Karl Broadie


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Karl Broadie Tasting Plate and Show $37.50 pp Tasting Plate & Show (Bar Stool Seating Only) $37.50 pp With Support Act SARAH HUMPHREYS!! Here at Lizottes its our prediction that these two rising Superstars will be BIG BIG BIG and it is with great pleasure that we welcome them to the stage! Karl will be performing great new songs off his brand new album ONE MILLION EMERALDS. Show date/s Friday, 19 October 2007 Book Now www.karlbroadie.com/ www.myspace.com/sarahhumphreys


Karl and Band Windsor RSL. Photo courtesy of Therese


Therese and Karl


Karl Broadie at his Album Launch 'One Million Emeralds' at The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle on Wednesday
Photos Courtesy of Therese



Karl with the Compass Bros. girls Kris and Linda at the end of the night.

A night of incredible singer-songwriters... Tues 7 August@ The Vanguard 42 King Street, Newtown Tickets $10 (pre-booked) or $15 at the door. See Moshtix link for table reservations/dinner bookings. For ticket bookings: Go to www.thevanguard.com.au and click on the August 7 link or go directly to the Moshtix site www.moshtix.com.au


The Mean Fiddler, Rouse Hill (Photos Courtesy of Therese).

Dianna Corcoran and Karl The Mean Fiddler, Rouse Hill.


Photo courtesy of Greg Young Cessnock Festival 2007

LIKE MINDED FELONS TOUR
Singer-songwriters James Blundell, Karl Broadie and Nik Phillips unite as Like Minded Felons for a series of intimate acoustic shows in July and August. Like Minded Felons shine individually and share the spotlight with original songs from their latest albums, performing almost 3 hours in a stage concept inspired by the acclaimed 1970’s Rolling Thunder Revues. James Blundell brings material from Ring Around The Moon, Karl Broadie showcases One Million Emeralds, his brand new 3rd album and Nik Phillips celebrates the re-issue of Songs from The 4th Floor. James Blundell is an iconic performer and recipient of 9 Golden Guitars, Double Platinum, Platinum and Gold Sales Awards and a multiple ARIA Award nominee. When his latest album Ring Around The Moon was released in March, the single Higher Than Heaven had already gained radio and television support and the clip reached #1 in March on the Country Music Channel. James was the first Australian country artist to create an impact on the mainstream pop charts and for many years was the highest selling artist in that genre. He was also the first Australian country act to sign to a major label recording deal in Nashville and has penned hits for Lee Kernaghan, Slim Dusty and Jimmy Little. Karl Broadie is a displaced troubadour from Scotland with a firm reputation as one of Australia's most talented and hardest working singer/songwriters. Now Sydney based, Karl’s debut album Nowhere Now Here (2003) and EP Everybody’s Gold (2004) received rave reviews and global recognition in MOJO, Uncut, Record Collector, Harp, Amplifier and Rhythms. Nowhere Now Here and Black Crow Calling (2005) reached the #1 spot on the UK’s Americana chart and Karl’s 3rd album One Million Emeralds will be released in Jull on ABC Music. Nik Phillips’ Songs from the 4th Floor was his first foray onto the national stage last year and continues to receive strong airplay around the country. The singles Not In This Life, No One Is To Blame and Postcards have all featured regularly on CMC. A New Talent finalist at this year’s CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, Nik recently returned from performance in Guangdong and is the first Australian to sign a licensing agreement for distribution in China (with Pacific Audio and Video Company). TOUR DATES: DATE VENUE BOOKING INFORMATION JULY 13 Milton Theatre – Milton, NSW 02 4455 3056 JULY 14 LIzotte’s – Kincumber, NSW 02 4368 2017 JULY 19 Clarendon’s Guest House – Katoomba, NSW 02 4782 1322 JULY 20 Asquith Leagues Club – Asquith, NSW 02 9487 1066 JULY 21 Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club – Ryde, NSW 02 9807 2444 AUG 9 Republic Bar & Café – Hobart, TAS 03 6234 6954 AUG 10 Bark Mill Tavern – Swansea, TAS 03 6257 8094 AUG 11 The Heemskirk Hotel – Zeehan, TAS 03 6471 6107 AUG 12 King Of Burnie Hotel, Burnie, TAS 03 6431 3222 For further information please contact, Ms Kris Katsanis at Compass Bros Records Ph: 02 9555 9144 Fax: 02 9555 9188 email: kris@compassbros.com.au


