Celebrating his 70th birthday and his 50th year touring, Scottish singer songwriter Rab Noakes has launched his new EP titled ‘The Treatment Tapes’ in January 2017.
Early in 2015 Rab Noakes was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer and from March to May that year, treatments took place, thirty early morning radiotherapy sessions and two chemotherapy overnights.
It was rigorous stuff and rendered him inactive for a few months. He wasn’t inactive for any longer than was necessary though and was soon back in action.
The songs on his new EP were written during the post-treatment period and were part of that process. They were recorded chronologically so their performances reflect that progress. There was one initial session in December 2015 followed by one in April 2016. There’s no self-pity though, here you’ll find defiance, resilience, love, support and wit.
Rab Said: “When something like this happens to the likes of me at least I know I’ll probably get a couple of songs out of it.
“It sounds a wee bit flippant and it does puncture the tension a bit. Truth is, though, it’s what we do creatively. We utilise experience and observation of, and response to, life’s ingredients, add a helping of imagination and deliver a work”
Rab Noakes is touring his new EP, and we can see Rab live in Howood at The Boarding House on Friday 20th October 2017.
Main Photo Credit: Carol Ann Peacock
Venue Address: The Boarding House, Howwood, Renfrewshire, PA9 1BQ
When: Friday 20th October at 7.30pm
Cost: Tickets £14
To order call 0131 220 3234 or visit www.tickets-scotland.com/rabn3
For more information on Rab visit www.rabnoakes.com.