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Alessi starting writing and performing aged 16. She recorded her first album *'Notes from the Treehouse' *in Omaha, Nebraska with Bright Eyes producer and band member, Mike Mogis. The album was released through Virgin records in 2009 and Alessi toured extensively in the UK and Europe in support of the release with Mumford & Sons, Johnny Flynn and Laura Marling amongst others.
Alessi signed with Bella Union in 2009 and released* 'Soul Proprietor' *EP in 2009.
Alessi's second album *'Time Travel' *was released to great acclaim on Bella Union in 2011. Alessi toured the UK,EU and US with John Grant, Laura Marling, Laura Veirs and Villagers in support of the release.
Alessi's third album *'The Still Life' *was produced by Bright Eyes/Azure Ray collaborator, Andy LeMaster, in Athens, Georgia in 2013. The album was also released by Bella Union and Alessi toured extensively in support of the album with Mountain Goats, M.Ward, Jenny Lewis and Sam Amidon.
Alessi also released an EP titled 'Komorebi' in Japan in 2014 and has toured the country twice in support of her releases.
Alessi has also recorded vocals for Neva Dinova, Young Colossus, Valley Lodge, Cursive and Rachael Dadd amongst others.
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Coventry's comfiest used bookshop serving lunch, wine, beer and folk music.
A place to Discuss, Learn, Play and Create.
Based at the new creative village Fargo in Coventry, The Big Comfy Bookshop provides thousands of second hand books of all genres with the added extra of cake, coffee and tea and even a licensed bar! We've also now added a lunchtime menu.
Established since 2012, The Big Comfy Bookshop houses thousands of books from pulp crime fiction through to travel, art, cooking and all in between. With hundreds of shelves bulging with books, there's something for everyone.
Open 7 days a week, while-away a few hours in our relaxed environment with a cup of coffee and homemade cake, or even treat yourself to our freshly made jacket potatoes.
In the evening we transform our space to host music, poetry, book clubs and more, with our bar serving real ales and wine, a great alternative night out.
With an ever changing selection of books and an eclectic event schedule, The Big Comfy Bookshop is a destination to return to again and again.
BWR Presents: Alessi’s Ark / Charlotte Carpenter / Dom Major
Doors Open 7pm
Fargo Village, Far Gosford Street,
Coventry,
West Midlands,
England,
CV1 5ED.
Admission Charges
General : £10.00 including booking fees
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