Lark Calls It A Day

One of my favourite South African bands - Lark - has decided to break up. This has to be the worst news I've had all week. To me they were an innovative, original and captivating band with a sound all thier own and had they decided to give it another year, would have taken the world by storm.

This was taken from thier iLike Facebook page:

Formed in 2003 by lead singer Inge Beckman and Producer/Sound Designer Paul Ressel, Lark has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and are currently recognized as one of South Africa’s best live acts. Both of their albums, “Mouth of Me” and “Razbiluto”, have further proven that they are also one of the best recording acts in the country.

But, like all good things, this unfortunately has had to come to an end. Paul Ressel has decided to move to Germany and as he performs an extremely pivotal role in the band’s operations, they have decided to call it a day. Says vocalist Inge Beckman; “The past couple of years have been quite a ride, but I look back on everything we’ve done with a sense of satisfaction and pride in being involved in such a pioneering project and having been able to have the opportunity to perform on the variety of stages that we have. We wish Paul all the best in his endeavors; it’s been an absolute pleasure to have worked with him and the rest of the band.”

Lark’s final performance in Johannesburg will be at the 88 Lounge in Norwood. Be sure to catch the band for the last time ever! The show will be filmed for posterity, so be sure not to miss out on this historical occasion.

Details:

Date: 22 February 2008
Line Up: Lark
Venue: The 88 Lounge, 88 William Rd, Norwood
Cover: R60
Time: Doors open at 20:00

RIP...