Lorikeet

Rooted in groove, Lorikeet explores folk songs old and new with raw acoustic cello, percussive textures, and rich Americana-laced harmonies. - Lorikeet is a UK-based indie-folk trio blending visceral storytelling, rich harmonies, and deep groove into a sound that is both contemporary and rooted in tradition.Rosanna Schura – also a member of https://thepuppinisisters.com/Heather Truesdall - cello see heathertruesdall.com/homeDave Smith – drums and percussion see davesmithdrums.liveHeather Truesdall weaves emotive cello lines supporting the stinging narratives of Rosanna's songwriting (Puppini Sisters), touching on heartbreak, urban struggle and the search for freedom.Dave Smith (Robert Plant) adds groove driven rhythms influenced by jazz and hip hop, which provide an irresistible pulse making Lorikeet's music instantly engaging.In grafting backgrounds of jazz, folk and classical music Lorikeet create an invigorating soundscape where spontaneous creativity and transatlantic influences breathe new life into folk traditions, balancing raw emotion with experimental textures.Whether performing original compositions or reinterpreting folk classics, Lorikeet creates a sonic experience that resonates deeply - both intimate and expansive, familiar and unexpected.More at https://www.lorikeetsing.com/and:https://www.instagram.com/lorikeetsing/https://www.youtube.com/@lorikeetsinghttps://facebook.com/lorikeetsing/Listen on Bandcamp: https://babel-label.bandcamp.com/album/wovenor Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/4Gu3mtMqTgQGTnFrYjuVSa?si=KWW2S83NTnyiUDzxOBFMFA&nd=1&dlsi=acce8ad856984e41Ashburton Arts CentreAlways three prices – please pay what you can. Pay less, come to more! See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre.Level access from street – please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.