ERNIE PAYNE
	Monday May 2 | McHugh’s | 8.00pm

Moving on Music presents

Ernie Payne is an African American musician from Louisiana’s Acadia Parish. Roots orientated, this delta blues contemporary folk artist is probably one of the most comfortable players you will ever hear. Trading easily between guitar and dobro, his command of the various rhythms and instruments is impressive.

At the core of almost every song are Payne’s vocals, which are extremely strong, yet soothing. He can sing songs that tear at your heart, nailing the feel of each tune so well, that you instantly know the meaning without knowing the words. The stories told in the songs are intimate and visual and as he is singing he makes the listener feel as if he is talking to them personally, directly and one on one.

Ernie’s debut CD Coercion Street was released on Black and Tan Records in 2004. The record is being played all over the world and was picked up by two very well respected UK DJ’s (John Peel and Andy Kershaw). It also got rave reviews in among other Blues Wax and Blues Revue.

Ernie Payne is a major, new talent. ANDY KERSHAW, BBC RADIO 3

Coercion Street is one groundbreaking record from beginning to end, and it establishes Payne as an important new voice. Blues Revue (USA)

Tickets £7.00 available from Belfast Welcome Centre 028 9024 6609

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