ION INDIE MAGAZINE September 2015, Volume 16 | Page 132
Story and Photography by Lisa Sasserath Boehm
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In today’s age of digital music and overly synthesized autotunes, witnessing a true, genuine talent is an occasion that
happens not nearly enough. I had the absolute pleasure and
honor of seeing JOHNNY FLYNN perform at UNION TRANSFER
in Philadelphia in late July. His trifecta of poetry, stage
presence and outright prodigious musical talent was
nothing less than breathtaking. The lyrics to his songs are
an art in and of themself, as if emanating directly from the
man’s soul. I’ve truly never seen anything like it.
Born in South Africa and now based in London, Flynn (of
the band JOHNNY FLYNN AND THE SUSSEX WITT), was
playing in support of LAURA MARLING, but was most
certainly headline worthy, as the crowd knew every word to
musician/actor’s every song. I fear it might be a long while before I again
come across such a lovely performer, but until then, I hope you give yourself the gift of
discovering Johnny Flynn.
http://johnnyflynnmusic.co.uk/