Irish singer-songwriter John Blek is bringing his UK tour to the North East this September, with a performance at The Lightship in Blyth on September 23.
The tour appearance in Blyth is part of the promotions for Cheer Up, Blek’s ninth studio album.
It is said to be an intimate look into the singer's life and a testament to his continuous career growth.
The enlightening album is due for release in September with Bigger River Recording Company.
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‘Country Mile’ is a 'heartfelt tribute' to those whose strength helps others overcome difficult times, demonstrating Blek’s emotional and musical evolution.
His latest single ‘Country Mile’ was released on July 19 and drawn from his anticipated new album, Cheer Up.
The single, featuring guest vocals by Dutch trio Woolf, was orchestrated by Dresden's Broken Strings and produced by Blek's long-time collaborator Brian Casey.
Blek found working with the other artists a joyful experience, saying: "I played some shows with Woolf in the Netherlands, and we immediately clicked.
"I knew I wanted to work with them and hear their voices add a new depth to my songs.
"It was the same with Moritz Brümmer and Filip Sommer (The Broken Strings) who I met in Dresden back in 2022."
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