Folk Bands and Artists
John Blake
London born Blake is a flute player, guitarist and pianist. An ex member of traditional group Téada, John has performed and recorded with the cream of Irish musicians including Paddy Glackin, Noel Hill, Liam O’Flynn, John Carty, Jesse Smith, Harry Bradley, Colm Gannon, The Kane Sisters and James Kelly. He was tutored by famed teacher Brendan Mulkere. He moved to Ireland in 1998 and developed a reputation as an accompanist of note. John released his debut solo album ‘The Narrow Edge‘ in December 2013, and continues to record, produce and play on many albums of note including ‘The Truckley Howl’ along with his wife Mairéad Hurley and Wisconsin native Nathan Gourley.
