One of Ireland’s most successful musical exports begins his latest UK tour at Glee Club Birmingham on Tuesday 15 May.

Duke Special is an artist aptly named. Dynamic, musically ambitious and bracingly eccentric, with his inimitable style and lush musicality.

Hailing from Belfast with a sound that is self-confessed “hobo-chic”, Duke Special – AKA the endlessly inventive Peter Wilson – is once heard, never forgotten.

He’s embarking on a tour to celebrate his latest album, Oh Pioneer. Duke is still in the studio but gives an idea of what to expect from the new record:

“Wooden Fingers Puppet Theatre Company, The Bank of Ideas, a banned Iranian children’s book about a fish, a pirate who wants to retire, a bar man who hears people’s stories whether he likes it or not, the human condition and late night conversations with friends on the roof of the ‘Oh Yeah’ building about your dreams are just a few of the ingredients to go into Oh Pioneer.”

Glee Club music promoter Markus Sargeant said: “Duke Special is one of the most captivating, inspiring and enjoyable artists I have had the pleasure of presenting in ten years of music at The Glee Clubs. Every time he returns he manages to sail higher seas of irresistible creativity. A true gem!”

Show: Duke Special
Date: Tuesday 15 May 2012
Doors: 7.30pm
Venue: The Glee Club, The Arcadian, Birmingham, B5 4TD
Box Office: 0871 472 0400 | www.glee.co.uk/birmingham-music
Admission: £12.00 advance