1.Your Profile
We’re a string band and we play folk music, with pop, classical, Celtic, old-time and bluegrass influences. I write the songs and the guys bring their magic. We all sing. We’re looking for people to come on our intimate folk journey with us, who aren’t afraid of getting a little emotionally involved.
2.Keeping Busy
We’ve been touring pretty much constantly since we released These Wilder Things in 2013, playing shows in North America, the UK and Europe, and now heading over to New Zealand and Australia! We couldn’t be more excited. I also still tour with The Wailin’ Jennys, with whom I came over to Australia in 2006. So between the two, I’m almost always on the road. Both bands will take a bit of a break at the end of this year, for some creative time and to think about recording again.
3.Best Gig Ever
We had the honour of opening some shows for Mark Knopfler about a year ago, six of which were at the Royal Albert Hall. It was an incredible experience – I was constantly pinching myself. We’re joining him there once again, in a few months, so we’re pretty excited about that.
4.Current Playlist
I recently heard Beck’s newest record – it is stunning. I saw Nickel Creek on their reunion tour this summer, they were on fire.
5.Your Ultimate Rider
My needs are pretty basic, really. If there is a dressing room, and it has a heater in it, then I’m happy. Although I guess we won’t be needing a heater so much where we are in your part of the world! If we have access to some kind of yummy local/organic fare then I’m over the moon. If there is a bar of fair trade dark chocolate lying around, that’s the icing on the cake. Recently we added a blender to our rider after having the brilliant idea of making smoothies on the road, but we have yet to see one. I think it may be a confusing request for people. I have high hopes for Australia though!
These Wilder Things out now through True North Records. Catch her withThe Mae Trio atCamelot Lounge onThursday February 19, tickets online.
