Vocal force Tami Neilson is set to blow audiences away at Isaac Theatre Royal this September with rip-roaring tunes and a snap of swagger.

With a voice that invokes memories of Etta James, Amy Winehouse and Dolly Parton all at once, Tami Neilson is tearing into town with her soul-infused, western swing sounds. Though we know Tami could keep our toes tapping all night with her voice alone, this will be far from a one woman show. She’ll be joined by an epic roster of guests, her rockin’ rhythm band and the rounded-out sound of the twelve-piece Soaring Orchestra Soul.

Canadian-born Neilson cut her teeth touring with the Neilson Family Band, opening for the likes of Johnny Cash, before coming to New Zealand and blossoming in her own right. Her last four albums have each won the Best Country Album category at the New Zealand Music Awards. Her listed of accolades and recommendations are unending. Rolling Stone has called her “A fire-breathing R&B belter on her own terms”, and has said her new album Chicka Boom! “ doubles down on Neilson’s fire-cracker voice and throw-back thrust,” so we’re thinking this gig is one not to be missed.

Her BRASS, STRINGS… SING! tour was originally scheduled to roar into Christchurch in June, and Tami is excited to finally be going on the road in 2020, bringing along her long list of award-winning tunes and trademark high-energy show. “Audiences have been so patient during these difficult times,” said Tami. “I’d like to thank them for being incredibly loyal. We’re bringing them an extra-special show to celebrate the return of live music in NZ together. ”

Thursday 3 September, Isaac Theatre Royal

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