I’ve had William Crighton’s album Empire on repeat since catching him supporting The Whitlams on Thursday night. He made such an impression on me with his songs and charisma. So I was excited to read he’s preparing to embark on his first solo tour of this country. This is the way I saw him play, so I know music lovers are in for a real treat.
“This tour I will be on stage solo, telling some stories, sharing some thoughts and performing songs from both albums as well as airing some new material for the first time. This is my first headline tour performing solo and I’ve been putting a lot of effort into making it a memorable one for you. I’ll be playing some keys and other various stringed things,” he explained. “Obviously, I love the band and it will be a different experience not having them there this time but exploring, experimenting and peeling back the songs solo, finding out what can be conjured together with you in this format is an exciting prospect for me.”
As an added bonus, British folk singer Beans on Toast will join William at all shows. Make sure you arrive early enough for the set from an artist who William calls “relaxed, funny, serious and bizarre at the same time.”
William Crighton kicks off his tour this April at the Hunter’s Gumball Festival. He’ll then wind his way through the country over the next month, stopping in at capital cities and regional centres along the way. Tickets are on sale now.
25 April 2019 – Gumball Festival, Hunter Valley
26 April 2019 – The Newsagency, Sydney
27 April 2019 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
28 April 2019 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
30 April 2019 – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra
2 May 2019 – The Espy, St Kilda
3 May 2019 – Music on the Hill, Red Hill
4 May 2019 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
5 May 2019 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
8 May 2019 – Old Museum – Studio, Brisbane
9 May 2019 – Dusty Attic Music Lounge, Lismore
10 May 2019 – 5 Church Street, Bellingen
11 May 2019 – South West Roxy Cinema, South West Rocks
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