Lafcadio

Hi folks! Much has happened since our last stale post.

for one: the UNC-Duke Battle of the Bands. Lafcadio didn’t win, but we made it to the finals (and through six hours of waiting…) UNC’s Daily TarHeel had some nice things to say about our show:

“Another standout performance came from semi-finalist Lafcadio, a UNC band represented by Vinyl Records.

The band’s sultry, twangy and soulful sound was reminiscent of rocking alt-country singer Neko Case, with lead singer Liz Ross wooing the tired audience.

“I liked Lafcadio best,” said Caroline Fisher, a UNC junior.  “I feel like they masterfully blend of a lot of music.  They switch genres effortlessly.”

from

http://www.dailytarheel.com/2.6423/online_exclusives/huguenots_win_duke_vs._unc_battle_of_the_bands-1.1623346

Hey Folks,

somewhere between school and life we dropped off the web again. Here are a few tidbits from Lafcadio in the news, and info on upcoming shows!

On the January 30th release show, from the DTH:

http://www.dailytarheel.com/news/2.6629/student_acts_improve_their_game-1.1354614

This show was (as most are) incredibly fun, and PACKED! Thanks to everyone who came out, and our apologies to all who stood in line, especially if you didn’t make it in.

There was also a slightly ridiculous article in UNC’s Blue & White’s February issue. Download it if you dare.

In other news, keep you eyes peeled for show dates at this spring’s Shakori Hills grassroots festival! We are ecstatic to be performing at our favorite festival with a boatload of fantastic acts.

We’re also performing acoustic at the Southeast Youth Food Activist Summit’s community dinner this Saturday. It will be held in The Hargraves Center at 216 N. Roberson St. on Saturday, February 14th from 6:00 – 9pm. A $2 donation is suggested, and the meal will feature sustainable ingredients from Hickory Nut Gap Farm (among others), prepared by the lovely Vimala of indian-food fame. Over 50 guests are expected, so RSVP “community dinner” to youthfoodactivist@gmail.com, or call 704.998.9672.

Also, Betsy did it again! The lovely lady herself came out to our release show and recorded the goings-on for all to see. Many thanks to Betsy for her presence, support, and encouragement!

Leave Early On:

Maria:

Voices of Women:

check out  http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=betsybetsybetsy&view=videos&start=20
for more footage from our show, as well as tons of footage from local and national acts.

We’re back!

After a restless month of absence from Chapel Hill, we were ecstatic to play at the Local 506 on Sunday, January 11th. Sunfold and Burroughs played as well, and Jake Seaton at Music.MyNC took some great pictures available  at http://music.mync.com/2009/01/slideshow-chapel-hills-lafcadio-opens-for-sunfold-at-506/

We’re looking forward to an upcoming interview with Adam from Annuals at Studio B, but even more to our CD release show at the Local 506 on January 30th! More info to come.

My dears,
Thank you to all who came out for our show last night. A brief survey revealed that this was, indeed, the most fun Lafcadio has had playing a show yet. Technical and logistical kinks are working out in favor of a smoother show and more time to rock! Adam Sherwood of Vinyl Press had a few nice things to say about the set:

“Then it was time for Lafcadio, who, like Lake Inferior, revealed some new tracks that are sure to be fast favorites. They are sporting a slightly different look, minus a mohawk and plus a bassist (the incomparable Eric) and some electric guitar, giving them some edges to work with in their more blues influenced tracks. They too display a myriad of influences, most noticeably folk, rock, and blues, but that’s not to say that their sound is by any means predictable. Each track is a new exploration of the talents of each member and the passion which they put into their songwriting process. Liz Ross is as sultry and powerful a singer as you will ever hear and can go from a swinging dance number with playful trills to a mellow southwestern samba without batting an eye.

One of the most memorable moments of the night was their cover of “The Son of a Preacher Man”, made famous by the likes of Aretha Franklin and Dusty Springfield, which jazzed up the stage and got the whole crowd snapping their fingers and grooving. Although they have added electric instruments into many of their songs, Ross made sure to remind the crowd that the reason they “play acoustic is because we don’t want to make anyone explode.” Seems reasonable enough to me. I’ve been known to throw out some esoteric food metaphors before in relation to this group, so here’s another one for old time’s sake: bite into a fresh habanero pepper and take a swig of sweet rice milk. If you’ve got a spicy, silky, fragrant taste in your mouth thats spreading throughout your body then you are starting to understand what its like to hear Lafcadio live.”

For the record: Liz was kidding about why we play acoustic.
Adam, thank you for your kind words!
Pictures should be up soon!

In other news, Lafcadio is excited to go into the studio this Saturday! It’s a big move from unplugging the fridge so it won’t register on living room recordings. We will begin recording for a demo (as well as whichever additional tracks we can lay down), which is set to be released in January. Lookout for song postings and fresh news on a CD release party!