James Keelaghan 2010 Australian Tour
March 29th 2010 03:38
Link: www.keelaghan.com/
James Keelaghan
HOUSE OF CARDS
2010 Australian Tour
Renowned Canadian performer James Keelaghan returns to Australia, touring to promote his latest album the critically acclaimed House of Cards. 10 new originals, some of them co-written with folk luminaries David Francey, Karine Polwart and Rose Cousins, make it one of his best yet.
For almost a quarter of a century, this Canadian poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent and intensity, and curiosity.
House of Cards showcases Keelaghan's great assets, solid guitar playing, a voice unmatched and instantly recognizable, and lyrical excellence.
Keelaghan says “I was at the Celtic Colors Festival in 2008 and the producers locked six of us in a house for a week, and the company included Dave Gunning, David Francey, and Rose Cousins, it was an amazing experience.”
Armed with a songbook that has enlightened and enthralled audiences worldwide, Keelaghan’s life as an artist is one that is a perpetual journey on many levels.
It’s a journey that has invited fans of literate, layered songwriting to be a part of his artistic expeditions, some that weave their way through marvellously etched stories of a historical nature, to songs based on social commentary and others that mine the depths of the soul and the emotional trails of human relations.
Folk music is all about the stories, and Keelaghan’s masterful storytelling (he has a degree in History and is also a skilled thespian) has been part of the bedrock of his success, earning him many nominations and awards - including a Juno (Canada's ARIA).
Possessed of an insatiable appetite for finding the next unique story line, Keelaghan forges his pieces with brilliant craftsmanship and monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices on both the Canadian and international singer-songwriter scenes.
TOUR DATES
Friday 16th April
The Merry Muse
@ The Canberra Southern Cross Club
With Kim Churchill
www.merrymuse.org.au
54 McCaughey St, Turner ACT
Tix $20 / $17 conc / $15 members
From 8pm
Ph: 02 6247 7838
Wednesday 21st April
The Harp
900 Princes Hwy, Tempe NSW
Tix $25. Doors 7pm
Ph: 02 9559 6300
Saturday 24th April
South Australian Folk Centre
www.folk-sa-asn.au
Cnr South Rd & George St, Thebarton SA
Tix $22 / $20 members & conc, or
$30 including Sunday Workshop
From 8pm
Ph: 08 8354 4604
Sunday 25th April
WORKSHOP *
South Australian Folk Centre
Tix $15 or $30 with Sat nite show
From 2pm
Venue details and contact as above
Wednesday 28th April
Spenserslive
www.spenserslive.com
419 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC
Tix $17 bf pre / $20 @ door
Doors 7pm
* Workshop covers the following topics Tricks and tips learned over 20 odd years. Concentration on how to start and how to finish, Attention to rhyming and chord structure, how to break the songwriting log jam, How to arrange for concert and recording, How to present songs once they are finished, basic stage craft, mike technique, gig etiquette; and how to build a set list.
HOUSE OF CARDS
2010 Australian Tour
Renowned Canadian performer James Keelaghan returns to Australia, touring to promote his latest album the critically acclaimed House of Cards. 10 new originals, some of them co-written with folk luminaries David Francey, Karine Polwart and Rose Cousins, make it one of his best yet.
House of Cards showcases Keelaghan's great assets, solid guitar playing, a voice unmatched and instantly recognizable, and lyrical excellence.
Armed with a songbook that has enlightened and enthralled audiences worldwide, Keelaghan’s life as an artist is one that is a perpetual journey on many levels.
It’s a journey that has invited fans of literate, layered songwriting to be a part of his artistic expeditions, some that weave their way through marvellously etched stories of a historical nature, to songs based on social commentary and others that mine the depths of the soul and the emotional trails of human relations.
Folk music is all about the stories, and Keelaghan’s masterful storytelling (he has a degree in History and is also a skilled thespian) has been part of the bedrock of his success, earning him many nominations and awards - including a Juno (Canada's ARIA).
Possessed of an insatiable appetite for finding the next unique story line, Keelaghan forges his pieces with brilliant craftsmanship and monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices on both the Canadian and international singer-songwriter scenes.
TOUR DATES
Friday 16th April
The Merry Muse
@ The Canberra Southern Cross Club
With Kim Churchill
www.merrymuse.org.au
54 McCaughey St, Turner ACT
Tix $20 / $17 conc / $15 members
From 8pm
Ph: 02 6247 7838
Wednesday 21st April
The Harp
900 Princes Hwy, Tempe NSW
Tix $25. Doors 7pm
Ph: 02 9559 6300
Saturday 24th April
South Australian Folk Centre
www.folk-sa-asn.au
Cnr South Rd & George St, Thebarton SA
Tix $22 / $20 members & conc, or
$30 including Sunday Workshop
From 8pm
Ph: 08 8354 4604
Sunday 25th April
WORKSHOP *
South Australian Folk Centre
Tix $15 or $30 with Sat nite show
From 2pm
Venue details and contact as above
Wednesday 28th April
Spenserslive
www.spenserslive.com
419 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC
Tix $17 bf pre / $20 @ door
Doors 7pm
* Workshop covers the following topics Tricks and tips learned over 20 odd years. Concentration on how to start and how to finish, Attention to rhyming and chord structure, how to break the songwriting log jam, How to arrange for concert and recording, How to present songs once they are finished, basic stage craft, mike technique, gig etiquette; and how to build a set list.
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