Named by the Chicago Tribune as one of the 50 most significant songwriters
of the last 50 years, DANNY SCHMIDT from Austin, Texas has amassed a cult
following for songs that possess stunning poetic and poignant imagery. Drawing
comparisons with Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt and Leonard Cohen, Danny is
considered a pre eminent writer, an artist whose songs conjure up magic from the
mundane.
His songs are lyrically rich and finely crafted. They accentuate
the narrative, they celebrate subtlety. They are filled with nimble wordplay
and cool cadences, they move with the light feet of a dancer, but in their tone
and theme, they contain weight, depth and substance.
Live, his guitar
playing is exceptional and a voice that is distinctive and mellifluous.
Everything about the man is gentle, except for
his insight is crushing.
For his latest UK tour he will be joined
by his wife CARRIE ELKIN on harmony vocals. Some of you may remember Carrie
from her headline THL concert in September last year. The tour will celebrate
the release of Danny's latest CD 'Owls, which is the follow up last year's
beautiful duo album with Carrie 'For Keeps'.
Support will come from
Harrogate singer and keyboardist Vicky Whelan. Last year Vicky recorded her
latest EP 'Closer To The Sun' with her band Dragonfly Tattoo. It boasts a
haunting blend of fragility and strength.
Advance tickets are priced at £12. Tickets can
be obtained from the One Stop store in the town, from Brian on 01652 649230 or
from www.wegottickets.com
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