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An evening with SLAID CLEAVES (USA)

0	NOTTINGHAM: The Maze
P	Sunday 29th September, 2013
N	7:30pm

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Please note: No support as Slaid will be doing 2 sets and will start 8.15pm.

“…one of the finest singer-songwriters in Texas.” — Neil Strauss, The New York Times`

Slaid Cleaves’ music is marked by both the quirky blend of isolated eccentricity and steely resilience of his Yankee upbringing and the weathered soul of Texas, the state he has called home for over a decade now. First registering on the national folk scene by winning the Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk competition in 1992, Cleaves released his national debut No Angel Knows (1997) followed by Broke Down (2000). Thetitle track, a Rod Picott collaboration won Song of the Year at the Austin Music Awards in 2001. His follow up, Wishbones climbed to the top of the Americana Radio chart coming in at #1.for 2004 while Slaid toured relentlessly promoting the album.

Sorrow & Smoke, his latest release is further evidence of his ability to capture glimpses of workaday American life in a concise yet absorbing manner.

Of all the singer-songwriters to come out of Texas in the past 20 years, few if any approach the lyrical and melodic consistency of Slaid Cleaves. Cleaves' songs still breathe with surprising clarity, plus his jovial nature shines through on the between-song banter and audience interaction. With a new record due to coincide with this tour it’s sure to be a fan favourite and a terrific starting point for the uninitiated.

www.slaid.com/