Whispers & Hurricanes: T E Morris (final UK show), Raf and O, Weikie

The next edition of Chaos Theory's Whispers & Hurricanes is a very special one indeed, as T E Morris of Her Name Is Calla joins us for his last ever UK solo show, and simultaneously belatedly launches his final album 'Newfoundland'.

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T E Morris

The multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter behind critically acclaimed cult post-rock band Her name is Calla. With a career spanning well over a decade, extensive tours across Europe alongside such renowned acts as RM Hubbert and Willy Mason, and with more than twenty releases to his name, including soundtracks for film and novel, and television credits with Warp Films, Tom is now launching his 4th and final full length solo album, 'Newfoundland' (out via The Robot Needs Home Collective) before turning his focus to new creative endeavours and future commitments with Her Name Is Calla.

'Newfoundland' is a truly fitting release to mark this momentous juncture in T E Morris’ musical journey; recorded at home in Leeds and Brno Czech Republic, Tom has enlisted the talents of several world class musicians to record this astoundingly beautiful album.

A truly poignant, elegant, yet dark composer, it will be an honour to finally work with T E Morris and have him join us to celebrate his ultimate work.

"...striking emotional depth added to exquisite songwriting to produce something fragile yet extraordinarily powerful." - The 405

"His mind is fully saturated by ideas, something affirmed by his prodigious output..." - God Is In The TV Zine

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Raf and O

This duo from south east London have created a buzz with exciting performances of their unique detailed avant-pop, fusing electro/ acoustic drums, vocals, synths and acoustic FX guitar.

We've previously heard them perform music from their second album 'Time Machine' (which was in FACT Magazine's top 10 albums of 2014), but now Raf and O are back after the release of split EP 'Sonnet 62/ Ink' with Grace Jones collaborator Robert Logan, and their third album 'Portal'.

Receiving wide critical acclaim, including praise by David Bowieʼs pianist Mike Garson, for their unique interpretation of 'Lady Grinning Soul' and having performed at some grandiose venues including Queen Elizabeth Hall, this is a chance to catch the duo in a more intimate setting.

"There is a butterfly, acoustic delicacy and yet also the deceptive, steel strength of spider silk in their complex weaving" - The Quietus

"Adventurous musical dreams, spliced with the literary influences of William Seward Burroughs and Shakespeare." - God Is In The TV Zine

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Weikie

Also a member of Her Name Is Calla, Weikie performs powerful solo acoustic music, laden with foot stomping and heart tugging originals. Switching back and forth between banjo, piano and guitar the pace never slows, as he performs a comprehensive overview of the many facets of folk and its modern connotations.

His poetry is steeped in Americana, but with an ear for modern songwriting and production techniques. We love his album 'Murder Came Before The Word', so are keen to see his live performance of his wonderful sounds.

“A potent album that deserves wide recognition for its lyrical prose as well as the wonderful arrangements that envelop this beautiful album. A name to watch for!” - Folk Radio UK

"An introspective and technically brilliant collection of tracks that fans of modern alternative folk need to have in their collection" - Artrocker

"A polished and beautiful record, thought-provoking and artistic, and easily deserves the minutes of your hours" - Echoes And Dust