Lloyd Cole

Known for being the frontman of the popular 80’s pop/rock band Lloyd Cole & the Commotions, in 1990 Cole embarked on a solo career after the band’s split. Releasing his debut self-titled album through Polydor later that year saw him enter the charts at number eleven in the UK charts and certified gold. Several tracks on the album reflected his feelings in regards to his transition from band to solo artist and the change in musical direction. The single ‘Downtown’ gained commercial success as it received substantial radio play. Embracing change, over his twenty years acting as a solo artist, Cole has experimented with genres such as: folk, indie and even instrumental electronic music. Playing the small club circuit and creating an intimate setting, Cole sat on his stool with acoustic guitar often plays some of his old band’s repertoire and giving it a folk inspired twist playing songs like ‘Jennifer She Said’ and ‘Forest Fire’. With so many older songs thrown into the setlist, the crowd can’t help but sing along almost louder than Cole’s vocals as a chorus of voices envelope the room. Always interacting with the crowd, Cole creates a great rapport through banter and the ease at which he talks as though they were old friends is endearing. With a bit of nostalgia and good old sincere acoustic songs, Lloyd Cole entertains with every bit of his heart and soul.