John Blek is an original folk songwriter from Cork, Ireland. Best known for his work with his band John Blek & the Rats, John has begun a new journey influenced by the folk music of Ireland, Britain and the US. With his solo work, he delves into the world of fingerstyle guitar and reveals the deeply personal and poignant lyrical aspects of his character.

John Blek’s third solo album Catharsis Vol.1 will be released on the 6th October in Ireland (WARR) and in Europe (Tonetoaster Records) on CD, gatefold heavyweight vinyl and digital formats. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.