Stories from Luka Land

November 16th 2019 was SUCH a gorgeous night of songs, stories,  laughter and a few tears.  De Roma in Antwerp has become like a hometown show for me, certainly in Belgium. I love everything about the place. The history, the room, all are just perfect.  The volunteers who work there are the best people. And the people of Antwerp who come to the shows.  WOW! So, last November 2019, when I sang there, Johan (tour manager) and Bert (Sound) decided to record the gig -without telling me.  We had a special night.  In February 2020 we released the live record ‘Live at De Roma’. Then in February 2020, I went into Windmill Lane in Dublin with some dear friends and we recorded Bittersweet Crimson, my studio record for 2020.   I was so excited to tour and to sing all these old and new songs.…

‘Finally the summer’s upon us…..’ So begins the first song to be released from my forthcoming 22nd record Bittersweet Crimson. The song, The Beauty of Everyday Things, was written in 2019, during a glorious summer in North West Clare. I wanted to celebrate the simplicity of life moving outdoors. Coming together and having a laugh doing ordinary things. This feels even more perfect now, in 2020. Summer is here. Life is short. Lets get out there. And make the most of summer. On July 20th, Bittersweet Crimson will be available to buy ONLY from www.lukabloom.com - download or CD. Today, the first song "The Beauty of Everyday Things" is available to listen here: The Beauty of Everyday Things - from Bittersweet Crimson by Luka Bloom

Been looking through some old photos, and came upon this sweet moment, thought it might be nice to share this with you.  So many memories and emotions this photograph evokes in me. (more…)