Gillian Welch and David Rawlings – a duo hailed by the New York Times as ‘American folk masters’ – today announced their first Australian shows in 9 years, following on from the release of their critically acclaimed album Woodland.
Woodland was named for and recorded at Welch and Rawlings’ own Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The 10-song collection features full band tracks with intricate duet performances all tied together with the duo’s signature sound and lyricism, cementing the pair at the forefront of acoustic music.
‘There’s that harmony blend that no-one else can achieve besides these two. They are so influential…’ – NPR Music
‘The intuitive bond between the two musicians remains at the forefront of their terrific new album, full of quiet adventures and clear empathy.’ – Pitchfork
‘The long-running Nashville duo offers new sonic moods and narrative modes on a fantastic LP. Welch and Rawlings have more to say than ever.’ – Rolling Stone
Woodland is the duo’s first album since 2020’s All the Good Times, a collection of covers and classic folk songs which earned the duo the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Folk Album.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will play exclusive and exquisite shows in Sydney and Melbourne, on the back of their 40+ date run of the United States. These performances will be their first Australian shows in 9 years when the duo performed across the country in 2016.
Love Police presents An Evening With Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at the Sydney Opera House and Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne this January.
An Evening With
GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGSPresale Wednesday 11 September, 9am AEST
On sale Thursday 12 September, 9am AEST
JANUARY
24 – SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY, NSW
25 – SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY, NSW
28 – HAMER HALL, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, VIC
29 – HAMER HALL, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, VIC
30 – HAMER HALL, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, VIC
Tickets and further information at lovepolice.com.au