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'England' is now available for download at iTunes and to celebrate we've put together a shiney new video. We hope you like it (see below) And, see the poster opposite for our special upcoming show in brighton with the R.G Morrison (click the poster for tickets) best wishes Trevor Moss. older news.... 16.6.10 ENGLAND SINGLE RELEASED 26TH JULY Hello there. We shall be releasing a new version of the album track 'England' on the 26th July 2010. The completely new recording was done down in the Garden Of England, at our very own Jackdaw Studios. To launch the new single we shall be hosting a very special concert at St. Pancras Old Church, London. Also on the bill are fellow Loose stablemates Danny The Champ and The R.G. Morrison so a remarkable evening is in store. It is a unique and intimate venue so don't waste anytime getting your tickets. CLICK THE POSTER OPPOSITE FOR TICKETS. best wishes TM&HL older news.......................................... 18TH MAY 2010. NEW FESTIVAL APPEARANCE ANNOUNCED. Hello everyone. Please visit the shows page for information about which fields we shall be playing in this summer. also... we have been cordially invited by Mr. Bob Harris himself to play with Richard Thompson at the Liverpool Philharmonic in July. As big fans of both men this shall be an honour, and not to be missed. xx TM&HL older news... 5th MAY 2010. HOMECOMING / BOB HARRIS SATURDAY Hi everyone. First of all a big thanks to the Duke and The King for their first rate hospitaility on the road for the last couple of weeks, and indeed to everyone who turned out for what was a very special Loose Music Galaxy of Stars tour. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LANTERN SOCIETY - 6TH MAY 2010 - The Betsey Trotwood. 'It's good to be gone but it sure is better coming home' we're back at London's Finest Folk club, at the Betsey Trotwood on Farringdon Rd this thursday after the club's away-day at the Camden Crawl last weekend. Thanks to everyone who came and made it a special day. 'The Richard and Judy of London's Folk Scene?' ... so cast your votes and come on down the Lantern, we'll have the info coming in as the night goes on via the wireless....and it might be my Birthday too! So no excuses. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOB HARRIS Do tune in to The Champions of the World (featuring TM&HL) live in session on this saturday's Bob Harris Show (BBC RADIO 2 - midnight) and he gives one of our songs a spin too. Cheers Bob. BEST WISHES TREVOR MOSS. older news... 14TH APRIL 2010. DUKE AND THE KING TOUR/CAMDEN CRAWL. DUKE AND THE KING TOUR We're heading off on the road again, this time with Danny and The Champions of the World and The Duke and The King on a two week jaunt taking in the UK and Ireland. For the Londoners among you the show is at The Union Chapel this Monday 19th April. and why not wave us on our way by visiting us the night before we set sail for a little warm up at...... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LANTERN SOCIETY London's finest folk club This Thursday 15th April at our home, The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, London. TUBE/TRAIN - Farringdon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAMDEN CRAWL SPECIAL - MAY 1st - The Lock Tavern - 1pm Then, come and see if we survived by getting your tickets for the Capital's most diverse music festival and coming to our daytime event at The Lock Tavern. We'll have driven through the night from Dublin to be there, to bring you the Lantern Society line up you've always dreamt of. Benjamin Folke Thomas Band The Hankdogs Danny and The Champions Of The World Pepe Belmonte Jack Day Tom Farrer Martin Ledner ... and maybe a song or two from us. older news... 29TH MARCH 2010. EPISODE 31 OF LSRH. ROBERT ELMS. Episode 31 recorded on 18.3.10 features the welcome return of Simon Stanley-Ward, a brand new one by Benjamin Folke Thomas, a Trent Miller Medley, one each by Hattie Longfield and Anthia Pesqueras, an ode to Stoke-on-Trent by John Bennett, one about a cave by Ruth (The Lorcas) and Rupert (Juniper Leaf) and a stylish debut by Paris Josie. Also, a sneak preview of the new album that never was from Indigo Moss, 'The Dunbury Oast Tapes'. Coming to you from the new Mundy Bois studio! NEXT LANTERN SOCIETY - THURSDAY 1ST APRIL @ THE BETSEY TROTWOOD, 56 FARRINGDON RD, LONDON. TUBE/TRAIN: FARRINGDON. And, do tune in to the Robert Elms show this Wednesday at 2.30 on BBC London to hear Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou in session. older news.... 7th MARCH. FREE DOWNLOAD. Hi. Follow the banner above to receive a FREE DOWNLOAD of our 'Allotment Song', the lead track on our brand new record. We're very proud of it, Jarvis Cocker and Bob Harris don't think it's too shabby either, so why not give it a go. It's officialy the finest folk song in Deal too (see the video opposite). We're going to be hitting the road soon with Loose's American glam-soul superstars The Duke And The King, and south London/Oxford supergroup Danny And The Champions Of The World on a UK and Ireland tour. Visit the shows page for