Mississippi singer-songwriter CORY BRANAN has announced an Australian tour to follow his SOLD OUT Poison City Weekender performance. This natural-born storyteller will bring his hushed, dry whiskey voice and sharp edged story song lyrics to our country for the first time this September, teaming up with a host of local talent for some very intimate performances.
Now a Nashville-based itinerant road warrior, Cory Branan released his third album Mutt through Bloodshot Records (Justin Townes Earle, Murder By Death) last year, to fan and critical acclaim. Taking cues from Motwon to Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Branan’s years spent honing his craft amidst relentless touring has resulted in a unique, self-made sound that also references former label mates Lucero and the rawer roots sounds of Chuck Ragan, Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River) and Dave Hause (The Loved Ones). He has performed on Letterman and garnered praise from Rolling Stone and GQ.
Branan’s 2013 touring adventures have included international tours with the collaborative ‘Revival Tour’, alongside the much-adored Tim Barry and a tour with the now legendary The Gaslight Anthem.
A multitude of quality local acts will join Cory Branan’s anticipated inaugural Australian tour. Tasmania’s gritty and articulate Lincoln Le Fevre is locked and loaded for the Melbourne show, and Newcastle’s Jen Buxton will bring her moving, introspective tunes to Newcastle and Sydney. More local artists to follow. Join Cory Branan and (new) friends on a hard-as-nails narrative musical journey you’ll not soon forget.
CORY BRANAN ‘STUNTS & GUITARS’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Tickets on sale Fri Aug 09
Sat Sep 7 – Poison City Weekender, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Wed Sep 11 – Crow Bar, Brisbane QLD
Thu Sep 12 – The Loft, Gold Coast QLD
Fri Sep 13 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle NSW
Sat Sep 14 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney NSW
Sun Sep 15 – Smith’s Alternative Bookshop, Canberra ACT
Wed Sep 18 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat VIC
Thu Sep 19 – Beavs Bar, Geelong VIC
Fri Sep 20 – The Reverence Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Sat Sep 21 – Baby Black Espresso Bar, Bacchus Marsh VIC