Carole King’s Tapestry: An Evening in Laurel Canyon

This event sends us back to California in the 1960s and 70s as the hippies took over the Sunset Strip. With the house prices too costly in the centre of town, a creative hub emerged in Laurel Canyon; an area overlooking Los Angeles in the Hollywood Hills. Just some of those who took advantage of this cheaper living space included members of The Byrds and The Doors as well as Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Carole King...

In the first half of this concert, you will hear music from the artists listed above as well as many other Laurel Canyon residents during this time.

In the second half, the band will perform in its entirety Carole King's masterpiece Tapestry. Of all the albums released at this time in the Laurel Canyon community, Tapestry, arguably, sums up this counterculture best. It is a statement of togetherness, love in all its forms, feminism, and endless hope for the future.

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Musicians

  • Alice Grace

    Vocals / Piano

  • Matt Willis

    Vocals / Guitar

  • Han Nelson

    Vocals / Guitar / Bass

  • Ethan Holliman

    Piano / Bass

  • Dan Lauro

    Percussion

  • Aaron Carpenter

    Drums

    Aaron is a jazz-trained drummer, based in London. Having recently graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he is part of numerous original music projects as well as starting to make a name for himself in London's commercial music world.

    Playing in some of London's most prestigious jazz venues such as Pizza Express Soho and The Vortex Jazz Club, Aaron is an emerging jazz musician and plays with a number of people and groups across the scene. He also plays rock music in his own band, Common Ideal, which has been creating a buzz around London and continues to grow bigger and bigger.

    Favourite Album: Crime of The Century (Supertramp)

    Social Media: aaron.carpentr (Instagram)