more information. best wishes TM&HL older news... 24th FEBRUARY 2010. VILLAGE PEOPLE. Hello everyone. First of all we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who came out to see the Lantern Society on-the-road extravaganza that was the first leg of the 'Can't Wait For The Spring Tour', and indeed everyone who helped make it possible. It really was a team effort and we were overwhelmed by the positivity and support offered so willingly by so many. Thank you all. We all had the time of our lives and hope to see you all again soon. Stay tuned to hear the Lantern Society Radio Hour tour special, and watch this space for a full tour write up soon. Also, some of you may have heard a little play on Jarvis Cocker's 6Music show. Cheers Jarvis. Best wishes TM&HL older news... 24th FEBRUARY 2010. ENDORSED BY BOB HARRIS HIMSELF. You can now preorder your copy of our debut album 'Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou' from HMV! Be the first to get your hands on it by visiting www.hmv.com. The release date is the 15th february - what a perfect valentines present! Listen out for us on a radio show near you in the coming weeks. We'll be taking our favourite lantern boys with us to Resonance Fm headquarters for a live session this saturday lunchtime on the hello goodbye show, Mr Bob Harris will be choosing his favourite track from the album on his BBC Radio Two show on saturday night, then we're off to Brighton on sunday for a chat and a track on BBC Radio Surrey, Sussex and Solent. Trevor will be going solo for a live session on BBC Radio Leicester on friday 12th, and Andy Garland at BBC Radio Kent will be playing our 'Allotment Song' every lunchtime next week ahead of our live session with him on the 15th. So tune in! The Lantern Society this week promises to be a spectacular evening of music, so we hope to see you there (Thursday 4th Feb, Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon road, 8pm) and if not we hope to catch you along the road somewhere. Don't forget to get your tour tickets soon at www.wegottickets.com/lantern A quick reminder that there'll be no floor spots at the Lantern on feb 18th, due it being our album launch party! best wishes Hannah-Lou x Older news... The first episode of the 2010 has arrived, somewhat delayed having been snowed in and missing the first Lantern Society of the year, but episode 28 is now on the wire, and worth the wait it was. Episode 28 recorded on 21.1.10 features live performances by (soon to be Lantern Players on the road) Benjamin Thomas and Jack Day. We hear Hankdog, Henry Dingle, Sally Brinkworth and Marcia Mello all the way from Nashvile US of A. Danny George Wilson gives us the title track from the new Champions of the World Album (OUT NOW!!) and the Lantern welcomes it's first Mercury and Brit award nominee Tom McRae to the hallowed stage. And last, and by all means least, the hosts do a number with a little help from the Lantern Players. Want to join us on the road? Well click the poster opposite to buy a ticket, and you can also follow our new twitter (click the little birdy at the bottom of the page). Myself, Hannah-Lou, Ben, Pepe and Jack will all be regularly 'tweeting' the goings on, the weird and wonderful sights of Dilton Marsh, Hambledon, Egerton, Evershot, Freshwater, Wytham and Quorn. See how I fare spending long hours in the car with Benjamin Thomas, and see who is victorious, and how many times the board is thrown across the village hall, in mine and Jack Day's chess challenge. Best Wishes TM older news... 18th JANUARY 2010 VILLAGE HALL TOUR. TICKETS ON SALE NOW. ANOTHER VIDEO? Following the release of Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou’s self-titled debut album on Loose Music, the pair will be eschewing the conventional live music circuit in favour of an enchanting tour of village halls, bringing along for company a handpicked selection of the best players from their famous London folk club, The Lantern Society. Tickets for all the shows are now on sale, simply click the poster. Also, do visit the media page (or see below) to see the brand new video for the modern aero-ballad classic 'Concorde.' And why not come down The Lantern, this thursday 18th January, at the Betsey Trowood, Farringdon Rd, for London's finest Folk Club. older news... 18th JANUARY 2010. NEW VIDEO. ALBUM OUT 15TH FEB. HAPPY NEW YEAR. A new decade is upon us. Ten whole years since The Dome and The Bug. Bird flu failed to push us all off our perches, and swine flu's but a bit of a sniffle, and Big Brother (and the Labour Party) has but hours to live. We can also announce that the brand new decade will see our debut album released on 15th February on Loose Music. See opposite the brand new video for the lead track on the record. Watch this space also for more information on The Lantern Society 'London's Finest Folk Club' on the road, and a very special album launch bash. Speaking of which the first Lantern of the year will open it's doors to the best the capital and beyond has to offfer this thursday- LANTERN SOCIETY THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY. See you there. TM&HL older news.... 25TH DECEMBER 2009. THE FINAL EPISODE OF 2009. 