Jake Blount is an award-winning young African-American musician and scholar based in Providence, Rhode Island. His debut full length solo album Spider Tales was released in 2020 to widespread acclaim, with glowing reviews from The Guardian, Rolling Stone and many more. A compelling performer and exceptional banjoist, fiddler and singer, Jake was also one of the winners of the 2020 Steve Martin Banjo Prize.
Jake has previously collaborated with stellar musicians including fiddler Tatiana Hargreaves and step dancer Nic Gareiss, and in 2022 he’ll be touring with his own accomplished stringband, including George Jackson (fiddle, banjo), Nelson Williams (double bass) and Gus Tritsch (guitar/uke), all outstanding acoustic musicians in their own right.
Jake’s work shines a light on the major contributions that Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ artists have made to American folk and traditional music, often previously overlooked. He has studied with roots music luminaries including Rhiannon Giddens and Bruce Molsky, and has shared his music and research at prestigious venues including Newport Folk Festival and the Smithsonian Institution among many others. Expect a captivating blend of old time fiddle tunes, evocative jazz and blues songs and footstomping bluegrass and folk-Americana.
“On top of being wildly intelligent and knowledgeable, he’s also a killer musician and it’s an incredible combo”
“Glorious, celebratory and contemporary”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £12 / £7 for members
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