Willy Vlautin may not be a household name, but many will know him better as the lead singer with the band Richmond Fontaine! Willy has also written a number of books, including The Motel LIfe, Northline and Lean On. His new book, The Free will be released shortly and he will be appearing in the Gutter Bookshop to promote it!

Willy will read in the The Gutter Bookshop, Dublin on Tuesday January 28 at 6.30pm and it’s free! The reading will be followed by a Q&A, in Dublin Roddy Doyle. Full details can be found on the Gutter Bookshops website here. You never know, he might even bring his guitar!

The Motel Life has recently been converted into a movie, and you can see the trailer below!