'CHRISTMAS IN WITH THE LANTERN PLAYERS.' The Lantern Society Radio Hour concludes it's maiden year of broadcasting in style with a festive special; Christmas in with The Lantern Players. Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou have a few friends over for Christmas Day. Your favourite Lantern Players from the past year are all sat around the fire, singing each other festive songs, pulling crackers, telling jokes, exchanging gifts, and enjoying an ale or two. Also, the famous voices of the Lantern Society Radio Hour join forces for a very special version of a classic. Around the fire are Emma Scarr, Gary Smith, Jack Day, Benjamin Folke Thomas, Trent Miller, Gabriel Mesh, The Pony Collaboration, Martin and Bennett Ledner, Greg Harrisburg, Sunnie Dae, Billy Vincent, Tom Bridgewater, Emily C Smith, Hattie Longfield, Ivor Game, Ange Boxall, Jason McNiff, Hankdog and Henning Wehn. older news... 3RD DECEMBER 2009. EPISODE 26. GETTING READY FOR A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS. Episode 26 recorded on 3.12.09 concludes our maiden year of broadcasting from the club itself (Christmas special to follow on Christmas day) and features stunning performances by newcomers Letters To The Front, Conner Doherty, Long Stride Lizzie and Mary Mullen. Regulars Hattie Longfield and Benjamin Folke Thomas yet again grace the stage, and we see the return of Ben, Jake Shaw and Patrick Daniel Morgan. And, a familiar face yet performing for the first time, ever, Ian Rowe makes an impressive debut. And, do prepare for a very special episode 'Christmas with the Lantern Players' being broadcast worldwide on Christmas Day!! Best wishes TM&HL. older news... 5th November 2009. 24 Hours and Counting. The Lantern Society Radio Hour is celebrating it's first full day of broadcasting, with episode 24. That's right folks, and if you should ever wish to listen to all of them back to back you can do so at the Radio Hour archive, click the banner below, or visit iTunes. Episode 24 recorded on 5.11.09 features an impressive debut by eight piece The Pony Collaboration, Benjamin Thomas spreading the gospel according to John Prine, Pat and Helen wielding a banjo and fiddle, Martin Ledner, with a special look at Ledner's former group The Roaring Hundreds, Hatty Longfield, and our trip into the LSRH archive uncovers a session from this year's Wood Festival with Brian from Stornoway. We've got a few shows this week so do come and say hello. Visit the shows page for full details. Best wishes TM&HL. older news... 24th OCTOBER 2009. TM&HL JOIN THE BOARD. RADIO HOUR23. We we're honoured, and a little suprised to be invited to be commitee members for the Camden Crawl 2010, representing folk, country and roots music at the festival. Anyone who's ever been will know that it is a mamoth operation, defining the music of the capital, however our particular genre may have been under-represented in the past. TM&HL to the rescue! The festival planning is well under way, fellow commitee members ranging from us humble folk to Nihal off the 'real' radio, and by sheer coincidence Loose Music founder Tom Bridgewater, so we are very excited indeed to be involved. If you're dying to see a particular folk, country or roots act at this years Crawl do contact us. Episode 23, now on the 'air', recorded on 15.10.09 features our esteemed friend Andy Hankdog's 'Lantern Lotto' approach to hosting, as well as lending us his chaotic words of wisdom alongside our landlord Raz, and performing a death defying circus stage show. Tonight sees performances by Jack Day and Sunnie Dae, and London's Finest Blues Club gets down and dirty with Gary Smith, Gabriel Mesh, and debutante, Lane. Newcomers John Aldington and Hattie Longfield impress, the latter being the subject of our competition time, and Irene Anderson does a 'van the man' in the way only she can. We also pluck a rare Tom Farrer track from the record collection and dwell momentarily upon the tragedy of gems gathering dust. We're playing a very special show this monday at the Slaughtered Lamb alongside the Lost Brothers, not to be missed. Best wishes Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou older news... 9th October 2009. TREVOR MOSS & HANNAH-LOU JOIN THE LOOSE MUSIC GALAXY OF STARS. We are very proud to announce that we have signed to Loose Music in the UK and Europe, joining a star studded roster of artists including Danny and the Champions of the World, The Duke and The King, The Felice Brothers, The Handsome Family, Willard Grant Conspiracy and many more. The new album, entitled simply 'Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou' is due for release early 2010. Onwards and upwards. Tom Robinson played 'Concorde' on his show again on BBC6 Music, as well as including it in his 'Introducing' podcast last week. Tune into episode 22 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, as recorded at London's Finest Folk Club on 1st October 2009. We're back from Champions of the World duty in Belfast, supporting Foy Vance, a wonderful time was had by all, and a jolly brilliant, not to mention rare photograph of the Champs was captured on a street corner. Visit the photos page to see it. see you soon. TM&HL older news... 22nd SEPTEMBER. RADIO HOUR COMES OF AGE!! TREVOR MOSS & HANNAH-LOU WINNERS!! The Lantern Society Radio Hour has come of age, matured, blossomed. Episode 21 recorded on 17.9.09, co-hosted by Sweden's finest folk export, Ben Folke Thomas, features live performances by Stanley, Billy Vincent, Ruth Jacob with a little harmonic help by Hannah-Lou, newcomer Felix, an exclusive studio performance by Ben and much much more. Also, new for the radio hour, an outside broadcast from the world famous Windmill in Brixton on a very special night with Charlie Parr. And, of course, listen closely and enter our competition time. Also!! Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou are proud to announce their victory at Deal Maritime Folk Festival's Folk Songwriting Competition. Allotment song fought off strong competiton to walk away with the prestigious title. Lots of new shows just added, so visit the shows page. Best wishes older news... 8th SEPTEMBER 2009. RADIO HOUR EPISODE 20 AND FREE HEADLINE SHOW. Episode 20 recorded on 3.9.09 features the second co-host in LSRH history, former indigo Moss member, and player in many a fine musical outfit, Andy Bruce. Performances come courtesy of many of your favourite Lantern Players including Hank Dog, Trent Miller, Ben Thomas, Emily C. Smith, as well as a stunning debut by Emma Skar, expertly accompanied by the familiar slide sound of Gary Smith. And, a chance to win indigo Moss's entire single back catalogue on 7' Vinyl!!! Tune in via iTunes and the banner above, or visit the Lantern Society page. After the free evening of protest music at the British Museum on thursday 10th September (6.30pm - 8.30pm) why not come and see us ast our last minute FREE HEADLINE SHOW at The Flower Pot, 147 Kentish Town rd. On stage at 10pm. Best wishes TM&HL older news... 29 AUGUST 2009. A CO-HOSTJOINS TREVOR MOSS FOR A RADIO HOUR FIRST. Episode 19 recorded on 20.8.09 features the radio hour's first ever live studio guest and, for one night only co-host, folk storyteller extraordinaire, Martin Ledner. He also gave us an exclusive new version of a Ledner classic, live in the Forstal Road studio, and spun a record of his choice. Lantern Society performances come courtesy of Martin's daughter Bennet, Carolin and Ste, Charlie, and newcomer Gene Linford. And, do enter the FREE competition time (via the Lantern Society page) for a chance to win a copy of Martin Ledner's new album 'My Mistress's Songbook.' older news... 24th AUGUST 2009. TM&HL ON BBC 6MUSIC Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou's track 'Concorde' from their forthcoming album was selected for play on Tom Robinson's BBC introducing show on 6Music, played late Sunday night/Monday morning. Click the BBC introducing badge above to visit the site and listen again to the show. And do be sure to let Tom know what you thought of him playing the track! older news... 18th AUGUST 2009. EPISODE 18 ON THE AIR. Episode 18 recorded on 6.8.09 features the long awaited return of Ben Folke Thomas (that really is his real name!) an interview with, performance by, and exclusive album track play, and give away, by noir-folkists 'Juniper Leaf', and many more goodly musical gifts bestowed upon you dear listener by the noble Lantern Players. Tune in using the banner above, or visit the Lantern Society Page. Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou to lend their support to the British Museum's 'Medals of Dishonour' exhibition, and their evening of protest music at the museum. The exhibition includes commissioned work by artists Jake and Dinos Chapman, William Kentridge, Grayson Perry, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, Richard Hamilton, Mona Hatoum, Ellen Gallagher, Langlands and Bell, Cornelia Parker, Michael Landy, Yun-Fei Ji, Steve Bell and Felicity Powell. Visit the shows page for more details. Come down the Lantern and have a sing, and a pint in a thick glass. older news... 2nd AUGUST 2009. EPISODES 15,16,17!! Tune in now to three, that's right three more episodes of the Lantern Society Radio Hour. The two very special Wood Festival episodes, and a sublime episode from the good ship Betsey Trotwood featuring none other than the Hank Dogs. The Radio Hour has launched it's Competition Time, where we'll be giving away EPs, Albums and what not. So tune in, then visit the Lantern Society page, and be a winner. Thanks to everyone who got up early to see us play at Truck Festival, we had a wonderful time, and hope to see you all again next year, with a record!! older news... 9th JULY 2009. EPISODE 14. Episode 14 of the capital's favourite bi-fortnightly folk podcast, presented by Trevor Moss, is now on the air. Featuring an exclusive from Josh Bray of an as-yet unheard number, and two live versions of songs from the NEW CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD ALBUM by Danny and his merry men, as well as interviews with Angela from the Magic Numbers and Mike Monohan from the Dreaming Spires, and much much more. Apologies, the Hackney