Lach Live: A Night of Songs & Stories by Antifolk’s Founder
Don't miss a free recital by Lach, songwriting founder of the Antifolk scene, in the intimate setting of The Waverley Bar on Monday 5th May!
About Lach Live: A Night of Songs & Stories by Antifolk’s Founder
| 5th May 2025 | |
| 7:30pm | |
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The Waverley Bar 3 - 5 St Mary's Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1TA |
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| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
A free recital by Lach in an intimate setting in a fine pub. Lach is the songwriting founder of the Antifolk scene, writer/star of BBC Radio 4's "The Lach Chronicles", and author of the award-winning novel, "Langdimania". A tip jar will be passed. See you there!
“Lach’s great!” - Bob Dylan
"Lach is incredibly bright, he's influential, he's funny, he's smart, and he’s got his own, sort of, counter-culture charm. A very intelligent songwriter, funny, poetic. He became part of New York folklore." - Suzanne Vega
“He’s f**king funny!” - Nikki Sixx (Motley Crüe)
“Lach? He came, he saw, he conquered!”- Bruce Foxton
“Lach is a fellow revolutionary, fellow spirit, and an inspiration to me!” - Ian Prowse
"He's a street-corner ambassador. Lach is beat. He's a ringmaster. He's a poet's poet." - Michelle Shocked
"The best punk rhythm guitarist since Johnny Ramone." - Billy Ficca (of Television)
“The best songwriter that I’ve ever met.” - Adam Green (of The Moldy Peaches)
“I wouldn't be playing music today if not for Lach. He's weird, wild, and wonderful. I’m awed and inspired by Lach, he’s unbelievable!” - Jeffrey Lewis
“I really don’t know how to respond.” - Michael Des Barres
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