Nick Harper announces autumn UK Tour

Nick Harper announces autumn UK Tour

Fri 24 Oct – MANCHESTER Ruby Lounge

Sat 25 Oct – LIVERPOOL Leaf

Sun 09 Nov – LONDON Borderline

Tickets available from www.glasswerk.co.uk

Glasswerk presents folk legend Nick Harper on his autumn tour, stopping off in Manchester, Liverpool and London.

Nick was born in London and raised in Wiltshire. Having played the guitar from the age of 10 and surrounded by the likes of Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Dave Gilmour as he grew up, it was no surprise when Nick made his recording debut on his father, Roy Harper’s, Whatever Happened to Jugula? in 1985. 

Nick's talent and energy entranced Roy's fans and it was inevitable that he would begin touring and recording in his own right. The 1994 EP Light at the End of the Kennel was swiftly followed by his powerful 1995 debut long player Seed prompting The Independent to describe him as "hugely talented".

After 6 studio albums, a double live CD and 2 EPs, Nick’s work is still as fresh and vital as that of his first solo release in 1994. The recently released sixth studio album, Miracles For Beginners, is a return to a more stripped-down acoustic based style, from the folk tale of the meeting of King Henry 8th and Francis 1st in 1520 in The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold. to a beautiful latin tinged paean to the the Bolivian President Evo Morales in Evo. But, as with his highly personal 2004 “family album” Blood Songs, he still has time to sing about the most important things in his world – family, friends, love, life. 

Nick hit the iTunes no. 1 spot with his single Blue Sky Thinking taken from the album Miracles For Beginners. All proceeds from the single were donated to the Love Hope Strength Foundation. Nick has just returned from Nepal after setting a new world record for the highest gig on earth at Kala Pattar above Mt. Everest Base Camp on October 21st, whilst helping raise over £200,000 for the fight against cancer, before going on to play as part of the Love Hope Strength all-star band to approximately 20,000 people in Kathmandu. 

A busy 2013 saw Nick on a major UK solo tour in support of his 8th studio album Riven. An epic recording with legendary producer Tchad Blake at the helm. Nick has also found time to play on new recordings with Lana Del Rey, Newton Faulkner and Steven Wilson this year, via his 6th appearance at Glastonbury Festival whilst also running his own charity concert in deepest Wiltshire in August - Devil's Den

Summer Sessions in Liverpool This Weekend - Jon Gomm, Nick Harper and more

Summer Sessions in Liverpool This Weekend - Jon Gomm, Nick Harper and more

Just days away and we are delighted to confirm the final opening acts on the main stage for the event, and the line-up for the busking stage, which completes the musical programme for the inaugural Glasswerk presents - Summer Sessions.

There will also be a Bratwurst BBQ, fully stocked bar and a village of craft and vintage stalls to fully re-create the country field festival vibe – just in a church with no roof in the middle of Liverpool city centre. Brilliant!

Now added to the main stage are musical genius in the making David Jimenez-Hughes and local youngster Connah Abraham. Delighting the crowd inbetween sets on the un-plugged busking stage will be The Lonely Polar Bear, Oliver Gosling, Alex Hulme and The Mono LP’s.

See below for times and more information on artists.

COMPETITION – we are giving away two pairs of tickets for the day too. Just follow this link to see how four lucky people can win tickets.

http://glasswerk.co.uk/magazine/article/20605/Win+Tickets+To+Summer+Sessions+/ 

Set in an urban tranquil paradise, an urban wild summer garden enclosed in an ethereal memorial of the city of Liverpool – The Bombed Out Church - Glasswerk is proud to present Summer Sessions featuring live music, art and craft stalls, buskers, BBQ and other random entertainment. It’s an urban festival in a field. 

Featuring acts Jon Gomm, Nick Harper and Keston Cobbers Club, Summer Sessions is a chance to relax and enjoy a field festival vibe, with the city just outside the walls.  

Ticket prices for the festival: 

Saturday 16th August @ St Luke’s (The Bombed Out Church) Liverpool - £15.00adv, Doors 3pm 

Main Stage Artists –

Jon Gomm www.jongomm.com  - 8pm

A folk affair of international renown with one of the world’s greatest guitarists, Jon Gomm, headlining this special event. 