Empire Theatre Show has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the Lantern Society Stage is practically the same anyway, some come there instead on 16th July. We're off to Lounge on the Farm this weekend. We're playing on Sunday and The Champions of The World are a late addition to the bill on Saturday night, so if you haven't already got one, tickets are still available. Click the poster opposite. Thanks to everyone who watched and listened so attentively at the Borderline last night, and thanks to the Champs for joining us for a rousing rendition of Standing Down. See you all soon Trevor Moss. older news... 25TH JUNE 2009. UNLUCKY FOR SOME, NOT US. Episode 13 is on the air. Tune in now. Use the banner above, or visit the Lantern Society Page. We've just crossed that half way point in the Lantern Society Radio Hour's inaugural year of broadcasting. Capturing a unique document of a very special society of players and friends, in London, in the year of 2009. This time Jack Day does a Trent Miller, McNiff does the Dog, and the Dog does a Mcniff. What a wonderful evening, what a wonderful world. 'True love, freedom, everything else can be left behind.' - Jason Mcniff. Trevor Moss. older news... 6TH JUNE 2009. HIGH NOON FOR THE LANTERN SOCIETY. It is high noon, the Lantern Society midday sun is in full blaze, 12 hours so far elapsed. Quite possibly the greatest line up the Lantern has ever seen, if not the capital, for more years than the fair maid cares to recall. Episode 12, if that's yet reasonable to believe, has documented a very special night indeed and is now available for all to enjoy for FREE, GRATIS, on iTunes. As the thesaurus defines 'free': for the love of. Here, here. I am in the final throws of the Wood Special, it would have been ready this week had normal duty not intervened. So if you were there and want to listen to exclusive live sessions by your favourite acts you saw, or you want a unique insight into the wonderful world of Wood, or indeed if you just like great music, stay tuned. We have made real progress in securing a release or our debut record. Hopefully very soon we will be able to announce where and with whom it is going to be happening. Very excitng news is immanent. Best wishes and prosperity Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou older news... 1 ST JUNE 2009. WOOD SPECIAL. EPISODE 11. What a wonderful weekend it was. Wood 2009 lived up to and even surpassed expectations with a thrilling line up of musical and other attractions. The Lantern Society Radio Hour was there recording exclusive sessions with many of the outstanding performers on the bill and will soon be releasing an epic two hour special including talk and song with Meic Stevens, Neil Halstead, Dusty, Mark Gardener, Danny George Wilson, KTB, Gabe Minikin, Stornoway, Po' Girl, Spiers and Boden and many many more, as well as mystical sounds of Wood. However, for now amuse yourselves with episode 11 of the Lantern Society Radio hour by subscribing with the banner above or visiting the Lantern Society Page. Thanks to those who came to our show in Barnstaple, it was a pleasure to fit in an extended show to such an attentive audience whilst enjoying the beautiful Devon moorland last week. We very much hope to see you down that way again very soon. Do come to the Lantern Society this Thursday 4th June. We're rattling our way towards half way through 2009, lets sprint to the top of the hill and enjoy the ride back down the other side. Best wishes Trevor Moss. older news... 13th MAY 2009. EPISODE 10 ON THE AIR. WOOD. That's right folks. The Lantern Society Radio Hour is proud to be celebrating double figures. Ten splendid hours of the finest musical talent London and beyond has to offer. Use the banner above to listen and subscribe for free with iTunes, or vist the Lantern Society page to download an mp3. I hope you all have your Wood tickets in your increasingly sweaty palms. Not long now until the festival of the year. Click the banner opposite to buy tickets if you haven't already done so. A sripped down Champs are doing a turn for the opening night of Danny Wilson's 'Still Believe' creative energy collective at the Windmill, Brixton on Friday night, then we're all hot footing it over to Braziers Park to the Wood. And don't forget our first headlining London show for some time, MONDAY 18TH MAY - CATCH BAR, KINGSLAND RD, SHOEDITCH, LONDON. Best wishes Trevor Moss. older news... 27TH APRIL 2009. NINE LIVES, CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD. Hello Everyone. Episode nine of the Lantern Society Radio Hour is alive and singing, as recorded on 16th April 2009. Tune in to hear the finest Lantern Players, plus a few newcomers. Use the banner above, or stream through the Lantern Society Page. We've been over at the mecca that is the Truck Studio with our good friend and collaborator Danny George Wilson last week, in the safe hands of the brothers Bennett once again and in the company of a galaxy of other stars to record the new Danny and the Champions of the World Album!! A five day hive of activity has created a joyous masterpiece. Watch this