Delaney Davidson 'Shining Day' National Tour Announced

Lyttelton songwriting icon Delaney Davidson is returning to our shores for an eight date national tour this November, in celebration of his superb latest album Shining Day. The ever-questing tunesmith will be joined for the shows by SJD (who also co wrote songs on the record), friend and collaborator Anita Clark, and multi-talented percussionist Chris O’Connor (Phoenix Foundation). Davidson recently wrapped up a European tour alongside Marlon Williams, this will be the first opportunity for local ears to experience the enigmatic artist's latest sonic creations first-hand since his record's release in April. Read our interview with Davidson about Shining Day here and check out the tour details below...

Delaney Davidson - Shining Day Album Release Tour

Friday 9th November - Auckland, The Wine Cellar*
Saturday 10th November -Auckland, The Wine Cellar*
Sunday 11th November - Leigh, Leigh Sawmill Cafe*
Friday 16th November - Featherston, Kiwi Hall*  
Saturday 17th November - Wellington, Meow*
Thursday 22nd November - Christchurch Art Gallery
Friday 23rd November - Oamaru, Grainstore Gallery*
Saturday 24th November - Captain Cook Hotel, Dunedin

Early bird tickets available HERE via UTR*

Here's Davidson's haunting clip for 'Strange I Know' from Shining Day...

Experience Delaney Davison's self-directed video for 'Such A Loser'...

Press release:

Delaney Davidson returns from his wanderings in Europe to bring us the official release tour of his latest album Shining Day.

“A Chillingly Superb Album” Nick Toczek - R’n’R Magazine. UK “A shining example of great songwriting and undoubtedly an album you'll return to often”. Karl Puschmann - NZ Herald “..these songs rock, roll, get mud all over them, brush it off and start again.” Nick Bollinger - RNZ “I saw him at Womad frighten children.. it was wonderful” Graeme Hill - NZ Herald

A rare event in his juggernaut momentum, he brings us the songs from the album with a band, and not just any band.

SJD co writer of songs from the album, Anita Clark long time friend and collaborator from Lyttelton, and the one and only Chris O’Connor form this unique and powerful combo. Strong ingredients for a tasty offering! Get them tickets while you can!!