Sadly we announce that Kasey & Shane have mutually decided to separate. They have been living apart for sometime now, however they remain close friends and have a strong family unit. Please respect their privacy with this matter as there will be no further comments.
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Essence Music Management
A Statement from Essence Music Management
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CHANGE OF VENUE: Kasey & Shane’s FREE Tamworth gig now even bigger!!!
If you were planning on getting down to Peel Street Tamworth tomorrow night, Wednesday 23rd Jan, please note Kasey and Shane’s FREE concert has now been moved to a larger location.
KASEY CHAMBERS AND SHANE NICHOLSON MOVE TO TOYOTA PARK
Media Release – Tuesday 22 January 2013
One of the biggest concerts of the Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth 2013 set to get even bigger!
The concert which was planned to take place in Peel Street on Wednesday 23rd January at 8pm has had a last minute move to Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park).
Festival Coordinator – Kate Baker from Tamworth Regional Council said that Festival Head Quarters had received so many enquiries about the concert that it was starting to look like a bigger venue would be necessary.
“Council received so much interest in Kasey and Shane’s concert this week that it was felt that Peel Street simply would not hold the volume of fans that were likely to show up. For safety reasons, we simply had to move the concert to a bigger location.”
The famous Country Music couple will now play their concert at Bicentennial Park which allows them to entertain a much larger crowd. The duo said that they would not like to let their fans down and the new venue gives them a chance to ensure that fans will not be disappointed.
The concert will now take place at Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) at 8pm and is set to be one of the biggest shows of the Festival this year.
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WRECK & RUIN TAMWORTH 2013
LIVE & FREE CONCERT – Wednesday January 23rd 2013 8pm Peel St
“We want to thank all our fans for their ongoing support, not only for Wreck & Ruin, but for all our music over so many years. We can’t think of a better way to say ‘Thanks’ than to perform a very special LIVE & FREE concert, with the Wreck & Ruin Band, right where so many of Australia’s favourite country music stars got their first break – downtown Peel Street in Tamworth at the annual Country Music Festival. We’ll be playing all the old favourites, as well as some of the new stuff. We can’t wait to get there and see you all.”- Kasey & Shane.
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Finalists announced for the 41st Annual Country Music Awards of Australia
The Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) this week announced the finalists in the 41st Annual Country Music Awards of Australia, with Kasey & Shane nominated for an impressive 5 Golden Guitars.
Album of the Year – Wreck & Ruin – Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson produced by Nash Chambers, Shane Nicholson and Kasey Chambers- Group or Duo of the Year – Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – Adam & Eve
- APRA Song of the Year – Adam & Eve – written & recorded by Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
- Video clip of the Year – Adam & Eve – Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson, directed by Duncan Toombs
- Single of the Year – Adam & Eve – Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson
The 41st CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia will be staged at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) on Australia Day, January 26th, 2013.
For the full list of nominees click here
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The Quiet Life video
Take a look at the brand new video for The Quiet Life. Directed by Duncan Toombs (with the help of Josh- thanks guys)
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Wreck & Ruin US Pre-orders Available now
Wreck & Ruin is due for release in the US October 22
But AVAILABLE NOW for US PRE-ORDERS at the following links:
iTunes: Standard Edition Deluxe Edition
Amazon: Standard Edition Deluxe Edition Vinyl LP
Sugar Hill Store: Offers Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Vinyl LP & Limited Edition Print
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WRECK & RUIN debuts on the Aria Charts + Americana Awards
Wreck & Ruin has debuted on the ARIA Album Chart at #6 and at #1 on the ARIA Country Chart this week.
Kasey and Shane have just returned from performing at the Americana’s with Buddy Miller & Don Was and were delighted to sing backup vocals for Emmylou Harris – one of their all time musical influences.
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Wreck & Ruin out in Australia Sept 7 – Pre-order now!!!
Wreck & Ruin out in Australia Sept 7
Pre-order online now, from itunes Sanity JB Hifi Or by clicking on ‘shop’ on this very website!
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Brand new single ADAM & EVE available now!