Nick Harper www.harperspace.com- 6.30pm

6 studio albums and Nick Harper is still enthralling audiences with his introspective, often political and caustic wit from stages near you – 

Keston Cobblers Club www.kestoncobblersclub.com – 5.15pm

Keston Cobblers Club are a newer arrival on the UK scene with an uplifiting mix of sea shanties and stories of dancing cobblers - 

David Jimenez Hughes www.facebook.com/DavidJHmusic - 4.15pm

A fusion on Flamenco, Folk, Acoustic, Funk and Trance – all powered by an acoustic guitar –

Connah Abraham – 3.30pm 

Busking Stage Artists

The Lonely Polar Bear - www.facebook.com/thelonelypolarbear - 7.30pm

Oliver Gosling - www.facebook.com/OliverGoslingMusic - 5pm

Alex Hulme –  www.facebook.com/Thisisalexhulme - 4pm

The Mono LP’s - www.facebook.com/themonolps - 3pm 

More information and tickets are available here :

www.glasswerk.co.uk

Venue : St Luke’s Church (Bombed Out Church), Leece St, Liverpool City Centre

Saturday 16th August 2014

Summer Sessions Announced for Liverpool St Lukes

Set in an urban tranquil paradise, a wild summer garden encased in an ethereal memorial of the city of Liverpool, Glasswerk is proud to present Summer Sessions featuring live music, art and craft stalls, buskers, BBQ and other random entertainment. It’s an urban festival in a field. 

Featuring acts such as Jon Gomm and Loveable Rogues, Nick Harper and Keston Cobbers Club, Summer Sessions is a chance to relax and enjoy the weather while listening to some great music in interesting surroundings. 

Ticket prices for the festival: 

Saturday 16th August @ Bombed Out Church, Liverpool - £15.00 adv 

Sunday 17th August @ Bombed Out Church, Liverpool - £12.50 adv 

WEEKEND PASS - £20.00 adv 

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Day 1 - Saturday 16th August 

Headliner - Jon Gomm www.jongomm.com

A folk affair of international renown with one of the world’s greatest guitarists, Jon Gomm, headlining this special event. 

Nick Harper www.harperspace.com

6 studio albums and Nick Harper is still enthralling audiences with his introspective, often political and caustic wit from stages near you – 

Keston Cobblers Club www.kestoncobblersclub.com 

Keston Cobblers Club are a newer arrival on the UK scene with an uplifiting mix of sea shanties and stories of dancing cobblers - 

Day 2 - Sunday 17th August

Headliner - Loveable Rouges  

Loveable Rogues got to the final of BGT in 2012, and have since been working towards their debut album, releasing ‘Honest’ EP and headlining a sellout tour in May earlier this year. 

www.facebook.com/LoveableRogues

More acts and details to be confirmed for both days.

Nick Harper @ The Masque Theatre, Liverpool

Nick Harper graced the Masque Theatre armed with only his guitar, a microphone and a box to rest his beers on, but this is enough for the son of legend Roy Harper and the for the avid crowd that had gathered. Being the son of a legend must be hard, but Nick has forged his own inevitable style and with albums like "Treasure Island" and "Smithereens" under his belt he seems to be doing just fine.

Covering an abundance of songs from past albums this was more of a relaxed affair as opposed to a scripted set.Taking suggestions from the crowd as to what songs he should play, Nick seemed to be in a jovial mood even at times having to reject suggestions due to not really remembering the full song. Aside from this, the songs he did remember definitely got the approval of the audience.

Onlookers watched in awe as Nick's fingers plucked and strummed for all their worth. Chord key changes being made to look seemingly easy and his voice wailing out above the notes. The fact that this man can sing and play the guitar in the way that he does is an eye opener in itself.

The only grievance I have is that the set seemed to go on for far too long and at times my interest was lost. That's in no way a scorn on Nick himself, I just felt the set could have been a little shorter. Though I must admit that the inevitable encore made up for that with a crowd pleasing rendition of Frank Zappa's "Titties and Beer" in which Nick got the chance to plug his CDs for sale in the voice of Satan. If you think Tenacious D's "Beelzeboss" is the original musician vs devil song then you obviously haven't heard Zappa's rendition and Nicks' satirical take on it.

After watching Nick, his guitar, microphone and box to rest his beers on, you are in no doubt that the son of Roy Harper has truly stepped out from his shadow and become a legend in his own right.

http://www.harperspace.com/