Al Lewis is a singer-songwriter from North Wales whose sound is reminiscent of the classic singer-songwriters of the 70′s delivered with a modern twist.

A relative latecomer to music, it all began in earnest, back in 2007 when Al released his first two singles ‘Waiting for You’ and ‘I’ll be the Moon’ and a Welsh language EP entitled ‘Byw mewn Breuddwyd’ all on his own label. In March that year Al co-wrote and performed the song ‘Llosgi’ (Burning) on the televised ‘Song For Wales’ competition, winning the songwriters category and coming second overall. Al would then also go on to perform at ‘Wakestock Festival’ alongside Mark Ronson. In 2008 the release of ‘One Way Love Affair (EP)’, gained Al further exposure via plays on BBC 6 Music.

In 2009 Al Lewis Band released their first Welsh Language album, spending several weeks at number one in the Welsh Language album charts. In the same year a new EP (Skin & Bones) in collaboration with fellow Welsh compatriot, Paper Aeroplanes’ Sarah Howells, was released. The following year (2010) saw the release of Al’s debut solo album ‘In the Wake’. Gathering support and praise from eminent DJ Steve Lamacq, (BBC Radio 2 / 6music), tracks from the album would go-on to be aired on several stations across the country. Later that year Al embarked on his first nationwide tour.

This year has already seen Al being picked by Caffe Nero to be their ‘Artist of the Month’, performing in stores across the length and breadth of Britain during February and March. He was also personally invited by Cerys Matthews to support her at her sell-out show at the PJ Hall in Bangor, North Wales in April where they performed together on stage.

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