Purchase the single from iTunes Australia, by clicking here.
You can also listen to ‘Adam & Eve’ for a limited time on Soundcloud here.
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Order signed copies of ‘Wreck & Ruin’ now
You can pre-order exclusive signed copies of ‘Wreck & Ruin’ online now!
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STORYBOOK EXCLUSIVE AMAZON PRESALE
Kasey returns to the U.S. this summer with a brand new run of tour dates in conjunction with the worldwide release of Storybook. The fifteen song release is a collection of songs that inspired Kasey to become a musician. In her words, “this album is a collection of songs and tributes to artists who have influenced me from when I was a small child up until now. I can honestly say that I would not be who I am today without the music from these incredible singer/songwriters and their inspiration.” The album is the musical accompaniment to Kasey’s autobiography, A Little Bird Told Me, which was recently published by Harper Collins in Australia. On Storybook, Kasey works her magic on gutsy, soulful tunes hand-picked from the iconic songbooks of Gram Parsons, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt and more. Click on the picture above for the EXCLUSIVE AMAZON PRESALE.
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Wreck & Ruin
Shane and Kasey have a new album called “Wreck & Ruin” coming out in Australia on September 7 2012.
The first single “Adam & Eve” will be released on July 23.
Shane and Kasey spent last weekend in Sydney filming the video which will be up soon.
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Country Highway Tours THE OUTBACK
Country Highway Tours THE OUTBACK May 18-May 27 2012
Climb aboard the bus and experience the beauty of the outback highway with a unique country music tour led by Central Australian tourism award winner, Joe Ahern and hosted by Bill Chambers.
As well as seeing some of Australia’s stunning outback, nights will be spent liste…ning to strumming guitars and road worn songs around outback campfires.
The Tour kicks off in Adelaide with a Candlelight concert in the Barossa Valley and takes in the majestic Flinders Ranges, a campfire concert on the Oodnadatta Track, the Opal capital of Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, and then you’ll end the tour in Alice Springs with Front Row seats to a concert with Kasey Chambers, Shane Nicholson and Bill Chambers.
Cost from $2,925 pp twin share, includes all touring, accommodation, meals and admissions, as per itinerary.
For more information contact :
Aherns Tours & Charters
Ph: (08) 8524 7166 aherns@ihug.com.au
Futher info also at
www.billchambersmusic.com
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Tamworth Update
Hey everyone. Thanks so much for all the congrats and well wishes from tamworth . We all had the best time. Highlights- busby Marou gig,Ashleigh Dallas gig,shane Nicholson gig( of course) but the biggest highlight for me was the dead ringer band reunion show! It was very emotional but so much fun. Really special time for all of us to all be back together playing again. All the people we shared the stage with that day are some of the most special people in my life and it was amazing to be back with them all- beccy Cole, Kym and Trev Warner, becs mum Carole and of course my family mum dad and nash. Thanks to those who shared that day with us. Looking forward to seeing some of you in w a this weekend and at the foggy mountain jam in a few weeks down the bottom of the hunter valley. Thanks to all who came out to the Melbourne zoo gig. It was awesome!!!!
Kasey Wins Aria Award
Hey everyone thanks so much for all your good wishes for the aria award. We had a great nite. Poet gave us ‘both’ a sleepin this morning to say congrats so that was nice. We had so much fun as always and I finally got to meet Kylie. I was very excited. Shane was too but for very different reasons. Ha. Congrats to all the other winners especially to boy and bear, kimbra and the li
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Poet Poppin Update
Hey everyone. Jus a quick update for ya. we are all doing great here at home with our new arrival. Poet is doing so so well ,sleeping so good ,feeding like trooper and fattening up. I’m feeling great (mainly cos she has been letting me have lots of sleep and recovery time) and jus as proud as punch.(although I’m still getting used to all the pink around everywhere) All the boys are still fussing over her of course. My good friend and beautiful photographer ‘mouse’ (Amanda Toombs-also took my book cover and latest album cover shots) popped over and took some pics of Poet and talon and arlo that I wanted to share with you. Enjoy ….
