Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 11:56 AM
It's pretty rare to discover a singer/songwriter who sounds like nobody else. Luke Temple is a wizard on banjo and writes songs that sneak into your head looking for comfy place to rest. The musical backing is sparse and mysterious, with soft creeping sounds buried low in the mix. His new album Snowbeast is a serious contender for greatest singer/songwriter album of 2007. Luke Temple has a voice that you will dig immensely if you like singers Jeff Buckley and Aaron Schroeder.
Snowbeast is a great Sunday morning record, especially if Saturday night turned out to be a bit heavy on the alcohol intake rate. Sufjan Stevens likes him too, don't let that put you off.
Snowbeast is released on Mill Pond Records.
Tour dates:
- 10/01 Buffalo, NY, Mohawk Place*
- 10/02 Boston, MA, Middle East (downstairs)*
- 10/04 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom*
- 10/05 Philadelphia, PA, First Unitarian Church*
- 10/06 Washington, DC, Rock N Roll Hotel*
- 10/07 Carrboro, NC, Cat's Cradle*
- 10/25 Madison, WI, High Noon Saloon**
- 10/26 St. Paul, MN, Turf Club**
- 10/27 Chicago, IL, Schuba’s**
- 10/28 Lafayette, IN, Lafayette Brewing Company**
- 10/30 Cleveland, OH, Beachland Ballroom & Tavern**
- 11/01 Lexington, KY, The Dame
- 11/02 Newport, KY, Southgate House**
- 11/03 Nashville, TN, Americana Music Conference**
- 11/04 Charleston, WV, Mountain Stage Radio**
- 11/05 Pittsburgh, PA, Club Café**
- 11/07 Northampton, MA, Iron Horse**
- 11/08 New York, NY, Joe’s Pub**
- 11/09 Philadelphia, PA, Tin Angel**
- 11/10 Annapolis, MD, Ram’s Head**
- 11/13 Atlanta, GA, The Earl**
- 11/15 Boston, MA, Boston University
* w/ The Good Life
** w/ Chuck Prophet
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MP3: Luke Temple - Medicine
MP3: Luke Temple - Where Is Away
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