News of the debut Australian tour for unconventional American Folk Artist, Amigo The Devil was met with such a fantastic response that he will now be taking his show nationwide. New shows have been added in Perth and Melbourne and the Brisbane show will move from Black Bear Lodge to The Brightside to accomodate more of his rabid Queensland fans!
Sat, April 13: Vinnies Dive Bar, Gold Coast
Sun, April 14: The Brightside, Brisbane VENUE UPGRADE
Wed, April 17: Lynott’s Lounge, Perth NEW SHOW
Fri, April 19: The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
Sat, April 20: La La La’s, Wollongong
Sun, April 21: Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle
Tues, April 23: The Baso, Canberra
Wed, April 24: Volta Bar, Ballarat
Thurs, April 25: Stay Gold, Melbourne NEW SHOW
Fri, April 26: Pelly Bar – Frankston
Sat, April 27: Stay Gold – Melbourne SOLD OUT
Sun, April 28: Jive Bar – Adelaide
Armed with a banjo and disarming tales of uncomfortable truths, Amigo The Devil will leave you awe-struck as he tours Australia for the first time this April. The critically acclaimed songwriter will perform 10 dates in support of his new album, Yours Until the War is Over, releasing Feb. 23.
A key figure in the U.S. alternative folk scene that also includes contemporaries such as The Devil Makes Three and The Dead South, Amigo the Devil’s music is a menacing blend of folk that incorporates elements of Southern Gothic, outlaw country and alternative bluegrass. Songs probe into the recesses of human nature and weave narratives that often crack a smile in unexpected places.
Splicing alarming honesty with personal realisations, his narratives carry weight, wisdom and wit. Influenced by the honesty of Leonard Cohen, the creativity of Tom Waits and the ruthlessness of Chavela Vargas, Amigo the Devil is not polished or clean – he’s all heart, with reckless abandon. His understanding of emotions is deep and instinctual, choosing to embrace one’s flaws instead of trying to change them.
Despite being armed with only his voice and a banjo/acoustic guitar, his live show is a world away from what might be expected of a typical ‘folk’ show. Loaded with sing-alongs and a heavy dose of humour, the set helps to make otherwise grim topics accessible for fans of all genres.
If you happen to hear a roomful of people yelling “I hope your husband dies” in some harmoniously sloppy drunken unison, then you know you’re at an Amigo The Devil show!