Liam Gerner

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Об исполнителе: Currently based in London, 24 year old Liam has been writing songs and performing in his native South Australia since the age of twelve. Liam’s influences include Springsteen, David Byrne, Peter Gabriel, Steve Earle and old blues and folk. Liam recorded “Clear Mind”, his first album, at George Martin's Air Studios with producer Andy Strange (Elton John, Robbie Williams, INXS). “All of the influences, stories, places and music I’ve had in my life so far, I’ve tried to capture on this record” Whilst playing in Australia, Liam was talent-spotted by Peter Gabriel: Gabriel invited him to play at WOMAD, first in Australia, then in the UK. These shows have led to Liam's headlining performances at the Islington Academy and The Borderline in London. And he’s been touring extensively over the last 6 months in the UK & Europe, he has played support slots with Teddy Thompson, Robbie Faulks, Tex Perkins, & Tim Rogers not to mention full tours with Newton Faulkner, Ryan Bingham and Amy Macdonald. Plus a sold out solo residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Liam has recorded with other artists too. He is the vocalist on a track “Kilimandjaro” for the multi-million selling French Artist Era 4’s new album which is due out in April 2008 and Liam’s the guitarist and guest vocalist on Darren Emerson’s (Underworld) forthcoming record. Liam also wrote the soundtrack and score for the award winning Australian movie “ Angela’s Decision” which won Best film at the Australian film Society, Phoenix Film Festival, Garden State (including best score). As well as composing the score for theatre productions “The Return” which won awards at the Fringe in Edinburgh and Adelaide amongst several awards at other Australian film festivals.