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Variously labelled ‘Archaic Surrealism’, ‘Wyrd’, ‘Psychedelic’ or ‘Avant Folk’, In Gowan Ring extend roots into poetic-folk traditions while channeling a living, self-attuned imaginal experimentalism.

In Gowan Ring have developed sonic confabulations for over a dozen years; Recording over ten full length albums, appearing on numerous international compilations, and performing throughout North America and Europe in veritable itinerant fashion.

As well as composing original material found on albums, In Gowan Ring collect renditions of traditional songs and build many acoustic instruments featured in performances and recordings.

Some Reviews:

“This is one of only a few recent releases that might genuinely be called inspired. As a songwriter and musician B’eirth is easily the equal of psychedelic folk legends Robin Williamson (Incredible String Band) or the late Nick Drake. Comparisons to virtually any other musicians exploring similar territory would simply not do this justice.” – Joshua Buckley for TYR Journal

“A unique synthesis of folk, mediaeval and psychedelia that could only be In Gowan Ring. Listening to this album is like sliding into a warm bath infused with oils and perfumes. Mellow and beautiful, B’eirth’s gentle voice and music are a delight. The lyrics are obscure, but still suggestive and a source of inspiration and contemplation for those who make the effort to listen to them.” -RIK for Flux Europa

“There is a depth to these songs that is revealed only upon repeated listens. It is this natural gift for creating multi-layered compositions that is so attractive about In Gowan Ring’s work in general and Hazel Steps through a Weathered Home in particular. Quite simply, one of the half dozen or so best releases of the year.” -Jeff Penczak for FakeJazz.com

“It’s been worth the wait everyone. This album is B’s best work, and my words, plain as the farmboy I am, can not do it justice. B’, you’ve mastered the art of song my friend. My heart swells and my head swirls! I’m in awe.” – Tim Renner, Some Dark Holler

http://www.myspace.com/ingowanring

SUPPORT BAND: LISA O PIU

Lisa Isaksson grew up in a small town on the outskirts of Stockholm where she spent most of her time in horse stables dreaming of becoming a riding teacher and owning her own stables. When she wasn’t with the horses she was drawing and spending time on her own in the garden and fantasized about the future. As Lisa grew older and discovered music the drawings and horses soon turned into song lyrics and it wasn’t long before Lisa had rescued her mother’s old guitar from a life in the attic. Lisa soon began experimenting with her voice and songs and began exploring recording techniques with a 4-track recorder. Through the years her love of music continued to grow and she started performing with friends and eventually forming the band Piu together with some friends from school. Lisa’s debut record was a single released in Scotland in 2008. The single got a lot of good reviews and Lisa & Piu gave a couple of concert on the British Isles as well as home in Stockholm. They also came to perform with the British folk musician Roger Wootton who led the legendary acid folk band Comus during the early 1970s. The performances went so well that they were released as a live album. As summer came and turned Sweden into a green and pleasant place again the core of Piu; Lisa, David, Joel and Anders went to a small cottage in the beautiful archipelago north of Stockholm. They arranged and rehearsed the music and also had a lot of fun on the cliffs enjoying the endless sunsets of midsummer. So started the making of what was to become the debut album: “When this was the future”. The album is filled with delicious and bewitching woodland folk hymnals, eloquent yet eerie, and led by Lisa’s gossamer vocals, as delicate as a candle flame. The album is produced by Mattias Gustavsson (Life on Earth! / Dungen).

- When I heard Lisa o Piu it was if someone opened the portals to the secret world where from the greatest get their divine inspiration; Linda Perhacs, Bridget St. John, Joni Mitchell, Sandy Denny, Vashti Bunyan has all been there. And now Lisa Isaksson has apparently been there too. So I hereby warmly recommend you all to seat yourselves in a comfortable position and sink in to the most beautiful music this world can offer. Far away from any genres and trends.

http://www.myspace.com/lisaolillportan

THE DJ WILL BE YURI SALI !!!!!!!

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