The unique sound of Alex Valentine in Glasbury

SINGER-songwriter and ‘cult folk-pop troubadour’ Alex Valentine brings his unique sound back to Glasbury on Saturday, March 27, with a set that will showcase his distinctive hook-laden tracks with their intelligent lyrics.

Valentine’s most recent CD, A Short Album About Love, explores love in all its forms - from the summery love of Golden Valley Girl to the addictive nature of love in Hurricane, a huge video hit on YouTube last year.

“It is a record of tautly written, grown-up folkish pop songs, arranged with a minimum of fuss and performed with a great deal of heart,” says Alex of the new album, the follow-up to 2007’s critically acclaimed Tardis Heart. “Time is precious, now more than ever,” says Alex, explaining the brevity of the new album.

“It is just 32-and-a-half minutes long, an exercise in minimalism. It’s about leaving the listener wanting more,” says Alex.

 “The voice of an angel, the lyrical talent of Paul Simon and the ability to reduce audiences to tears,”   Mariella Frostrup of BSkyB Arts and Radio 4.

“His lyrics are just fantastic and he has a really interesting sound and vocal quality”  Orlando Bloom

www.alexvalentine.com

Alex Valentine plays at Glasbury Village Hall on Saturday, March 27 at 8pm. To book, call the Glasbury Arts Box Office on 01497 847426. Ticket prices, £8/£6, Friends Scheme discount applies. This event is sponsored by River Café Glasbury.

For those who find access to Glasbury Arts shows difficult, or for those who would just prefer to leave their car at home, Glasbury Arts offers a transport service (wheelchair accessible) to and from shows. Available in the Hay, Clyro, Llowes and Glasbury area, the service is subject to demand and needs to be booked in advance by calling 01497 847426.