Half Moon presents:

Ezio

Ezio + Kalyna Rakel

Half Moon - Putney, London

£16 adv / £18 door
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm

Formed in 1990 Ezio are Singer/songwriter Ezio Lunedei and guitarist and best friend Booga (Mark Fowell).

Since forming they’ve released many studio and live albums from the critically acclaimed Black Boots on Latin Feet (Arista/Ariola produced by the late Rupert Hine) Diesel Vanilla (MCA Universal produced Peter Van Hooke and Rod Argent) to the most recent release Daylight Moon.

In this time Ezio have toured and performed around the globe gaining a reputation for dynamic and exciting performances delivered with energy, humour and emotional beauty. Because of this they have sustained a large and loyal international long term following that was built mainly through word of mouth.

“Easily one of the UK’s best live bands”The Guardian

“Lyrics like Morrison or Dylan but somehow more in the real world”The Scotsman

Support comes from Kalyna Rakel

Line Up

Recorded in the company of house-trained rabbits on an industrial estate in Cambridge, Daylight Moon, Ezio’s ninth studio album is their most personal yet. The visceral honesty of frontman Ezio Lunedei’s lyrics is laid bare in tracks like ‘Indian’, an ode to feeling overcome by forces beyond his control, and ‘Dirty Little Secret’, a Nick-Drake-esque ditty where he tries to unpick the emotions of an unnamed muse that he just can’t quite suss out.

In their 26-year career, the band have made a habit of dabbling in any style of music that takes their fancy; Daylight Moon is no different. From the crunching blues-rock guitars of ‘Crushed’ to the jazz rhythms of ‘The Gypsy Song’, there’s plenty of genre hopping on show here.

What’s always set Ezio apart is the connection between Lunedei and guitarist Booga. The frontman’s rich tenor and complex acoustic guitar work is complimented by Booga’s incessant lead guitar; regularly squeezing in an extra note that shouldn’t be possible, but somehow managing to work. One could try and compare him to other great guitarists, but they would be wasting their time – Booga truly has a unique style, and it needs to be witnessed in the flesh.

Canadian duo Kalyna Rakel and Dan Gurman have been waiting and preparing to hit the road and are excited to announce their UK tour! Kalyna will be singin' and wailin' out her songs with distorted guitar and stompin' on drums, while Dan will be messin' around on whatever instrument he feels inspired to play - be it slide guitar, banjo, pedal steel? They're not afraid to put it all down and play an acoustic song stripped down and straight from the heart.

They have recorded a lot from home this past year during covid, and are excited to share these songs live with you for the first time. You can find the new music on Bandcamp: kalynarakelmusic.bandcamp.com

For a list of shows and to see when they're coming through your area, please visit: www.kalynarakel.com/shows

video clips

Live roadside video of original song "Life is a Tape" - https://youtu.be/i-KTod_keuI

Live video with full band of original song "Engine" - https://youtu.be/8MJrUMcbF2c

PRESS (from 2019 before covid)

“The dozen originals on Before & After You announce a new roots-rock voice has arrived. Whether she is tearing up the highway on Yellow-Blue or crooning like a mix of Amy Winehouse and Rickie Lee Jones on My First Love Song, Rakel sounds completely in control of her voice and message.” - VANCOUVER SUN

“Her velvet voice and soulful melodies are as pleasing as it gets, and her lyrics are both intimate and inspirational.” - KEEP WALKING MUSIC, MADRID

“She sings in a way that feels so raw and natural and that is entirely unique to her. With every note she sings, the listener gets a feeling of unbridled authenticity.... real without ever alienating listeners; something I haven’t felt since Lily Allen.” - STEREO STICKMAN

“Kalyna Rakel sent out soul shivers into the hearts of her intent listeners” - FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO (WEBSITE 2019)

links

Website: kalynarakel.com

Bandcamp: kalynarakelmusic.bandcamp.com

Spotify: spotify.com/artist/6LOYhPfEVbOWX5KQCNuJiG?si=ssagZlJgQzy46jg2tii2Fwutmsource=copy-link&dlbranch=1

Facebook: facebook.com/KalynaRakel

Instagram: instagram.com/kalynarakel

Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCLgJcIR1emuQZ5vuuKP3sPA

Twitter: twitter.com/kalynarakel

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/kalynarakel

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