Eddi Reader
Scotland/UK

18 Mar 06
The Studio
8pm

$38
(includes one drink)

Eddi Reader

Eddi Reader’s rare blend of pure melting vocals mingled with powerful emotion easily places her as a unique figure in both contemporary folk and popular music.

Reader’s early career began with the successful punk outfit Gang of Four, where she had already excelled. But it was when she toured with the Eurythmics in the ‘80s, performing with the hugely talented Annie Lennox, that this British singer really came to the fore. Today, Reader remains a powerful voice in contemporary British music, with a reputation for holding her audiences in thrall.

Both her single Perfect and parent album First of a Million Kisses topped the British charts, while Simple Soul (2001/Rough Trade) led British newspaper The Independent to describe the release as showcasing “the fully-fledged emergence of a songwriting talent”. Touring the world after the album’s release, Reader has collected rave reviews at every performance.

She is currently promoting her album of material by 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns.

(70mins, no intermission)