His name is Luka
Thursday March 11 2010
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed singer/songwriter Luka Bloom will make a welcome return to cork Saturday, March 20 for a gig in the intimate surroundings of St Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal.
For almost two decades Bloom, the younger brother of the legendary Christy Moore, has enjoyed tremendous success across the world, getting his big break in 1987 when he toured the US with the likes of The Pogues, The Violent Femmes, Hothouse Flowers and The Cowboy Junkies.
For the past decade he has concentrated in performing in Australia and on the European mainland where his distinctive electro-guitar style and melodic riffs have earned him a huge fan base.
Bloom's love for playing in front of a live audience has never been more apparent than on his 2009 album, 11 Songs. While not a live album it returns to raw almost live sound of his early albums and acts as a potent reminder of why he is such a master of the concert stage.
His Irish tour offers fans an opportunity to hear songs from the album and his new record, Dreams In America, in addition to tracks from his extensive back catalogue.
Tickets cost €20 from 087 9957102, with all proceeds going to the locally based Sacred Root music project.
