Ian Parker - The Bare Bones Tour

Over the last 10 years, Ian Parker has established himself throughout the UK, Europe and even the US as one of the leading roots songwriters and performers of his generation. With four albums and two live DVDs released through Ruf Records, numerous appearances on BBC Radio 2, and support shows for the likes of Eric Clapton, Parker has amassed a very respectable back catalogue, and an expansive following to match.

The Up Close and Intimate series saw Ian begin playing solo acoustic shows around the UK in February 2009. By August of that year, he had taken the show across the Atlantic for a run of dates culminating in a headlining appearance on the acoustic stage of the famous Bayfront Festival in Duluth Minnesota.

After numerous requests from fans for a recording of his acoustic work, Ian decided to document his show at The Globe in Cardiff back in February of last year. The resulting album The Bare Bones features 11 songs, including four previously unrecorded tracks. The album has been warmly received by critics and fans alike.

There is no doubt that playing solo offers Ian’s characteristic guitar playing and soulful voice a very unique platform. Raw and free, this varied show has been surprising and impressing audiences in clubs, at festivals, and indeed at the Royal Albert Hall where he opened for Italian star Zucchero in May 2011.

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Performance will be in the Artrix Studio

There is also a workshop at 4.30pm

Saturday 13th October 7.30pm

£10