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Anni Piper is
getting ready to play some red-hot blues on tour this Summer, in support
of her latest album release, "More Guitars Than Friends"
featuring her award-winning song "Wonder Woman." Itinerary
below. More at annipiper.com.
BLUES GAL ANNI PIPER SUMMER'MORE GUITARS THAN FRIENDS' TOUR
KICKS OFF JULY 26 AT DARWIN'S IN MARIETTA, GA; FEATURING HER
AWARD-WINNING SONG, 'WONDER WOMAN'
Performing Locally: Tuesday, July 26 - DARWIN'S BURGERS AND
BLUES
(Marietta,
GA) - Anni Piper kicks
off her "More Guitars Than Friends" Summer 2016 U.S. Tour with
a performance at renowned Marietta venue Darwin's Burgers & Blues,
1598 Rosewell Rd., on Tuesday, July 26. Showtime: 8:00 pm. All ages.
Tickets $7. Info: (470) 399-5060 or http://darwinsburgers.com/.
Complete Tour Itinerary below.
The colorful
bassist-vocalist who fronts the Anni Piper Band released More Guitars
Than Friends to critical acclaim and worldwide airplay this past
February. The album features the hit single "Wonder Woman," nominated
for awards in both the U.S. and her country of origin, Australia, from
which she moved approximately two years ago. Recently married, Piper now
calls Cocoa, FL her home.
Some Recent Reviews of "More Guitars Than
Friends"
"An entertaining album with some fine comic songs, a
good vocalist, and solid musicianship."
BLUES BLAST
"A strong addition to Anni Piper’s catalog. Though a
departure from her more popular Texas Blues, and swing music that her
fans have come to expect, it is a good record that stands up well to
repeated listening. Piper's ability to write songs in genres other than
the blues has grown with each new release, as has the emotional maturity
of her singing."
"The sultry bass-playing blues-woman from Down Under
offers a wry line in her lyrical story-telling. Piper’s voice provides a
smooth and soulful feel, mixed up with a coquettish twinkle in “I’m Lost
Without You.” She gives a raucous earthy feel to “Paper Bag,” which
demonstrates her vocal dexterity, and has a great saxophone solo from
Charlie De Chant (Hall & Oates band)."
NATIONAL BLUES REVUE
"More Guitars Than Friends puts Piper’s
considerable musical talents and smart songwriting on full display....a
captivating mix of blues, rock and soul that features her deep and sultry
vocals and her formidable skills on the bass
guitar." BLUES BYTES
The ten-song disc, the first to be released on Piper's own
Sugar Daddy Records imprint, is a lively potpourri of sounds. "All
the original songs on the album were written since I moved to the US
about a year ago", states Piper. More Guitars Than Friends
was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Solar Studio (using exclusively
solar power) in Orlando, FL.
Anni Piper - often referred to as
"Australia's First Lady of the Blues" - blends deep, sexy
vocals with a high-energy bass playing style (often barefoot), making for
a thoroughly enjoyable live experience. Anni first started playing
electric guitar at age twelve, but switched to bass two years
later. In 2004 Piper released Jailbait, which earned her
"Best New Talent"at the 2005 Australian Blues Music Awards.
Subsequent album releases include 2007's Texas Hold 'Em, 2009's Two's
Company (which reached #1 on the Australian Roots music chart and #21
on the Living Blues chart), 2010's Chasin' Tail (released by Blues
Leaf Records), and 2013's Split Second, a duet effort with Nicole
Hart.
"More Guitars Than Friends" - Summer 2016
Tour Itinerary
July
26 (Tues.) DARWIN'S BURGERS
& BLUES Marietta, GA
July 27
(Wed.) PRESERVATION
PUB
Knoxville, TN
July 28
(Thur.)
BRACKIN'S
Maryville, TN
July 30
(Sat.) THE
RED
WOLF
Birmingham, AL
July 31
(Sun.) UNDERBURG
HOUSE CONCERT Cape Girardeau MO
Aug. 1
(Mon.) THE
ALAMO
Springfield, IL
Aug. 2 (Tues.)
HOUSE OF BLUES
Chicago, IL
Aug. 3 (Wed.)
WALNUT ST. WINERY
Rochester, IL
Aug. 4
(Thur.) POTTER'S MILL
Bellevue, IA
Aug. 5
(Fri.)
BREEZER'S PUB
Dubuque, IA
Aug. 6
(Sat.) BLUE
RIBBON BLUES FESTIVAL
Fairfield, IA
Aug. 7
(Sun.) CLUB
TAVERN
Quincy, IL
Aug. 13
(Sat.) BEACH
SHACK
Cocoa Beach, FL
Aug. 21
(Sun.) LOU'S
BLUES
Indialantic, FL
Sept. 22
(Thur.) DOUBLE DOOR
INN
Charlotte, NC
Sept. 24
(Sat.) BIG BUGG'S ISLAND
BLUES BASH Clarksville, VA
The ten-song disc, the first released on Piper's own Sugar
Daddy Records imprint, is a lively potpourri of sounds. "All the
original songs on the album were written since I moved to the US about a
year ago", states the Australian expatriate now residing in Cocoa,
Florida. More Guitars Than Friends was recorded, mixed, and
mastered at Solar Studio (using exclusively solar power) in Orlando,
FL.
"MORE GUITARS THAN FRIENDS": MEDIA QUOTES
"The appeal of Piper’s music is not hard to find. Her
voice has a quality and attitude about it that exudes fun, something that
overflows on album spotlight track “Paper
Bag.” AXS.COM
"More Guitars Than Friends from Anni Piper may be her
best effort to date. Piper shows once again that she has the pipes for
the lead
vocalist".
