Talented banjoist, soulful singer and Washington DC native, Jake Blount, is due to perform at The Market Place Theatre on Friday 14th June.
The rising star has recently been showcased on BBC Radio Two’s Folk Show and NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series; he was also nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2023 International Folk Music Awards.
He is a specialist in the early folk music of Black Americans, and his work shines a light on the major contribution that Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ artists have made to American folk traditions, which have often been overlooked.
His 2022 album The New Faith has received glowing reviews from Rolling Stone, The Guardian and many more, and sees Jake skilfully incorporating electric guitar, percussion and spoken word along banjo and fiddle. The album imagines what Black religious music might sound like in the not-so-distant future and includes inspired new arrangements of traditional songs including Black spirituals and Blues.
Jake Blount is a mesmerising, hugely entertaining live performer, and will be appearing with his trio, featuring outstanding double bassist Nelson Williams and gifted multi-instrumentalist Gus Tritsch.
Expect a mix of evocative songs and foot stomping fiddle tunes, with exceptional musicianship and soulful singing.
The Jake Blount Band will take the stage at The Market Place Theatre, Armagh on Friday 14th June at 8pm. Tickets are priced at £16 and can be booked online at www.visitarmagh.com/marketplacetheatre or through the Box Office on 03300 561 025.