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Seventeen years. Eleven albums. And still RON SEXSMITH is the music
world’s best kept secret. But this secret has been building for so long
that it’s not so much a matter of if, but when the dam will break. Be
prepared for a flood when RON SEXSMITH returns for a national tour, his
first with his long time touring band, in March 2008.
“I’ve always been a bit under the radar,” says the Toronto
singer/songwriter, “so I’m amazed that I’ve been able to keep making
records and to build on what I guess you could call a cult following.
That seems to grow with each record, so the tortoise approach of slow
and steady suits me.”
It suits a lot of other music lovers too. SEXSMITH’s dedicated, and
rather vocal, gang of admirers includes the likes of, kd lang, Elton
John (who says, quite rightly, that Ron has the voice of an angel) and
Elvis Costello who has called Ron’s first major label debut an album he
would be listening to for the next twenty years. Diverse artists
Lucinda Williams and Coldplay handpicked Ron to open major US tour. He
has recorded with Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Been covered by Rod Stewart.
And is always guaranteed a packed house in Australia. Ron Sexsmith is
simply an artist’s artist.
“Sexsmith is one of the finest songwriters we have at our disposal”
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
“A clinic of song smitherly, gentle melodies, subtle turns of
musical phrase, catchy choruses and superb storying telling showcase a
master at the peak of his craft. Canada’s next Leonard Cohen” SOULSHINE CANADA
Nominated for Songwriter of the Year and Roots & Traditional Album
of the Year at the 2006 Junos (Canada’s music awards) SEXSMITH has
quietly taken on legend status in his home country. As The Toronto Star
noted: “Ron Sexsmith has produced a body of quality work that’s
unequalled in contemporary Canadian music in originality and musical
daring.”
“Sometimes you hear someone say all the great songs have been written,
but it is amazing what can be done with a limited amount of chords and
notes,” says SEXSMITH. “The challenge is to find a melody you can call
your own and a fresh point of view on an old theme.”
Adrian Bohm Presents
Ron Sexsmith
Returns For Australian Tour In 2008
PORT FAIRY PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL | MARCH 8, 9
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ADELAIDE FOWLER’S LIVE | MARCH 11
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CANBERRA TILLEY’S DEVINE CAFÉ | MARCH 18
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MELBOURNE THE CORNER HOTEL | MARCH 19
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BYRON BAY EAST COAST BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL | MARCH 21
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