You and a mate could be heading to this special concert in the iconic venue! The Vox Set returns for a second series of intimate concerts inside the iconic Mussenden Temple - and one lucky reader has the chance to win a pair of tickets to the first show on June 13! Following a stellar launch year, 2024 promises an eclectic mix of talented artists and curated live performances on the North Coast. Kicking off this season is rising star of the American roots music scene, Jake Blount. Making his first appearance in Northern Ireland , the acclaimed artist will be lighting up the Temple with his unique, modern take on folk traditions.
Appearing with his trio, featuring double bass ace Nelson Williams and gifted multi-instrumentalist Gus Tritsch; expect a mix of evocative songs and foot-stomping fiddle tunes, with exceptional musicianship and singing. Read more: Release date announced for award-winning KNEECAP film Jake Blount is a rising star of American roots music, a talented banjoist and fiddle player and soulful singer. The award-winning artist's work shines a light on the major yet often overlooked contributions that Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ artists have made to American folk traditions.
Jake has toured widely across the USA and Europe, taking his music and scholarship to venues including Newport Folk Festival, Carnegie Hall and Denmark’s Roskilde Festival. His 2022 album The New Faith features inspired new arrangements of traditional songs including Black spirituals and .
