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The London Roots Festival Presents MICHAEL WESTON KING & LOU DALGLEISH - "MY DARLING CLEMENTINE - TOGETHER APART" Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish close out the year with a special show on Tuesday 1st December at The Water Rats as part of the London Roots Festival. As My Darling Clementine they are known for their signature blend of classic country duets, richly drawn storytelling, and beautifully observed songs of love, loss and longing but this new date offers something different. They will play 2 x one hour sets; The first a deep dive into the back catalogue, featuring My Darling Clementine classics, fan favourites, and some lesser heard album cuts. The second set will shine a spotlight on their individual voices. With both releasing solo albums this year, Lou and Michael will present a number of these new songs, accompanied by a full band.* Michael's album "Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore" released in April, has received 5 star universal praise, and is being widely regarded as his finest ever work.  "A beautiful complex piece of work, and the fact that it emerged from such terrible circumstances and unimaginable sadness makes it all the more remarkable. MWK has balanced sorrow, anger and the struggle for hope and the search for some peace in a way that would be presumptuous for a mere observer." -Elvis Costello Lou's album, "The Leaving And The Left Behind" will be released in the Autumn and this show affords fans the chance to hear some of her new songs for the very first time. Both these solo albums have been born out of personal tragedy and grief, having lost their Grandaughter Bebe in the Southport attacks, and as a way to process an unimaginable loss. Their ability to move seamlessly from heartbreak to hope, from sharp storytelling to lush harmony, makes every performance feel like a conversation set to music. The unmistakable chemistry between King & Dalgleish has made My Darling Clementine one of the most compelling duos on the Americana scene. Expect finely crafted songs, wry humour, and the emotional depth that has become their trademark. For long-time fans and new listeners alike, their London Roots Festival show promises an evening of warmth, wit and world-class songwriting from two artists at the height of their powers. *The band features Colin Elliot, Shez Sheridan and Dean Beresford who are renowned for their work with Richard Hawley, as well as Duane Eddy, Self Esteem, Nancy Sinatra and many more