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Kasey & Shane Aria Nominations
2011 ARIA AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
Wow what a big week it’s been!- a new baby and two ARIA nominations. I am over the moon for both accomplishments. Obviously nothing compares to having my special little girl but the ARIA noms were a lot less painful. As well as being nominated for female artist , an added bonus is that I am nominated in the country category against my husband Shane Nicholson. It’s nice to have 2 Chances of bringing a win home.
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It’s A Girl!!
Hooray. I am so so happy to announce that Shane Talon Arlo and I have a beautiful new little baby ‘GIRL’ (yes ‘girl’) to add to our family. ‘Poet Poppin Nicholson’ was born yesterday arvo weighing in at 7 pounds 11. (talon and arlo picked the middle name because she was always ‘Poppin’ around in my belly like popcorn) All went well and she is doing great. Im feeling really good and although I was only just getting the hang of raising boys when the universe threw me a curveball with a baby girl – I literally cannot wipe the smile off my face. Shano is absolutely over the moon of course and tal and arlo are overprotective and fussing over her already. Stay tuned and we’ll pop up a few of our fave snapshots this arvo. Kasey xxx
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Storybook Album Out Now
Hey guys jus a quick hi and to let ya all know that even though im resting up now at home for my last month of the pregnancy im still excited bout my new album ‘storybook’ out today. Its a collection of all my fave songs from my fave artists that have inspired me over the years.
The album has a strong connection with my autobiography which ive spent the last 3 years writing and is out now as well. I hope you all get as much out of these two special projects as i put into them. Enjoy.
Next update from me will be news bout our baby coming into the world . We are all very excited bout finding out whether its a boy or girl and what ‘interesting’ middle name talon and arlo settle on giving the new member of the family. Will keep you posted
STORYBOOK OUT NOW
The new album is connected to the book ‘A little Bird Told Me’. I’ve picked my fave songs from my fave singer/songwriters who have influenced and inspired me throughout my life – and written about within the book – and done my own versions of the songs. Some are brand new releases and some are old recordings from years ago, but all are special to me in one way or another. There are duets with some of my favourite artists as well.
THE PLAYLIST
Lucinda Williams ‘Happy Woman Blues’: ‘It was such a moment for me, first seeing Lucinda play when I was 16. She was one part of a three-woman bill the others were Mary Chapin Carpenter and Rosanne Cash. I didn’t know of Lucinda before this night, but she struck me as so real, so honest, that she’s been a huge influence ever since. Through Lucinda’s song I discovered that it was OK to sing about really personal things, stuff that touched you deeply. I thought it was really good to record an earlier song of hers, one that hasn’t been recorded by a lot of people, a song that I knew really well. We used to sing this in the Dead Ringers.’
Gram Parsons ‘Return Of The Grievous Angel’: My dad and I have always related to each other through the music of Gram Parsons. Back in the days of the Dead Ringers I wrote a song called ‘Just like yesterday (song for Gram)’, where I sang: ‘And thanks to you, my father understands me.’ And it’s true. Gram’s music is something I grew up with; it was all around me, all the time, ever since I was a baby. It reminds me of growing up, of childhood.’
Townes Van Zandt ‘If I Needed You’ with Jimmy Barnes: ‘It’s a Townes Van Zandt song, and he’s one of my all-time favourite songwriters — the version recorded by Emmylou Harris and Don Williams is my pick. Emmylou has been a huge influence on me for longer than I can remember. Jimmy Barnes is a friend, who was kind enough to sing with me on this track. Singing with Barnesy – who wouldn’t want to do that!!
Suzanne Vega ‘Luka’: ‘I’ve always wanted to record it; it’s always been on my mind since I first heard it in the 1980s. I’ve always been fascinated by its contrasts: Luka has this beautiful melody matched to a dark and very hard-hitting topic.
Steve Earle ‘Nothing But A Child’ with the Lost Dogs: Steve was one of the more obvious choices for this album; his music has had a massive impact on me for such a long time. I first met him at Byron Bay, prior to playing at Bluesfest. He walked into the room, this big bear of a man, and offered me some chicken chips. I hate chicken chips, but who refuses Steve Earle? Not me.’
