NEW TUNES John Blek’s new album is out this Friday.
Cork singer/songwriter John Blek will perform in McGing’s, Westport, this Sunday, October 2 — just two days after his highly anticipated second solo album, ‘Cut the Light’ hits the shelves and online stores.
The album, recorded in Bantry over four days in early spring, is a collection of eleven original contemporary folk songs carefully crafted and documented with the help of Davie Ryan (drums), Brian Hassett (bass guitar) and Brian Casey (producer).
“Cut the Light is an album I have wanted to record for quite a while,” says the singer. “I pushed myself to become a better instrumentalist and songwriter on these songs, and really focused on creating a collection of pieces that could live together on a cohesive album. It’s something I’m very proud of.”
Blek is hailed as a prolific writer of some of the most beautiful folk music being created today, both solo and with his band John Blek & the Rats, who released their last record less than a year ago.
The album is being put out independently in Ireland on John Blek and the Rats own WARR label and through Tonetoaster Records in Germany. It will be available on CD, 180 gram Vinyl and MP3.
Gig starts at 7pm; admission free.
