BOOKINGS
Kelsey Michael's live show is an immersive musical experience steeped in West Cornwall’s nature and landscape. Her album Lethowsow - released digitally in July 2024, with CD and LP to follow in October - has received international radio play, featuring on Giles Peterson’s 6 music radio show.
Red Guitar music review of live set
Kelsey's sound is contemporary and unique - uplifting 'classic' piano songs re-imagine 60s/70s songwriters such as Carole King, dovetailing beautifully with dreamy cinematic song-landscapes... Lyrics paint white water washed reefs and wild thyme on the cliff edge. You can expect shruti box folk drones, lazy grooves, uptempo rip-roaring infectious numbers and vocals which are soul-soothing and dynamic by turns.
Kelsey performs solo, in duo and with her band Lethowsow Collective which ranges from a trio to ensemble with additional singers. Alice Wonder has been a recent guest on harp.
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Kelsey plays in many different situations from house concerts to festivals and can provide a sound system.
LETHOWSOW
LETHOWSOW ranging from a 3 - 6 piece band has Kelsey on vocals, keyboards and shruti box. The addition of a guest vocalist adds lush harmonies. Recent guests have included Angeline Morrison. This unique evening which is soothing and electric by turns, offers a musical evocation of landscape and nature.
Duo
In duo Kelsey's piano and vocals are accompanied by either Treve Nicol on bass or Greg Dyer on a variety of percussion instruments including congas and cahon. Expect piano songs inspired by writers such as Carole King, shruti box folk drones, atmospheric song landscapes, and pure acapella song.
Intimate solo performance
A varied set with special solo arrangements of Kelsey's original songs accompanied by nord piano offering grand piano, wurlitzer and soft organ sounds. Acapella song, Shruti box folk drones and participatory songs will feature.
