Eddi Reader & John Douglas

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Eddi Reader and her husband, John Douglas, are back on the road as a duo again following last year’s highly successful tour. This time, as promised, they have their newly recorded debut album, as a duo. The shows will feature songs from the new album, some songs from both Eddi & Johns rich and varied catalogue, as well as a few surprises. Eddi & John will rely on their voices, guitars, ukulele, autoharp & concertina to bring the songs to life. Each night will have its own special, spontaneous vibe of song & storytelling. Come along and see what these two very special artists create together.

Eddi Reader – Award winning solo Singer Songwriter first brought into the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction. John Douglas – Songwriter/Guitarist with Scottish band The Trashcan Sinatra’s and solo singer/songwriter.

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two performances are ever the same. After Fairground Attraction, who’s #1 single, Perfect and parent album, First of a Million Kisses, both topped the charts in the U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signalled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them very much her own. Notably, The Songs of Robert Burns (2003) is a timeless interpretation showcasing the poems of Scotland’s national bard and gained her honorary degrees from Strathclyde University, Caledonia University, Stirling University, Edinburgh University and Paisley University as well as an MBE for outstanding contributions to the Arts. With her work in song, from the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader extinguishes the preordained boundaries of genre, bringing joyous life to all forms. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary music. With 10 critically acclaimed solo albums, and awards in tow, Eddi continues to delight audiences worldwide. The past few years have proved to be some of her busiest yet, playing sell out shows as part of her ‘40 Years Live Tour’ in addition to appearing as special guest with the Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for an extensive UK tour. Eddi has also explored the acting profession, through her acclaimed performances as Jolene Jowett in John Byrnes Your Cheatin Heart (BBC Scotland production starring Tilda Swinton). She also appeared as a 1937 jazz singer in Richard Linklaters movie: Orson And Me, starring Zac Ephron and in her contribution as Joy 3 in Michael Boyd’s production of Janice Galloway’s The Trick Is To Keep Breathing, (Radio Four and a Tron theatre production also starring Siobhan Redmond and Jenny Black).

Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of her emotional performances and the ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience.

No two performances are ever the same. Though first brought into the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction – whose song ‘Perfect’ and parent album, ‘First of a Million Kisses’, both topped the British charts, it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signaled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them very much her own.

Notably, ‘The Songs of Robert Burns’ (2003) is a timeless interpretation, showcasing the poems of Scotland’s national bard. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader extinguishes the preordained boundaries of genre, bringing joyous life to all forms of song. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music.

With 10 critically-acclaimed solo albums, three BRIT awards, a #1 single and an MBE in tow, Eddi continues to delight audiences worldwide.

“One of my favourite singers of all time” Jools Holland

“Just perfect – Eddi Reader gets every song just right” The Sunday Times