space. We can confirm appearances for Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou at Wood, Truck and Lounge on the Farm Festivals so far this year. More to follow soon. Visit the Shows page for more information and where to buy tickets. Or click the poster opposite to attend the finest festival of the year. Thanks to everyone who came to the Camden Crawl to support an astonishing line up of music at the Good Mixer on Saturday. TM&HL older news... 15TH APRIL 2009. EPISODE 8 ON THE AIR. Episode 8 of the phenomenon that is the Lantern Society Radio Hour is fianlly on the air, and not a moment too soon. Recent final acitivity on our album delayed it somewhat, but 2 April 2009 is now ready for listening. Featuring Martin Ledner launching his new album 'My Mistress's Songbook' with his imploding fantastic delectable 'Shouting in The Woods' Band, and many many more exquisite performances. Click the mesmeric banner above to sunbscribe via iTunes, for free!! Or visit the Lantern Society Page to listen or download. We have indeed finished recording and mixing our album. Danny Wilson, Romeo Stodart, Joe and Robin Bennet, Richard Causon and ourselves have together made a masterpiece, which we cannot wait to show you all. Please join the mailing list to be first to hear all about it. Come and see us at the Lantern Society. Best wishes Trevor Moss. older news... 24TH MARCH 2009. EPISODE 7. RECORD. That's right folks, can you believe it. The Lantern Society Radio Hour now exceeds (in duration) the entire back catalogue of Simon & Garfunkel. Two episodes in a week have hit the virtual airwaves. Do click the fit inducing banner above to visit iTunes and listen in on London's Finest Folk Club. We're off to The Gentlemen's Club to mix the Album tomorrow, and the rest of the week with Richard Causon, to tape, we're both very excited. The contributions made to the record by our very talented friends, Danny, Romeo, Joe and Robin Bennett are beyond our wildest expectations and we can sincerely and objectively say it is a beauty to behold. Do come to The next Lantern, 2nd April 2009, as it is always wonderful, but especially as it is Martin Ledner's Album Launch and he will have is all star collective 'The Shouting In The Woods' with him in tow. Not to be missed. Best Wishes Trevor Moss. older news... 21ST MARCH 2009. RADIO HOUR WINTERLUDE SPECIAL ON THE AIR!! The Lantern Society Radio Hour is proud to present its very first outside broadcast, recorded live backstage at the inaugural Winterlude Festival held at the Conway Hall on 21st February 2009. Do click the banner above to visit iTunes and subscribe for free. Special exclusive acoustic performances by the bands on the bill and the members of an audience full of Lantern Players and others. Hear a never before heard tune by Romeo Stodart of the Magic numbers, as well as songs by Emily Barker, Simon Alpin, The Moon Music Orchestra, Dusty, Foghorn Leghorn and many many more. Thanks to everyone who yet again packed into the Betsey Trotwood on Thursday night for another epic Lantern Society session. Stay tuned for episode 7. In other news, we have finished recording our new album, with a little help from our friends at Truck, and are due to mix this week with world renowned engineer Richard Causon. See you all soon. older news... 10TH MARCH 2009. EPISODE 5 HITS THE AIRWAVES. Episode 5 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, as recorded on the night of 5th March 2009 is now on the air, click the banner below to listen or subscribe via iTunes, or visit the Lantern Page. Yet again another storming night, Benjamin Thomas had a band, and what a set they performed, Pepe Belmonte charmed and amazed us with the best titled song of the night, if not the year, and much much more. Thanks to everyone who packed into the Betsey again for our set at last week's Clerkenville West. It was a real pleasure to play what has become our stage and to not be in charge, thanks Raz and Scot. Do visit the updated Galleries to see photographs taken by Ben Graville of us in the studio with Romeo and Danny, recording our forthcoming album, and many new images of me and my wife around and about. Stay tuned for The Lantern Society Radio Hour Winterlude Special. My lack of voice has postponed it until now, but very soon we will post this exclusive Special edition, with some never before heard songs recorded live back-stage at the inaugural WInterlude Festival at the Conway Hall. Best wishes and see you soon. Trevor Moss older news... 10 MARCH 2009 LANTERN SOCIETY BOOMS. What a week. The Lantern Society is a boomtown, a real hubbub full of magnificent performers and listeners. The new radio hour for 19th February is now online, visit the Lantern Society Page, and subscribe via iTunes. The Lantern Society Radio Hour did its first outside broadcast, away from the womb of the betsey Trotwood, but not too far afield, at the first annual Betsey Winterlude Festial at the Conway Hall last saturday night. We captured special live acoustic performances from Romeo (Magic Numbers) who gave us a brand new song never before played EXCLUSIVE!! The Moon Music Orchestra, Foghorn