Leah Lawson 'Flood House' Album Release W/ Zachary Warren + Kat Dolan

101 Fairview Road,Asheville NC 28803

14 September, 2022

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Doors are at 630pm, Show 7pm. Performances by Zachary Warren, Kat Dolan, and Leah Lawson Tarot readings with Claire Whall About Flood House: Alternative Folk Singer-Songwriter Leah Lawson's debut album ‘Flood House’ is scheduled for release September 16, 2022, on Good Bones Records. ‘Flood House’ was recorded at Way Out Studios in Seattle, WA, and produced by Trevor Spencer (Beach House, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes). Lawson, Spencer, and Seattle-based musician Sam Peterson made up the trio that played all of the instruments on the album. With this emotionally charged debut, Lawson proves she has something to say, and this powerfully personal body of work showcases her seasoned and intricate writing style. From more adolescent musings like, "I was there when your grandmother died, we were sure she'd get to heaven," to profoundly mature revelations about humanity and our role in it, the album captivates. "I know a woman is a war. I can never be at peace," she sings on "A Woman Is A War," her voice softly cooing a harsh realization. Reminiscent of Kathleen Edwards and Julien Baker, Lawson takes a brutally raw approach on 'Flood House.' The eight-song album imprints the listener with vivid images like remembered dreams and leaves them wanting more. With tracks like "Old Hickory," Lawson expertly untangles complex emotions and lays them bare in front of us. "I wondered if you liked my body, just because you never told me" is just one of the many lines that draw us into her inner circle. Growing up in Florida, Lawson was homeschooled throughout her formative years and raised in a sheltered, evangelical Christian home. Music became Lawson’s conduit to reckon with her religious trauma and faith deconstruction, in addition to the universal feelings of longing, loss, and love we all share. “I think when you grow up the way I did, immersed in the evangelical church, and then you decide to leave that life behind, it can feel really isolating and people may not understand,” says Lawson. “With ‘Flood House’ I hope it allows others to feel validated in that it’s okay to explore life beyond what you were taught and what you used to believe. I want people to know they aren’t alone and it’s okay to be honest with yourself.” After spending several years living in Nashville, TN, Lawson is currently residing in Asheville, NC, and preparing to release her debut album, Flood House. Recent acclaim: “[...] weightless and poignant vocals.” –Oh·Es·Tee “Leah has an astute ability to explore the feelings we all experience in common.” –FrostClick “There’s a sultry style to her voice… the easy choruses delivered by her voice are something you need to make time to listen to.” –Thinking Lyrically “Impressive presence [and] expressive, doleful vocals.” –Emerging Indie Bands