May 2013
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Press: The Journal - Interview
“Beautiful lyrics with an edge of darkness are the signature of The Lake Poets, whose creator Martin Longstaff talks to Barbara Hodgson about his soaring success.
HAVE guitar will travel: Martin Longstaff loves the freedom of just hopping on a train, guitar in hand, to play a one-off acoustic set somewhere.
His ever-growing fan base, however, are likely to dictate more of the kind of sell-out...
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The Lake Poets - New Single - April →
I’m extremely pleased to present new single ‘April’, recorded at Blast Recording Studios with my wonderful band & feat. Barry Hyde from The Futureheads on Piano. Produced by Mick Ross & James Mottershead you can Pre-Order the CD & 7” courtesy of Tiny Lights here: http://tinyurl.com/c6bsh49. Enjoy!
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Review Of The 2012 - The Northern Line
Thanks very much to The Northern Line for naming my single launch at The Sage, Gateshead their gig of 2012!
“The winner was a gig in Gateshead at the eloquent surroundings of The Sage. THE LAKE POETS debut single launch was a memorable night from start to finish. My first sighting of NATASHA HAWS. Great Arcade Firesque noise from THE UNION CHOIR and then an amazing set from Martin and his...
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February 2013
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Press: Mining Institute Launch Shows - KYEO
Thanks to kyeotv for this article about my pair of Mining Institute gigs. Only 11 Sunday tickets left!
“Martin Longstaff, known to you as The Lake Poets, and known to nobody as Sunderland’s answer to Joe McElderry, had a pretty good 2012. His first single launch for ‘City By The Sea’ sold out Hall 2 of the Sage, his second for ‘Rain’ sold out Gateshead Town Hall, and none of the musicals...
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Press: Gig Preview - Stockton green Room's 1st...
Thanks to Jake Scurfield of Kyeo for this little preview of my gig at Stockton’s Green Room for its 1st Birthday.
“On Saturday the 2nd of March, Martin Longstaff’s Lake Poets will help the venue celebrate in style. The indie/folk band blend acoustic music with haunting lyrics that have been captivating audiences across the country and, after last week’s announcement that the band...
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Press: The Green Room's 1st Birthday - One Giant...
Here’s a little bit of press about my headline gig at Stockton’s Green Room, a great venue in the cultural quarter of Stockton-On-Tees. Thanks very much to One Giant Leap.
“Stockton’s most intimate venue The Green Room, located in Green Dragon Studios, is celebrating its first year in action with a weekend of special events.
On Saturday 2 March The Green Room shows the other...
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Press: Roundhouse Rising 2013 Blog
I did a little interview with a few lovely lasses in London at the weekend for the Roundhouse Rising 2013 Blog, here it is.
“Martin Longstaff is the lead singer of folk band The LakePoets who performed as part of Rising over the weekend. He spoke to Maeve and Hannah about new music, American poets and secret tracks.
You have been named by The Roundhouse as one of the best emerging...
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Poem: Alone
One of my favourite poets is Sara Teasdale. An American lyrical poet, Sara was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 8, 1884. In 1933 she committed suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills.
I’ve blogged about her poetry before, but I couldn’t resist posting up another one of her brilliantly simple and stark pieces of work.
I am alone, in spite of love, In spite of all I take and give...
