Vance Joy is Melbourne based singer and songwriter James Keogh. Growing up on a diet of The Pogues, Paul Kelly and whatever else was playing on his parent’s record player, he first cut his musical teeth at open mike nights in and around Melbourne.
Word of his gift quickly spread, and it wasn’t long before he was headlining his own gigs, most recently selling out The Workers Club and The Toff in Town late last year.
His song comes from a place deep within, free from any affectation or contrivance. At times raw and strong, at others sleek and heavenly, his voice will wrap you in its grace and sweep you away; his honest, evocative lyrics will hold you there.
The coming weeks will see Vance Joy reveal the video for ‘From Afar’, the sublime first single from his forthcoming EP titled ‘God Loves You When You’re Dancing’. The coming months will see him warm the crowd for Of Monsters and Men at their Laneway sideshows and for Julia Stone on her Heavenly Sounds Tour, both supports a further testament to his spreading star.
With the new single and EP due for release shortly, a host of impressive local support slots and SXSW dates approaching, 2013 is already shaping up to one incredible year for this wonderful artist.
Vance Joy 2013 Australian Tour Dates
Supporting Of Monsters & Men
Tuesday January 29 The Metro Theatre, Sydney
Thursday January 31 The Northern, Byron Bay
Tuesday February 5 The Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Supporting Julia Stone
Thursday February 14 St Stephen’s Church, Sydney
Friday February 15 St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane
Tuesday February 19 St David’s Cathedral Hobart
Wednesday February 20 St Michael’s Church, Melbourne
Thursday February 21 Flinders Street Baptist Church, Adelaide
Friday February 22 St Joseph’s Church Subiaco, Perth
Saturday March 23 The Hills Are Alive Festival, Gippsland VIC
