Revered American songwriter Gil Scott Heron is set to play a special out door show at Somerset House.
A stately manor on the outskirts of London, Somerset House turns its grounds over to music fans each summer. Organising a series of massive shows the event captures some stellar performers.
Returning this year with his first new album in over a decade, Gil Scott Heron remains an immensely talented songwriter. On ‘I’m New Here’ the singer matches a knowledge of blues and jazz with a taste for something new.
Matching Heron’s unmistakable voice to an electronic backdrop, the album is an enormous artistic success opening up another chapter in the singer’s career.
Set to play a special show at Somerset House, Gil Scott Heron has agreed to take part in what must rank as one of the summer’s must see gigs. Taking place on July 14th, the American songwriter will mix new material with a trawl through his illustrious back catalogue.
Meanwhile organisers have also added a show by The Divine Comedy. Preparing to release their new album ‘Bang Goes The Knighthood’ this summer, the band are on typically acerbic form.
With acts such as Air and The Temper Trap already confirmed for Somerset House demand for tickets has been high. Fans have snapped up briefs quickly, with a number of shows already sold out.
Sadly, all the tickets for Air, Florence And The Machine, The Temper Trap and The xx have been sold. However with a host of other acts to choose from fans are still spoilt for choice.
Gil Scott Heron is set to play the following show:
July
14 London Somerset House
