Nu-folk star Seth Lakeman played a special Q The Music Club gig last night (26 March) for just 150 fans and competition winners – on his 32nd birthday.
Showcasing songs from his upcoming fourth album Poor Man’s Heaven, the fiddle-toting troubadour was interrupted several times during his 60-minute performance by fans singing Happy Birthday. In sharp contrast with folk music’s stuffy, fol-de-rol reputation, the gig was a raucous and celebratory affair, marked by beer-spraying and mass pogoing.
It took place at central London private members’ club The Hospital, which had the previous night played host to a disastrous live performance by Peaches Geldof. Fortunately, caterwauling socialites were thin on the ground at Lakeman’s gig, which drew a predominantly female crowd, interspersed with the odd silver-haired trad-folk fan.
Dressed casually in grey T-shirt and blue jeans, Lakeman took to the stage backed by his three-piece band, including brother Sean on guitar. As well as songs from the new album, he aired a few old favourites, such as Kitty Jay, from 2004’s Mercury-nominated album of the same name, which he performed solo, accompanying himself only with a kick-drum foot pedal.
You’ll be able to hear highlights from Lakeman’s Q The Music performance on Q Radio in April. Listen to Q Radio at Freeview 716, Virgin Media 878, Sky Digital Channel 0181. You can also stream Q Radio here at Q4music.com.
Poor Man’s Heaven is due for release in May on Relentless.
11:19 AM | 27/03/2008
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Thanks for such a top night @ The Hospital last night - fantastic gig, great atmosphere and a real treat!
Kx
Posted by Karen G at 12:32 PM | 27/03/2008 | Report Abuse
We all had an absolute blast - although I think a birthday cake would have topped of the celebrations nicely :-D
P.S. It was his 31st birthday ;-)
Posted by JR at 3:36 PM | 27/03/2008 | Report Abuse
Not sure about 'several interruptions' 'beer spraying' and even 'pogoing' however it was a great night and many many thanks to Q for arranging it and for allowing us privileged few to attend at no charge and with free beer to boot. Seth Lakeman is a top-drawer performer right there alongside the very best that this country produces.
Posted by Marc Evans at 10:17 PM | 27/03/2008 | Report Abuse
Thanks to all for great night - I went for Seth and band and they didn't disappoint [I missed the pogoing too!] but must mention the support from Scott McFarnon- wow - he can sing - check him out.
Posted by kc at 6:55 PM | 28/03/2008 | Report Abuse
The pogoing was down the front, I think the beer spraying was more accidental. The silver-haired trad-folk fans were up there too (you know who you are ;-D)
Posted by JR at 2:02 PM | 29/03/2008 | Report Abuse
I was there too, It was yet another great performance from a fantastic bloke and his band, I have to own up to being a front row po-goer [it's the music and sheer engery of the band that does it], but there was no beer spraying near me. Thanks to Nas and all at 'Q' for a great evening. Silver-haired indeed - thought I was a platinum blonde!!
Posted by Frances Bignell at 4:14 PM | 29/03/2008 | Report Abuse
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