I went to a show the other night that was really nostalgic for me. A couple years ago when I was first posting photos from my time spent on the road on this little blog, I went to see a couple of great British imports– Johnny Flynn, Mumford & Sons, and Laura Marling. I was blown away, and sort of fell in love with this wave of Brit-folk that was coming from across the pond.
I’ve continued to follow all three bands (along with Noah and the Whale), and have photographed Mumford & Sons’ live a couple of times since. It was a blast to see Laura again the other night at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. She’s such an old soul, with incredible music-writing ability and an impeccable sound. Above is a little (shaky) video I made of her song “Hope in the Air” from her album “I Speak Because I Can”– which you should buy now. I also am posting a little recording (below) of a cover she did of Jackson C. Frank’s “Blues Run the Game.” Really beautiful.
just saw this show in michigan! she’s a doll. LOVED that cover, too. fun coverage, adam. keep it coming.
wonderful video! and ditto what jacs said… the LM show at calvin was great. she blew me away. i’m seeing mumford in two weeks, can’t wait!