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Canada’s DAN MANGAN hits the road with a swag of special guests; Matt Corby, Andy Bull, Nicholas Roy and Spookyland
Dan Mangan is eager to hit the road in Australia again. This time around, he’ll have a full band with him to help refold the road maps and bring out the gritty richness of the album.
Recently signed to Arts & Crafts, the trail-blazing indie label that brought us Broken Social Scene, Feist, and Stars, Dan Mangan is the first on their roster from the Pacific Northwest. Heralded as a favourite among Canada's new breed of independent musicians, the Australian release of Nice, Nice, Very Nice comes in the wake of its release in Canada, which saw the good natured and unassuming songwriter skyrocket to critical and fan acclaim. A tidal wave of accolades landed Dan on the covers of publications from coast to coast, and his career went into serious over-drive. Nice, Nice, Very Nice sat at #1 on the iTunes Canada Singer/Songwriter chart for nearly six months straight. XM Satellite’s The Verge named Mangan Artist of the Year, beating out better-known acts for a $25,000 prize. Then Canada’s public broadcaster (CBC) championed “Robots” as Best Song and Best Vocals of 2009. Showcase appearances at SXSW, gigs across Europe and throughout the UK, a record deal in Australia, and a performance at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival.
‘In the crowded male singer-songwriter genre, he brings something different: a quirky, witty, observational style coupled with a slow-burning, emotional intensity’ - The Guardian
Joining Dan Mangan at various shows on his Australian tour for the release of his second single, Road Regrets is a stellar line-up of fine, young gentleman who are all enchanting audiences and cementing their name as Australia’s premier songwriters. Matt Corby’s talent is one that stretches far beyond his age his angelically haunting voice and has just spent the UK summer of 2010 recording his new EP ‘Transition to Colour’ with indie label and production team Communion (Ben Lovett - Mumford & Sons). Sydney singer-songwriter Andy Bull has recently released The Phantom Pains EP, Melbourne singer-songwriter; Nicholas Roy will perform songs from his debut album ….in a shoebox under the bed with Marcus Gordon aka Spookyland delivering a bent unexplored brand of neo-folk
With Nice, Nice, Very Nice, Mangan seems to be unwilling to pitch his musical flag in any single section of the record store. Dan’s songs brim with subtle images and irreverent wit. He has a knack for making what is quaint seem universal and what is universal quaint, so that even his most layered lyrics feel strangely familiar. His uniquely graveled voice conveys a rare type of honesty, a gift that seems to transcend demographics. On stage, his presence is easy and open. It could work against him, but there’s no façade; here’s a talented, hard-working and unpretentious musician with a poet’s way of seeing through absurdity.
Dan Mangan’s second single, ‘Road Regrets’ from the album ‘Nice, Nice, Very Nice’ is at radio NOW
Dan Mangan Australian Tour 2010 / 2011
Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th December 2010: Woodford Folk Festival (NSW)
www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Friday 31st December 2010: Peats Ridge Festival (NSW)
www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Thursday 6th January 2011: Buddha Bar – Byron Bay (NSW)
+ Special Guests: Matt Corby & SpookyLand - www.buddhabarbyronbay.com.au
Friday 7th January 2011: The Old Museum (QLD)
+ Special Guests: Matt Corby & SpookyLand - Tickets: www.oztix.com.au - www.oldmuesum.org
Saturday 8th January 2011: The Loft –Gold Coast (QLD)
+ Special Guests: Matt Corby & SpookyLand Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or Ph: (07) 5526 2777
Wednesday 12th January 2011: The Brass Monkey – Cronulla (NSW)
+ Special Guests: Andy Bull + SpookyLand - Tickets: Ph: (02) 9544 3844 or www.brassmonkey.com.au
Thursday 13th January 2011: Gerains Hotel – Katoomba (NSW)
+ Special Guests: Andy Bull + SpookyLand - Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or Ph: (02) 4782 4395 www.hotelgearin.com
Friday 14th January 2011: Oxford Arts Factory - Sydney (NSW)
+ Special Guests: Andy Bull + SpookyLand - Tickets: www.oxfordartfactory.com Ph: (02) 9332 3711
Saturday 15th January 2011: The Great Northern - Newcastle (NSW)
+ Special Guests: Andy Bull + SpookyLand - Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or Ph: (02) 4927 5728 www.thegreatnorthern.com.au
Sunday 16th January 2011: Heritage Hotel – Bull (NSW)
+ Special Guests: Andy Bull + SpookyLand - Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or Ph: (02) 4284 5884 www.heritagehotel.com.au
Wednesday 19th January 2011: Karaova Lounge – Ballarat (VIC)
+ Special Guests: Nicholas Roy + SpookyLand – Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or www.karovalounge.com Ph: (03) 5332 9122
Thursday 20th January 2011: Northcote Social Club - Melbourne (VIC)
+ Special Guests: Nicholas Roy + SpookyLand - Tickets: www.northcotesocialclub.com Ph: (03) 9489 3917
Friday 21st January 2011: National Hotel - Geelong (VIC)
+ Special Guests: Nicholas Roy + SpookyLand - Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or www.nationalhotel.com.au Ph: (03) 522 1211
Saturday 22nd January 2011: The Baby Black Café - (VIC)
+ Special Guests: Nicholas Roy + SpookyLand - Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or Ph: (03) 5367 5156
