Lou Bradley has become a songwriter and recording artist to be reckoned with in the last couple of years. From relative obscurity, Lou has managed to gain the sort of critical acclaim and respect that many established artists strive for.
First in 2005 with a great kick start grant offered by the Jbseed, which then lead to the release of her debut album “Love Someone”, subsequently earning her finalist positions in both the ARIA and CMAA “Golden Guitar” awards in 2007 along with favourable reviews in major newspapers.
Keeping her all original album independent from any major label, Lou performed and toured her debut album extensively across Australia with artists like Troy Casser- Daley, Paul Greene and also played many major festivals
Her second all original album has just been completed and is again due for independent release mid 2009. Produced by award winning and critically acclaimed, Shane Nicholson, it showcases Lou’s prodigious talents as a lyricist and melodist whilst it manages to maintain a balance of emotional intensity and a unique philosophical outlook that seems to be essential to her work. As the first album does, every song stands proudly as a lovingly crafted piece, as she deals with subjects ranging from the somewhat abstract to the ‘everyday’, with a uniquely “Lou” perspective.
The album successfully traverses a range of musical landscapes from Lou’s popular/rock background in her childhood to genuine mountain music that is influenced directly by her surroundings where she lives in hinterland Byron Bay northern N.S.W.
Lou’s music has been compared to the likes of Alison Krauss and Sara Storer and brings to mind such great story tellers as Paul Kelly and Carol King and it certainly belongs in the domain where music best serves and satisfies the soul.
Did you know there is only 3 weeks remaining until all entries for the 2009 Golden Saddle Awards must be submitted.
All independent country music artists that have commercially released physically product (CDs, CD Singles or EPs) between February 1st 2008 and January 31st 2009, and reside in Queensland, New South Wales, ACT or Victoria have less than 3 weeks to get their submissions in.
For the first time ever, the awards has $5000 cash prize.
The awards final will be held in conjunction with Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday 12th September 2009, during their brand new country music festival.
All entries MUST be submitted by 5pm Monday 1st June 2009.
For more information and to download the application form, please visit www.goldensaddles.com.au or phone 02 9653 2351.
Proudly presented in partnership with Rooty Hill RSL and Southern Cross Television.
I think you get a amazing future in front of you with your music, because you have a amazing, beautiful and wonderful song voice and you have real good and amazing songs:):)
Same old Curvy, wishing she was young again too! When I get SMALL TOWN BLUES, I lose myself in the city and come home feeling a lighter shade of blue! Hope all is sunny in your World, Lou! :)
hi lou, we have moved to Brunsy. Got a great 5 bedder, big yard and 3 loo's.1/2 the fam can be on the loo at the same time....big family bliss.Still got the blue frock with your name on it, will hold it until we bump into one another. love to ya fam. x x kathryn
Hey Lou Thought I would pop by and say hey. Just wondering if your heading to Tamworth in Jan. It would be good to catch up. Hope all is well. Talk soon.
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