"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Critics Consensus
Based on 4 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Erland and The Carnival is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Erland and The Carnival concert reviews describe live shows and performances as surreal and avant-garde.
Erland and the Carnival are a London, UK folk rock band, formed by multi-instrumentalist Simon Tong (formerly of the the The Verve / Blur / The Good, the Bad & the Queen), Erland Cooper (Orkney Islander - guitars / vocals), David Nock (drums / engineering - recently worked with Paul McCartney & The Fireman).
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Erland Cooper
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Critic Concert Reviews
musicOMH (UK)
November 29, 2010
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Now firmly established as a headline act they are supported at XOYO by Anglo-Italian singer-songwriter-guitarist Anna Calvi whose own debut album will be released through Domino at the start of 2011.
One band that ducked much of the hoopla however are Erland & the Carnival a new-ish outfit with a very old soul who probably couldn't be less on-trend for 2010.
Fronted by the talented Gawain Erland Cooper; the band Erland & The Carnival step onto stage bearing ripped suits and wolf masks, a subtle accordion note is played by Gawain, and the show begins with avant-garde, surrealist tune ‘Emmeline’ The energy of the show stays dark and aghast purely for the entertainm
