Drawing from the Transcendentalists, primitive American gospel, and inspiration that runs from Dionne Warwick to John Lennon, Lael Neale’s music sits somewhere between drone pop, folk, and something more otherworldly. Her latest record, Altogether Strangermarks her third collaboration with Guy Blakeslee, it is her most expansive yet, a 9-song, 32-minute collection written in the early morning stillness of Los Angeles alongside an accompanying film - created with Neale’s faithful Sony Handycam.
Lael Neale has a rare ability to uncover the extraordinary within the mundane, tackling themes of polarity that recur throughout her work, country vs. city, humanity vs. technology, isolation vs. society.. Reflecting on her lo-fi, D.I.Y. ethos in her substack Consensual Sound, she writes, “I love doing things the wrong way. It’s so rare that we get to do that in life. Even as artists, I notice a slow and steady conformity set in as musicians become legitimate. I do it too. How else would we fit into the font, size & waveform of streaming services. I rebel in minute ways - like refusing to follow a recipe. In the end, I’m just like everyone else: I want to belong.”
Since her Sub Pop debut Acquainted With Night recorded on a cassette 4-track and released into the strange stillness of lockdown through to her follow-up Star Eaters Delight (2023) featuring 'I Am The River' , Neale has steadily built a devoted following. Her touring has taken her across the world, including sold-out shows in Los Angeles, New York, London and Paris, and a run supporting kindred spirit Weyes Blood.
Suspended between worlds, Lael Neale makes songs that feel both deeply human and slightly alien.
This will be a special one. We can’t wait. See you there!
Doors open at 6pm. Join us early for pizzas from 6–8pm, with happy hour running from 6–7pm and 10% off pizzas.
We'll have the fire pits lit outside and, in good weather, the skate bowl will be open to skate or watch before the show.
Set within our two-acre venue near Bantham Beach in South Devon, these intimate performances offer the chance to experience incredible live music alongside great food, drinks and the unique atmosphere that has made Outside a destination for live music in Devon. Arrive early, settle in and make an evening of it.
We have a total of 200 tickets available and they are expected to sell out quick! There is no age restriction for this event however all children will require their own ticket and under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult 1:1.
Please note that all tickets are general admission. We have limited parking so please car share, cycle, skate or walk if possible! You will not receive a physical ticket for this gig so if you would like to purchase these tickets as a gift, please just let us know the name of the attendee/s after you've made your purchase as we will have a list of names on the door. Cancellations & Refunds These tickets are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation or rescheduling. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be offered. If the event is rescheduled, you will have the option to transfer your ticket to the new date or request a refund if you’re unable to attend. If you’d like to change the name on your booking, please contact us in advance so we can update the door list.
