James Teague is kicking off his first full national tour with his merry backing band this March and April.
After the success of last year’s Lavender Praise - joyful melodies, clever lyrics and charismatic arrangements – the Perth serenader is now set to showcase his folksy talents further a field. The fact that Strange Birds grabbed significant airtime on the radio due to its plunky banjo, well-placed mandolin and his heavenly yet manic vocals is no surprise. A 7” vinyl of the song was released through Darren Hanlon’s Flippin’ Yeah Industries label which won Teague praise from a wider audience.
With a new single to go along with the tour 'Where Sorrow Is Forgotten (In The Great Divine)' is a buoyant folk-rock tune that’s even better encountered in the flesh. Taking from his experience of folk, blues, country and alternative pop then jamming it through several types of analogue instruments it’s a charming little dixie ditty sure to have you nodding with a smile. Especially when the Hammond organ bursts into life.
James Teague has fashioned an individual sound that gathered pace quickly in his hometown of Perth. Undercover.fm loves the detailed and vibrant arrangements, masterful song writing and vocals not heard since the likes of Jeff Buckley. There’s a power and an eloquence not heard in today’s folk-popsters and that set’s him apart from the usual rabble of melancholy warblers.
After sharing the stage with the likes of Bob Dylan, Grace Jones, Elvis Costello and Steve Kilbey it’s undeniably James’ time to be the centre of attention.
