Award-winning American folk artist comes to Omagh

OMAGH audiences will sure to be enamoured with the amazing voice and talent of rising star of American folk and roots music, Jake Blount and his trio, who will take to the Strule Arts Centre stage at the weekend.

A talented banjo, fiddle player and soulful singer, Jake Blount won the 2020 ‘Steve Martin Banjo Prize’, and was nominated for ‘Artist of the Year’ at the 2023 International Folk Music Awards.

He has also been showcased on the popular YouTube video series NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series and BBC Radio Two’s Folk Show.

Jake Blount’s music shines a light on the major contributions that black, indigenous and LGBTQ+ artists have made to American folk traditions – something that is often overlooked.

Jake Blount has toured widely across North America 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 blues, and has received glowing reviews from Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and has been praised for his energetic live show across the globe.

Jake Blount has been described as a mesmerising live performer, and will be appearing with his trio, featuring double bass ace, Nelson Williams, and gifted multi-instrumentalist, Gus Tritsch, at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, on June 15.

Expect a mix of evocative songs and foot-stomping fiddle tunes, with exceptional musicianship and singing.

For more information on the Jake Blount Trio, you can visit: www.jakeblount.com. His music is also available on most streaming services.

For ticket information for the show on June 15, you can visit: www.struleartscentre.co.uk.