Yaelokre: Ben Caplan

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The ticket purchase limit is 4 for this event. Orders in violation of the published Ticket Limit (4) are subject to cancellation without notice. If you attempt to exceed the specified ticket limits, we reserve the right to cancel any or all orders and associated tickets without prior notice. In such cases, your ability to purchase tickets may also be restricted. Orders that are canceled for violating the ticket limit may be eligible for a refund at face value, excluding fees. This policy applies to orders linked to the same name, IP address, email address, billing address, credit card number, or other identifiable information. If you ever feel as if music has lost its capacity for surprise, the beguiling wonder and infinite creativity of Yaelokre will respark your belief. The Filipino-Icelandic artist - real name Keath Ósk (they/it) - fuses three imaginative strands to their visionary expression: intimate, innocent folk infused with leftfield surrealism and instant pop accessibility; artwork which is intricately detailed and beautifully alluring; and storytelling which brings personal experience and poetry into rich, fable-like narratives. What’s more, all three of these elements are crafted by this one visionary artist. The scale of the fantastical world they have created is vast, both in terms of narrative and lore. But its essence is relatively simple. The songs are set in the fictional world of Meadowlark and chart the adventures of four masked children who comprise a musical ensemble known at The Lark: Cole Seymour, Clémente Dearworth, Peregrine August, and Kingsley. They perform as representatives of The Harkers, mythical beings who express the fundamental principles of nature, wonder and chaos. What’s more, Yaelokre voices all of the different characters within their universe. This immersive, escapist story is largely inspired by Yaelokre’s own life. The four Larks represent different stages of their childhood, and writing their songs felt cathartic for…

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