Hrishikesh Hirway: In Conversation + Acoustic

Hrishikesh Hirway is playing Rough Trade Denmark Street on Wednesday 18 November, and it's a bit more than a standard gig. The night is split into two halves: first, he'll be in conversation with Mathew Baynton, and after that, he'll perform acoustically. It's a double bill of talking and playing, with the music coming second.

The whole thing is built around his latest album, In the Last Hour of Light, released on Keeled Scales. That's what the conversation will centre on, and it's the record the acoustic set will draw from. If you've been following his work, it's a good chance to hear the songs stripped back and the stories behind them told first-hand. The conversation part gives you the context, and the performance lets you hear the material in the room.

One thing that sets this apart from a usual ticket is that a physical copy of the album is included in the price. When you book, you choose your preferred format, and you collect it on the day. So you'll leave with the record in hand, rather than just a memory of the night. It's a nice way to take the music home with you.

Rough Trade Denmark Street is wheelchair accessible with step-free access, so getting in and around is straightforward. The night starts at 19:15, and tickets are £17.09.