New Zealand’s Delaney Davidson returns to the UK for his first shows in 5 years next month, playing at The Waiting Room in London on 5th July 2024 and The Face Bar in Reading on 7th July. He is also playing a series of dates in Europe from mid June to end July. Descriptions of venues are a little vague but you can find out about them on his tour page.
Singer songwriter, musician, and visual artist, Davidson was initially inspired by both the songs of Hank Williams and the Birthday Party, and the performance styles of Johnny Cash and Buster Keaton. His work with Marlon Williams on their “Sad But True” series, as well as his visionary production work for Tami Neilson, have also earned him critical praise and respect amongst his peers.
Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Davidson’s lyrical content ranges from classic murder ballads to songs with a deeper insight into the human condition and a sympathy and acceptance of the quirks of life and human foibles. Combining the older style of beerhall musician and the traditions of pantomime and audience involvement his live show is renowned for its sublime dance competitions and bawdy sing-alongs. Anyone watching Drama’s “Brokenwood Mysteries” TV show set in New Zealand will be familiar with Davidson’s regular appearances on the soundtrack along with many other NZ americana acts including Neilson and Williams.
His new album “Out Of My Head”, his tenth studio record, came out on 22nd March 2024 on Gutfeeling Records. One of the tracks released as single, ‘Heaven Is Falling’ is a co-write between Davidson and Hayley Westenra. The song features Reb Fountain on co-vocals.
