Cork singer John Blek thrilled to release album after frustrations of Covid era  

On Ether And Air has been a long time coming, but he's delighted to push it out to the world just as the gigs look set to become commonplace again 
Cork singer John Blek thrilled to release album after frustrations of Covid era  

John Blek. Picture: Barra Vernon

Like so many other people in the arts industry, the past 18 months have been a frustrating time for Cork singer-songwriter John O’Connor, aka John Blek. Recent lowpoints included watching the crowds at the All-Ireland hurling final when his own gigging opportunities were severely limited.

He's stayed on track, however, and as the sector's green light for opening will at least coincide with the release of his new record On Ether and Air is the final chapter of a four-album cycle about humanity’s connection to the elements.

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