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Hailed by Rolling Stone for his “astonishing mastery of his craft”, Ed Blunt writes story songs that will both make you laugh and gently break your heart.
Featured on BBC Radio and selected to play in all 620 Caffè Nero branches, his music blends folk, jazz and roots with a dry Randy Newman-esque wit.
Growing up in the Surrey Hills, Ed was surrounded by the sounds of Paul Simon, John Martyn, and James Taylor. His talent for playing by ear led him to study jazz piano at the Guildhall School of Music, but after graduating, he was left with crippling stage fright.
Stumbling on an online songwriting camp during the Covid lockdown proved to be a turning point. Mentor Chris Difford (of Squeeze) discovered his talent for the first time, calling him a “quiet genius.”
Since then, Ed has released two acclaimed albums—Over The Moon (2022) and Grown Up (2024)—and collaborated with Beth Nielsen Chapman, Jamie Lawson, and Elles Bailey.
His 2025 debut UK solo tour included sold-out dates, and he has played major festivals such as Manchester Folk Festival and Black Deer. In 2025, he was selected for the Sound Roots Artist Mentoring Pathway, a career development programme for exceptional emerging artists.
Ed’s wry, self-deprecating humour and storytelling makes every show feel like an evening with an old friend. His unguarded honesty and storytelling have earned him a devoted following, leaving a mark on the hearts of his listeners.
We are excited to welcome Ed Blunt back to Village Concerts in October 2026!
You may also like the following events from Village Concerts:
- Next month, 7th February, 07:00 pm, James Kirby in Concert in Reading
- This March, 14th March, 07:00 pm, Annie Dressner in Concert, supported by Steady Habits in Reading
- This April, 25th April, 07:00 pm, Danni Nicholls in Concert! in Reading
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