MALCOLM Holcombe has announced a UK tour which will be his first since 2014, with a performance at the West End Club, Barry, on Saturday, May 14.

On his UK tour, Holcombe will perform music from his latest album, Another Black Hole.

Those who have paid attention to Holcombe’s music will find more of what they expect with the release of his 14th album.

Holcombe’s rasping vocals and bright, percussive guitar accentuating his insightful lyrics.

A few of Holcombe’s long time musical compatriots show up to help him out, most notably Jared Tyler, who plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro and offers background harmonies and rock solid rhythm section David Roe on bass and Ken Coomer on drums.

Swamp pop legend Tony Joe White plays electric guitar on a number of cuts, including the hard rocking Papermill Man, and the visionary percussionist Futureman, also known as Roy Wooten, inventor of the drumitar, lends percussion on several cuts. Drea Merritt drops by to sing harmonies as well.

Chances are that Another Black Hole will not be mentioned at Grammy time, but it is a strong addition to an ever-strengthening catalogue of music made by a humble craftsman in western North Carolina.

Trends come and go. What is real is the ground beneath our feet, the sky above us, the struggle to earn a living. These are Malcolm Holcombe’s timeless subjects and the spin he puts on them makes our journey here more bearable.

Malcolm Holcombe will be joined on his tour by Jared Tyler.

For more information about the show or for tickets please visit malcolmholcombe.com