Join Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) and Shunya for an evening of music celebrating the release of Whitaker’s second solo album, Songs for the Weary – a collection of graceful compositions incorporating classical guitar, rich string arrangements, and subtle electronics. Offering a serene listening experience, the album unfolds across eight gentle pieces woven with intricate harmonies and warm instrumentation. Co-produced and arranged in collaboration with Alan Keary (Shunya), the performance will also feature songs from Whitaker’s 2016 debut, The Man with the Anvil Hat, alongside a solo set by Shunya and special reworkings of select songs from the HENGE back catalogue.

Matthew C. Whitaker

Matthew C. Whitaker is a Manchester-based musician and composer best known for his work with cosmic prog-rave outfit HENGE, with whom he has released four acclaimed albums and toured extensively across the UK and Europe.

Shunya

Alan Keary is a Limerick-born musician — son of Irish guitarist Dave Keary (Van Morrison) — moves between violin, bass and vocals, blending futuristic Irish folk, jazz-tronica and electronic sound worlds. He's sold out Village Underground with improvised sets, written orchestral arrangements for Abel Selaocoe's BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, and remixed GoGo Penguin.

"Enigmatic new discovery" — Rough Trade Records.