Blair Dunlop - The Transatlantic Songbook
at
Spring Bank Arts Centre
New Mills
19:00
Description
In association with Live & Local we bring you BBC Folk Award winner Blair Dunlop. He has treated audiences to his own repertoire from his best-selling albums, returning now with The Transatlantic Songbook. Packed with songs that have inspired and motivated him in his career to date, intertwined with stories and anecdotes of personal stories and inspirations. Blair and his family are embedded in British folk music culture.
You may even find out what led to Bob Dylan stating - "Talent doesn't shout, it Blairs".
Featuring songs from the widest folk and acoustic traditions from North America and the UK; this one-man show will pay homage to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan (North America) and Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny (UK), as well as some of Blair's own material inspired by such artists.
In this inimitable, stripped back show Blair will take you on a journey of song and inspiration across the transatlantic traditions.
Doors and Bar open 7pm
Tickets £13, available from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online.
Spring Bank,
New Mills,
Derbyshire,
England,
SK22 4BH.
General Admission : £14.30