Lighterthief at the 12 Bar 

Talented musicians perform live preview of upcoming album

 

Lighterthief: will be making live appearance at 12 Bar on Friday 17 October  puttyfoot photography

Swindon-based music collective Lighterthief will be making a rare live appearance at the 12 Bar on Friday 17 October, to launch their new album "Stutter Drop."

 

Formed in the late 1990s by musician and producer Stuart Rowe, Lighterthief is a predominantly studio-based project with influences 

from electronica to folk, and includes many of Swindon's talented musicians.

 

Their latest album features former-XTC stars Andy Partridge and Barry Andrews, Mikey Rowe (keyboardist for Sheryl Crow and Oasis),

Matthew Kilford (ex-Belarus) among a total of 22 musicians.

 

"Due to the number of musicians involved, we rarely play live," said Stuart Rowe.

 

"But I wanted to celebrate the impending release of the new album with a special performance, including some of the new tracks and some of the favourites from the last album."

 

Around 12 of the members will be performing live on the night, and a free sampler of the new album will be available too.

 

Tickets cost £4, and are available now from the 12 Bar and The Victoria, or online at www.wegottickets.com.