JOHN
BLEK - world-class Irish Troubadour, touring with his new album 'Thistle &
Thorn' 30 August - 8 Sept 2019 "A master of subtlety in the realms of
John
Blek
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"A master of subtlety in the realms
of folk-informed pop." - The Thin
Air
"His talent is shining brighter with
every album." - John Creedon,
RTÉ
Nominated for Song of the
Year at the International Folk Music
Awards, Kansas City.
Ever prolific, Blek has released 5 albums in the last 5 years.
Currently he is preparing to release number 6, his new album Thistle & Thorn due in February 2019. 'Salt in the Water' from Blek's current album
Catharsis Vol.1, was nominated for 'Song of the Year' at the International Folk
Music Awards 2018 at Folk Alliance International in Kansas City. It's been a
busy few years and it shows no sign of letting up. Endless tours and recording
in Ireland, Europe, UK and USA keep the Irish troubadour busy.
He is a master storyteller and an inspiring live performer. His
beautiful finger style guitar and joyous vocal weave a tapestry that is as
poignant as it is skilful. He is a true artist.
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In John's words – “I spent much of the
early part of 2017 in and out of hospital with some mysterious illness that was
intent on wasting my now 30-year-old body. My energy was at an all time low and
all that gave me joy had been stripped or put on hold. All but my guitar and
what was left of my feeble voice. So to fill the days and occupy my mind, I
wrote. I wrote of resilience, of pain and uncertainty. Of new love through
fevered dreams, of strength, hope, distance, sedation and the cure. I did it
every day and recorded the demos sitting up in my hospital bed accompanied by
the electronic bleeps of the machines and punctuated by the nurse’s concerned
enquiries. I had a reason. For me this is cathartic. For me, this was the
panacea.”
FOR LIVE DATES FROM 30 AUG - 8
SEPT 2019 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
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Blek
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TOURING PERIOD: 30
AUGUST - 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 for other dates outside please make contact for
availability
BOOKINGS, AVAILABILITY, PROMO
CDs, FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
tel: + 44 (0) 7905
952374
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