The London concert is nearly here. Hoping to confirm some last minute updates so stay tuned. Entry (was £15 but changed )
Entry is now free, with a ticket (call the pub to book your ticket). No drinks/food supplied.So all customers buy what ever they want on the night. Phone +44 (0)20 7359 4536. Nov 27th: London – The Alma
Reliable sources suggest that Kath Tait might be near The Alma that night and could be she is confirmed as a special mystery guest. More background on Kath and Kath Tait on myspace
Kath is confirmed – check out her sites and if you are in London get along to the Alma on the 27th.
In latest news – Luke has two more concerts in Paris for this coming week. Make that 3! with Six-Huit just confirmed. Read this site in Francais
Luke Hurley en France, en concert au Six-Huit, quai Montebello 75005 Paris – Lundi 24 Novembre à partir de 20:30 – Entrée : 10 €
This makes 4 chances to see Luke live in Paris. Click on the detail links to see maps. And don’t forget London at the Alma on 27th of November.
Côté Canal photo below. Looks like a brilliant place for a gig on the 20th! Go Luke.
Peter Bell aka wirebrush has sent through a selection of photos he has taken of Luke in times past.
You may click on each photo to view larger size versions.
Thanks for the photos Wirebrush.
“Luke’s signature song “Mona Lisa” is about someone who gave up all to leave home to get to see Leonardo’s great work “(“through plate glass they let me see her”) only to find himself bemused and confused by all the incidentals. (Check downloads for a free copy of Mona Lisa.)
He wrote the song out of his imagination and now comes to the Northern Hemisphere for the first time to actually play at the Alma/ London* & the Louvre / Paris and sing the very song that made his name on the far side along with a large repertoire of great songs/instrumentals written over a long and successful career.
(Please note: London concert has changed from 13th to 27th of November . – Paris more details to be released but date and location are – Nov 22: Paris at the Green Linnet ) Read Gig Details in Francais
Not a one hit wonder he also is known for classics like “Japanese Overdrive” “Make Room” “Gravity” (co written with Dave Rob) “Fait Accompli” to name a few and more recently his world winning “The Sound” (five star rated on you tube and released on i tunes UK).
Though out of the limelight for sometime he has worked on further styles of playing to exhibit a guitar style unique to acoustic music.
The instrument he plays is an SB (Steve Barkman) which sounds like a sitar-mandolin-guitar and looks like an ancient type of celtic instrument that somehow never got invented until Steve Barkman created
it.
Luke is renowned for keeping it real and working against the odds to bring high art to the people wherever they may be from on the street to in the concert hall. Check out this website.
Luke is happy to do interviews if anyone wants to call or send email questions -Contact Luke.
Luke Hurley, New Zealand’s favourite independent singer-songwriter will be playing his exclusive one and only London gig on 27th November as part of his European tour. The Event will be held at The Alma, N1.
With 25+ years of experience under his belt, Luke Hurley is one of his country’s most famous and prolific independent solo artists.
He has been described by the industry as ‘one of New Zealand’s great unknown musicians’ and compared to Bruce Cockburn and Ron Sexsmith, who also evolve outside the commercial mainstream.
With songs such as “Mona Lisa*” and “Albatross” that brought him success, Luke has toured with many Kiwi artists but is more likely to be found at fringe festivals or even busking. (*Download a free copy of Mona Lisa)
He is currently touring the UK to promote his new album “Brother Sun – Sister Moon” and will be playing a one-off London date before his hugely anticipated gigs in Paris.
The Alma is a New Zealand run gastro pub in Newington Green, N1 and has already welcomed onto its floorboard the likes of Simon Amstell and Perrier award winner Josie Long. The pub will be celebrating its 6th Birthday on 27th November in correlation with Luke’s gig.
Luke Hurley : http://www.lukehurley.co.nz/gigs/
Venue : The Alma,
Doors: 7pm
Price: free tickets but bookings needs (was £15 but changed)
Adress: 59 Newington Green Road, London, N! 4QU
Tube : Highbury & Islington
Train : Canonbury Station
Licensing: It is a private party, all ages are welcome but under 18s have to be accompanied by a legal guardian and will have to leave the pub at 9.30pm.
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