Ian Parker

A songwriter genuinely literate, sometimes almost literary, Ian is an original craftsman. Expressed through a distinctive bitter-sweet vocal delivery, Ian's songs hold nothing back. His ability and willingness to share with his audience, naked honesty and genuine emotion, is what sets him apart.
Ian’s career took off in the summer of 2003, when he signed to Ruf Records following a personal introduction to US record producer, David Z (Prince - Purple Rain). His debut album 'INSIDE' (Ruf1094) was released in October of that year and in March 2004, Ian appeared on Germany's top live music TV show, 'Rockpalast', establishing him as a mainstay on the European blues circuit.
In September 2005, Ian wrote and recorded five songs for a Ruf Records project album, 'PILGRIMAGE' (Ruf1112) which was recorded in Clarksdale Mississippi and Memphis Tennessee, and released in January 2006. The release of ‘PILGRIMAGE’, extended Ian's touring activities throughout Europe and importantly, into the USA.

By 2010, Ian had begun focussing his attention firmly on his song-writing, touring internationally as a solo acoustic performer – an artistic process which culminated in the release of his debut acoustic album, ‘The Bare Bones’ and an appearance at The Royal Albert Hall opening for Italian superstar, ‘Zucchero’ .

Now firmly back in his natural guise as a Strat-wielding bluesman, Ian returns to MalvernCube bringing with him his full 4-piece band which features his long-time collaborator Morg Morgan on keys, Chris Lomas on bass and Christian Finn on drums. Ian and his band combine their latest material with many of the highlights from Ian’s career to date. A must see show for blues fans!

For fans of: Albert King, Eric Clapton, JJ Cale,

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