Tag: Mia Dyson

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Mia Dyson Celebrates “Parking Lots”‘ 15-Year Milestone

Mia Dyson is celebrating the 15th anniversary of her acclaimed album Parking Lots with a reissued vinyl release, a brand-new EP, called Parking Lots (Revisited) which reimagines some choice cuts, and a tour. All this excitement is a timely reminder of just how good that album is. While it was recorded so many years ago, the songs prove timeless. I found myself bouncing backwards and forwards between the original album and the new EP, marvelling at the way the different treatments brought out each song’s nuances. I encourage you to do the same.

The new white vinyl copies of Parking Lots were so popular that they sold out almost instantly, but you can stream the album and its companion EP now on your favourite platforms. There are still tickets left for her upcoming East Coast shows, but as COVID has reduced venue capacity, you’ll want to get in quickly to secure yours via her website.

12 March 2021 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
13 March 2021 – The Lansdowne, Sydney
19 March 2021 – Howler, Melbourne
20 March 2021 – TBA, Surf Coast
21 March 2021 – Macedon Railway Hotel, Macedon Ranges
26 March 2021 – Sandy Point Music Club, Sandy Point
27 March 2021 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
28 March 2021 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
1 April 2021 – The Brightside, Brisbane
2 & 3 April 2021 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

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Mia Dyson Comes Home for EP Tour

Mia Dyson is one of those musicians that never seems to put a foot wrong. She’s done it again with her latest single “Tearing Up the Lawn,” a gutsy rock track from her EP Right There, which drops on February 19. The EP features songs Mia wrote with her husband over the last 18 months.

“My husband Karl and I have been writing together for over a year, since I put one of his poems to music,’ she explained. “We loved the process so much that the entire EP was written together.”

Mia splits her time between Australia and the United States, but she’ll be back on home soil in March to support the EP’s release.

“This will be my first headline tour in more than a year at home so I’m really excited to be returning, especially with some new songs in tow which I’m super proud of,” she said in a press release. “’Tearing Up the Lawn’ got an amazing response when we dropped it for the Waifs shows last year and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the rest of the EP.”

You can hear the EP’s songs live at the following shows.

9 March 2016 – Lizottes, Newcastle
10 March 2016 – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
11 March 2016 – Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs
12 & 13 March 2016 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy
16 March 2016 – Mojos, Fremantle
17 March 2016 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
18 March 2016 – Estonia Brunswick, Melbourne
19 March 2016 – Forth Valley Blues Festival, Forth Worth
20 March 2016 – Glenmaggie Blues & Roots, Glenmaggie

Image used with permission from SGC Media

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Mia Dyson Does it Again with “Idyllwild”

I think Mia Dyson might be one of Australia’s most consistent musicians. She doesn’t release music to a lot of fanfare, but it’s always so solid. Her latest, “Idyllwild,” the title track from her latest album, is another fabulous showcase for this incredible songstress’ talent.

Mia explained that this rollicking single is a love song of sorts to the small town where she spent an unconventional honeymoon.

“I got hitched not that long ago at the Los Angeles county courthouse and afterwards, we found ourselves driving up into the mountains to this little town called Idyllwild, sort of laying our decision out there and celebrating in the natural world,” she said.

“It was a surreal, utopian journey and out of it came this frenetic, high-spirited song, stylistically influenced by bands from my 80s childhood like Elvis Costello & Talking Heads.”

Mia will celebrate its release with a string of intimate shows this October and November.

1 October 2014 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
2 October 2014 – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
3 October 2014 – Lizotte’s, New Lambton
4 October 2014 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
5 October 2014 – Blues on Parade @ The Norwood Hotel, Norwood
9 October 2014 – Harvester Moon, Bellarine
10 October 2014 – Howler, Melbourne
11 October 2014 – Caravan Club, Melbourne
12 October 2014 – Old Hepburn Springs, Hepburn Springs
16 & 17 October 2014 – Darwin Railway Club, Darwin
18 October 2014 – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns (with Shane Nicholson)
19 October 2014 – Beav’s Bar, Geelong
23 October 2014 – Red Hot Music, Devonport
24 October 2014 – Republic Bar, Hobart
21 November 2014 – New Globe Theatre, Brisbane
22 & 23 November 2014 – Mullum Music Festival, Mullumbimby

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Mia Dyson, Liz Stringer, and Jen Cloher Tour Oz Together

Mia Dyson, Liz Stringer, and Jen Cloher — three of Australia’s brightest female talents — will hit the road together for a massive national tour next month.

