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MARTHA WAINWRIGHT REVEALS TEN-DATE 

NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR IN MARCH 2017

NEW ALBUM GOODNIGHT CITY RELEASED 11 NOVEMBER

“Wainwright moves amid prettily finger-picked folk-rock and more eccentric arrangements” 

–  NY Times

“…taking music and wringing from it a startling wealth of shiver-inducing moments.” – Pitchfork

“…her stage presence suggests several things at one time - defiant and strong, yet with an edge of sadness and vulnerability as well.” – Spin Magazine

“…a grand, glowering gravitas – part Patti Smith, part Leonard Cohen” – Uncut Magazine

Already announced as one of the performers joining the Twilight at Taronga and Melbourne Zoo Concert Series, beguiling performer and esteemed singer-songwriter, MARTHA WAINWRIGHT, today announces that she will return to Australia for an extensive ten-date run in March 2017. The Goodnight City Tour begins at Perth’s Astor Theatre on Wednesday 8th March, before traversing the country to take in Sydney, Thirroul, Canberra, Newcastle, Lismore and Brisbane. The tour will wrap up with Hobart, Devonport and Bendigo performances. Tickets are on sale at 10am local time, Friday 11th November. 

On this visit, Martha will be accompanied on vocals and guitar by a three-piece band, comprising drums, piano and bass. 

Martha’s new album and first in four years, Goodnight City will be released on 11 November (Inertia), and is poised to be her best record yet. The 13-track album is confessional, impressionistic and dynamic – songs that twist and turn with a surging intensity, showcasing her distinguished songwriting craft and an astonishingly versatile voice; a voice that soars, sighs, provokes and tells secrets.

Goodnight City includes several original works as well as songs written for the album by Beth Orton, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Ondaatje and Glen Hansard.  The album was produced by Thomas Bartlett (Sufjan Stevens, Glen Hansard) and Brad Albetta (Angus and Julia Stone, Teddy Thompson).  

‘Around The Bend’ is the stunning lead single from Goodnight City, recently premiering on The Line Of Best Fit, where it was described as, “ as sweetly melodic as it is dramatic with tinges of dark humour.” NPR suggest that the track has  “… an air evocative of Kate Bush…”

Martha’s commanding stage presence has taken her to some of the world’s premiere music festivals, from Glastonbury and Bonnaroo to Lollapalooza and V Festival, at which she performed with Snow Patrol in 2007. With an undeniable voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha has sold out iconic venues including NYC’s Carnegie Hall and more. 

A late night television staple, Martha has performed live on The Late Show with David Letterman, Later with Jools Holland, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and more, also gracing the set of local ABC program Spicks And Specks in its second season.  

Joining Martha as Special Guests on the full tour are local pop duo Oh Pep!. Stadium Cake, the debut release from the talented outfit has been praised by Rolling Stone as “faultless folk-rock”, while Stereogum described it as “instantly captivating”. The Australian noted "...acoustic pop earworms... gloriously hummable hooks" in a 4-star review. 

Martha Wainwright is a refreshingly different force in music. Prior to her 2005 critically acclaimed and commercially successful debut self-titled album, she began building a buzz with her well-noted EPs. London’s Sunday Times included the song “Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole” in their songs of the year and Rolling Stone called it “a blistering prelude to her debut album.” 

The daughter of folk legends Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III, Martha’s immersion in music from an early age is evident in her command of the stage and her masterful handling of a spectrum of musical styles. Her songs provide a window into her life without artifice or pretension. 

Don’t miss this extraordinary performer when she lands on our shores for intimate shows in March 2017. 

Reviews

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great music, great venue

    by B. J. on 2021-12-04The Great Hall - Toronto

    The Great Hall is an intimate venue with phenomenal sound. Martha was so funny and entertaining, she and her band were so talented and versatile. The opening act, Lydia Persaud was also really good. She has an incredible, soulful voice. My only issue was Ticketmaster removing access to my tickets two days before the show and refusing to assist with entry. Lots of time and effort spent to get access even though I had access. Issue still not resolved a week later 😡

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Disappointing

    by Clam on 2021-12-01National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Martha is clearly an incredibly talented sing-songwriter but we found she had a lackluster stage presence. After a few songs and a couple of bizarre anecdotes (clearly coming from a place of privilege), our group of four were all feeling we weren't connecting with the artist and decided to leave the show. A disappointment.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Played some classic songs, decent banter

    by nonickname on 2021-11-26Park Theatre - Winnipeg

    The opening performer didn't fit the show, and seemed very nervous. Martha played some great songs and had some nice chatting about her life (I would have liked even more!) I'd have really liked if she played BMFA (waited until 2nd encore for it) and more off her first album

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Martha Wainwright at Sherwood Park

    by Anbrose on 2021-11-22Festival Place - Sherwood Park

    Great venue. A quirky but enjoyable show. The sound mix was murky which made the vocals hard to discern.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Martha Wainwright was awesome!

    by corbeau on 2017-10-23West End Cultural Centre - Winnipeg

    Martha Wainwright is an incredible musician and performer. Her show was a nonstop, musical knockout.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Martha Wainwright is fabulous!!

    by MusicLover123123 on 2013-11-12Festival Place - Sherwood Park

    If you haven't seen Martha Wainwright live, do yourself a favour and get to her next show. She is such a rare and beautiful talent. Her voice is rich, with layers of texture. Plus she's funny as hell!! :-) Thanks Martha!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Martha W is a wonderful performer

    by Jakitreehorn1 on 2013-04-29Molson Canadian Studio at Hamilton Place - Hamilton

    Martha played for almost 2 hours on Saturday at the studio at Hamilton Place. She played a pleasant mix of newer and older material, just accompanying herself on the guitar. Her voice is as always an amazing instrument, and the arrangement of the songs is in a flux, so older material sounds so fresh. Between songs she tells entertaining stories and thoughts and she is quite funny and the stories do not sound rehearsed at all. We talked to her later and she is such a sweetie: thanks so much for a great evening Martha!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2013-04-29Molson Canadian Studio at Hamilton Place - Hamilton

    Martha Wainright put on a great show. I was impressed with her powerful vocals and lyrics.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Martha My Dear!

    by Watersnake53 on 2013-04-29Molson Canadian Studio at Hamilton Place - Hamilton

    Fabulous solo show. Just Martha and her guitar. I have seen her with a full band in a larger venue and that was excellent as well, but Martha on her own in an intimate setting is impossible to beat. Wonderful voice, so powerful she can barely control it. Her songs are amazing and her between song banter was very entertaining with lots of insight into her life and the songs themselves. She came out after the show and signed CDs and posed for pictures. Very natural very real.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Generational?

    by jazzykate on 2013-03-11RIO Theatre on BROADWAY - Vancouver

    I love Martha's voice and her unique delivery of any song she sings. Maybe it' s because I am twice her age but I melt when she sings old McGarrigle tunes, Piaf numbers and of course Stormy Weather. Her own music is a stretch for me but hey, even seniors can flex their music appreciation muscles. Loved that she showcased her friends "Aurora" as her opening act even though again it meant me having to do musical calisthenics to take it in.