Johnny Flynn

Sophie Silkes

British folk troubadour Johnny Flynn played an enchanting show last Saturday at Cabaret Mile-End in support of his recently released sophomore album Been Listening. Though lacking his usual backing band, the Sussex Wit, and a little light on banter, Flynn was able to command the room with just his voice and guitar, and songs like “Lost & Found” and set closer and fan favourite “Tickle Me Pink” spoke for themselves, or, in the case of the latter, with the help of the enthusiastic crowd. Though it would’ve been nice to hear the horns and strings so prevalent on his albums, that the songs were just as affecting stripped down to their bare essentials is a testament to Flynn’s songwriting talent.