Mia’s continuing to ride the wave of success that’s followed the release of her 2012 album The Moment, Liz has just returned from Europe where she toured her album Warm in the Darkness, and Jen is fresh from the release of her third album In Blood Memory.

The women will play their own songs and a few surprising, supporting one another on stage in a truly collaborative event. There are plenty of shows in capital cities and regional centres, so no one need miss out!

24 October 2013 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
25 October 2013 – The Sound Lounge, Currumbin
26 October 2013 – Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane
27 October 2013 – Woombye Pub, Eumundi
31 October 2013 – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
1 November 2013 – Panthers, Port Macquarie
2 November 2013 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
3 November 2013 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
5 November 2013 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
6 November 2013 – Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba
7 November 2013 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
8 November 2013 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
9 November 2013 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
10 November 2013 – The Abbey, Canberra
13 November 2013 – Ararat Hotel, Red Room Ararat
14 November 2013 – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh
15 November 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
16 November 2013 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
17 November 2013 – Beav’s Bar, Geelong
22 November 2013 – Balnarring Community Hall, Balnarring
23 November 2013 – Butter Factory, Mornington
27 November 2013 – Red Hot, Devonport
28 November 2013 – Grand Poobah, Hobart
29 November 2013 – Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda (Candleight Concert)
30 November 2013 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide (Matinee & Evening show)
1 December 2013 – Singing Gallery, McLaren Vale
5 December 2013 – Fremantle Arts Centre (Inner Courtyard), Fremantle
6 December 2013 – The Bakery, Perth
7 December 2013 – Quindanning Inne, Quindanning

Image used with permission from SCG Media

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Mia Dyson Heads Back to US For The Moment Release

All good things must come to an end, and it’s almost time to bid Mia Dyson adieu as she returns to her adopted home in the United States. However, she’s not leaving without a proper goodbye.

Mia will play her final Australian show for some time at the Bulli Hotel this Friday, April 26. She’s also leave us with one more single, “Fill Yourself”, an upbeat bluesy number which will launch The Moment in the US.

“Fill Yourself has been a favourite of many people on the record and is the track turning heads in the US,” said Mia. “It is bittersweet to be heading back over there. I have absolutely loved being home, so much so that I extended my stay, but it’s time to continue this journey that The Moment has become.”

The Moment hits American stores today.

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Mia Dyson Sings About Forced Adoptions in “Jesse”

Those stellar singles just keep coming from Mia Dyson’s latest album The Moment. The newest is “Jesse,” a gut-wrenching song which shines a light on forced adoptions. Mia was moved to write the song after a fan, Lesley Pearse, poured her heart out after a show.

“Lesley’s story had a profound effect on me,” said Dyson. “As an unwed mother in the early 70s, she was sent to live out her pregnancy away from family and friends, told she was an unfit parent and coerced by social workers into signing papers to hand her baby over under immense pressure,” Mia explained.

“The idea that this was not just a one-off, but a systemic atrocity that has affected both mothers and their children for decades after really shocked me,” said Dyson. “I was driven to write Jesse as I think that understanding and sharing their story is the best tribute we can give to these brave women as we move towards a national apology in 2013.”

I’m so impressed with the way Mia has tapped into the soul of this story. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear she’d lived it herself. This is one of those songs that really makes you sit up and pay attention.

Mia will support the release of “Jesse” with the following shows.

9 December 2012 – Courthouse Arts, Geelong
10 January 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
11 January 2013 – Sound Lounge, Gold Coast
12 January 2013 – Woombye Hotel, Sunshine Coast
25 January 2013 – Portsea Hotel, Portsea
17 February 2013 – Riverboat Festival, Echuca

Image used with permission from SCG Media

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Mia Dyson Drops “Pistol”

Mia Dyson lays her heart bare with her searing new single “Pistol.”

