A Bahamas Australian tour 2012 with headline shows has been announced in addition to the already confirmed support slots for City and Colour on their national tour this coming May.
Bahamas is the musical pseudonym of Toronto-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Afie Jurvanen, whose disarmingly forthright, captivatingly melodic songs have already earned him both a devoted fan base and a significant amount of critical acclaim on both sides of the border.
On the second Bahamas album Barchords, the determined, down-to-earth tunesmith delivers a beautifully bittersweet, infectiously uplifting record with insightful lyrics, rousing melodies and raw, intimate performances; showcasing perfectly how Jurvanen’s compositions are effortlessly accessible yet defy easy categorization.
Despite his tropical nom de music, Afie (pronounce AY-fee) isn’t from the Caribbean, but from Barrie, a working-class town in rural Ontario. In addition to his own work as Bahamas, Jurvanen won considerable attention during an extended stint working with Feist, with whom he recorded and toured extensively as guitarist/keyboardist. While his associations with other artists demonstrated his collaborative skills, it’s his own songs that mark Jurvanen as an exceptional talent.
After touring internationally with Feist for three years and returning home with a large backlog of new compositions, Afie recorded Bahamas’ 2009 debut Pink Strat. That album’s combination of sterling songwriting and sparse, lo-fi arrangements struck a chord with listeners and critics in Canada, where it received nominations for a prestigious Juno Award and Polaris Prize. That notoriety led to some high-profile touring and festival appearances.
Do not miss your chance to be one of the lucky few to see this remarkable star on the rise.
BAHAMAS HEADLINE SHOWS GO ON SALE 9AM, WEDNESDAY 18 APR
Bahamas Australian Tour 2012 Headline Shows
Tuesday 1st May
Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
www.northcotesocialclub.com 1300 724 867
or at the Corner Box Office
57 Swan St Richmond, 10am-8pm Mon-Sat
Thursday 17th May
FBi Social, Sydney
www.oztix.com.au 1300 762 545
