporary issues such as the financial crash and the greed of politicians and the banking system, as on the title track of the album Hearts and Minds. Other lyrical themes both personal and universal are covered elsewhere, including the struggles of the working-man (‘Working Man’) and soldiers losing their lives in battle (‘Spinning Days’). Producer Tchad Blake has also moved Seth’s rhythmically compelling sounds into new territory, perfectly capturing the raw essence of his live show on record.

Seth plays the following dates in November and December with support on all dates from Delta Maid. Expect a captivating, energetic and undeniably compelling live show from award-winning Lakeman and his superbly talented band.

NOVEMBER
Tues 9 YORK The Duchess 01904 641 413 | link
Wed 10 NORWICH Waterfront 01603 508 050 | link
Thur 11 HOLMFIRTH Picturedrome 0871 230 1 101| link
Fri 12 EDINBURGH Liquid Rooms 0870 264 3333 | link
Sat 13 NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 08713 100 000 | link
Sun 14 MANCHESTER Academy 0161 832 1111 | link
Wed 17 BRIGHTON Concorde 2 01273 673 311 | link
Thur 18 LEAMINGTON SPA Assembly 01926 523 001 | link
Fri 19 FOLKESTONE Quarterhouse 01303 858 500 | link
Sat 20 PORTSMOUTH Pyramids 0870 264 3333 | link
Sun 21 BRIDPORT Electric Palace 01308 424 901 | link

DECEMBER
Tues 7 LONDON o2 Shepherds Bush Empire 0844 477 2000 | link
Thurs 8 LINCOLN Drill Hall 01522 873 894 | link
Fri 9 MIDDLESBROUGH The Empire 01642 247 755 | link
Sat 10 CAMBRIDGE Junction 01223 511 511 | link
Sun 11 WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall 0870 320 7000 | link
Mon 12 BRISTOL o2 Academy 0844 477 2000 | link