The second cut from Mia’s new The Moment album, the song is so raw that it bleeds. Just try to stay stoic as you listen to this gut-wrenching rock ballad.

The song’s release comes at just the right time for Mia, as she’s currently playing shows all around the country. Hear her play “Pistol” and much more at the following tour shows.

14 September 2012 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
15 September 2012 – Notes Live, Sydney
16 September 2012 – The Abbey, Canberra
21 September 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
22 September 2012 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
4 October 2012 – Clarendon, Katoomba (SOLO)
6 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber (SOLO)
11 & 12 October 2012 – Railway Sports and Social Club, Darwin
25 October 2012 – Backwater Blues & Roots Festival @ Mt Gambier Gaol, Mt Gambier
26 October 2012 – Backwater Blues & Roots Festival @ Queens Theatre, Adelaide
27 October 2012 – Sydney Blues Festival, Sydney
8 November 2012 – Mojos, Fremantle
9 November 2012 – Bridgetown Blues, Bridgetown

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Mia Dyson Drops New Single, Announces Album Tour

Mia Dyson’s offered us our first taste of her forthcoming album The Moment in the form of her brand new single, “When the Moment Comes.”

The song sees Mia in fine form, with her trademark rasp bleeding all over the lyrics of her first official single release in four years. It seems she’s relished the chance to record in her new American home base. If this killer cut is any indication of what we can expect when The Moment hits stores on August 17, we’re in for a real treat.

Mia will enjoy a homecoming later this year with local shows to promote The Moment. If you’ve missed her, make sure you show your support at one of the following gigs:

24 Aug 2012 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
7 September 2012 – Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs
12 September 2012 – Brisbane Festival @ Spiegeltent, Brisbane
14 September 2012 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
15 September 2012 – Notes Live, Sydney
16 September 2012 – The Abbey, Canberra
21 September 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
22 September 2012 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
6 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber NSW
27 October 2012 – Sydney Blues Festival, Sydney
8 November 2012 – Mojos, Fremantle
9 November 2012 – Bridgetown Blues, Bridgetown

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Mia Dyson Gives Away Long Awaited New Music

Mia Dyson made a big impression on the Australian music charts in the last naughties, but seemed to disappear just as quickly. But it turns out she didn’t give up the dream; she just relocated it to the United States.

After three years touring America with big name artists like Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart, and Chris Isaak, Mia’s reconnecting with her local fans. The independent artist askedmusic lovers to pre-order her new album through the Pledge Music campaign. These donations will then go towards funding the release. She actually raised enough to make the album in just one week, so Mia wants to say thanks for the support.

Which brings me to “Tell Me,” an achingly gorgeous new track that Mia’s giving away to her fans.

“Tell Me is a track I felt would really resonate with fans of my previous albums,” she explained. “It gives a hint of what I’ve been up to in the studio, so I really wanted fans to hear it first, before we get to the craziness of an album campaign later in the year!”

You can hear the song here, and if you like it just sign up to the Mia Dyson mailing list for the free download. Hopefully that will tide you over until the new album, dubbed The Moment, hits stores in August.

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Mia Dyson Heads to America

Mia Dyson is the latest Aussie set to try her luck in the United States.

The award winning blues and roots songstress will play her last local show at Melbourne’s AthenaeumTheatre on March 14. Then it’s off to the US where she’s already got some shows booked. Hopefully there’ll be more to come!

“I’m really excited about this new adventure,” she told The Sunday Telegraph.

If you want to wish Mia well, make sure you head to one of the shows on her farewell tour! Here are the dates!

26 February 2009 – Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Fortitude Valley
27 February 2009 – Joes Waterhole, Eumundi
28 February 2009 – Civic Hall, Mullumbimby
1 March 2009 – Sound Lounge @ Currumbin RSL, Gold Coast
4 March 2009 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
5 March 2009 – The Factory, Marrickville
6 March 2009 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
7 March 2009 – Top of the Cross @ Southern Cross Club, Phillip
8 March 2009 – Milton Theatre
12 March 2009 – Rubys Lounge, Belgrave
13 March 2009 – The Palais, Hepburn Springs
15 March 2009 – The Studio, Geelong
14 March 2009 – Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne

Image source: Mia Dyson press page