Lighthouse is delighted to announce that two of Britain’s most distinctive songwriters, Romeo Stodart and Ren Harvieu, are to play the Sherling Studio on Friday 25 September as part of a very select tour of unique duo shows.
Romeo and Ren will be playing much-loved songs from their respective catalogues, new songs yet to be heard, perhaps a cheeky cover or two, and are open to wherever the night takes them. Music fans who like to experience the intimacy of songwriting, storytelling and what it feels like to have found kindred spirits, will not want to miss this very special show.
Romeo Stodart
Romeo Stodart is the lead singer/songwriter in the much-loved London-based rock ‘n’ roll harmony group, The Magic Numbers. The band, comprising of two pairs of brothers and sisters have released five critically acclaimed albums to date, including their self-titled Mercury Music Prize-nominated, million-selling debut.
Outside of The Magic Numbers, Romeo has collaborated with a vast array of artists, including writing songs for and with the late Jane Birkin, Edwyn Collins, Natalie Imbruglia, Kathryn Williams, Amadou & Mariam, and The Chemical Brothers. He has contributed his unique guitar playing to various projects, from Damon Albarn’s Africa Express collective since its inception, touring with Jimmy Webb & The Webb Brothers, to playing banjo, guitar and harmonies on Spiritualized’s Sweet Heart Sweet Light album.
Ren Harvieu
Anyone who believes there are no second chances needs to be re-introduced to Ren Harvieu. Seven years after Through The Night, her Top Five debut album, and having overcome a life-threatening injury on the eve of its release, the darkly enigmatic Salford-born singer-songwriter returned with the critically acclaimed Revel In The Drama. A brilliant, bolder and broader take on her unique pop classicism, it chronicles a compelling diary of struggle, a release of pent-up tension and a celebration of liberation and survival. It should’ve been a celebration, but as luck would again have it, the world went into a global pandemic on the week of release.
Timing is everything, but Ren Harvieu is as timeless as she is inspirational. Now in the production chair, alongside her writing partner Romeo, she is creating her most brave and compelling music yet, with a new album is scheduled for release in early 2025.
Tickets go on general sale from Friday 16 January at www.lighthousepoole.co.uk and on 01202 280000.
