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Music News - Suzanne Vega announces support acts - Lisa Crawley and Mel Parsons
11 July 2018 - 0 Comments
Plus1 is delighted to announce two of New Zealand's
best songwriters, Melbourne-based Lisa
Crawley, and worldwide-travelling troubadour Mel Parsons, will
open for Suzanne Vega in Auckland
and Wellington respectively, in early August.
Mel is in the middle of her two-month North American stint - touring extensively, and recording a new album with LA producer Mitchell Froom (co-incidently Suzanne Vega’s ex-husband and producer of two of her albums; also renowned for his production work with Crowded House).
A long time fan of Suzanne Vega, she says she's “absolutely stoked” to be playing support for the Wellington show, and will be performing as a duo with bandmate Josh Logan.
“I’m so excited that we get to have Suzanne in NZ, I’ve been a fan for a long time, and it’s a real honour to be opening the show.” Parsons will be performing a mix of songs from her yet to be released new record, and 2015’s Drylandsalbum.
Lisa Crawley - with a back catalogue that boasts two albums and three EPs, coupled with countless collaborations, tours, television appearances and acclaimed music-based projects, has well and truly earned her reputation as one of Australasia’s most well-respected musicians.
“How wonderful! On the bill with Suzanne Vega - and a rare chance for me to play back in Auckland."
Lisa is currently in the US working towards her third album due for release early 2019. Crawley is also working on Elizabeth, a new gig-theatre collaboration with Bullet Heart Club (Daffodils). Elizabeth features Crawley's original songs and stories and explores the realities of being female and a musician in the current political landscape – touching on themes of the battle for gender equality and the mental and emotional fortitude to maintain longevity in music.
Latest radio singles You Got Me (video premiere next week!) and Wedding Band showcase a singer-songwriter who has found her place in a dreamy, melodic pop world, with an edgy darkness.
Suzanne Vega and her acclaimed bassist Michael Visceglia will perform songs from throughout her career. Her songs have connected strongly with New Zealanders over the years, earning her major success here with the likes of Luka, Solitude Standing, Marlene On The Wall,Tom’s Diner, and Blood Make Noise.
New York’s Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival in the early 1980s. From her self-titled 1985 to today, she has sold over seven million albums and has been nominated for seven Grammy awards.
More details about the tour at Plus1.co.nz
Mel is in the middle of her two-month North American stint - touring extensively, and recording a new album with LA producer Mitchell Froom (co-incidently Suzanne Vega’s ex-husband and producer of two of her albums; also renowned for his production work with Crowded House).
A long time fan of Suzanne Vega, she says she's “absolutely stoked” to be playing support for the Wellington show, and will be performing as a duo with bandmate Josh Logan.
“I’m so excited that we get to have Suzanne in NZ, I’ve been a fan for a long time, and it’s a real honour to be opening the show.” Parsons will be performing a mix of songs from her yet to be released new record, and 2015’s Drylandsalbum.
Lisa Crawley - with a back catalogue that boasts two albums and three EPs, coupled with countless collaborations, tours, television appearances and acclaimed music-based projects, has well and truly earned her reputation as one of Australasia’s most well-respected musicians.
“How wonderful! On the bill with Suzanne Vega - and a rare chance for me to play back in Auckland."
Lisa is currently in the US working towards her third album due for release early 2019. Crawley is also working on Elizabeth, a new gig-theatre collaboration with Bullet Heart Club (Daffodils). Elizabeth features Crawley's original songs and stories and explores the realities of being female and a musician in the current political landscape – touching on themes of the battle for gender equality and the mental and emotional fortitude to maintain longevity in music.
Latest radio singles You Got Me (video premiere next week!) and Wedding Band showcase a singer-songwriter who has found her place in a dreamy, melodic pop world, with an edgy darkness.
Suzanne Vega and her acclaimed bassist Michael Visceglia will perform songs from throughout her career. Her songs have connected strongly with New Zealanders over the years, earning her major success here with the likes of Luka, Solitude Standing, Marlene On The Wall,Tom’s Diner, and Blood Make Noise.
New York’s Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival in the early 1980s. From her self-titled 1985 to today, she has sold over seven million albums and has been nominated for seven Grammy awards.
More details about the tour at Plus1.co.nz
Tuesday 7 August - Bruce Mason Centre / Auckland
Wednesday
8 August - Opera House / Wellington
Tickets available
from Ticketmaster.co.nz
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