The Lara Collective

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The Lara Collective

The Lara Collective, singer-songwriter Lara Eidi and cellist Stavros Parginos, are fulfilling their dream of playing the Fringe this August! Sweet Venues will host the duo, promising a breath of fresh air and originality across two exclusive performances. They will perform from their debut work Little People, premier new tracks, as well as select covers of favourite artists, including Joni Mitchell and Peter Gabriel.

Lara Eidi is a singer-songwriter of Canadian, Greek and Lebanese descent. Having performed as a solo vocalist and pianist, she decided to change focus, founding The Lara Collective with cellist Stavros Parginos, Lara’s music developed into an original synthesis of sound, produced solely from voice, piano, acoustic guitar and cello. The Lara Collective seeks to emphasise creativity and music that blends folk, indie and ethnic vocal styling with atmospheric harmonies and sincere lyrics.

"The lyrics reflect our most intimate fears, our inner desires, love and the pursuit of happiness. The music is intended elevate and allow listeners to travel through the tunes and give them a sense of peace,"  says Lara Eidi.

Greek journalist, Maria Markouli, writing on Little People: "Artfully embroidered compositions, resonate with crystal vocals. It was as if Joni Mitchell had exchanged a secret with Lara, to which she kept and then later revealed with such originality, in her own distinctly unique voice. A Greek-Canadian with Lebanese roots, she is the new blood of cosmopolitan folk."

The Lara Collective will be at Sweet Grassmarket (Venue 18) Aug 15 and 16 19:45 (45mins) £10.00 (£8.00)

Twitter: @LaraEidi

Show Contact: Lara Eidi : eidilara461@gmail.com

Venue Media Contact: Annie Marrs : annie@sweetvenues.com : 07912 042630