FOLK singer John Flanagan will bring his seven-piece band to the Bundy Hall this weekend to celebrate the release of his fourth album, Manhood Method Actor.
Flanagan is known for his authentic stage presence, heart-gripping storytelling and uplifting performances. His 2018 release Honest Man debuted in the top 10 of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association’s ‘100% Independent Music’ chart, while also garnering praise at home and abroad. He has been described as “one of Australia’s finest lyricists” by online publication Timber & Steel, while Rhythms Magazine has lauded his “thoughtful song writing and James Taylor-esque vocals”.
In 2019, Flanagan toured outback and regional Australian towns for seven weeks as part of the Festival of Small Halls, incorporating performances at Port Fairy and The National Folk Festivals. Over the past years he has become a favourite on the folk festival circuit, delivering an energetic live set that varies from light and uplifting to moving and thoughtful. For the past three years, Flanagan has worked with seven-time Grammy-nominated engineer Erick Jaskowiak to record and refine the sound of his upcoming album.
Channelling the raw and soulful folk-rock of the 1970s and taking inspiration from the likes of Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and Van Morrison, Flanagan’s new LP features a horn section and rhythm section of Victoria’s finest players, who will be joining him for the gig.
In support will be East Gippsland duo Raven & The Dove – a.k.a singer-songwriters Cindy Lee and David Swift – weaving together soaring vocal and guitar harmonies to create a landscape for their lyrical storytelling.
John Flanagan will be performing Live at the Bundy this Saturday, May 13.
Doors open at 7pm.
As always, a community barbecue will be offered from 6pm onwards. Bring your own drinks.
To purchase tickets, head to www.trybooking.com/CFHJM
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