Folk rock legends to play at The Apex later this month
The timeless appeal of Lindisfarne (pictured above) continues to defy all expectations as the band embark on a year of relentless touring throughout 2023.
Led by original founder member Rod Clements, the well-loved and respected band are planning a year of dates that will take in all corners of the UK, including The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds.
Lindisfarne’s album “Fog on The Tyne” gave them their breakthrough in the UK. Topping the album charts early in 1972 for four weeks, the release remained on-chart for 56 weeks in total, while “Meet Me on the Corner”, one of two songs written by bassist Rod Clements, reached number one as a single.
With their roots in the North-East England of 1968, the band blended the mercurial songwriting talent of singer/guitarist, the late Alan Hull, with “sweet and sour” harmonies, proud references to their homeland and a boozy, uplifting acoustic-rock swagger that won over the masses in Britain in the early 70s.
Over 50 years on and it’s still going well.
“We’re so pleased with the response we’ve been getting,” says Rod. “Everybody loves an evening out enjoying live music and we are very grateful for the strong demand to see us.”
He cites an extensive back catalogue as a factor in getting fans to return again and again to gigs.
“We have a lot of songs,” he says. “And we make a point of rejuvenating our set list regularly which means dusting down old numbers and bringing them back to life and that’s a pleasure for us too.
“Of course the hits will always be a major feature of a Lindisfarne concert, so ‘Meet Me on The Corner’, ‘Run For Home’, ‘Fog on The Tyne’ and other evergreens will never go away.”
Lindisfarne are at The Apex on Friday, September 22, at 7.30pm. See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.