We’ve seen some great nu-folk musicians pop up over the past few years – Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, Noah And The Whale and Johnny Flynn just to name a few – but there are still some brilliant new artists appearing, and the pace at which this ever-expanding ‘folk’ genre is mutating and refreshing itself looks set to continue well into 2010.
I’d wager that the magnificent Adelaide’s Cape is going to be a 2010 poster child for this particular ‘scene’, ‘movement’ or whatever other label we’re pegging on it this week.
If you haven’t heard him yet, head over to www.myspace.com/adelaidescape and take a listen to demo tracks ‘Curled’, ‘Belle’ and ‘Harbour’ – they’re definitely something special. Adelaide’s Cape has even been kind enough to provide us with a free download MP3 download, available by clicking here.
Better yet, Adelaide’s Cape is hitting the road on a range of tour dates supporting Alessi’s Ark, Rachael Dadd and First Aid Kit, as detailed below…
6 Feb Union Chapel (midday gig), London
6 Feb The Luminaire (evening gig), London
7 Feb The Old Queen’s Head, London
10 Feb Moles Club, Bath
12 Feb Cube Cinema, Bristol
14 Feb Portland Arms, Cambridge
18 Feb The Birdcage, Norwich
20 Feb The Hope, Brighton
21 Feb Nation of Shopkeepers, Leeds
22 Feb Bungalows & Bears, Sheffield
24 Feb The Basement, York
28 Feb Hamptons Bar, Southampton
1 Mar The Hawley Arms, London
2 Mar Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
6 Mar EP Launch @ The Luminaire, London
7 Mar Hamptons Bar, Southampton
8 Mar Instore @ Puregroove, London
Adelaide’s Cape is guaranteed to be one to watch this year, so make sure you jump on the bandwagon and check out this wonderful gent now. Become a fan on Facebook by clicking here.
