When Ryan's away, Gin & The Cardinals come out to play

Upon reading the EG section in The AGE yesterday (pg. 10), I discovered that The Cardinals (Ryan Adams most recent backing band) have recently gone back to the studio with 23 y/o unknown Kiwi Gin Wigmore. Wigmore's debut album 'Holy Smoke' (September 25th release) was recorded in LA with The Cardinals in May. 'Oh My', the album's first single, displays Wigmore's unique vocals (think Macy Gray/ Duffy/ Amy Winehouse), plenty of organ & rocky riffs that are standout Cardinals signatures, with a little bit of handclapping & harp. The track 'Under My Skin', off Wigmore's first EP (pre-Cardinals), has been used in a series of Air New Zealand commercials. In regards to how Adams feels about the whole process, on Ryan Adams forum, fans believe Adams has given The Cardinals his blessings to continue down new avenues. Others think the move will make Ryan jealous and lead him to making music again. This following Adams' recent shock retirement from the music industry leading to the pursuit of a new career in writing novels & poetry.

Wigmore is touring in Aug/Sept with the following dates solo:

27 August- Notes, Sydney

2 September- The Toff in Town, Melbourne

3 September- The Troubadour, Brisbane

And later supporting Josh Pyke on his Variations tour through Oct/Nov:
29 October- The Palace, Melbourne
30 October- Big Top: Luna Park, Sydney
6 November- Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
7 November- Big Top: Brisbane

Unfortunately, it's HIGHLY unlikely The Cardinals will be backing Wigmore on the tour.

You can listen to 'Oh My' and samples of other tracks at Gin Wigmore's Myspace- http://www.myspace.com/ginwigmore

Gin Wigmore & The Cardinals


"I do love a man in uniform!"

Daz

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