Grizzly Bear Set For Orchestra Show

American freak-folk group Grizzly Bear are due to play a show with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Grizzly Bear have become one of the year's surprise success stories. Formed in 2004 the band's debut album 'Horn Of Plenty' contained an enigmatic collage of vocals samples. Since then, however, the band have honed their sound becoming one cult favourites.

Signed to Warp Records in the UK, the band's third full length album 'Veckatimest' gained rave reviews on its release earlier this year. A stunning blend of sophisticated songwriting and experimental touches, the album stunned everyone by smashing into the American charts.

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Breaking into the Billboard Top Ten, Grizzly Bear suddenly found themselves competing with some of the biggest albums on the planet. Radiohead are big fans, and personally requested that the band support them on a tour last year.

Grizzly Bear performed a show back in February with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Adding a lush classical tone to their music, fans were left stunned by the shows which were acclaimed as a new milestone in the band's career.

Now it seems that British fans are also set to witness this exciting new project. The band have announced a very special show at London's Barbican venue with Grizzly Bear due to work with the London Symphony Orchestra.

The new date will follow on from the band's show at London's Koko venue. Due to take place on August 18th, tickets for the gig sold out almost three months in advance with fans scrambling for a chance to see their heroes.

In addition to this, Grizzly Bear are set to play at the Green Man festival. Held in the Brecon Beacons the event is the celebrated home of wyrd folk, with Grizzly Bear set to feel right at home with the likes of Super Furry Animals and Animal Collective.

With a full UK tour previously announced, it seems as though Grizzly Bear could repeat their United States success here in the UK.

Grizzly Bear have confirmed the following shows for throughout the year:

August
18 London Koko
22 Green Man Festival Brecon Beacons

October
31 London Barbican

November
2 Glasgow ABC
4 Manchester Cathedral
5 Leeds Metropolitan University
6 Bristol Anson Rooms

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