Singer-songwriter to perform in Blaenau Gwent as part of UK tour
A singer-songwriter is set to perform in Blaenau Gwent as part of her UK and Ireland tour.
Sarah McQuaid will perform at The Met in Abertillery on June 5.
The Cornwall-based musician has released a live video of a new song ahead of her seven-week tour.
The song, titled "I'm Slowing Down As I Get Older (And That's Good)," will likely become the title track of her next album.
Sarah McQuaid said: "I'm in the process of renovating my garage into a home studio where I can record all my future albums.
"The place is still very much a construction site, and there was a fierce cold wind blowing in through the broken windows, so I was playing with my hat on and a scarf wrapped around my neck, but the video came out really well and has already been getting some great comments on YouTube."
The song carries an upbeat message about living in the present, with a bluesy flavour that evokes Sarah's roots in Chicago.
It's performed on the Ibanez Artist electric guitar that formerly belonged to her late friend and mentor Michael Chapman.
Sarah McQuaid said: "The plan is to record the new album this summer — hopefully in my new home studio — and release it early next year.
"It's a massive project to undertake, but I'm confident that between touring and crowdfunding I can make it happen."
Tickets for the Abertillery show on June 5 are available on The Met's website.
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