A
gig
held at The Lanes
on Wednesday 30th September. The event starts at 19:30.
ALEX LIPINSKI
“Lipinski comes across like a star in waiting – one who possesses immense patience with the powers that be – who lets his voice & playing speak for themselves” – Huffington Post
“Played and sung with such vigour and conviction it just sweeps you up and carries you along” – Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music)
“A killer album from Alex. You need this” (Rough Trade)
“Alex Lipinski channels the best tones of John Lennon and Roy Orbison and makes them his own. His writing is crisp, confessional and superb” – R’n’R Magazine
The first thing that hits you is the voice. From caressing sympathy to full-throated resentment, Alex Lipinski has grabbed unwary listeners from the West Country to Krakow, Berlin and New York, since he first left Somerset to become a crucial habitué of Soho’s legendary, lost 12-Bar Club. He has followed in the footsteps of his hero Dylan to write in the Chelsea Hotel, and sung songs in the home of an admiring Liam Gallagher, who is a firm champion.
A brief tenure heading up Phoneys & The Freaks with Oasis’s Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs brought forth an EP, festival appearances and touring in the U.S and Italy. Lipinski’s latest album ‘ALEX’ was recorded and produced in Berlin by Anton Newcombe (The Brian Jonestown Massacre) and released on Anton’s ‘A’ Recordings label. Hailed by Newcombe as, “a young man worth my time and efforts. I appreciate his endless hard work and do it yourself ethics. Make no mistake, these songs have all the qualities of timeless music.”
Lipinski’s potential was obvious when he arrived with his guitar in Soho a decade ago. Relentless graft and restless experience see that potential now being fulfilled.
MATT OWENS
British born singer-songwriter and musician Matt Owens first came to prominence as a founder member of indie-folk band Noah and the Whale. Releasing four albums, Noah and the Whale achieved huge success in the UK and overseas, selling over one million albums in the UK alone. The band toured the world between 2006 and 2015, playing hundreds of festivals, including Austin City Limits, Fuji Rocks and Lollapalooza, as well as touring with the likes of Arcade Fire, Bahamas, and Laura Marling.
February 2019 saw the release of Matt’s debut solo album, "Whiskey and Orchids" to widespread critical acclaim including a 5 star review in Maverick Magazine. It is an album that sits closest to "Americana" with its rich, lyrical storytelling, betraying hints of his favourite artists Neil Young and Warren Zevon. Nigel Stonier produced the album which featured Tom Waits' drummer Michael Blair, Thea Gilmore, and Carleigh Aikins from Bahamas.
The album received substantial Radio play from BBC 6 Music, 5 LIVE, BBC Scotland and BBC Wales. A UK Tour supporting Thea Gilmore followed in May, (with Matt also playing in her band) then a summer of 25 festivals including Glastonbury and then joining Robert Vincent on his Autumn UK Tour.
Autumn 2020 will see the release of Matt’s second album, "Scorched Earth," which again features a stellar cast of musicians, amongst them Elles Bailey, Robert Vincent and ex-Noah cohort Fred Abbott.
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We are extremely excited to bring live music back to The Lanes after all these months!!
• We have a limited number of tables, all at a safe distance around the venue.
• Just show your e-ticket at the door and you will be allocated a table.
• Contactless table service only!
You can order our pizzas, cocktails, craft beer & soft drinks straight to your table!
Just scan the Qr code located on each table by using your camera phone to get onto the menu.
• We have a large open courtyard for smokers.
• The safety for our audience, artists and staff are our priority.
The Lanes will be adhering to government advice to create a safe environment for everyone.
Anybody who is seen to be putting that at risk will be asked to leave with no refunds.