Leghorn, Onions, Dusty (Sound System) and a whole raft of other outstanding players. Tune in next week for the Lantern Society special!! We're off to Truck Studios, Steventon to finish our record. See you all next week. Trevor Moss older news... 8 FEBRUARY 2009 LANTERN SOCIETY GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. Greetings all. London's Finest Folk Club, the Lantern Society, home of the Lantern Society Radio Hour was the only place to be this thursday 5th February. Everyone who's anyone crammed themselves into the upstairs of the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, London, and was treated to without doubt the most definitive display of folk talent London has ever seen. Tune into the Lantern Society Radio Hour (on the Lantern Society page, or better still subscribe with iTunes) to be a part of this momentus event, and be there on 19th to see it all over again. Thanks to everyone who came, played, was merry and see you all again very soon. Best Wishes Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou older news... 19th January 2009. NEW RADIO HOUR ONLINE. Hello folks. The latest episode of the Lantern Society Radio Hour is now available on our Lantern Society page and through iTunes, just follow the links. It was indeed a fine Lantern this week with many new faces, so thank you all very much for coming, and remember, don't be a stranger, come see us again very soon. Next Lantern Society - Thursday 5th February. Exciting news is to be released very soon..... older news... 7th January 2009. THE LANTERN SOCIETY RADIO HOUR. ON AIR!! The decorations are down, the Grandparents have pinched your cheeks and gone home, and the resolutions are broken. This can mean only one thing, it's a brand new year. That's right you heard it here first, the Lantern Society, 'London's Finest Folk Club,' is now also the home of 'The Lantern Society Radio Hour' an online radio show and podcast hosted by yours truely. Please go to the all new Lantern Society page for more information and to listen and subscribe. A new year, a new president (in 13 days) an all new Lantern Society Radio Show and nearly an all new record, things are shaping up very nicely indeed for 2009. See you all soon. Trevor Moss. older news....... 18TH DECEMBER 2008. MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL Seasons greetings everyone. What a difference a year makes. As we prepare to see in our first festive season and begin our first brand new year as man and wife, and duet, we are within touching distance of completing our new record. It's taking its time, but fear not for we have only done four days, and all of your favourite TM & HL songs are in the can, recorded live, it's just time for a little seasonal fairy dust. Many thanks to Romeo and Danny for their tireless support (we've been doing nights) and wizardry. If we don't say so ourselves it's turning out to be a masterful record, not least due to the help of those stunning boys. We are doing a special extended show tonight at the Prince of Wales, in Iffley, Oxford. It's the last one of the year, and despite the equally seasonal coughs and colds we are looking forward to rounding off a wonderful year of new beginnings. Merry christmas everyone. See you in 2009. It's going to be emotional. best wishes Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou.xx older news... 7TH NOVEMBER. NEW BEGINNINGS. Bleary eyed and joyous is this morning. Relief, new confidence and with renewed belief is how the World wakes up. Beside life's most momentus milestones it is all too easy to find oneself reacting against the repetative barrage of epic statement and almost gratuitous positivity. However, all this serves to achieve is to pass what are truely special moments worth lingering over and reflecting upon by. Especially as the road ahead is long and bumpy, and a quick stop for a cup of tea is never a chore. My new wife and I stayed up all night, as you can probably ascertain from my hightened sense of woosy romance, not on marital duties but observing the onfolding story of not only the now most famous basketball player in the World opposite, but also of the most powerful and most irritating nation on Earth. A mere adolsecent nation hopefully now coming of age, and being given a key to the door. To you all I salute a job well done. Hannah-Lou and I returned from our honeymoon in a log cabin in Finland and the beautiful medievel city of Tallinn, Estonia, on saturday morning. Rejuvinated by our time and our new union, it's now with excitement back to work. The album is to be finished this week, the Lantern Society is back this thursday, having never gone away, and The Champions of the World are hitting the road in two weeks, kicking off the 'Still Believe' Tour in Oxford on Tuesday 18th November. With additional members in the form of Hankdog, Jason McNiff and Pete Greenwood. See shows page for where to catch the travelling circus Champs in a town near you. To the future Best wishes and prosperity Trevor Moss. older news... 6TH OCTOBER 2008. THE FANTASTIC FOUR. Well, here we are. Two intrepid explorers on the brink. The sirens: