The Gig Cartel - Gig guide: Ron Sexsmith, Liverpool

Ron Sexsmith, Liverpool

(featuring Ron Sexsmith)

Venue: Liverpool The Epstein Theatre

 

For Ron Sexsmith, there’s always a trigger to an album, something that sets in motion the songs he’s writing not exactly as a concept, but certainly a theme or feel. His last album, Forever Endeavour, was born of a health scare while its predecessor Long Player, Late Bloomer was born of disillusionment. 2015’s Carousel One, however, finds Sexsmith in surprising territory for a man often pegged as a downbeat balladeer: he’s actually contented.