The Leaf Label: NEWS ARCHIVE FOR SEPTEMBER 2009

Nancy Elizabeth London headline show this Thursday - win tickets
Published 22 September 2009 by BWL

Nancy Elizabeth makes her first London headline appearance in well over a year this Thursday (September 24) at the Union Chapel's Upper Hall, previewing songs from her forthcoming second album Wrought Iron (released October 5). This will be a solo performance with Nancy on piano and guitar and promises to be an intimate affair. You can buy tickets here.

We are giving away two pairs of tickets for the show, which you can be in for a chance of winning if you can answer this question:

Which Scottish folk artist did Nancy collaborate with on his last album, When The Haar Rolls In? Is it:
1) Ewan McGregor
2) Ronald McDonald
3) James Yorkston

Use the Contact form here to send us your answers (send using the 'general' heading) - Please include your phone number so we can contact you with info on how to get your prize! The competition closes on Wednesday Sep 23 at 6pm.

Meanwhile, Nancy will record a session for Tom Robinson's BBC 6 Music show this Friday September 25 which will be broadcast live from 7-9pm. More info here.

Following the show on Thursday, Nancy will support Efterklang at four dates on their upcoming UK tour before heading for a tour in Italy. All dates below:

Thu 24 Sep 2009 Union Chapel, London, UK
Thu 29 Oct 2009 The Asylum, Birmingham, UK (with Efterklang)
Fri 30 Oct 2009 Oran Moor, Glasgow, UK (with Efterklang)
Sun 1 Nov 2009 Brainwash Festival, Stylus, Leeds, UK (with Efterklang)
Mon 2 Nov 2009 The Concert Hall, Reading, UK (with Efterklang)
Thu 12 Nov 2009 Diagonal Loft Club, Forli, ITALY
Sat 14 Nov 2009 Calamita, Cavriago, ITALY
Sun 15 Nov 2009 Circolo Caracol, Pisa, ITALY
Tue 17 Nov 2009 Init, Rome, ITALY

http://www.nancyelizabeth.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/nancyelizabethcunliffe
http://www.theleaflabel.com/nancyelizabeth

Free Wildbirds & Peacedrums Remix Available To Our Subscribers
Published 23 September 2009 by BWL

Earlier this month saw the release of Wildbirds & Peacedrums first ever physical single, 'My Heart'. The track from The Snake was backed up by a wonderful remix by Deerhoof but remixes by AU and John Eriksson (Hortlax Cobra) were to be found on the download EP (click here to download). However, the remixing frenzy did not stop here. Remixes were also done by Swedish band Weapon Family, which can be found for free here and Lee J. Malcolm (Vessels), who also produced a fantastic rework of volcano!'s 'Slow Jam' previously.

This Lee J. Malcolm remix we can offer as a free download to our newsletter subscribers. Current subscribers can click the link at the bottom of their most recent newsletter, but if you are not subscribed already, click here and follow the instructions.
http://leaf.greedbag.com/subscribe/

http://www.myspace.com/wildbirdsandpeacedrums
http://www.theleaflabel.com/wildbirdsandpeacedrums

Preview Efterklang's Performing Parades DVD
Published 25 September 2009 by BWL

With the release of Efterklang's final album for Leaf, Performing Parades (October 19), and the live performance with the Britten Sinfonia at the Barbican in London on October 28, we can bring you a sneak preview of what to expect with the release of two video clips from the DVD which accompanies the CD and double LP. Recorded in the group's hometown of Copenhagen with The Danish National Radio Chamber Orchestra, the selected songs are their last single, 'Caravan', and triumphant album closer 'Cutting Ice To Snow':

Caravan (live):

Or youtube.

Cutting Ice To Snow (live):

Or youtube.

For more about the album, and links to pre-order it, click here.

Norwegian collective Jaga Jazzist have been named as support for the Barbican concert in a very rare UK performance, making an even more exciting prospect. You can find out more and buy tickets here.

Efterklang have a busy touring schedule for the rest of the year as they prepare for their third album proper. All the dates can be seen here:
http://www.theleaflabel.com/efterklang

http://www.efterklang.net/home
http://www.myspace.com/efterklang

Nancy Elizabeth Confirms London Headline Show And Plays BBC Introducing Session This Sunday
Published 30 September 2009 by BWL

Nancy Elizabeth has just confirmed a London headline gig on Saturday November 21. Taking place at The Borderline, you can buy tickets here.

See all of Nancy's shows here.

Meanwhile, Nancy joins up with BBC Introducing in Manchester this Sunday October 4 for an interview and session. The show airs from 10pm-1am, more info on how to hear the programme here.

http://www.nancyelizabeth.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/nancyelizabethcunliffe