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Home > Music > The Memory Band perform music from The Wicker Man

The Memory Band perform music from The Wicker Man

By Caroline King - May 25, 2010Posted in : Music

When: 2nd June 2010, doors 7.30pm

Where: The Luminaire, 311 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR

£: 6

What is it?

Stephen Cracknell’s ever-mutating modern-day folk supergroup, The Memory Band, is renowned for its balearic mix of folk, dance and psychedelia.  A rotating cast of new and established players has previously included Adem, Polly Paulusma and members of Hot Chip, Simian and Tunng, while more recent performances have featured new folk talent including John Smith, Sam Carter, Nancy Wallace, double bass supremo Jon Thorne, harpist Serafina Steer and Cracknell’s friends and associates from The Accidental – Liam Bailey and Hanna Caughlin.  Support comes from Jack Cheshire and Klak Tik.

More info: The Luminaire

Tagged With: Jack Cheshire, Klak Tik, London, The Memory Band

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