Larkin Poe return to the UK this July for headline shows
Tour announcement: Larkin Poe UK shows
Tour dates: July 2015
More info: Band website
They say madness runs in the family. They say the same about creativity and passion. That's good news for Larkin Poe's sister duo Rebecca and Megan Lovell, the descendants of tortured artist and creative genius Edgar Allen Poe, who return to our shores for another headline run of live dates this July. The Atlanta-based sisters released their debut album ‘Kin’ last year, to a raft of press and radio attention, and have seen their UK following swell in the wake of a string of sold out live shows – shows that cementing their reputation for high-energy, joyous performances.
Hot on the heels of a tour in support of Elvis Costello, new single ‘Stubborn Love’ surfaces on 31 July too - a highlight from the debut album, and a song that really gets to the crux of Larkin Poe’s internal relationship, offering some insight into how they tick, both as people and artists. “Every time we fight in a hotel room / Stubborn love keeps pulling us on through.” they sing. It invites us to join them on their journey, be there for the good times and bad, and come out singing full volume at the end. The band comments;
“Having just wrapped up a 3-week tour with Elvis Costello in the UK, we are so excited to be launching straight into a Larkin Poe tour. We'll be hitting the road afresh and in support of our new single, "Stubborn Love"! All told, it'll be two months straight of touring... As sisters on the road, our bond is a strong as it's ever been and we feel that "Stubborn Love" is the perfect anthem for this tour!”
Press reaction to date
“A sinewy blend of lap steel, electric guitar riffs, blunt rhythm and their tightly knit vocal harmonies…A fun energetic ride…” - Uncut
“Slick, bluesy rock, with a few real highlights” - The Guardian
"Best Discovery at Glastonbury 2014" - The Observer
“…swings between swampy rock and moody pop, gilded with sororal harmonies” - Mail On Sunday ****
“…bristling with a Seventies classic pop rock sheen of sinuous riffs, snappy handclaps and cheeky call and response vocals… These are 12 perfectly honed tracks” - The Telegraph ****
“Bluegrass rooted sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell turn up the heat on this debut” - Daily Mirror ****
“Sugar High has the echoes of Melissa Etheridge & Sheryl Crow at their very best but the guitar playing is pure Tom Petty meets Vince Gill.” - Maverick *****
“Sweetness undercut with Spice” - Rock N Reel *****
“Great harmonies and fine guitar… a thrilling duo in full flow” - Daily Express *****