KT Tunstall - EYE TO THE TELESCOPE - 20 and Chris Leonard

When I made Eye to the Telescope, it never crossed my mind where I might be when it turned 20. Over the years, I’ve been told the most amazing stories of what these songs mean to people all over the World, how they’ve been with them through love and loss, through being lost and getting found. It’s been a beautiful thrill.

20 years on, a major shindig needed cooking up, and believe me, I have been busy in the party kitchen…

We have to kick it off in Scotland, so how about a fancy posh one AND a rockin’ knees-up?! With my dear, talented pal Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire, I’ll be performing the album in full at the beautiful Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow as part of the Celtic Connections celebrations, and follow up with a second show at none other than the beloved Barrowlands.

A few months later on June 23rd - my actual 50th birthday! - I’ll perform the album one more time with a phenomenal line up of musicians, including the brilliant Andy Burrows on drums, at the legendary Royal Albert Hall.

I told you I’d been cookin’! Can’t wait to see you all!

KT x

Born in Dublin and raised in Ballivor, Co. Meath, Chris Leonard grew up immersed in Irish music, heavily influenced by his father, a balladeer. Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at eight, Chris spent lots of time in different hospitals, where he taught himself guitar. Leaving school at 16, he pursued music as a career - joining boyband Stereo Kicks after appearing on The X Factor in 2014. 

After his time in Stereo Kicks, he returned to Ireland - reconnecting with traditional Irish music by fronting the band Shillelagh Law, as well as blending Alt Rock with Irish Trad for his Solo efforts. Chris’ debut Solo album - Produced by Grammy Winner Ted Hutt - will be released later this year.