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White Holes Of Mole Hills is the compelling and anticipated
second album by Ruth Theodore, one of the UK’s most creative
New Folk artists. Nine entirely original pieces of characterful
storytelling delivered with the utmost care and attention, bringing
Ruth’s wholly considered writing to life.
Ruth Theodore is one of those rare talents, for whom creative
writing is almost as natural as breathing. Descriptive yet cryptic,
honest, tragic, witty and occasionally heart breaking, her deliberate
turn of phrase is that of a skilled writer in command of (and having
fun with) the idea of contemporary songwriting.
Her musical arrangements are equally crucial. Citing Leo Kottke as
an early influence, the playfully named Sisyphean Rock ‘n’ Roll
illustrates Ruth’s ability to tell the most sophisticated of stories using
only a guitar. In contrast, songs like False Alarm, Eris, and
Taradiddle Scuttlebum have layered, dynamic arrangements
demonstrating Ruth’s refusal to rely on accompaniment as simple
backdrop, with each part playing a role in the story. Ruth’s
confidence in creative writing is obvious throughout the record.
White Holes Of Mole Hills guides us through a collection of very
different ideas, yet with clear consistency in repeated themes; scale
and perspective, the ethereal vastness, water, life and death.
Although often cryptic, it is a very revealing and honest set,
reflecting Ruth’s world with both dark and light - an individual who
lives and writes on the water, with limited light and unlimited
imagination.
This fragile, original, and humble record is released on River Rat
Records, February 15th 2010.
PLEASE NOTE:
DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.30pm.
The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you’d like a table, please ensure you arrive early.
NO ENTRY AFTER 9.30pm.
