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Liam is a new presence in contemporary Australian music.
Writing songs and performing since the age of 12, his
original sound shuffles between genres: folk, pop, rock,
jazz, blues and country.
His gifted lyricism captures an emotional spectrum,
from delicate expressions of youthful love, to courageous
political commentary.
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Yet the common thread between all of Liam's songs is
that they are inherently Australian - an expression
of identity - what it means to have grown up and to
live in contemporary Australian society. Liam will no
doubt become a provocative voice for his generation.
Wearing his musical heart on his sleeve, Liam conveys
the sentiments and conscience of a new generation, with
a live performance to match, either with his band, or
solo.
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Liam's debut EP was launched in February 2003, coinciding
with his performance at WOMADelaide where he was joined
by one of Australia's best known musicians, ABC Radio
National presenter Lucky Oceans. The performance was
sensational and Lucky Oceans was also obviously affected.
The whole band grew another leg.
The success of this appearance led to an invitation
to the WOMAD Reading Festival in the UK in July 2003.
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"Many sources claim Australia
is currently a hotbed of musical activity, something borne
out by singer / songwriter Liam Gerner. Not yet 20, he
wowed the audience and earned a rare festival encore"
- Rebecca Heald UK TELEGRAPH 5/8/03 |
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NEW ALBUM NEWS
Liams debut album Place to Land is due
to be released in mid March 2004 through Shock and Mixmasters
Records.
Liam is currently mixing the album with producer Mick
Wordley and Brett Taylor at Mixmasters studio in the
Adelaide hills, South Australia. The art work is being
created too.
A national tour to launch the record will follow with
Australian dates to be announced this month. There is
also talk of heading to the UK and the US for tours
before the year is out. Stay tuned.
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Liam performed support with Tim
Rogers last year
this is what he had to say:
"I'd like to thank Liam for supporting me
or
letting
me support him!! That guys songs are so f
good,
and he is so f
good looking I just want to smash
his face in!" -Tim Rogers 4/4/03
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