Pepe Belmonte is a folk-blues guitar player and singer song-writer. He grew up on the West coast of Ireland, Co. Cork. Since 1998, he has been home recording and releasing melodies and songs; solo, with bands and other independent artists. In Winter 2010, he finished recording his Debut album 'THE HERMIT'S WALTZ'.The album received 4 star reviews from MAVERICK MAGAZINE and FOLKRADIO.CO.UK made it album of the week.