illness, tragedy and circumstance have not dampened our spirits but stoked the fires and, finally, against implausible odds the tape is rolling. Although not at Toe-Rag, appologies my analogue fanciers, this week will see a few days of live recording at fellow Champion of the World, and he's also in a band called the Magic Numbers I think, Romeo's Studio, somewhere in North London, with himself and Danny George Wilson at the controls. Must fly. We're playing at Dingwalls this week, Thursday 9th to be precise (buy tickets via the link at the top of the page) in support of Pete Molinari and Band. Will be a corker, and our album should be done too, so come see how fried we are. Best wishes and prosperity Trevor Moss older news... 1 SEPTEMBER 2008. DOUBLEPLUSGOOD Thanks to everyone who took a stand against the culture crunch and turned out in their droves to the 100 Club last month. it was a really special night for us seeing so many familar fond faces in the crowd. Unfortunately due to scheduling complications the recording of the now ridiculously over antisipated debut Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou record has yet again been postponed. We are exploring alternative studios in which to make the album so as to cook this biscuit a soon as possible. The Lantern Society, the last bastian of health and worthiness has descended into a fortnightly debaucherous romp 'til dawn. Our good ship Lantern has become a woman of disrepute, and she now welcomes allcomers come and have a play and stay the night every 1st and 3rd thursday of the month. How could you refuse. The 'Our New, Happy Life' session recorded at Andy Hankdog's subterranean lair is now on the site. This was our last preproduction session for the album, so have a listen to see how things are shaping up. Regards, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou. older news... 23RD JULY. 100 CLUB HEADLINE SHOW. MUDDY WATERS, BB KING, BO DIDDLEY, THE WHO, THE KINKS, THE STONES, THE SEX PISTOLS, THE CLASH, DR. JOHN, THE WHITE STRIPES... NOW WE ARE VERY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE SHALL BE HEADLINING LONDON'S FAMOUS 100 CLUB, OUR LAST SHOW BEFORE WE RECORD THE ALBUM. SPECIAL GUEST WILL BE DANNY GEORGE WILSON, FRESH FROM A TRIUMPHANT TRUCK FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE WITH THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD, AND SUPPORT FROM THE VATICAN CELLARS AND ANCHORSONG. IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO SEE EVERYONE DOWN AT 100 OXFORD ST. TO GIVE US GOOD SEND OFF INTO THE STUDIO. CLICK THE POSTER TO BUY TICKETS. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE TRUCK ONE OF THE BEST FESTIVALS WE'VE EVER BEEN A PART OF, AND THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PACKED OUT THE THE MARKET STAGE TO LISTEN TO US WITH SO MUCH GREAT STUFF GOING ON. THANKYOU. WHISPERING BOB HARRIS COLLARED US AFTER OUR SET FOR A LITTLE SESSION AND A CHAT, SO STAY TUNED FOR FOOTAGE OF OUR TRUCK FESTIVAL SPECIAL, 'WHEN BOB MET TREVOR MOSS AND HANNAH-LOU.' SEE YOU AT THE 100. CLUB. TREVOR MOSS. Older news.... 1ST JULY 2008. INFLUENZA!! INFLUENZA!! Our long awaited new album is awaiting even longer as the dreaded and seemingly inevitable bug has hit us. Liam and ourselves are patiently now waiting until the 18th August for recording to commence. In the meantime we will be stoking the fire and burning the midnight oil at the Lantern Society, which this month in additon to the 1st and 3rd thursday of the month at the Betsey Trotwood, will see the first lantern outpost at the Queens Arms,Egerton Forstal, Kent. We've got all the lantern favourites coming down (see shows page posters for more details), and it's shaping up to be unmissable. Thanks to everyone who made us feel very welcome at the Wild West Country show last saturday, we were overwhelmed by the hosptiality and enthusiasm showed by everyone, our hosts and the audience, and we very much hope to be back next year if not much much sooner. best wishes and go long Trevor moss. older news...... 8th JUNE 2008. NEW WEBSITE LANUNCHED!! RECORD ON ITS WAY!! Hello everyone, and welcome to our brand new website, launched today!! We are all set to record our debut duet record. Recording begins the week of the 16th June, and shall be taking place at London's famous Toe-Rag Studios, with of course none other than Mr. Liam Watson in the driving seat. Preproduction is reaching its final stages now, and a track listing will be available as soon as we've decided it. Those of you who know us will understand given how prolific we are how difficult it has been to select the album from the some 50 songs you've heard us play live over the last few months, so if we've left out any of your favourites we apologise, give us a heckle and we'll happily oblige to play whatever you wish. We've got a few exciting shows coming up, see the SHOWS page for details, and you can also catch us as CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD, with Danny George Wilson over the summer. See the links page for his site. Its good to be back. best wishes, Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou. x