E. Malcolm Martinez writesCHIRP Radio Welcomes Lloyd Cole to The Old Town School of Folk Music on March 20th!

Legendary British singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole performs a solo acoustic show at the Old Town School Of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave) March 20th at 8pm.

Gaining high acclaim and commercial success as Lloyd Cole and The Commotions with their initial release, the '80s classic Rattlesnakes (1984, Polydor Records), the band followed up with two more offerings, as well as a best-of compilation, that all went gold in the UK before disbanding in 1989.

Cole released his eponymous solo debut in 1990 and spent the decade living on the East Coast and collaborating with a myriad of musicians from Jill Sobule to Matthew Sweet. A former philosophy and English major, Cole’s lyrics are filled with references to authors and literary figures, ensconced in beautiful pop/folk compositions that have earned him the respect of many as one of our greatest living songwriters.

Cole will be featuring songs from his fifteenth and most recent solo release, Standards (2013, Tapete Records), as well as selections from his three-decade-long collection that include his greatest hits from his work with The Commotions. You can find more information about Cole on his website.