Scottish songwriter Kris Drever (Lau) celebrated a decade of critical and commercial success by winning both BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of The Year 2017 and Best Original Track 2017 (for his song If Wishes Were Horses) at BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
For his 2018 concerts Kris will be performing a ‘best of’ set featuring all the key songs from his first decade and some new material played live for the first time.
Support comes from artist on the rise, Hannah Read, who was part of the critically acclaimed British folk super-group Songs of Separation, winners of Album of the Year at the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
This event is a Mr Kite Benefit in aid of North West Blood Bikes.
Dates & Times
Derby Hall @ The Met
£16
Reviews
“Completely infectious ”
BBC Music
“Immense yet ultra-supple sophistication, musicianship of the first order.. a breath of fresh air”
Songlines
“Guitarist with that bravely experimental trio Lau, Kris Drever has all the makings of a solo celebrity ”
The Guardian
Kris Drever
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