Seth Lakeman

Lakeman’s looks and style are as far away from any woolly jumper folk stereotype as you can get. And while there are elements of the traditional in his music (in the sense that he uses acoustic instruments) he also delivers a rhythmic, contemporary sound and vivid lyrical imagery, fusing the energetic performance ethic of punk or rock with the heartfelt emotion of blues and soul. What Seth Lakeman loves best of all is performing live. Music has always been part of Seth’s life: his parents were part of a touring band which included Seth and his older brothers Sean and Sam. Seth grew up rubbing shoulders with British folk legends like Martin Carthy and recent Mojo Award winner Bert Jansch. But at the same time he was playing air guitar in his bedroom to AC/DC’s ‘Back In Black’. Twenty years later you can hear both influences.


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