Sons of Town Hall are on a mission…
The transatlantic folk duo and acclaimed podcasters, comprised of British songwriter/producer Ben Parker and American songwriter/author David Berkeley, are set to bring their podcast’s mythical fictional world of adventures and hilarity, featuring their seamless vocal harmonies to life on stages across the country.
Sons of Town Hall have cleverly adapted their concerts to become live extensions of their Madmen Cross the Water podcast series, which focusses on the make-believe adventures that led to the writing of the songs on the pair’s new album.
Hosted by fictional super fan, archivist Elias Worthington, each episode tells a long-form story and features the band’s music as well as sound effects and a shimmering original score. In concert, the duo tell their own versions of these stories between their songs.
The result is a show that is at times hilarious, cathartic and fun for the whole family, and according to the band, the timing of this autumn tour couldn’t be better.
“The band formed because of our mutual love and respect for each other’s music,” says Ben. “But it has evolved into something much bigger. We have created a whole mythic world around our songs, and we take audiences on an immersive journey where they laugh, they cry, they sing along.”
“We originally booked these concerts to debut our forthcoming new album, Of Ghosts and Gods,” continuess David. “As well as to promote our accompanying fiction podcast, Madmen Cross the Water.
“But since that time, the world has become increasingly divided and tense. Our show is an escape from the woes of the world and offers another vision, one of unity and joy.
“That this has become one of the most gratifying parts of what we do. There are fewer and fewer places where we are allowed to be happy and hopeful.
“Maybe we can be a symbol or reminder that international harmony is still possible, but in seriousness, it is our belief that the energy at our shows can ripple out and begin to make the world a little brighter.”
Full list of newly announced Sons of Town Hall UK live dates is as follows;
8 November Milton Keynes Stables 2
9 November Portsmouth Square Tower
11 November Winchcombe Isbourne Arts
12 November Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
14 November Selby Town Hall
15 November Skipton Town Hall
16 November Edinburgh Leith Arches
17 November Lincoln Guild Sessions
19 November London Kings Place
20 November Cricklade – The Old Stables
21 November Bristol Folk House
22 November Newbury Ace Space
Tickets for all shows are on sale now here.
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