Through the course of six studio albums, numerous EPs and singles, Iron & Wine has captured the emotion and imagination of listeners with distinctly cinematic songs. With a live band featuring acoustic guitars, percussion, keys, cello, and bass, Iron & Wine’s music has been compared to that of Nick Drake, Jackson Browne, Elliott Smith and Neil Young.

Over 15 years since his bedroom folk breakthrough The Creek Drank the Cradle and his scene-stealing cover of Such Great Heights in Garden State, Sam Beam will now lead a full band as Iron & Wine, taking to the stage for an expansive journey through his rustic masterpiece The Shepherd’s Dog, the chart-topping Kiss Each Other Clean, r ‘n’ b inflected Ghost on Ghost and 2017’s reflective Grammy-nominated album Beast Epic.

From haunting, stripped-back performances alongside Glen Hansard to more panoramic collaborations with the likes of the Mariachi-wielding Calexico, Beam has rewritten his nom de plume as a sonic shape shifter ever-anchored by his signature high tenor voice – handpicked and introduced to millions by Kristen Stewart as the slow-dance soundtrack to Twilight.

Taking place in premier venues around the country, the glorious folk music of Iron & Wine is not to be missed, live in concert this May/June.

Iron & Wine 2018 Australian Tour
Melbourne – 23 May 2018, Melbourne Recital Centre (2 SHOWS)
Sydney – 25-26 May 2018, Vivid Live, Sydney Opera House
Adelaide – 29 May 2018, The Gov
Brisbane – 30 May 2018, QPAC
Canberra – 1 Jun 2018, Canberra Theatre
Perth – 2 Jun 2018, Astor Theatre
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Victorian singer songwriter Sal Kimber will open shows in WA, and long time friend and guitar player extraordinaire Mia Dyson will join the band for the Eastern States shows.

With more than two decades of solid international touring under their belts, The Waifs have built a reputation of faultless live shows, earning them a dedicated and loyal fan base here at home and across the globe.

The emotionally raw but musically buoyant Beautiful You demonstrates the easy chemistry that has bound The Waifs, as well as celebrating the depth of songwriting talent they have at their disposal.

6000 Miles is the first single off the LP, a stunning Australian anthem that finds Vikki Thorn contemplating the distance between her old home in Albany WA and her new one in Utah, USA.

“Together, on a cool autumn night, they reminded us about the art of being joy-filled players and heartfelt storytellers…. There’s always plenty to make you smile and dance, and excellent company to be had when the Waifs come home.” The West Australian
 
The Waifs Beautiful You Tour
Thursday 10 September – Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie
Saturday 12 September – Esperance Civic Centre, Esperance
Sunday 13 September – Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany
Tuesday 15 September – Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Wednesday 16 September – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
Thursday 17 September – Carnarvon Civic Centre, Carnavon
Sunday 20 September – Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome
Wednesday 14 October – The Triffid, Brisbane
Thursday 15 October – Nambour Civic Centre, Nambour
Saturday 17 October – Townsville Civic Theatre, Townsville
Sunday 18 October – Musica Botanica, Cairns
Wednesday 21 October – Bangalow Town Hall, Bangalow
Thursday 22 October – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Saturday 24 October – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Sunday 25 October – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
Wednesday 28 October – GPAC, Geelong
Thursday 29 October – Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury
Saturday 31 October – Granite Town Festival, Mooruya
Sunday 1 November – The National Theatre, Canberra
Tuesday 3 November – Anitas, Thirroul
Wednesday 4 November – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Thursday 5 November – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Saturday 7 November – Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
Sunday 8 November – Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin
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