HAMISH ANDERSON–the 23-Year-Old Australian Singer-Songwriter

DT: APRIL 7, 2015

FM: AARON FETERL/BARI LIEBERMAN, MSO PR

HAMISH ANDERSON
–THE 23-YEAR-OLD AUSTRALIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER AND BLUES-ROCK GUITARIST–
ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES BEGINNING MAY 2
WITH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SOPHOMORE EP, ‘RESTLESS,’ AVAILABLE NOW

EP’S SECOND SINGLE, “LITTLE LIES,” ARRIVING AT RADIO THIS MONTH
ALONG WITH NEW VIDEO

Above: Hamish Anderson / Credit: Richard Brancatisano

Click here to view the official video for the EP’s single, “Burn”
Click here for live performance of “My Sweetheart, You” at 12^th & Porter in Nashville
Click here to view 2015 SXSW Recap video

HAMISH ANDERSON–the 23-year-old Australian singer-songwriter and blues-rock guitarist–has announced he’ll be touring the U.S. and Canada this spring and summer in support of his critically acclaimed sophomore EP, RESTLESS.

Having opened for B.B. King and just completed seven showcase performances at this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival, the guitar virtuoso will begin this run of shows on May 2 in Uncasville, CT with stops in New York City (June 4) and Los Angeles (July 23) already confirmed and more dates to be announced soon (full tour itinerary below, tickets available here).

“I love playing live and I’ve been working on new material for my next release, so I’m looking forward to sharing the new music while on the road this summer,” says HAMISH.

Influenced by music from the Mississippi Delta alongside with classic rock of the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and others, HAMISH has incorporated his extensive musical knowledge into a sound that is entirely his own. Buzz for HAMISH continues to build, with RESTLESS and his impressive live show garnering strong reviews. GUITARWORLD.com proclaimed Hamish a “guitar phenom” when they premiered the video for the EP’s first single “Burn,” an adrenaline-charged blues explosion, infused with classic guitar riffs and dramatic drumbeats. In addition, HAMISH’s name was the first one out the mouth of critically acclaimed artist Gary Clark Jr. when asked by Revolt TV which guitar players under 30 music audiences should be watching. The EP’s second single, “Little Lies,” is arriving at radio later this month, with a video to follow.

On RESTLESS, HAMISH teamed up with producer/engineer Krish Sharma (Rolling Stones, Counting Crows). Recorded in Los Angeles at Henson Studios, the EP showcases Anderson’s blues-infused rock and engaging lyrical imagery. Beyond “Burn,” the other tracks on RESTLESS (“Shotgun,” “Little Lies” “Restless,” “Street Lights” and the live bonus track “My Sweetheart, You”) display Anderson’s wide-ranging guitar talents along with his distinctive vocals. In addition, Grammy Award-winning pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz (Tom Petty, Ray LaMontagne) adds his magic to “Shotgun” and “Street Lights.” Fans can purchase RESTLESS on Amazon or iTunes.

Catch HAMISH ANDERSON on tour this spring/summer in the following cities:

DATE		VENUE	CITY
Sat	5/2	Mohegan Sun Casino	Uncasville, CT
Wed	5/6	Canadian Music Week	Toronto, Canada
Fri	5/8	Canadian Music Week	Toronto, Canada
Thu	6/4	Iridium Jazz Fest	New York City
Fri	6/5	The Saint	Asbury Park, NJ
Sun	7/12	Festival D’ete De Quebec	Quebec City, Canada
Mon	7/13	Festival D’ete De Quebec	Quebec City, Canada
Tue	7/14	RBC Ottawa Bluesfest	Ottawa, Canada
Thu	7/23	The Mint	Los Angeles, CA
Fri	7/24	House Of Blues, Voodoo Room	San Diego, CA
Sun	7/26	The Sand Bar	Half Moon Bay, CA

About Hamish Anderson:

Twenty-three year old blues-rock guitarists Hamish Anderson made a name for himself in Melbourne, Australia with his impressive live show encompassing a mix of electric blues-soaked rock and modern roots songs. Anderson released his self-titled debut EP independently in November 2013 with production by Eric J. Dubowsky (Weezer, Bluejuice), Rami Jaffee (keyboardist for Foo Fighters and founding member of The Wallflowers) on record organ and piano, and Rob Calder (Angus & Julia Stone, Kanye West) on bass. In October 2014, Anderson released his second EP, titled RESTLESS, with the first single, “Burn,” earning stellar reviews on INDIESHUFFLE.com, TORRENT THIS TV in Australia and GUITARWORLD.com.

Here’s a sample of the critical acclaim HAMISH ANDERSON has garnered so far:

“Australian guitar phenom.” – GUITARWORLD.com

“An adrenaline-charged blues explosion infused with classic guitar riffs.” – AMERICAN SONGWRITER

“Poetic playing…an immediate relevancy.” – GLIDEMAGAZINE.com

“With Hendrix-inspired guitar riffs and extended solos, Anderson tore up the stage, simultaneously reviving the reinventing the blues.” – BEAT MAGAZINE

“‘Burn’…I love every moment of it. The bluesiest, twangiest of riffs carries the track through, while Anderson’s rich voice hits every note with just the right amount of flirtatiousness, as each phrase coyly trails off into the music.”
– INDIESHUFFLE.com

“Velvety vocals and crisp fretwork…unbeatable Hendrix-like articulation.” – EXAMINER.COM

“A delightful blend of blues, folk, and rock; it’s hard to believe he grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and not some Southern town in America.” – CULTURE COLLIDE

“An uncanny ability to connect with a crowd.” – AXS.com

Above: EP cover art

Restless EP tracklisting:
1. Burn
2. Shotgun
3. Little Lies
4. Restless
5. Streetlights
6. My Sweetheart, You (Live)

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