Oscar LaDell Announces Winter Tour of Aotearoa

Hailing from Pūrākaunui and now causing a commotion based in Naarm, soul / blues / roots songwriter Oscar LaDell will soon be back in Aotearoa playing an extensive nationwide winter tour. Unfurling a mini-onslaught of releases over the past twelve months — including his self-titled and In the Sun (Mostly Hopeful Songs) EPs — LaDell's new Live in Studio​(​s) collection sports three bluesy compositions showcasing his rich vocal talents and immaculate instrumentation, laid down live at Castlemaine, Australia's Sound Recordings and Sublime Studios in North Otago. Joined for selected dates by Emily Alice and Tusekah, LaDell's winter tour also includes a further ten shows back across the ditch in Australia, bookending his NZ shows. Don't miss these very special homecoming events...

Oscar LaDell Winter Tour

Thursday 6th June - Pukehou Church, Pukehou
Friday 7th June - MoreFM Lounge, New Plymouth
Sunday 9th June - Kūaotunu, Luke's Kitchen*
Thursday 13th June - The Boathouse, Nelson
Friday 14th June - Barrytown Hall, Barrytown
Saturday 15th June - Yonder, Queenstown*
Sunday 16th June - Moons, Dunedin w/ Emily Alice
Thursday 20th June - Space Academy, Christchurch
Friday 21st June - St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki
Saturday 22nd June - Rogue and Vagabond, Wellington w/ Tusekah
Sunday 23rd June - Square Edge, Palmerston North

Tickets on sale HERE via UTR
*Ticket info at oscarladell.com

Watch Oscar LaDell playing 'Salt & Sand' live at Sound Recordings...

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Press release:

Singer Songwriter Oscar LaDell is setting off on a tour of Australia and Aotearoa for the first time this Winter to share the music that has earned him a loyal following in his hometown of Naarm/Melbourne. Inspired by artists such as Al Green, Muddy Waters, Michael Kiwanuka and The Wood Brothers, Oscars blends sweet soul singing, funky grooves and incisive lyricism to bring an evening of earthy music. Oscar LaDell’s soulful voice and smooth grooves will make your heart skip a beat.