Jeffrey Lewis Live Tonight in Cork

Jeffrey Lewis plays the Crane Lane Theatre in Cork this evening

Often regarded as part of the antifolk movement, first and foremost because he was one of the many bands and performers (including The Moldy Peaches, Major Matt Mason USA and Lach) who played in the 1990s at New York’s Sidewalk Cafe and its biannual antifolk festivals and open mic events. Growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan Island, Jeff’s songs are highly informed by his home surroundings. His music also possesses certain traits of a perceived antifolk style – a downbeat self-deprecating humor, an off-kilter singing style, a mixture of acoustic and punk songs which feature themes of everyday occurrences and feelings.

Currently touring his new album Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard – Em Are I Jeffrey will also take in Dublin and Belfast before continuing on his European tour.

Tickets are priced at e12 and doors shouldbe open at 8.30pm