Waterford 17th August

Samuel Yakura is a Nigerian Born Poet and Performing Artist residing in Ireland. He's a multiple-time Slam Champion both in Nigeria and Ireland. A member with the Wearegriot Poetry Collective based in Dublin. He has done commissioned works for the likes of Poetry Ireland, Dublin Fringe, Adrian Brinkerhoff Foundation, IMMA, Gaisce Awards, amongst others. His works reflects heavily on observing the human condition, their relationships and interaction with society and culture. 

Clare singer-songwriter, David Hope is back with a new single ‘Lovers Leap (Coast of Clare)’ which is taken from his forthcoming fifth studio album ‘...and the Sea’. Having previously worked with Irish folk legends, Terry Woods and Declan Sinnott, Hope has collaborated yet again with legendary producer and drummer, Christian Best, on his new album.  

 The first release from Hope in almost four years marks an evolution of his sound, of which signs were present on his last album, ‘Tough Love’ (2017). With the benefit of having time to flourish, both musically and lyrically, this collection of songs is Hope’s most accomplished work to date. 

The first single ‘Lovers Leap (Coast of Clare)’  is a fair reflection of the album as a whole; leaning heavily on live takes, deep rolling textures and Hope’s most engaging collection of lyrics to date. 

While David has undoubtedly drawn influence from blues and American folk music, his sensibilities, wit and wistful melancholy are unmistakably rooted in the west of Ireland. 

 Hope has gigged and toured extensively in both his native Ireland and mainland Europe, averaging in excess of 200 shows per year. During this time, Hope has built a reputation as one of the very best live performers on the touring circuit today”