Eddi Reader tours Australia

Eddi Reader really needs no introduction, the multi award winning singer hailing from Scotland is without a doubt one of the world’s finest vocalists. Combine this with the song writing talent of Boo Hewerdine and the artistry of her trio featuring Hewerdine and acclaimed accordion player Alan Kelly, Eddi Reader shows are a must see, and she is gracing our shores in March / April this year.

‘Love Is The Way’, Eddi’s seventh solo album, and self produced  is her best work so far.  Recorded in a matter of days with her band in Glasgow, the record has captured the award winning songstress at her finest.  Songs written with her long time writing partner Boo Hewerdine,  songs written with her life partner John Douglas (The Trashcan Sinatras) and a song from the magical Irish singer/songwriter Declan O’Rourke as well as a rare Brian Wilson composition, an Eddi/Fleetwood Mac ‘mash up’, and a song from Dublin songwriter Jack Maher.

From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings to joyous life all forms of song.  Her taste in co-writers, writers, songs and players is impeccable and anything with her name on it is guaranteed musical treasure.  Whilst the perfection of her technique is acknowledged, what sets Reader apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance;  her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience.  Her passion and instinct move people in a way reminiscent of those who have influenced her work.  Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music.  She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.

TOUR DATES:

Friday 19  March
The Hepburn Palais, Vic
www.thepalais.com.au
with Kim Richey (USA)

Saturday 20 March
Brunswick Music Festival, NSW
www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au

Tuesday 23 March
The Basement, Sydney   
www.thebasement.com.au

Thursday 25 March
Spensers Live, Melbourne
www.spenserslive.com

26, 27 & 28 March
Apollo Bay Music Festival 
www.apollobaymusicfestival.co   

Wednesday 31 March
Caravan Music Club, Vic

2- 5 April
National Folk Festival, ACT

Thursday 8 April
Fly By Night, Fremantle, WA
www.flybynight.org
with Sally Dastey
    
9- 11 April
Fairbridge Festival
www.fairbridgefestival.com