Special guest Gabriella Cohen
This Sunday Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier will perform a mix of old favourites and new originals in the beautiful surrounds of MEMO Music Hall St Kilda. Deborah was one of the first acts to perform at MEMO when it re-opened over seven years ago.
They are supported by Gabriella Cohen whose music is timeless, not bound to any genre or trend. Pitchfork hailed her as a ‘Clever and wise-cracking songwriter‘, and Rolling Stone has predicted she’ll be a household name. She’s been nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize, not to mention an AIR nominee for Best Blues and Roots Album (Pink is The Colour Of Unconditional Love).
“There is not much you can say about the creative output of Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier that hasn’t already been said: Blessed with an angelic voice, deft at lyrical wordplay and armed with a seemingly inexhaustive melody well, Conway – and partner Zygier – create songs which become best friends for life”. Daily Telegraph
“If Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen delivered an album with songs as good as these, the critical response would be rapturous. Conway and Zygier deserve no less.” Courier Mail
“Some of the most engaging songs I’ve ever heard from Deborah & Willy. Some of the music makes the little hairs on my neck and arms stand at attention. That doesn’t happen often”. Bill Riner, Network, Music Programmer, ABC
“Conway and Zygier seem to have enveloped an intimate, down-home, folk-blues sound that’s deeply relatable. The songs tend to wrap around you, like a favourite throw, or big, old jumper does, as you curl-up on the couch with your favourite melancholic thoughts.” J-Wire
“If there was ever an Australian act that could be said to have maintained professional integrity alongside lyrical honesty in the wake of mainstream commercial popularity, Deborah Conway is easily that artist.” Faster Louder.
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Undoubtedly, we’re on the cusp of seeing her become a household name in no time. – Rolling Stone ★★★★
‘Cohen, a clever and wisecracking songwriter’ – Pitchfork ★★★★
On her third and latest album, Blue No More, Gabriella Cohen has arguably crafted the most emotionally intense, groovy, candid and beautiful portrait of being a young woman feeling her way through a harsh world – AudioFemme
Cohen reflects the truth of humanity – NME ★★★★
Why do people say all these nice things? Come to MEMO Music Hall on Sunday 28 August and find out for yourself.
TIMES: Doors 3.30PM, Showtime 4.00PM
TICKETS: $55/45/35+bf www.memomusichall.com.au
MEMO Music Hall – 88 Acland Street St Kilda
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