Folktronica genius James Yuill is off on the road this week with pals Post War Years and Wave Machines, for the Chess Club Singles Tour. No, it's not rock'n'roll speed-dating, but a celebration of the label's sparking limited single releases over the last year. Chess Club was hailed “DIY label of the year” by BBC Introducing.
Seeing James Yuill live is a unique experience: one minute you're drawn to the tender simplicity of his voice and acoustic guitar, the next minute your head is spinning and your feet are moving to the dazzling array of beats and effects pumped out by his laptop and box of tricks – not bad for a one man show that fits neatly into a reconditioned guitar case.
Come and see for yourself at the dates below:
FEBRUARY
Wed 25 – London Lexington
Thu 26 – Brighton Audio
Fri 27 – Leamington Assembly
Sat 28 – Leeds Cockpit 3
MARCH
Sun 01 – Glasgow King Tuts