Charlie Cunningham Kicks Off North American Tour Today – New Album ‘In Light’ Out Now
London's critically acclaimed 'In Light' album kicks off its highly anticipated North American tour today, promising an unforgettable live experience.
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London singer-songwriter Charlie Cunningham kicks off the first leg of his North American and Canadian tour today at The Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA. The second leg will hit the west coast in August.
The trek is in support of his fourth album In Light, released earlier this year. Charlie says: “I’m so excited to be back out touring North America again this year, it’s always such a unique experience, one that I value hugely. Looking forward to sharing new music and reconnecting with audiences across the pond.”
In Light serves as the follow-up to the 2023 album Frame, which concluded its cycle with a series of reworks by Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Anohni). That fruitful collaboration paved the way for a new partnership when Abrahams connected Cunningham with Luke Smith (Keaton Henson, Depeche Mode, Foals). The connection proved instant. “We were very aligned as people and shared some fundamental musical philosophies,” Cunningham recalls.
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Musically, In Light offers a luminous blend of gently pulsating organic production, soaring melodies, and Cunningham’s signature masterful guitar work. The arrangements, understated yet dynamic, respond instinctively to his voice, weaving in unexpected key changes, moments of distortion, and atmospheric flourishes. Collaborators include Leo Abrahams, who provided additional electric guitar parts, and drummer Liam Hutton, production and mix by Luke Smith, mastering by Katie Tavini, and visual design by Gary Barber.
The album is available now at www.charliecunningham.com on CD and on limited edition colored splatter 12” vinyl.
Live Dates:
June:
June 19 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
June 20 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
June 22 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
June 24 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
June 26 – Evanston, IL – Space
June 28 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall
June 29- Montreal, QC – Montreal Jazz Festival
August:
August 12 – Calgary, AB – Commonwealth Bar
August 15- Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre
August 16 – Seattle, WA – St. Mark’s Cathedral
August 17 – Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
August 20 – San Francisco, CA – Swedish American Hall
August 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Barnsdall Gallery Centre
About Charlie Cunningham
Charlie Cunningham’s story is as fascinating as his music. Despite his dyslexia making it near impossible for him to read music, Charlie earned a music degree, but by his mid-twenties was working a variety of odd jobs while writing songs in his free time. He took the unconventional decision to move to Seville, where he immersed himself in flamenco music – his initial three-month visit eventually turning into a three-year stay. Returning to the UK, he made a modest living playing covers in bars in London and Oxford before adding his own compositions to the mix – the first step towards a career which has seen him become a truly under-the-radar success story; headlining iconic venues in the UK & Europe and connecting with a global fanbase, leading to over half a billion streams to date.
Connect With Charlie Cunningham
Site: https://www.charliecunningham.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charliecunninghammusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cunninghamcharlie/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cunninghamcharlie
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/78CiW0UJbHspFaVuVexOK6
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