Carlisle-born artist ‘buzzing’ ahead of church album party

Joe Usher will perform his new album ‘Church’, which is available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music, at St Mary’s Church in High Hesket on Saturday, August 30 at 7pm. 

‘Church’ was officially released on Friday, August 22, however, the High Hesket event will see him perform all of its songs for the first time.

According to Joe, his album has something for everyone, from soul ballads and choral gospel to hip-hop and poetry, with this set to be showcased at the free-to-enter event. 

Joe will also be supported at the album party by singer, pianist, and producer Salo and has told attendees to expect ‘a couple of special guests.’

He said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to be performing back in Carlisle and especially back in the village I grew up and went to school.

“And I couldn’t think of a better place to showcase my new album ‘Church’ than in the church I was christened and spent so much time in growing up.

“It’s a perfect, full circle moment.

Joe was christened at St. Mary’s Church in High Hesket (Image: Supplied) “The new album means a great amount to me. I’ve worked on it for the past two years.

“It’s about to trials and tribulations of growing up. Specifically in a rural setting. The ups and downs.

(Image: Supplied) “The things that have shaped who I am. I hope that it’s something that people can relate to.

“Sonically I think there’s something for everyone: soul ballads, choral gospel moments, straight up hip-hop and some poetry as well.”

(Image: Supplied) Ahead of the homecoming event, Joe expressed his pride to be from Carlisle and explained why he wanted to the first full performance of ‘church’ to be in his hometown.

He said: “I’ve never been a fan of the idea that even to see local artists you sometimes have to trek to bigger cities to do so.

“I think we should always celebrate amongst each other.

“I’m proud to be from Carlisle and I hope I can make the people of Carlisle proud of me too.

“I would love to see you all there.”