Perspectives: The Cruellest Month - Benjamin Lanz Solo

A weekend of Irish debuts, collaborations and musical meetings.

LANZ is the solo project of Benjamin Lanz, a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and composer, most commonly known as a member of the bands The National, Beirut, and Sufjan Stevens. 

LANZ has released 4 albums to date: Hoferlanz I, Hoferlanz II, A Drift, and Ballard (with Kris Allen) all on the Brassland label, as well as 3 albums with Scott and Bryan Devendorf of The National as the band LNZNDRF. 

LANZ will combine songs from his solo records with sections of modular synth based electroacoustic compositions, improvisations, and multi-instrumental soundscapes and interludes. Expect a guest or two to pop up onto stage!

This weekend sees NCH debuts from the acclaimed French singer-songwriter Mina Tindle and Quatuor Zaïde, the return of the much-loved Sam Amidon and Kate Stables with Bryce Dessner (The National) and Benjamin Lanz contributing. Thomas Bartlett and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh of The Gloaming reconvene their sublime duo. 

Curated by Sounds from a Safe Harbour and Brassland with NCH.