The latest news is that Astrid will be joining Brendan Perry on his ARK tour, playing in his band:
I will be joining Brendan Perry(EX Dead Can Dance) as part of his band on the ARK tour, singing and playing keyboards. Exciting. :-)
Astridps. I’m not playing any of my songs, just to be clear…..
There’s a great review of Astrid’s King Tuts show here:
http://raymondsoltysek.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/astrid-williamson-kathryn-williams-emma-jane-king-tuts-2310
Here’s just a taster:
Her voice is in cracking form, easily driving more upbeat numbers like “Shhh…” or “Hozanna”, but the gentler songs really shine: “Only Heaven Knows” the unlisted track at the end of “Day of the Lone Wolf” album, is wistful and brooding and perfect, as is the beautiful “Eve” from her latest album, “Here Come the Vikings”.
Astrid’s headlining gig at The Slaughtered Lamb was with the band and turned out to be a fantastic evening. Here are some video highlights:
Astrid’s just set up a new YouTube channel for her cover versions and here’s the first one: a great version of Biffy Clyro’s ‘Many of Horror’. Classic!
Now removed!
Photos courtesy of National Geographic.
Visit Astrid’s new YouTube Channel Astridnaughts.
Supporting Kathryn Williams:
21 February: Glee Club, Birmingham
22 February: Komedia, Brighton
23 February: The Tunnels, Bristol
24 February: Electroacoustic Club, London
1 March: Band On The Wall, Manchester
2 March: King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
3 March: Live Theatre, Newcastle
6 March: Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London
A message from Astrid from her MySpace
On the road again and what to play?
Hello Friends,
I’m happy to announce some more UK shows. Supporting Kathryn Williams in Feb/Mar.
As I foolishly said i’d play any songs you liked on my last few shows then proceeded to play half of said songs I have decided to ask you which songs you’d like to hear? So I can (sharp intake of breath) practice….
Let me know!
See you out there.
Willi
Astrid will be support for Joe Pernice for a few shows of his tour:
26 January (Tues): Union Chapel,London.
27 January (Wed): Oran Mor, Glasgow.
28 January (Thurs): Manchester Academy 3, Manchester.
Astrid will also be headlining a gig:
24 February (Weds): Electroacoustic Club, London.
Astrid Williamson sings ‘Shhh’, ‘Amaryllis’ and ‘Reach’ with her band at the Relentless Garage on 21 October 2009 filmed by Sumishta Brahm.
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