‘Finally the summer’s upon us…..’

So begins the first song to be released from my forthcoming 22nd record Bittersweet Crimson.
The song, The Beauty of Everyday Things, was written in 2019, during a glorious summer in North West Clare.
I wanted to ce… ift.tt/2YrVsrE

Tonight's concert this Sunday June 7th at 7pm, irish time, will be on both Facebook and YouTube.
We discussed this, and Her Majesty insisted.

This is the road to Hanneland.
And there I will be singing songs, this Sunday June 7th, at 7pm Irish time.
I hope you can make it,
Luka

So many things happened the day of our last attempt at broadcasting a gig, it is hard to say what really happened.
First there was the power cut.
Our first storm in ages, and the power went in Hanneland.
Then not one, but 2 cameras would not function properly.
Then 'the dir…

BREAKING NEWS RE LIVE IN THE BURREN GIG!!!!!!!!!!!

Due to a technical issue, we cannot broadcast this evening's show at 7pm Irish time as planned.
As you can appreciate, a Sunday afternoon during a pandemic is not the easiest time to resolve a technical issue, but we will g…

Today at 7pm Irish time.
It will include a new song............

Busy weekend coming up. Very happy to be singing a few songs for this cause on Saturday. A right crew of Irish singers and musicians are 'flying' to Australia to sing for a large group of Irish people really struggling right now. Many of them temporary migrants who lost thei…

The man with me here is Paul Scully.
It is Holland in 2012.
I first met Paul in early June 1988.
It was in the lobby of a Japanese hotel in San Francisco.
I had flown from New York, to begin a LONG tour as opening act for The Pogues.
The first gig, and my first gig in San Fr…

Greetings from my West of Ireland solitude…..

So, the people in this photo are David Byrne, Vin Scelsa, Lou Reed, Roseanne Cash, and me.
It is from February 19th, 1993.

I found this photo a while ago, and it made me smile.
And yes, there is a story……
A story which begins i…

Last week I posted a photo and story about my time in Greenwich Village in the late 80s. Here is another photo from that time. This one is from Los Angeles.

Ah Los Angeles.
The first time I was in LA was late Summer 1988.
I was the opening act for the Pogues.
It was an ou…

Been looking through some old photos, and came upon this sweet moment.
And thought it might be nice to share this with you.
So many memories and emotions this photograph evokes in me.
I reckon it is mid 1988.
The other person playing is the one and only Eileen Ivers.
Blue …

These 2 cds could not be more different from each other.
One is a cd of simple lullabies from 2002; the other my latest cd, a live concert cd from De Roma in Antwerp November 2019.
Different energy, different time.
But they are alike in one significant way.
Vulnerability.

I…

If anyone tries to connect with you claiming to be Luka Bloom, it is never Luka. Luka never contacts anyone directly from this page, so please do not respond to such a request, as it ain't Luka......Be safe and be well, the luka team.

Greetings from the Real Wild West of Ireland.
So, first the bad news…..
Nobody in Holland and Belgium will be surprised that my tour in April and early May will not be happening.
I am so sorry to say this simply because singing is my life, and I love to come to Holland and B…

The stage is ready for the concert in The Aloe Tree......
Filmed last night; broadcasting tonight.
Songs from Ennistymon, County Clare.
7pm Ennistymon time.

Dear friends,
All my concerts are officially postponed until April 3rd.
And there will be further news soon.
We will be sharing songs and stories online shortly.
Peace and love to every single one of you,
Luka

Back to London, to Nells in Hammersmith. Friday March 27th to launch the live record(Live in De Roma).
Nells is great. Can't wait.

Over the years I have enjoyed some mighty gigs in Kenny's in Lahinch.
So looking forward to this gig on March 19th.
Launching the live cd before heading for the Lowlands.
The sap is rising......