MNS GIGguide (Mar24-31)

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Eddi Reader announces Scotland-wide
spring tour with additional July dates
Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s all-time greatest female singers, Eddi will be taking her music to venues across the country
GIGnotes :: APRIL - 17th, Dumfries / 19th, Inverness / 20th, Aberdeen / 21st, Perth / 25th, Lanark / 26th, Edinburgh / 27th,
Stirling / 28th, Glasgow. JULY - 18th, Troon / 19th, Dunfermline / 20th Hawick. Details and tickets @ www.eddireader.co.uk/gigs/
Eddi Reader,
renowned for her
captivating live
performances and
significant
contributions to the
music industry over
the past 40 years, is
set to take her
highly anticipated
2024 tour to
Scotland this spring.
One of Scotland's all-time greatest female
voices and performers, with a unique ability to
connect with live audiences on a deeply
emotional level, the Glasgow-born singer
promises an unforgettable experience for fans
old and new in Dumfries, Inverness, Aberdeen,
Perth, Lanark, Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow
throughout April.
With 10 critically acclaimed solo albums under
her belt, Eddi continues to push the boundaries
of genre, infusing each performance with her
signature blend of soul-stirring vocals and
profound romanticism.
Her ability to weave together diverse musical
styles, from traditional Scottish ballads to avant
-garde melodies, has earned her widespread
acclaim and cemented her status as a
powerhouse in contemporary music.
The past few years have proved to be some of
Eddi’s busiest yet, playing sell out shows as
part of her 40 Years Live Tour in 2022, in
addition to appearing as special guest with the
:: photo by Sean Purser
Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for
an extensive UK tour in 2023 and a spectacular
sold-out Celtic Connections show at the
Pavillion Theatre in Glasgow in January 2024
Eddi Reader said: “I’m delighted to be
bringing my 2024 tour to audiences across
Scotland this April. Each time I perform in
these towns and cities, it feels like a special
reunion where I can connect deeply with my
roots and the people who have supported me
throughout my musical journey. I’ve been lucky
enough to be in the music industry for over four
decades, but each tour still brings excitement
and something new. I’m looking forward to
getting on the road this spring and visiting
some of my favourite Scottish towns and
connecting with audiences and fans, both old
and new.”
First rising to prominence as a backing vocalist
for bands like Eurythmics and Gang of Four,
Eddi joined Fairground Attraction as the
beloved frontwoman in the late 1980s,
storming
the charts with their debut album First of a
Million Kisses. The accompanying single Perfect
was a number one hit in the UK and earned the
band ‘Best Single’ at the 1989 BRIT Awards.
Throughout her successful solo career, Eddi has
enjoyed consistent success, from highly
acclaimed albums such as The Songs of Robert
Burns in 2003 to Cavalier in 2018.
Over the past four decades, Eddi has been
awarded four honorary degrees, an MBE, sung
to millions on some of the world’s greatest
concert and festival stages, and has
collaborated with a host of stars across a
myriad of genres including folk, jazz, pop,
world, punk and classical work with various
orchestras.
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