MERCURY-NOMINATED FOLK ARTIST ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
THE GRANITE WAY
THE GRANITE WAY
OUT 14TH FEBRUARY 2025 AND NEW HEADLINE TOUR FEBRUARY 2025
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE FRIDAY 15TH NOV
LEAD SINGLE ‘ONE MORE BEFORE YOU GO‘ (FEAT. IAN ANDERSON & WARD THOMAS) OUT FRIDAY 22ND NOV
Acclaimed folk musician Seth Lakeman is set to release his self-produced new album The Granite Way on 14th February 2025, with an accompanying headline UK tour to follow – the lead single ‘One More Before You Go‘ (feat. Ian Anderson & Ward Thomas) is out 22nd November.
The West Country folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, has been making his mark in music since being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 with his breakthrough album Kitty Jay. Seth’s thrilling solo performance of the eponymous title track on live television won him unanimous praise and started him on an incredible solo journey which has included record deals, 11 album releases (including 6 in the Top 40), BBC Radio 2 playlisted singles, a clutch of awards and touring all over the world. He celebrated the album with a 20th anniversary tour in 2024.
‘Undeniably compelling’ – The Guardian
Seth has also collaborated with a myriad of artists, including recording on Van Morrison‘s 2021 album Moving On Skiffle and touring extensively with Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) as part of his band the Sensational Space Shifters. Not only has he worked with icons such as these, Seth has played multiple times with Wildwood Kin, Public Service Broadcasting, Tori Amos, Billy Bragg, and Jools Holland.
Releasing his debut album The Punch Bowl in 2002, it was the follow-up Kitty Jay, that saw him catapulted into the spotlight after it received a nomination for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005. Multiple albums, tours and high-profile collaborations later, the acclaimed folk artist is now gearing up to release his latest studio effort The Granite Way, out on 14th February on his own label, Honour Oak Records.
This is a collection of songs recorded alongside a group of long-time collaborators of Seth’s, staying true to his roots and referring to ancient stories that inspired early West Country storytelling.
‘Simple classic folk structures, delicious harmonies and the occasional fiery fiddle.‘ – BBC
‘Each song feels strongly connected through history to the moors and the sea. I had written the stories and songs beforehand and had the melodic tunes ready for us all to explore when we recorded in the room, and the musical interplay between this lineup really displays their appetite for sounds and subjects within the folk tradition.’ – Seth Lakeman
The first release from the album ‘One More Before You Go‘ sees the Mercury-nominated musician collaborate with prolific artists Ian Anderson and Ward Thomas. Out on 22nd November, it conveys a heart warming universal message of love and happiness, sharing good times with good friends and family.
Alongside the new album and single, Seth Lakeman will be going on tour in February 2025 for a slew of headline UK shows. Tickets are on general sale at 10am on Friday 15th November, full dates below:
Wed 19 Feb – BRISTOL St Georges
Thu 20 Feb – BUXTON Opera House
Fri 21 Feb – FARNHAM Maltings
Sat 22 Feb – EXETER Cathedral
Sun 23 Feb – SWANSEA Taliesin Arts Centre
Mon 24 Feb – SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn
Tue 25 Feb – MILTON KEYNES The Stables
Wed 26 Feb – COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre
Thu 27 Feb – LONDON Union Chapel
Fri 28 Feb – BURY ST EDMUNDS The Apex
Sat 01 Mar – BRIGHTON St Georges
This will be a full band tour, featuring musicians who contributed to the new album. They are Benji Kirkpatrick (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica), Ben Nicholls (double bass and electric bass), Cormac Byrne (percussion and bodhrán), and Alex Hart (vocals).
‘In an effort to keep the excitement of a touring band, we recorded everything together so we can recreate all of the songs from The Granite Way live. There are plenty of upbeat melodic tunes and rhythms that will be exciting to play and explore.’ Seth Lakeman:
You can PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE
