Benjamin Francis Leftwich has surprised fans with a return to music.
The acclaimed songwriter disappeared from view, leaving onlookers puzzled as to his whereabouts.
Now the singer has penned an emotional note, signalling his return and explaining the reasons for his absence.
Struggling with grief after the death of his father, Benjamin decided to step outside of music. New track ‘Tilikum’ was written in the living room across from where his father died, and seemed to usher a return back to the creative process.
New album 'After The Rain' will be released this August, accompanied by a flurry of live shows. Find those details after the jump, before first absorbing ‘Tilikum’.
Catch Benjamin Francis Leftwich at the following shows:
April
21 Norwich The Brickmakers
22 Cambridge The Portland Arms
23 Oxford Academy 2
24 Nottingham The Bodega
26 Sheffield The Harley
27 Edinburgh Electric Circus
28 Glasgow Nice N Sleazy
30 Live At Leeds
May
1 York The Crescent
3 Manchester The Night & Day Cafe
4 Liverpool The Shipping Forecast
5 Birmingham The Rainbow Courtyard
6 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
7 Bristol The Louisiana
9 Exeter The Cavern
10 Southampton The Joiners
11 Tunbridge Wells The Forum
12 London The Borderline
13 Brighton Green Door Store
15 Dublin Whelan’s (upstairs)
