SELK with support from Bradley Lauretti

2026-07-08

Booking #131 Completed Backroom Received 22-Apr-2026 12:24 Doorperson needed

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For this show, SELK will perform as a trio - Anna Jordan, Dennis Cassidy, and Dave Redmond on bass - with support from Bradley Lauretti (This Frontier Needs Heroes).

SELK are the alt-folk ensemble spearheaded by lead vocalist/songwriter Anna Jordan. Their sound weaves between genres, drawing from jazz, classical, electronica, avant-folk, ambient rock, and more. SELK’s otherworldly sound juxtaposes Jordan’s stark, emotionally raw lyrics and hypnotic acoustic with percussive grooves from Cassidy and the band. The group’s expanded line-up, featuring Barry Brady on guitar and Dave Redmond on bass, has added a powerful rhythm section that has transformed their sound since their debut album Beast, which was recorded as a duo (Anna Jordan and Dennis Cassidy).

SELK released their second album Shed The Skin in 2023, featuring striking string arrangements by Kate Ellis and Cora Venus Lunny, scored by Judith Ring. The album drew wide critical acclaim.

“A record that dances between delicacy and muscularity… Seconds showcases Jordan’s voice, so full of clarity, while folding in gorgeous percussive elements by Cassidy,” while Pure was noted for its “sober piano melody that heaves and sighs in discordance, bringing to mind early Joan as Policewoman.” — The Irish Times

“Whilst they are often tagged with the Alt-Folk label, this does little justice to the unusual arrangements and sublime instrumentation SELK achieve through Anna’s careful composition… the first comparisons I can draw for Shed The Skin would be Linda Perhacs. Personal highlight Pure ebbs and flows subtly, a water sprite dancing above a pool against the caustics of a low lit cave.” — The Goo Magazine

Their most recent release, Born With Colours, has been described as:

“A truly gorgeous piece of music that deserves your attention… a wonderful return to form following the remarkable Shed The Skin, and further proof that SELK are one of the most remarkable projects you might not yet know about.”

Support: This Frontier Needs Heroes (Bradley Lauretti)

Bradley Lauretti emerged from the legendary Brooklyn music scene of the early 2000s. His project, This Frontier Needs Heroes, blends folk-rock, indie folk, alt-country, and intimate storytelling in one electrifying show. Influenced by John Prine, Billy Bragg, Kris Kristofferson, and Townes Van Zandt, Bradley’s songs weave humor, protest, and heartbreak into timeless melodies. He has performed across the U.S. and Europe, including festivals such as Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Folk Alliance International, End of the Road (UK), Live at Heart (Sweden), and Savannah Stopover, and has supported artists including Sarah Lee Guthrie, Dar Williams, Tallest Man on Earth and Cate Le Bon.

"With the skill of someone who has toured many different stages, he showcased his own vision of the Americana sound through songs that can both bring a smile and stir the deepest emotions. Examples include the country soul of "Truck Driver" and the rough diamond "South Dakota." -Ruta 66

"This Frontier Needs Heroes brings a Nashville flair to the Northeast, yet retains a rugged folksy charm in line with The Basement Tapes and John Prine." -Glide Magazine

"This Frontier Needs Heroes’ song of longing for that heart’s ship that passed in the night. Lauretti’s songwriting instincts immediately draw you in to an all-too-familiar emotional space of yearning." -Americana Highways

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