ACE loved this singer-songwriter so much they gave her another spot in Newbury
Back in March Lauren South stepped in, at extremely short notice, to open for Reg Meuross at his ACE Space gig. A gig that was live streamed around the world through pioneering online streaming specialists LiveToYourLivingRoom.
The ACE Space team were not familiar with Lauren’s music, but were impressed and very much enjoyed what they heard. Reg Meuross said: “I love Lauren's voice! It has a distinctive and unique beauty that allows her to turn every word she sings into a kind of magic formula.”
When Lauren subsequently approached the ACE Space team about returning to the venue with her band, they had no hesitation in finding a spot for them on Friday, November 22.
Residing in Warwickshire, Lauren South is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist renowned for her original compositions and traditional melodies. With the accompaniment of tenor guitar, fiddle, and shruti box, her songs exude heartfelt emotion and vivid imagery, drawing inspiration from her passion for the nocturnal heavens, the natural world, and her journey through motherhood.
Lauren’s debut solo album, Tiny Boat, was released in November 2023 to critical acclaim, with the title track featuring on FATEA’s Spring Showcase 2024.
For her ACE Space gig Lauren is joined by some of her album band members, her duo partner Keith Donnelly on guitar, Ben Haines on percussion and double bass master John Parker.
Opening the evening will be local duo HendrickxRoy who be making their fourth appearance at an ACE Space gig. Local musicians Maia Hendrickx and Calum Roy are well known, much respected and regular contributors at the monthly Open Mic night Unplugged.
Lauren South will be at ACE Space on Friday, November 22. Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Tickets are £15 and available from www.WeGotTickets.com or direct by contacting events@acespace.org.uk or 078911 76940.
