Lewis & Leigh – Al Lewis from Wales and Alva Leigh from Mississippi – release their debut album ‘Ghost’ (Celticana Records) on August 26th 2016. A stunning collection of self-penned originals, ‘Ghost’ is the culmination of a collaboration that began in 2014 when the two solo musicians first began writing together. Recorded in January 2016 at Urchin Studios in London with Matt Ingram, ‘Ghost’ celebrates the differences in their individual experiences whilst finding common ground.
Three well received EPs have built a growing following and Lewis & Leigh received two nominations (Best UK Song & Best UK Act) at the inaugural UK Americana Awards earlier this year. A stand out acoustic performance around one microphone at that event led to invitations to join Billy Bragg’s songwriters’ round at Glastonbury (where they were the only artists playing two shows – the Acoustic and Leftfield stages), to open shows for Deacon Blue on their UK tour in November and to make a return visit to the US Americana Festival in Nashville in September.
... Praise for 'Ghost' by Lewis & Leigh
**** The Observer, 'They sing for the lost and lonely ... but the songs and harmonies carry as much sweetness as sorrow.' **** Q, ' Reserved and minimal backing, harmonies that are both dark and sweet, the pair bring out the best in each other as lyricists.' **** The Guardian, 'Entwine seamlessly' **** Scottish Daily Express, 'Within the minimalist musicality and bittersweet vocals is a rare charm that effortlessly lingers in the memory.' **** Songwriting Magazine, 'This stark and brave collaboration transcends the duo's geographical differences as they bring together their startling harmonies and precise writing.' **** The Sun, 'Heartfelt acoustic songs built on sweet, intuitive harmonies **** Stern, 'Impresses with humble beauty' ***** Brigitte, 'Simply wonderful'