American friends!

I’m thrilled to announce a unique North American tour in June, with the electrifying Irish singer Lisa Hannigan and the American songwriter and gentleman, Joe Henry. Squaring the quartet is my comrade Ross Turner, the finest drummer I know.

We will meet to collaborate on stripped-down interpretations of songs from Lisa and Joe’s respective songbooks, and indeed a few songs of my own. We will also dust off a handful of our favourite covers, to see where they might lead us.

The dates go on sale May 2nd. I really hope to see you along the way.

8th June – Park West, Chicago, IL
10th June- Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON
11th June РTh̢̩tre Corona, Montr̩al, Quebec
13th June – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA
14th & 15th June – Highline Ballroom, New York, NY
16th June – Theater of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
17th June – Sixth & I Synagogue, Washington, DC
19th June – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
21st June – Great American Music Hall, San Fransisco, CA
23rd June – Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
24th June – Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA

January is all beard weather…and new songs are happening.

I’ll be playing some Peter Green, QOTSA and then a bit of CSN with James Vincent McMorrow and Foy Vance. Perhaps a duet with Lisa Hannigan. Tickets available here!

Earlier this year, in between playing my shows and touring with Lisa Hannigan, I spent a week in Manchester with my bass player, Jon Thorne. I slept on his sofa and we made a record in his dining room.

Eavesdropping is a collection of covers, featuring songs by Tim Buckley, Terence Trent D’arby, Elton John and Tunng, among others. Some of them I’ve played live, others are new interpretations.

Eavesdropping drops December 5th, but you can pre-order exclusively from the shop! The first 50 CDs will be signed. Until then, you can download Genie In A Bottle for free… http://t.opsp.in/18aUs

To pre-order Eavesdropping, click here

Here’s the video for Genie In A Bottle. Pass it on!

Cheers x

I had a lovely gig last night in Chicago, the end of my run opening for Lisa Hannigan on her North American tour. It was such a privilege; despite playing to hundreds of people who had never heard of me, I found myself stood in front of a quiet, generous audience at each and every show.
I’ll be on guitar duty in Lisa’s band for the rest of her dates, with the indestructible Gavin Glass playing support.

I’ve a solo show in Toronto on the 14th at the Dakota Tavern. It’s free in, so come on down if you can (I know it might be a bit far away, so there’s no pressure).

I’ve lined up a couple of December shows! December 9th I’ll be playing in Whitstable with guitar legend Wizz Jones. On the 10th I’ll be playing a headline show in Cowbridge, Wales. There are a few tickets left for each show.