Joanne Shaw Taylor On Tour With Special Guest Tristan Mackay
Thursday, 06 September 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Following her acclaimed performance alongside Annie Lennox at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert in June, blues rock guitarist and singer/songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, will release her new studio album 'Almost Always Never' on Monday September 17th, a nationwide UK tour will follow in October, with very special guest Tristan Mackay.
Says Classic Rock magazine of the new album, “Fresh from an angel-wing cameo (with Annie Lennox) at the Diamond Jubliee Concert – falling to earth in style, on a tracklisting that explores a pile-up of car-crash relationships via some enjoyably feral fretwork... out verdict is clear: a brilliant return.” The Blues Magazine says of the new album – “Moving to America has brought out the best for the Birmingham-born guitarist’s third album all of which is bursting with catchy riffs and superbly constructed guitar solos.”
Born and raised in the Black Country, Joanne was first discovered by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) as a 16-year-old guitar prodigy. Now, one of the hottest young names in British Blues, Joanne’s UK tour will see her performing new tracks from 'Almost Always Never', alongside songs from her two previous albums - 'White Sugar' (2009) and 'Diamonds in the Dirt' (2010).
In 2010 and 2011, Joanne was voted “Best British Female Vocalist” at the British Blues Awards. Her new album is produced in Austin, Texas by the legendary Mike McCarthy (Spoon, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Patty Griffin), features David Garza (keyboards), Billy White (bass, guitar) and J.J. Johnson (drums). Previously, Garza has worked with the Fiona Apple, Juliana Hatfield, and Blues Traveller, while J.J. Johnson has played with John Mayer.
Tristan Mackay self-recorded and released his first two EPs 'Tales From A Bedroom Orchestra' and 'Live From The Lounge' to critical acclaim. His song ‘The Wine And Me’ was featured in the Channel 4’s 'Skins.' Another of the songs from his first EP, 'Be All That You Can Be' was featured by Aled Jones on BBC Radio 2’s “Good Morning Sunday.” Earlier this year he released his debut album 'Out Along The Wire.'
Wed October 10th 2012 - The Assembly Rooms (Darwin Suite), Derby
Thu October 11th 2012 - Tunnels Bristol, The, Bristol
Fri October 12th 2012 - The Wharf Community Arts Centre, Devon
Sun October 14th 2012 - Mr Kyps, Poole
Fri October 19th 2012 - Haunt, Brighton
Sat October 20th 2012 - Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
Sun October 21st 2012 - Waterside Arts Centre, Manchester
Tue October 23rd 2012 - The Duchess, York
Wed October 24th 2012 - The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
Fri October 26th 2012 - ABC, Glasgow
Sun October 28th 2012 - Nottingham Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
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Says Classic Rock magazine of the new album, “Fresh from an angel-wing cameo (with Annie Lennox) at the Diamond Jubliee Concert – falling to earth in style, on a tracklisting that explores a pile-up of car-crash relationships via some enjoyably feral fretwork... out verdict is clear: a brilliant return.” The Blues Magazine says of the new album – “Moving to America has brought out the best for the Birmingham-born guitarist’s third album all of which is bursting with catchy riffs and superbly constructed guitar solos.”
