The Audreys are a band of four boys and one girl. They play rootsy kind of music and are based in Adelaide, Australia. They have released two records, one in 2006 called Between Last Night and Us and one in 2008 called When the Flood Comes. Both of their records have won the ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album, so they can't be half bad. They like vintage clothes, drinking, playing cards, touring and each other.
This video was directed by Marty Pepper from Oasis Post and features body painting by celebrated South Australian artist Emma Hack.
"BANJO & VIOLIN"
This clip from The Audreys first album was made by Charlotte George and Chelsea Bruland of Curvaceous Films. The Audreys have collaborated with these girls before, having written the soundtracks to three of their short films - "The House of Names", "Two Minutes to Midnight" and "Ingrid Sits Holding a Knife".
"OH HONEY"
Oh Honey was first single taken from The Audreys' debut Between Last Night & Us. This video was made by the girls from Curvaceous Films and was filmed at The Old Bar on Johnston Street in Melbourne, also the site of the band's first ever Melbourne show.
What are people saying about When the Flood Comes?
"From the opening strains of "Chelsea Blues" (presumably named after the Chelsea Hotel, where songwriters Taasha Coates and Tristan Goodall resided for a stretch while writing this album), it's clear that The Audreys' second is all about going deeper."
****, Rolling Stone, Australia
"Though there's no doubt that the extensive road seasoning hardened The Audreys into the band capable of making a record of the quality of When the Flood Comes, their decision to draw breath, drink some whiskey and stare down their expectations and pressures has produced an album of inspired songwriting; an exhalation of stock-taking that is powerfully black in the corners."
Martin Jones, Rhythms Magazine
"This LP should be the standard that all 'roots' music adheres to; this is the real deal kids. It's folk, it's rock, it's grunge, it's classical and it's blues, but above all, it's indescribably beautiful and stunningly original. The Audreys are where it's at."
Citysearch, Sydney
"Taasha's voice remains pivotal to the strength of The Audreys, as she delivers a performance that affirms her as Australia's best female talent."
9/10, Tsunami Magazine, Brisbane
"If Adelaide five-piece The Audreys impressed pundits and punters alike with their debut album Between Last Night and Us, they're set to floor all comers with the passion-soaked minimalism of When The Flood Comes. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant."
****1/2, Matt Connors, Daily Telegraph, Sydney
"A strong return for the local blues and roots act with songs such as Paradise City dripping with whisky and oozing with front woman Taasha Coates' sexy swagger. Confident and powerful, When The Flood Comes is everything we expected and a little more."
****, The Advertiser, Adelaide
"There's great chemistry at work here in the melding of banjo, violin and an assortment of rootsy accoutrements with Coates' fragile, breathy vocals. Fill up the glass and enjoy"
****, Iain Sheddon, The Weekend Australian
I've written a protest song called Song For Cheltenham, St. Clair and invite all Adelaideian South Aussies to show their support by being at the Charles Sturt Council meeting on Monday 23rd November, where you'll get the chance to join in with the chorus and sing your hearts out to show 'the authorities' we the community, will not be ignored. For a copy of the Chorus for you to learn, see my latest blog details.
Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Keep up the Great Work! Wishes you All the Best in 2009! Enjoy your Weekend!
Hey Guys! Our Ancient Curse single launch is this Saturday night at the Ed Castle! I sure hope you can make it. The single is available to download for free at www.triplejunearthed.com/thebatterykids So get over there, download it and if you like, leave us a comment. The video clip will be up for view on our myspace very soon. Much Love, The Battery Kids
David Hosking is launching his new album at the Thornbury Theatre with very special guests The Killjoys. Friday 6th November. Hope you can come. www.thethornburytheatre.com Also Sunday 8th November at The Trinity Sessions, Clarence Park, Adelaide. With David Ross McDonald.
The Drum Shop Derringers Music is happy to announce that we have secured, Dave Lombardo to perform and talk about his craft. In a intermit setting the legendary drummer for Slayer will be your host for the afternoon.
The drum clinic details are Sunday the 11th of Oct 4pm @ the HQ complex. There is only limited space so be sure get your tickets quick.
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
Ruby Jane in the New York Times!http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
I'm going to try and get to your Brisbane gigs and hope hubby is not doing a work-shift then - or he can take a sickie - love your voices, your music, soulful, cheers! see youse soon, yeah!
Hundred Fire Management presents a very special Friday Night Fire on Grand Final eve, Friday September 25, at Edinburgh Castle. On a weekend usually associated with the big men of sport, Friday Night Fire will feature three of the best female acts in Melbourne. Kick this huge weekend off with Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Suzannah Espie and Krista Polvere. Doors at 9pm.
I don't know where you all live now but I'm coming to a town near you.
My new album's out and I want to celebrate with you all. This Friday 25th in Melbourne at the Wesley Anne - Grant's playing bass with me. How exciting! I'm almost an Audrey! And next Sunday arvo 27th at the Wheaty in Adelaide. Maybe you guys can work on the door again for me? Ha.
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