Anny Celsi

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With the release of Little Black Dress and Other Stories in 2006, Anny Celsi evoked comparisons to artists like Aimee Mann, Lucinda Williams, Suzanne Vega and Jackie DeShannon – all songwriters distinguished by a literary voice that is every bit as vital to the listener as her singing voice. Little Black Dress established Anny internationally as an artist worthy of a second listen. Her next album, Tangle-Free World, was produced by Nelson Bragg, whose regular gig is percussionist/vocalist for The Brian Wilson Band (he appears on Brian’s ‘Smile’ and ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ albums). Power-pop fans will also know Nelson by sight and sound, from his work with The Negro Problem, The Now People, The Quarter After, The Red Button and more. His own self-produced 2006 release Day Into Night received world-wide critical acclaim, with its lush harmonies and acoustic guitar sounds reminiscent of folk-pop artists such as America, Nilsson, The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Continuing in the pop-noir vein of Little Black Dress, Tangle-Free World retains Anny's unique "beatnik cool" feel while expanding her musical landscape, with influences ranging from Jimmy Webb and Lee Hazlewood to The Byrds, Dusty Springfield and Burt Bacharach. Musical contributors include 60’s chanteuse Evie Sands, Phil Parlapiano (John Prine, Grant Lee Buffalo), Carl Byron (Michelle Shocked, Jim Lauderdale), the late Amy Farris (Peter Case, Kelly Willis, Dave Alvin), and members of the Brian Wilson Band.

Anny and Nelson bring their ‘Tangle-Free World’ tour back to Europe Intimate, truthful, and incisive, Anny’s live shows combine Brill Building hooks with a storyteller’s eye for detail. Not your typical mellow songwriter evening – these shows will prove just how hard two people can rock an acoustic set!

Reviews for Tangle-Free World:

“… Byrdsian jangle and exquisite psyche-pop harmonies perfect for a long car ride…Fans of classic sixties pop influences should pick this one up right away.” – Aaron Kupferberg, Powerpopaholic

“I have a feeling that a good many Maverick readers will readily embrace this excellent album… they don't come much better than Now You Can Hurt Me, which could have been a 1960's DeShannon classic or the country-flavoured First Love Freezes with its Byrds-vibe and lush string arrangement. Yeah, seek out and enjoy.” – Alan Cackett, Maverick

"I was blown away by this CD from the very first listen.…gorgeous, melodic … virtually every song could be a single. One of the best albums of the decade.” -- John Etherington, nickdrake.com


PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm.

The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you’d like a table, please ensure you arrive early.

NO ENTRY AFTER 9.30pm.