LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide April 11th
Image: Aluka
Aluka: The Melbourne vocal group are touring to promote their debut album Space; an album that was recorded in many unique echo filled spaces such as stairwells, a World War II bunker, a swimming pool, bathrooms and a chicken shed. Each member of this vocal trio has superb singing abilities and combined, they use their voices at various levels of light, shade and complementation to produce some beautiful compositions.
Thu, Apr 11th, Camelot
Kingfisha: The Brisbane reggae crew Kingfisha are touring to promote the third single from their 2012 self-titled debut album Digging For Fire. The group has been winning over audiences with their incendiary live performances of deep soulful reggae music and they’ve built their reputation on sheer handwork and non-stop touring which is elevating their status to heights shared by New Zealand groups like Fat Freddy’s Drop and The Black Seeds.
Fri, Apr 12th, Spectrum
Nai Palm: The charismatic frontwoman from Hiatus Kaiyote – one of 2012’s breakout Australian acts – will be performing an intimate solo show, delving into her own material and playing stripped back versions of the band’s unique blend of electro-jazz neo-soul. The band has just returned to Australia after a breakthrough tour in the US where they played the Texan music showcase festival SXSW and sold out every single night of their tour. They also had the privilege of winning the Giles Peterson Worldwide music award in London, which Nai Palm was invited to accept and to perform solo on behalf of the group.
Sat, Apr 13th, 505
Katie Noonan: The lauded Aussie songstress will be promoting the release of her latest record Songbook: a celebration and revisitation of a host of material she has released over the years, taking in music from her time with George, Katie Noonan and The Captains, Elixir as well as her solo work. Noonan’s impressive lyricism and vocal performances are renowned and the night will no doubt be a wonderful emotional journey through the back catalogue of one of Australia’s most talented artists.
Sat, Apr 13th, The Basement
Birdy: This young singer-songwriter from the UK is barely 16 years of age yet she’s one of the most stirring performers to break through in recent times. The young lady is the daughter of a concert pianist and has been playing piano and writing music from the wee age of seven, yet she has the confidence and ability of performers that have been playing for more years than Birdy has been alive! Birdy’s recent popularity has seen tickets to her shows sell quickly with extra tickets having to be added, so best be quick in order to not miss out.
Sun, Apr 14th, Sydney Opera House