BMANS BLUES REPORT
"Piper is a good songwriter...sensual vocals are
combined with Dave Kury’s rockin guitar. Anni Piper is difficult to
categorize but one thing is clear: She's a great
entertainer." MAKING A SCENE
"This collection of tracks features tongue in cheek
lyrics, a couple heartfelt blues tracks, and some cool rock-a-billy.
“Just A Little Bit” is another lyrical masterpiece that demonstrates how
well Piper can take her music seriously without forgetting to add a little
fun to music."
Anni Piper - often referred to as
"Australia's First Lady of the Blues" - blends deep, sexy
vocals with a high-energy bass playing style (often barefoot), making for
a thoroughly enjoyable live experience. Anni first started playing
electric guitar at age twelve, but switched to bass two years
later. In 2004 Piper released Jailbait, which earned her
"Best New Talent"at the 2005 Australian Blues Music Awards.
Subsequent album releases include 2007's Texas Hold 'Em, 2009's Two's
Company (which reached #1 on the Australian Roots music chart and #21
on the Living Blues chart), 2010's Chasin' Tail (released by Blues
Leaf Records), and 2013's Split Second, a duet effort with Nicole
Hart.
I just received the newest release, More Guitars Than Friendsfrom Anni Piper and I think that it may be her best effort to date. Opening with Wonder Woman, a early boogie style rocker, Piper hits a real nice bass solo and Dave Kury rips a nice one of his own, joined by Frank Hetzler on drums making for an interesting start. On Big Mama's, Just A Little Bit, Piper sets a great bass line and with solid vocals gives Kury room to rip again and he shows that he's not bashful. Very nice! Buckle Bunny is a cool Boogie Woogie with a super bass line and one of Piper's best vocal tracks. Mike Franklin adds some real nice keyboard work on this track giving it a sweet kick in the pants and again Kury digs in for a super solo of his own. Very cool! On title track, More Guitars Than Friends, Piper brings the pace down low and her vocals are rich. With the general feel of St James Infirmary, this is a real nice track with well phrased guitar lines, sax by Charlie de Chant and shimmery rhythm. The horns lead the way on Paper Bag with de Chant on sax and Sam Zambito on trumpet giving the track an overall R&B feel. A solid radio style track with a rockin bottom, this track could easily see a bit of radio play. Cold Pizza and Warm Beer has a funky feel on what I'd call a basic country number. I think it has a real possibility for radio play specifically due to clever lyrics, a catchy rhythm and grinding guitar work. Cool! Latin flavored, Shotgun Wedding is really spiced up on percussion by Hetzler and Piper's vocals are really nice. With an island overall feel this track may be one of the stars. I also really like Piper's bass solo on this one. Very cool! I'm Lost Without You also has a Latin feel but instead of island it's more "Santana" like. A rock bridge during the track gives it a kick but I really like Piper's vocals on this track and Kury's guitar solo is a clean interpretation of the genre. Very nice! Eugene is a real rocker in the vein of Berry or Richard ... think Lucille. A real rocker with a real nice solo by Franklin, a rocking bass line by Piper and solid guitar work by Kury, this track rocks. Wrapping the release is Blackberry Brandy, a western style ballad with an interesting bass line. Piper shows once again that she has the pipes for the lead vocalist and nice key work by Franklin is nicely showcased. Kury keeps his guitar work contained but in sticking with the style of the track, gives it an authentic feel. Cool closer for a cool release.
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Back from Australia, bassist-vocalist, Anni Piper, brings her lively blend of "Saucy Aussie" blues to Florida for a tour that kicks off in Punta Gorda on Thursday, November 13.
Anni Piper blends
deep, sexy vocals with a high-energy bass playing style (often
barefoot), making for a thoroughly enjoyable live experience.
On the recording end, Piper won "Best Blues Album" at the 2013 Canberra Roots & Blues Awards in Australia for her collaborative effort with Nicole Hart on the critically-lauded Split Second (Blues Leaf Records). Piper was also nominated in the "Female Vocalist Of The Year" category for the 2014 Australian Blues Music Awards.
Anni Piper, Australia's award-winning First Lady of Blues.
ANNI PIPER - SOME BACKGROUND
Piper first started playing electric guitar at age twelve, but switched
to bass at age fourteen. In 2004 Anni released an album entitled
"Jailbait" in her native Australia, for which she won "Best New Talent"
at the 2005 Australian Blues Music Awards. Subsequent album releases
include 2007's "Texas Hold 'Em," 2010's "Chasin' Tail" (released by
Blues Leaf), and her newest, 2013's "Split Second." Blues Leaf also
released "Two's Company," a compilation from her two Australian
releases. Throughout her burgeoning career, Piper's charismatic stage
presence and sultry vocals have garnered her both great reviews and
multiple music industry awards nominations.
WHAT THE MEDIA IS SAYING...
"If
you enjoy award-winning talent with a splash of the wild side, sultry
Australian performer Anni Piper won't even come close to disappointing
you. And you don't have to travel Down Under!" NAPLES DAILY NEWS
"Raw and raucous, down and dirty, Down Under blues." ILLINOIS TIMES
"A songwriter of distinction, her songs have a blues sensibility while still addressing the issues of today."EDMONTON JOURNAL
"Barefoot in a red cocktail dress and
brandishing both an electric bass guitar and a powerful blues vocal
tone, this down under diva makes quite the impression."
VERO BEACH NEWSWEEKLY
The
Alternate Root magazine invited Anni Piper to perform on their popular
television show "The Extended Play," taped this past Spring in front of a
live studio audience in Boston. Watch it here:
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