This Friday (27th August) sees the release of Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys new album The Wishing Tree on Pure Records which they will be touring in November, see dates below. Ahead of its release, they have shared a new video for the album track Nature’s Law. Fast-paced and fiery the song is given an urgency that’s reflected in the lyrics which examines the merciless greed of those at the top while those beneath continue to toil and strain. Questioning “are we meant for nothing more”, it feels as much a pleas as a wish, aimed at those who accept the lay of the land…natures law. Kelly’s lyrics become increasingly potent towards the finale…
Strung and bound by others’ greed
And the hunted never hunt, and the butchers
never bleed
For a world in crisis and on the brink of change, it’s a potent song, one that is underpinned by youthful hope and strength. Nature’s Law is also our Song of the Day.
Renowned for their carefully crafted and emotionally delivered pop-driven folk music, Jamie Francis (banjo), Graham Coe (cello), Toby Shaer (whistles/fiddle), Archie Moss (melodeon), Evan Carson (drums) and group leader, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and BBC Radio 2 Folk award-winning Sam Kelly have been an explosive force since bursting onto the scene in 2016. Their 2017 album Pretty Peggy saw the band take off in a huge way…”Pretty Peggy is easily one of the best albums to come from the ever-growing world of youthful folk music.” Neil McFadyen, Folk Radio.
‘The Wishing Tree’ looks to take their trajectory still higher on which they shared the following:
“This album is a big step forward for us as a band. It has been 4 years since our last record, and this one is made up of mainly original material, whereas our last album was a majority of traditional music. These songs were born out of the struggle that everyone has faced over the past year, but carry messages of hope, love and the joy in small things. Making this record has been vital for our sanity over the past year, and we are so proud to bring these songs out into the world.”
Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys Tour Dates
Between The Trees Festival, WALES
28th August 2021
Swanage Folk Festival, Dorset, ENG
11th September 2021
CAMBRIDGE Junction
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
6th November 2021
LONDON Nell’s
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
7th November 2021
MANCHESTER Night & Day
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
8th November 2021
NORWICH Arts Centre
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
9th November 2021
BRISTOL Thekla
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
10th November 2021
NOTTINGHAM Bodega
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
11th November 2021
PENZANCE Acorn Theatre
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
12th November 2021
HAILSHAM Pavilion
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
13th November 2021
Tickets here: http://www.samkelly.org/gigs.php
Pre-Order The Wishing Tree: https://purerecords.net/collections/sam-kelly/products/the-wishing-tree-cd-pre-order