When: 7pm on Tuesday 14 August
Where: The Roadhouse, 8 Newton St, Manchester M1 2AN

Vetiver are an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic and often joined by Devendra Banhart, cellist Alissa Anderson, and violinist Jim Gaylord.

They released their debut album Vetiver in 2004 on the small indie folk label DiCristina. Since the album’s release Vetiver have toured extensively, opening for and collaborationg with Banhart and Joanna Newsom.

Before moving to San Francisco Cabic was a member of the North Carolina indie rock band The Raymond Brake who released some records on the now defunct Simple Machines label. The band is named after the grass, vetiver. Their music has been described as ‘surreal’, ‘lullingly pleasant’, ‘tender and accessible’ and ‘quirky and warm’.

Support comes in the form of Hey! Manchester favourites Starless & Bible Black and the Vox.

This is a co-promotion with Pineapple Folk.

Tickets available from WeGotTickets, Ticketline, Piccadilly Box Office or on 0161 832 1111.