Join Mellowtone at LEAF with Dan The Man, Astles, Plazzy Bag and DJ Richie Vegas.
Dan The Man started playing the piano, drums and acoustic guitar at a young age and began making songs on a Tascam 4-track in his bedroom at the age of 14. This is where his love for recording and writing music began and it continues to this day. He’s been making music and performing with The Wombats for over 20 years. Along the way he has released 4 solo albums and an EP, and 2 albums with Sunship Balloon – a side project with fellow Wombat, Tord Øverland Knudsen.
Dan’s 4th solo album saw him again collaborating with regular co-producer Rob Whiteley (The Night Cafe/BC Camplight/Ladytron). Entitled ‘Episodes’, it plays out like mini chapters of Dan’s life and thoughts. At times deeply personal, at others surreal and apocalyptic, the album is a fantastic journey riding on the horseback of Dan’s mind.
On the night, Dan will be accompained by bass guitar, and a string quartet.
Astles’ ‘Balloon Moon Pop’ colours misty melancholy in pastel seaside shades. Daniel’s songwriting has piqued the interest of the NME, Clash Magazine, Notion Magazine and none other than Sir Paul McCartney (you’ll have to ask Daniel for the full story here).
Astles has supported the likes of Bill Ryder Jones, The Mysterines and Michael Head, and spent the best part of 2024 recording his debut LP.
“he’s building a world inside his music – and it sounds gorgeous” – Clash Magazine
On the night, he’ll be accompained by cello.
Event Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
Location: Leaf on Bold Street
