L'Rain

Darkness Fades Tour
Première partie : L'Rain

Tout public

Sharon Van Etten

Like I Used To

Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen - Like I Used To

Gigs

Paris

La Cigale

Sharon Van Etten releases “Porta,” a powerful new single and her first new solo release since 2020, and details of a new European tour for the Summer. 
 
Produced by Van Etten (vocals, synths, drum machines) and Daniel Knowles (synths) and backed by her live band of Jorge Balbi (drums), Charley Damski (guitars), Devin Hoff (bass), throughout “Porta” Van Etten sings of the unnerving feeling of losing one’s self and safety:  “Want to hold head up, don’t want to stay down // // I want to live my life // But you won’t allow.” But as “Porta” progresses, Van Etten takes the reins, reaching a new form of catharsis: “Think straight. Get by // Gotta think straight to get by // Think straight. Get by // Want to be myself. ”
 
In Van Etten’s words, “Porta” was written in 2020 “at one of my lowest lows. For most of my adult life I have struggled with bouts of depression and anxiety and coping mechanisms, and I sometimes let those dark moments get the best of me. During this time I felt very dissociated. Not connected to my body and I felt out of control.” 
 
Eventually, Van Etten reached out to her friend, Stella Cook, who runs Base Pilates in North Carolina. “I was seeking a friend, someone to talk to who understands what finding the core means but also knows what my weaknesses are and can help me work around them and find my other strengths. I knew I was entering a no judgment zone and I needed to be held accountable for my actions and Stella helped me step up.  We would meet once a week on Zoom, have a catch up on life over a quick coffee and then get to work. Then, a day or two later she would send another video my way so I had something to work towards the end of the week. She was encouraging, but not pushy.  If life got in the way, I didn't feel like I let her down - but I loved our sessions. I looked forward to them. I started feeling closer to her, and closer to myself, and it helped things seem hopeful. And I just wanted to share that with the world,” says Van Etten.“Instead of the darkness. Instead of my fears. My message is to work through them. Even when it's hard. Even when it hurts. Reach out. Reach out to that friend who helps you reach out towards yourself.”


No under 8's, under 14's to be accompanied by an adult over 18 and seated in the balcony.

Parallel Lines

Sharon Van Etten - Porta

London

O2 Academy Brixton

Sharon Van Etten returns to the UK and EU on the 'Darkness Fades Tour' in support of her new song "Porta" and is joined by special guest L'Rain on this tour.  Van Etten is a songwriter, musician, performer and actress and released her fifth full-length album, Remind Me Tomorrow, in 2019. Following a full page spread on Van Etten in The New York Times’ Arts & Leisure section, a rave review in The New Yorker, a Best New Music on Pitchfork, and an encore Tiny Desk Concert on NPR Music, the album was featured prominently in best of 2019 by NPR Music, Billboard, Fresh Air, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, ESQUIRE, The New Yorker and more. In support of the release, Van Etten played The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Austin City Limits TV and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Following its release, she collaborated with Jeff Goldblum on “Let’s Face The Music and Dance” and Norah Jones for a re-imagined version of Remind Me Tomorrow standout, “Seventeen.” This year, Van Etten celebrated the 10th anniversary of her second album epic with epic Ten featuring covers by Fiona Apple, Lucinda Williams, Big Red Machine, Shamir and more. She also collaborated with Angel Olsen on “Like I Used To,” one of 2021’s most praised singles.
Van Etten was a guest star in the Netflix series The OA and guest starred in Eliza Hittman’s “Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always.” She performed in David Lynch’s revival of Twin Peaks. Off-screen, she wrote her first score for Katherine Dieckmann’s movie Strange Weather and the closing title song for Tig Notaro’s show, Tig. Most recently, she appeared in “How It Ends,” which also featured two songs by Van Etten.

This is a 14+ event.

Leeds

O2 Academy Leeds

Brooklyn-born and based experimentalist and multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek, aka L’Rain, is mapping the enormity of how to change. Her forthcoming second album, Fatigue, demands introspection from ready ears with an array of keyboards, synths, and hauntingly delicate vocals.

This is an 18+ event (Photo ID Required).

L'Rain - Two Face

Kings Place

LEISURE is a brand new boutique festival brought to you by independent promoters Bird On The Wire. The first line-up announcement includes: Mitski, Soccer Mommy, Nilüfer Yanya, Sorry, L’Rain, HighSchool. The amusement park rides will be open, as will the games arcade and roller disco. Join in for a day of music and rides by the British seaside!
https://leisurefestivals.com

We are delighted to be working with Big Green Coach to run a carbon-neutral Day Return Coach Services from London and Brighton! They're green, they're affordable, they'll drop you outside the gates before the music starts, and get you home safely at the end of the night. Book your space now.
https://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/leisure-festival-coach-travel-from-London


This is an All ages event.  Guests aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  Max two under 18yr old guests per adult.

LEISURE - Bird On The Wire

LEISURE: Mitski + Clairo + more

Mitski - The Only Heartbreaker

Soccer Mommy - Your Dog

CMAT

Clairo

HighSchool

Mitski

Dreamland Margate

Sid The Cat Presents
L'Rain
8/10/2022 at Pico Union Project

Sid The Cat shows will enforce the requirements of each venue, which currently requires that attendees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, final dose being at least 2 weeks prior to date of show. In addition, masks will be required indoors unless actively eating or drinking. These are the guidelines we must follow to ensure that we do our part in keeping our community safe.
Upon arrival and prior to entering the building, all guests will be required to show one of the following proof of vaccination and a government issued ID:

• Your vaccine card
• A clear and legible photocopy of your vaccine card
• Photo of your vaccine card on your phone
• A digital vaccine passport or record (find your digital record here: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov)

We will continue to monitor per CDC and LA County guidelines and statistics in an effort to keep our guests, the artists and our staff safe.
We’ve always considered concerts as sacred places where people come together to celebrate music and culture. We couldn’t imagine the current situation so thank you for understanding and for your patience. Stay safe, vaxx up and long live live music!

This is a 21+ event

SID THE CAT

Los Angeles

Pico Union Project

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