Lamb, the UK’s finest trip-hop duo excited their fans when they signaled an end to their five year hiatus, announcing their reformation in early ’09 for a series of summer festivals and one-off live shows. The Frontier Touring Company is ecstatic to announce the news many have been awaiting: Lamb are back and will perform intimate headline shows in Brisbane and Melbourne this summer.
Lamb took the world by storm throughout the 90s and early 00s, releasing a flurry of albums and singles. Drawing critical acclaim for their unique soundscapes, fusing trip-hop, jazz and drum and bass, Lamb firmly made their mark on the music world through the release of their debut album Lamb
A volatile working relationship led to their break up in 2004, drawing the career of one of the UK’s celebrated bands to a close. Stepping out of the Lamb shadow, Lou Rhodes and Andy Barlow forged successful solo careers – Lou as a singer/songwriter, and Andy as a producer.
In 2009 however, their five year break came to an end with Lou and Andy reconnecting and returning to their roots to revisit the source of their musical passion, which has allowed a legion of loyal fans the opportunity to see their heroes live on stage again.
It has been six years since Lamb performed on our shores as part of Australia’s iconic Livid Festival, their headline shows sold out drawing rave reviews from thrilled audience members and critics.
Their return this summer is sure to present a similar offering as the band take to the stage rejuvenated, with a renewed sense of passion.
When a band holds a reputation like Lamb do, there’s no doubt demand for tickets will be high. Secure yours when they go on sale Wednesday 25 November at 9am. Please visit frontiertouring.com for pre-sale information.
Tickets on sale 9am Wednesday 25 November.
Tour dates are:
Wednesday 30 December: Prince Bandroom, Melbourne (18+) Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au; Prince box office (03) 9536 1168 or www.princebandroom.com.au; Prince of Wales public bar; Polyester Records (Fitzroy & City stores); Greville Records; Missing Link
Sunday 3 January: The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+) Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
It’s too hard to pick one, we love festivals. In no particular order: Playing the big Dance Arena at Glastonbury 2008, Main Stage Good Vibrations 2007, Splendour in the Grass 2007, Big Day Out 2009...I could go on and on.
What would be your Ideal Lineup? One stage with David Bowie, Queen (we’d have to bring Freddie back from the dead), Daft Punk, The Cure, Bloc Party, Prince & Bon Jovi (yes, Bon Jovi). There would be DJ sets in between by Sven Vath, Boys Noize and me old mate Ajax.
Favourite artist you've seen at a Music Festival? Daft Punk, David Bowie & Bloc Party
What are your tips for attending Music Festivals? Enter with an open mind and leave with a twisted one.