This amazing busker is Jack Broadbent from Lincoln, United Kingdom and was recorded in Amsterdam, the Netherlands by Bashar Dawoody.
Hailed as “the new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “the real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Jack Broadbent has spent the past year wowing international audiences with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic and slide guitar technique, as well as his poignant folk and R&B-inspired vocals.
Born and raised in rural England, Jack grew up listening to artists such as John Lee Hooker, Peter Green, Robert Johnson, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. These legends of rock, blues, roots and folk inspired Jack’s distinctive songwriting, singing and performance style, which have a depth and heart that defies strict musical genres. Jack’s performances exude a warmth, humour and energy that has excited audiences worldwide.
Following a string of successful shows opening for legendary artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Hallyday, Buckwheat Zydeco, Robben Ford and Tony Joe White, Jack has been headlining his own whirlwind international tour, playing sold out shows for music lovers in Europe, New Zealand, Japan, the US and Canada.
With three full-length albums under his belt, tens of millions of YouTube views and a devoted army of fans, this young musician’s career is going full throttle.
Check out Jack’s original ‘Too Late‘ below and don’t miss the electrifying and unforgettable musical experience that is Jack Broadbent live.
Photograph by Jon Ciotti.
