I’ve been enjoying the debut album by Benjamin Francis Leftwich this morning which is apt as he kicks off his Irish tour tomorrow evening. Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm is a brisk 31 minute folk journey with Leftwich’s voice and guitar at the fore. It’s a heartfelt well-produced record adorned with understated arrangements and gentle guitar lines.
I have a pair of tickets to giveaway to any Irish show (except the 15th). Email [email protected] with your preference in the subject line and your name and number in the body. Competition closes Friday 15th at 6pm.
Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm by Dirty Hit
Irish Tour Details
July 15: Dublin – Sugar Club (supporting Liam Finn)
July 16: Cork – Cyprus Avenue
July 17: Galway – Roisin Dubh
July 18: Limerick – Dolan’s Upstairs
July 20: Dublin – Whelan’s (upstairs)
July 21: Dublin – McHughs
Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Pictures by isaidahip
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That sounds pretty good actually. Must head along to the upstairs show…