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Pepe Belmonte is an acoustic folk-blues singer/ songwriter currently residing in London. He is known for playing personal arrangements of traditional blues songs including renditions of old favourites such as 'Ragged and Dirty', 'John Henry' and 'Make Me Down A Pallet'. Having grown up in rural south west Ireland, its not surprising to find a taste of Irish folk music in his set too.
As much as these old blues and folk songs have inspired him, Pepe is also a sensitive songwriter with a formidable back catalogue. He has a strong sense of imagery, catchy melodies and a grand grasp of rhythm and rhyme. His bluesy guitar style and distinctive vocal and harmonica work have led him to collaborate with a number of musicians, artistic groups and bands. Over the years he has appeared on stage with the likes of Pete Roe and Sam Beer, supported REVERE at The Union Chapel, been a member of rock n' roll band 'The Big Red' and was a seminal influence with the blues-folk acoustic trio 'Havana Pepper'. Formed in 2007 with South African folkster/ lyricist Vana and Robin 'Big Bear' Mukherjee, their prolific year together saw 'Havana Pepper' fequent prominent venues such as The Half Moon, The Green Note and Cecil Sharpe House. They toured the UK, visted Wales and South West Cork, played some festivals (The Secret Garden/ Tavistock Festival/ Goc Stock), supported Arno Castens and DORP at The Clapham Grand and released a self-recorded, limited edition 9 song album. Pepe has also appeared supporting country songstress Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo.
Over the last year (2008) Pepe has focused on both his solo performance and the ongoing project BeatRoot Redez-Vous, a musical collaboration born from the idea of bringing the Arts and music together. He was a founding member of the collective which was established in 2006. Beatroot Rendez-Vous creates an inspiring live experience to a wide audience while providing an exciting and worthy backdrop for musicians, poets and artists.
Pepe is currently working on the completion of his debut album and regularily tours the UK promoting his 'home-made' 6 song analogue EP: '4-Track Analogue Recordings'.
Tune in and turn on. Episode 18 features the long awaited return of Ben Folke Thomas, from his hidden island lair to continue his evil plans to take over the world, an interview with, performance by, exclusive album track play, and give away, by noir-folkists 'Juniper Leaf', and many more goodly musical gifts to be bestowed upon you dear listener by the noble Lantern Players.
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Tune in to episode 12 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, featuring the creme de la creme of the capital's most comely crooners. Stunning live performances beautifully captured for your listening pleasure, at London's Finest Folk Club, The Lantern Society.
And, why not join us for the next Lantern Society - Thursday 18th June.
The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, London. EC1R 3BL
Uhmmm...you might not recognize me now,i tell you!!! You see...we got to meet asap or we'll soon forget how the other one look! I'd love to go there,really.But i guess i have to save some money first. So....i'm confused...you went to Paris?Or you are going for the summer...if you want to come here,you should take a plane and visit the city of the sun!!!Woooowwwww!!!!You can stay with me too.And there's kind of a room. Hey,i like your music so much!!!I uploaded a video of a gig in my facebook's wall,so if you become famous u will have to give me a little percent of your earnings!!! ;p Mmmmmmmuak from Madridddddddddddddddd.....
we,re hosting a month of monday night gigs at the Vibe bar Brick Lane. "Breaking out the old Routine" start the week like you mean it, and tell it whos boss with a party on monday night with Tom Mansi and the Icebreakers we,ll be playing each week with lots of lovely friends guests supporting and headlining each week with us tucked in the middle somewhere playing lots of new stuff and some oldies too.
Hello Pepe Belmonte. This is our first headline London show for a very long time, to celebrate finishing our new album which will be out later this year. So come on down and have a good time with us.
...and of course don't forget London's Finest Folk Club, The next Lantern Society - Thursday 7th May at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3BL. Neartest tube Farringdon.
Hello Pepe Belmonte. The new episode of The Lantern Society Radio Hour is now on the air. As recorded at London's Finest Folk Club on 16th april 2009. Click the banner below to subscribe for free at iTunes, or simply use the player to tune in.
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And do come along to the next installment of the Lantern Society at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, on Thursday 7th May.
Upcoming shows: 15-17 May - Wood Festival, Braziers Park, Oxfordshire. BUY TICKETS
18th May - Spectacle Records Presents: Your New Favourite Bands at Catch Bar, 22 Kingsland Road. Shoreditch, London. HEADLINE SHOW.
Hi friends, Instant Flight will play this Saturday, 2nd May @Posters exhibition starting @ 2pm(live music starts @ 4pm)@ Underdog Gallery,384 Old Kent Road,London SE1 5AA with lots of other bands performing downstairs...Free.
So...what,what,what????Are you coming to Spain??Yessssssss...!!!! If that was a question,of course!!I'll open my house for you with pleausure.I live right in the center now,better than any hotel. Ha,ha. Tell me,tell me.I hope you are ok...long time without hearing from you,my lovely friend! By the way...you watched "Blindness"?It's based on the book i gave you. Mmmmmuak!
