The Raconteurs co-founder, Brendan Benson returns to Ireland for a nationwide tour this autumn which sees him play The Stables, Mullingar on Saturday October 2.
Brendan is currently touring Ireland with key board player Mark Watrous and will be performing in the most intimate of venues around the country. Performing all the hits from his critically-acclaimed back catalogue, 1996’s One Mississippi, 2002’s Lapalco, 2005’s The Alternative to Love, and this year’s offering My Old, Familiar Friend.
With deep Irish roots, Ireland has always been a special place for Brendan. His mother was born here and still has family living around the country. Touring Ireland is something he has wanted to do for a long time and is excited about taking the scenic routes. “At long last, I'm doing it; touring Ireland. I've always wanted to, but for some reason or another, couldn't. Doing it a little differently too; gonna drive myself and Mark Watrous to the gigs in a van, with just an acoustic guitar and a keyboard in tow. Playing for gas money! Just like the old days. Good way to see the country, I figure.”
Brendan will be re-releasing a re-mastered, 2002’s Lapalco, available on vinyl for the first time, and fans will be treated to a previously unheard track with the purchase of the record. B-sides will also be available digitally. Brendan and Mark Watrous are making a very special recording for Irish fans, a 7 inch vinyl, “Well and Goode” featuring the tracks “Spray Tan” and “Two Birds”, available to purchase at all the live shows.
For more information log on to www.brendanbenson.com
