Blues Legend releases new single ahead of Limerick gig

Celebrated Blues musician, Eric Bibb’s will release his new album, Ridin, just a few days before performing in Dolans Warehouse, on May 28.

On January 20, Eric released ‘500 miles’, a new track from his forthcoming album. A contemporary adaptation of the traditional folk song ‘900 miles’, his new song tells the story of a lament from a traveller on a journey far from home – a song his father, Leon, used to sing.

“My dad recorded a fine version, which inspired my rendition,” said Eric. "Every time I sing it, I hear his voice. Story-wise, it felt like a natural fit for the Ridin album."

According to Producer, Glen Scott, this version is centre around the musician’s 6-string banjo and his wonderfully soulful, captivating vocals.

“Esbjorn Hazeluis deftly lends his spirit and talents to the song by way of his tremendous fiddle contribution. The rest of the instrumentation was executed by myself with a very supportive but cinematic, soundscape approach in mind,” commented Scott.

His forthcoming album, Ridin, was inspired by A Ride for Liberty, an oil painting by Eastman Johnson.

Speaking of the painting, the two-time Grammy Award nominee said: “Johnson’s painting embodies all the hope, determination and courage that is at the core of the African American experience and needed now throughout the world.”

As part of the Ridin tour, Eric Bibb will perform in Dolans Warehouse on Sunday, May 28. Tickets via dolans.ie