John Prine ‘Leave The Lights On’: ‘When we started our covers act, the Lost Dogs, we named ourselves after a John Prine album, Lost dogs and Mixed Blessings his music means that much to me. He’s another huge influence and the one act I must see before I die. Hasn’t happened yet, but I’m determined that one day I’ll see John Prine play.’
Hank Williams ‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry’ with Paul Kelly: ‘I think it’s probably the best country song ever written; it epitomises everything that’s ‘real’ country to me. When I first met Paul, I asked him who his favourite songwriters were. He said, ‘Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Hank Williams.’ I was shocked; I had Paul pegged as sort of a rock guy. I was so wrong.’
Matthew Ryan ‘Guilty’: ‘When our family group the Dead Ringer Band went to America for the first time, I saw Matthew play, purely by chance, at this Nashville venue called the Exit / Inn. Who is this guy, I wondered when he sauntered out on stage, his guitar slung low, rock star style. Then he started to sing, in that gravelly growl of his, and I was blown away, totally addicted. Guilty is one of the many Matthew Ryan songs I fell in love with on that night.’
Gillian Welch ‘Orphan Girl’ with Shane Nicholson: Like Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch is more of a recent influence. I love the way she sounds, that mountain vibe; it transports me to such an authentic place. It’s timeless, not just old-timey. I’ve recorded this with Shane, who’s not only my husband but my preferred singing partner of anyone in the world.’
Cyndi Lauper ‘True Colours’: ‘As a kid, I loved the way Cyndi Lauper sang and the songs she picked; I was more interested in that than the whole ‘quirky Cyndi’ thing. When I was 9, I made my public debut, singing one of Cyndi Lauper’s songs. My friend Caddie and I stood there in this little club in Southend, as still as statues, our eyes closed tight throughout the entire experience.’
Fred Eaglesmith ‘Water In The Fuel’: ‘My brother Nash and I used to sing this on stage as a duet. It takes a lot to get Nash on stage but this song is just so powerful, who could resist? Fred’s music was a huge influence on Barricades & Brickwalls. My Dad, my best friend Worm and I used to drive around in this beaten-up van, the three of us up the front and the gear in the back, and Fred on the stereo all the time. Fred’s a lovely, smart guy as I’ve come to learn, a lot less country than you’d think.’
Nanci Griffith ‘Wish It Would Rain’ with Ashleigh Dallas: ‘The first time I heard this song was by the beautiful singer ‘Jann Browne’. This song has lived with me forever and I’ve never tired of it. I’m singing it here with Ashleigh Dallas, an incredible young talent who’s been playing fiddle and singing in my band.
Paul Kelly ‘Everything’s Turning To White’: ‘If I could swap my career for that of one other person, it would be Paul Kelly. What’s not to love? Everyone knows his music and his songs, yet he’s not fussed over like some celebrity. I once did a duet with him at the Metro in Sydney and when he walked on the stage, the crowd’s response was so intense it was as though the roof was lifted off the place. Amazing. This my favourite Paul Kelly song — I’m totally convinced he becomes an old woman when he sings it.’
James McMurtry ‘Too Long In The Wasteland’: ‘I was appearing on an American radio program called Mountain Stage and James McMurtry was also on the bill. Both Nash and I were huge fans of this song and the album it came from, also called Too Long in the Wasteland. I’d just recorded a version of it, and had it with me. I went up to him backstage, introduced myself and said, ‘Mr McMurtry, I’ve just recorded a version of your song. I’m a huge fan.’ I handed him a copy. He looked at me and said, ‘Yeah, I’ve heard about that’ — and then he walked away! Not so impressed. Sometimes it’s best not to meet your heroes.’
Patty Griffin ‘Top Of The World’: ‘I was very pregnant with my second child, Arlo; at the time I was singing with our covers band called the Lost Dogs. I was running overdue with Arlo and got it into my head that if I sang this song, at the top of my lungs, maybe it would bring on the baby. As great as this song is, my plan didn’t work; it was a few more weeks before Arlo Ray was born. In a hospital, thankfully, not on stage.’
