Showing posts with label great north. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Great North

Last Friday night I went to the Great North album release show for their new album, Up In Smoke. This is the third full-length album from the band, following on from their 2012 album Halves which won the 2013 Tui Best Folk Album of the Year award.

I loved Halves and I was very excited to hear the new album. Up In Smoke captured me from the first listen; each song tells a story, yet interconnects throughout the album to unravel a larger story of lost faith and a possible resolution of hope. Front man Hayden Donnell is a wonderful story teller, and backed by his talented bandmates, an excellent producer, and a beautiful choir, this album is bound to capture you as it did me.

They're on tour at the moment promoting Up In Smoke, be sure to catch them when you can, its a real treat! Next show up Auckland way is on the 7th June at the Sawmill Cafe in Leigh. I wouldn't miss it.