Roddy Woomble, frontman for Scottish indie legends Idlewild, has been confirmed as the subsequent high act to grace the Strathaven Lodge stage.
Following within the footsteps of The Charlatans' Tim Burgess, Altered Photos, JJ Gilmour and, most lately, King Creosote, Roddy will play the newest FRETS live performance within the Lanarkshire city on Friday, Might 13.
Broadly thought to be one among Scotland’s best songwriters, Roddy is understood for his enigmatic lyrics, heat baritone voice and consummate reward for a tune.
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His six solo albums embrace 'My Secret Is My Silence' (2006), ‘Earlier than The Smash’ (2008, with Kris Drever and John McCusker), 'The Unattainable Music & Different Songs' (2011), 'Hear To Maintain' (2013), ‘The Deluder’ (2017), and the lately launched ‘Lo Soul'.
For the previous 25 years Roddy has additionally been the frontman of a lot cherished Idlewild, releasing eight studio albums, and touring worldwide as a headline act, but in addition offering help for the likes of R.E.M., Pearl Jam and U2.
Roddy will probably be enjoying songs from his again catalogue together with songs from his newest solo album, 'Lo Soul', which was produced and combined by latest collaborator Andrew Mitchell (aka Andrew Wasylyk).
The LP was recorded remotely between Roddy’s dwelling within the Hebrides and Andrew’s studio in Dundee all through 2020 whereas Scotland was locked down.
Particular visitor Lavinia Blackwall may even be acting on the evening with accompaniment by the immeasurably proficient Marco Rea. Lavinia’s solo album, Mugginton Lane Finish has been a agency favorite with critics since its launch in 2020.
And opening the live performance will probably be Docken Leaf, a joint endeavour by Ken McCluskey (The Bluebells) and Brian Docherty (Scientific Assist Dept), who will probably be making their stay debut at FRETS.
Subsequent up will probably be The Bathers on June 17 and Arab Strap on July 1.
For tickets go to right here.
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