‘Magic in The Air Tour - 2023'
play The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, December 10th
Image Credit: Gren Sowerby
Folk rock legends Lindisfarne's 2023 UK tour continues with a performance this December at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen.
It was Lindisfarne's album ‘Fog on The Tyne' that gave them their breakthrough in the UK.
Topping the album charts early in 1972 for four weeks, the release remained on-chart for 56 weeks in total while "Meet Me on the Corner", one of two songs written by bassist Rod Clements, reached No. 1 as a single.
Their roots in the North-East England of 1968, Lindisfarne blended the mercurial song writing talent of singer/guitarist the late AlanHull with ‘sweet and sour' harmonies, proud references to their homeland and a boozy, uplifting acoustic-rock swagger that won over the masses in Britain in the early 70s. Over fifty years on and it's been going well, still.
"We're so pleased with the response we've been getting," says Rod.
"Everybody loves an evening out enjoying live music and we are very grateful for the strong demand to see us!"
Rod cites an extensive back catalogue as a factor in fans returning again and again to gigs.
"We have a lot of songs," he says, "and we make a point of rejuvenating our set list regularly which means dusting down old numbers and bringing them back to life and that's a pleasure for us too.
"Of course," he adds, "the hits will always be a major feature of a Lindisfarne concert, so Meet Me on The Corner, Run For Home, Fog on The Tyne and other evergreens will never go away."
Lindisfarne is celebrated this year with the release ofRadio Times - Live At The BBC1971-1990, the definitive take on the band's time at the Corporation offering up over eight hours of recordings over eight discs.
With an authoritative booklet essay by music writer Chris Charlesworth, ‘Radio Times - Live At The BBC' is a lavishly packaged set featuring 131 audio tracks, of which over 60 are previously unreleased, all fully approved by the original Lindisfarne band members and their estates.
Lindisfarne's MAGIC IN THE AIR 2023 TOUR dates details at
Lindisfarne play The Lemon Tree on Sunday December 10th2023.
Tickets available via https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/lindisfarne/
Meet the band at https://www.lindisfarne.com/
Image Credit: James Hind
Lindisfarne Live 2023/remaining dates
24th Nov - MORECAMBE - The Platform - TICKETS
30th Nov -CARLISLE- Old Fire Station -TICKETS
1st Dec - CARLISLE - Old Fire Station - TICKETS
2nd Dec - LIVERPOOL - Philharmonic Music Room - TICKETS
3rd Dec - LIVERPOOL - Philharmonic Music Room - TICKETS
8th Dec - KINROSS - Green Hotel - TICKETS
9th Dec - KINROSS - Green Hotel - TICKETS
10th Dec - ABERDEEN - Lemon Tree - TICKETS
15th Dec - MANCHESTER - Stoller Hall - TICKETS
23rd Dec - NEWCASTLE - O2 City Hall - TICKETS
More dates to be announced soon...
ABOUT LINDISFARNE
"Meet Me On The Corner", "Lady Eleanor", "Run For Home" and "Fog On The Tyne" are all songs that continue to resonate down the years and in the process have slipped into the very fabric of British culture.
In 2023, Lindisfarne continue entertaining crowds with an extensive repertoire of world-renowned songs delivered in the inimitably engaging way that has trademarked the band's stage act right back to 1970.
That's when band writers the late Alan Hull and Rod Clements emerged from Tyneside to quickly carve out a unique place for themselves fronting one of British rock's most original bands.
Their pioneering sound, combining acoustic instruments like mandolin and fiddle with their electric blues roots, proved the perfect medium for their catchy, memorable songs.
The Clements-penned hit "Meet Me On The Corner" paved the way for their classic ‘Fog On The Tyne' release to become the UK's top-selling album of 1972.
Further acclaimed albums were to follow, buoyed up by powerful live performances. An accessible, unpretentious style bestowed them with an enviable reputation as festival favourites, while the Lindisfarne annual Christmas concerts held in their native Newcastle became the stuff of legend.
Today's Lindisfarne comprises a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements (vocals, mandolin, fiddle, slide guitar), Steve Daggett (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Paul Smith (drums), Ian Thomson (bass) and Alan Hull's son-in-law Dave Hull-Denholm (vocals, guitars, piano).
Further information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne_(band)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Hull
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