Blacktown RSL April 2007 -Photo courtesy of Alan Slade


Blacktown RSL -Karl was support act for James Blundell. Photo courtesy of Therese


James Blundell and Karl Broadie


Karl Broadie with Karen Blacktown RSL Club,


Karl Broadie and Jim Lauderdale - Photo Courtesy of Wendy Broome


Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well. Back in '97 before I moved to Australia, I spent some wonderful time in New Zealand. I had barely landed on that fine island (the North one) when a good friend kindly put on some background music whilst we caught up on times-gone-by from yonder years in London town. Rudely....I stopped listening to my dear buddy's excitable ramblings and turned instead to the sweet sound coming from the stereo....."hold up there pal....who in the heck is this singing?" "you never heard Paul Kelly before??" was his reply "well I have now and I'm feeling a bit faint..."? Sadly, yes! '97 was my first encounter. In the days and weeks that followed, that greatest hits record was on endless repeat and I was moved. Paul Kelly is a gem and I'll forever wear it proud that he inspires me in my attempts as a songwriter. Several years before my awakening in NZ, I had been to Australia as a backpacker. Somebody sent me to Coober Pedy, fossicking for Opals. I sure wish they'd sent me to St. Kilda where I may have discovered Paul Kelly five years previous. KARL BROADIE "HOW TO MAKE GRAVY"? from THE WOODSMOKE EP (Released 24.10.06) Details of the actual release and why I specifically recorded this song are included in the Press Release (attached). Many thanks for reading on and all the best! Cheers Karl www.karlbroadie.com ?- official site www.myspace.com/karlbroadie ? - hear "How To Make Gravy" here? www.sonicbids.com/karlbroadie ?- epk Contact Karl:?+612 (0)403 043 561 e/m: karl@karlbroadie.com Skip @ Cranium Management:?+612 9660 6444 e/m: cranium@smartchat.net.au ?

Scottish-born Australian singer/songwriter Karl Broadie has won the Roots/Americana category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition with his song ‘Black Crow Callin’’ www.songwritingcompetition.com Highly respected roots/country tunesmith KARL BROADIE has beaten a slew of contestants (the ISC attracted 15 000 entrants from 82 countries) and impressed an array of judges to win international songwriting acclaim for his song ‘Black Crow Callin’’ from the album of the same name. Judges for the competition – named as ‘the songwriting competition to take note of’ by The New York Times - included Tom Waits, Loretta Lynn, LeAnn Rimes, Joss Stone, Macy Gray, Steve Vai and The Donnas. Karl is one of only two Australians to be so honoured.

KARL BROADIE WINS INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION No 1 selling* singer/songwriter Karl Broadie has won the Roots/Americana category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition with his song ‘Black Crow Callin’’ www.songwritingcompetition.com Highly respected roots/country tunesmith KARL BROADIE has beaten a slew of contestants (the ISC attracted 15 000 entrants from 82 countries) and impressed an array of judges to win international songwriting acclaim for his song ‘Black Crow Callin’’ from the album of the same name. Judges for the competition – named as ‘the songwriting competition to take note of’ by The New York Times - included Tom Waits, Loretta Lynn, LeAnn Rimes, Joss Stone, Macy Gray, Steve Vai and The Donnas. Karl is one of only two Australians to be so honoured. Karl Broadie’s evocative lyrics and beautiful melodies have been steadily winning him fans since he first appeared on the scene in 2003, and 2006 has been his biggest year yet, with the videos for the singles ‘Long, Long Way’ and ‘It Lasts’ – from the 2005 release Black Crow Callin’ - going into high rotation on the Country Music Channel, and the imminent release of his new video for ‘Diamond in the Dark’. Karl was also nominated for a 2006 Golden Guitar Award for New Talent of the Year, and played to great acclaim at the Tamworth Country Music and Port Fairy Folk Festivals. He continues to make new friends across Australia as he tours solo and in support of others (upcoming support slots include Bill Chambers, Felicity Urquhart and Corb Lund). Set to become one of the biggest roots/country performers in Australia, Karl is also one of the hardest-working – but he’s always available to do an interview. Contact Sophie Hamley, publicist, on 0410 454 600 or email info@karlbroadie.com Official website: www.karlbroadie.com *Black Crow Callin’ went directly to #1 on Americana UK Charts and remained there for July & August; #8 European Americana Airplay Charts; #20 Australian ARIA Country Chart

