9/27/2010

Alessi's Ark: US TOUR 2010




Alessi’s Ark First U.S. Release Soul Proprietor EP Out On Bella Union 10/19
Supporting Paul Weller In L.A. / Showcasing During CMJ
“Prepare to be enchanted by Alessi’s Ark’s whispy, breathy vocals and ethereal folk songs.”
– The Independent
“Alessi's fantastical music seems largely untainted by the world around her.” - Paste
Haw River, NC (September 27, 2010) - Created in a series of short sessions at London’s analogue-friendly, and satisfyingly dusty recording studios, the ‘Soul Proprietor’ EP is a charming record by this fresh, young British voice.

The musical avatar of Alessi Laurent-Marke, Alessi’s Ark might have begun as homework but her quirky, blade-sharp folk pop is mature far beyond her years. Required to play an instrument in school, Laurent-Marke took up the drums at age 11 and by her 17th birthday she had quit school to focus on music, become a Myspace sensation and signed with Virgin Records.
Her debut album Notes from the Treehouse (a special edition EP was produced by friend Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons) was produced by Bright Eyes/Monsters of Folk member and Rilo Kiley producer Mike Mogis, and was released on Virgin in 2009. Alessi reaped word-of-mouth support and due acclaim, touring relentlessly and receiving plaudits for some stand out appearances at South by Southwest in Texas. Following parting ways with Virgin, Alessi signed with UK indie label Bella Union in 2010. In turns stark and cinematic, Alessi’s new EP Soul Proprietor signals a new beginning for an already unusually experienced young artist.
The new recordings that comprise the Soul Proprietor EP are another huge leap forward for this 20 year old artist. Entering into Alessi’s mesmerising mindset is to lose oneself in a whirlwind of the surreal. In an industry where taking is often the only realistic option, Alessi’s almost folkloric generosity sees her working tirelessly for the promotion of others. As an impassioned former fanzine editor, her support and championing of new artists warmed, humbled and fascinated the community of musicians that surrounded Mogis and Bright Eyes in Nebraska while recording her first full length.
Still very fresh on US soil, Alessi will be performing several shows in New York City during CMJ and then moving to the west coast to open for Paul Weller and play a few gigs of her own.
Alessi’s Ark US Tour Dates:

10/21 Bella Union/Yep Roc CMJ Showcase @ The Bowery Electric NYC
10/22 Redeye Distribution Day Party @ The Bowery Electric NYC
10/23 MusicSnobbery.com daytime showcase @ The Living Room, 2:30pm NYC
10/26 Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ON
11/2 The Mint Los Angeles
11/3 The Wiltern *supporting Paul Weller Los Angeles
11/5 Hotel Utah San Francisco
11/7 The Woods Portland
11/8 Sunset Tavern Seattle

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