We’ve a real treat in store for you today with a video premiere from Blair Dunlop and an acoustic version of ‘356‘, a song which features on his forthcoming third studio album ‘Gilded’ due for release via his own new label (Gilded Wing Records) on May 6th 2016. Blair has more than proved himself as an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and vocalist yet with each release he reveals another facet in his talent which has seen his career go from strength to strength. Don’t miss his album tour which kicks off in April (see dates below). He shared the following story behind 356:
“My drummer Fred and I – on a day where not much was happening – decided to dress up and go and look at nice cars in Mayfair, pretending we might buy one. The salesman spotted us a mile away… But he was very genial and, when he saw that we fell for an old Porsche 356, he proceeded in giving us the full run-down. The song is based on that day.”
‘Gilded’ follows on from Blair’s highly acclaimed 2014 release ‘House Of Jacks’ (read our review here) and his outstanding debut album ‘Blight and Blossom’ in 2012, which saw him win the BBC Radio 2 Folk Horizon Award. Blair is a story-teller, known for his cerebral life affirming lyrics and the new record fares no differently – ‘Gilded’ is a collection of stories and reflections, recorded in live takes at Manchester’s Blue Print Studios. On this record Blair remains true to his folk roots lyrically whilst continuing to push musically into new areas.
UK Dates
20/04/2016 – Henry Tudor House – Shrewsbury
22/04/2016 – The Rainbow – Birmingham
23/04/2016 – Jericho Tavern – Oxford
24/04/2016 – Folk House – Bristol
25/04/2016 – The Lexington – London
27/04/2016 – Sneaky Petes – Edinburgh
28/04/2016 – Brewery Arts Centre – Kendal
30/04/2016 – The Plough – Torrington
01/05/2016 – Marshall Acoustic Sessions, Marshall Village Hall – Marnhull
02/05/2016 – Band On The Wall – Manchester
05/05/2016 – The Place – Bedford
06/05/2016 – Railway Inn – Winchester
07/05/2016 – Folk On The Pier – Cromer
25/05/2016 – The Music Room – Liverpool
26/05/2016 – The Flowerpot – Derby
27/05/2016 – Greystones – Sheffield
Ticket Links: www.musicglue.com/blair-dunlop
Blair will also play a number of UK festivals this summer. Those already announced include:
28/05/2016 – Under The Apple Tree Festival – Silverstone Woods
29/05/2016 – How The Light Gets In Fest – Hay-on-Wye
03/06/2016 – London Folk Fest – The Bedford
04/06/2016 – The Acoustic Festival of Britain – Uttoxeter
22/07/2016 – Underneath The Stars Festival – Barnsley