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KASEY CHAMBERS TO RELEASE BOOK AND NEW ALBUM
Well i’m getting very excited about what’s coming up soon. I have my autobiography coming out, a new album coming out and my 3rd child coming out – (ha). All within about a month. No point doing things by halves huh 
The book is the story of my life (good and bad) that i’ve spent the last 3 years writing with the help of my good friend Jeff Apter. It’s a very exposed, honest look into my life, from early childhood right up until now.
The new album is connected to the book aswell. I’ve picked my fave songs from my fave singer/songwriters who have influenced and inspired me throughout my life – and written about within the book - and done my own versions of the songs. Some are brand new releases and some are old recordings from years ago, but all are special to me in one way or another. There are duets with some of my favourite artists as well.
And my 3rd release will be the birth of my 3rd child in Oct. Talon and Arlo are very excited and still thinking of lots of names (they get to pick the middle name of the baby – at the moment their number 1 choice is Skeletor, so i hope they find something else!) We don’t know if we are having a girl or boy and will be happy with either of course – although ‘Skeletor’ for a girl may make her life a little hard.
Still got a few things on before and during all these releases – a few local gigs around the Central Coast/Hunter Valley. The Gympie Muster and a tour to North Queensland, so we hope to see some of you out on the road
A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME – KASEY CHAMBERS WITH JEFF APTER
One of Australia’s most beloved singer-songwriters, KASEY CHAMBERS may have won countless awards and sold more than a million albums, but she seems so down to earthmost Australians feel like they know her.
‘I think the only way to genuinely relate to people is to be true to yourself and about yourself.
This means revealing the good and the bad. I hope that someone reading thismight think ‘I know what that feels like’.
A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME is no traditional muso trip down memory lane or a conventional biography but a fearlessly honest memoir.Raised on the Nullarbor by their free-spirited parents, young Kasey Chambers and brother Nash would sometimes go for months without encountering another human being. Then, as The Dead Ringer Band, the family would perform in rough-and-tumble outback pubs, playing for little more than petrol money and sleeping in swags by the highwayunder the stars.
With her trademark down-to-earth honesty and humour, Kasey shares the highs and lows of her far from ordinary life, from her idyllic gypsy childhood to confronting thepersonal demons that threatened much more than her career. From the Australian outback to the world stage, A Little Bird Told Me is the moving, revealing and powerfulstory of a true original.
Published by Harper Collins and in book stores Thursday September 1st
Pre Order now at Booktopia & Seekbooks.com.au
‘STORYBOOK’ – NEW ALBUM
‘I’ll be totally honest,’ admits Kasey Chambers, a woman who finds it hard to be anything but, ‘without the inspiration of a lot of the artists on ‘Storybook’, I probably wouldn’tbe making music today.
’With the impending release of her autobiography, ‘A Little Bird Told Me’, Kasey felt the time was also right to pay some dues to the artists that have shaped her own music.Hence this heartfelt set of faves and standards, Kasey’s very own personal mix tape.
‘It was exciting to be a human jukebox for this record,’ she confesses, ‘to get the chance to record the songs I love.
’One of the darkest songs to ever scale the pop charts, Suzanne Vega’s ‘Luka’ is the first single from ‘Storybook’ and has been a personal favourite of Kasey’s since she firstheard it on release in 1987.
Kasey says ‘I remember when Luka was on the radio, I heard it and fell in love with it, but wasn’t sure why. It’s a soft-sounding beautiful song with such a hard-hitting theme,To bring those vastly different elements together in a song is something that’s always amazed me about Luka.
’Kasey also works her magic on gutsy, soulful tunes hand-picked from the songbooks of Paul Kelly, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Fred Eaglesmith, Patty Griffin and manyothers. These are songs with a fair bit of grit in their grooves, populated by very real, very human characters.
Released on Friday September 23 through Liberation Music
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