Praise for Karl Broadie’s Black Crow Callin’ ‘Black Crow Callin' touches on many different styles, all are played perfectly … These love songs, road songs and drinking songs will repay the faith shown in his debut, reassure those who knew all along they were onto a good thing and win him countless new fans along the way’ Americana UK
‘His debut album, Nowhere Now Here (2003), and follow-up EP Everybody’s Gold (2004) earned him a strong reputation, both in Australia and internationally, as a very fine craftsman of songs. The Sydney-based Scotsman has a husky vocal quality suggesting one smoke too many and one Scotch too few – but one that fits admirably with Karl’s songs. Arrangements are often sparse and almost modal at times – but that lends to more attention to the song content, and that’s really what Karl is about. Lots of ‘I’ in the songs – they’re personal, reflective and incisive – almost conversational at times – with emotive lyrics that provide a real a window into the soul of the songwriter. You might argue whether it’s country or not, but in terms of excellent songwriting and ‘just right’ delivery – no argument whatsoever.’ Capital News (Sound Advice) Praise for Nowhere Now Here (2003) ‘A Scots-born Oz-based singer-songwriter whose chops are in the right place. His voice comes nicely cracked, his folksy songs often worth an instant replay.’ Mojo Imagine the pure, raw power of whatever it is that makes Wilco amazing, taken back to its roots via some smokey pub in the Scottish highlands and even the odd thunderstorm, and you have the charming world of Karl Broadie.’ Record Collector ‘Broadie's voice is quite simply amazing … a genuinely triumphant first record, and indeed the first truly essential album of 2003’ Americana UK ‘you won't hear a better locally produced country artist this year’ Juice ‘I wouldn’t want to be without this album. Give it a listen and feel the same way’ Pennyblack Music Golden Guitar nominee Karl Broadie is available for interview from Sydney. Please contact Sophie Hamley, publicist, on 0410 454 600 or email info@karlbroadie.com Official website: www.karlbroadie.com



Karl Broadie Karl Broadie & Band have just returned from a successful sixteen date UK Tour to promote the brand new album Black Crow Callin’.

Fresh from headlining the Grass Roots stage at The Tartan Heart Festival (Belladrum, Scotland) and Glasgow’s King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut among many. The band have also just played several shows at The Gympie Muster in QLD. Karl's "real" introduction to Country music in Australia! Karl recently appeared live as a personal guest of BBC Radio 2’s legendary presenter, Johnnie Walker and is also a favorite with many shows on the BBC in the UK with regular spins on BBC Radio Scotland (Iain Anderson, Tom Morton, Bryan Burnett, Archie Fisher & Janice Forsythe) BBC Radio 2 (Bob Harris, Johnnie Walker & Terry Wogan!), BBC Radio Ulster (Ralph McClean), and BBC Radio Alba (The Tompien Show) and on Australia’s finest ABC Country show “Saturday Night Country” with John Nutting. CMC - The Country Music Channel are big supporters too with the clip for “It Lasts” (Broadie’s stunning vocal collaboration with Kevin Bennett from The Flood) CMC have reported over 250 spins so far! Sydney-based Scotsman, Karl Broadie found his way to Australia back in 1997. A debut album, Nowhere Now Here (2003) and a follow-up Ep Everybody’s Gold (2004) earned this displaced poet/lyricist/ troubadour, global recognition and a reputation as a very fine craftsman of songs.
Reviews in
MOJO, UNCUT, RECORD COLLECTOR, HARP (USA), AMPLIFIER (USA) Rhythms (AUS) all praised Broadie’s unique “sweetly cracked” voice and drew songwriting comparisons to the finest of the Americana/ Alt-Country genre; Dylan, Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, Neil Young and Wilco. On the brand new album Black Crow Callin’ (Universal Music Australia) Broadie swoops, glides and philosophizes about love gone somewhere and as ever, takes the listener along for the ride with his trademark road songs.

www.karlbroadie.com