Bill Direen with Steve Cournane and Pat Kraus

Bill, reaching to a mini tour of U.S.A., delves into deep archives for material from the early EPs, assisted by Hurr'Cane Cournane and Stringly Pat Kraus.



Direen is well known as an alternative pop-rock songwriter and performer who has worked with a staggering array of class musicians, with additional roots in poetry and theatre. The recent documentary by Simon Ogston portrayed him in all his facets — poet, composer and collaborator-musician. This new show brings together those elements in a live evening of texts, songs and improvisation. Direen will perform songs, some known, some new, counterbalanced by creative compositions by a small ensemble of select musicians. The stage set will be simple, a cross between a typical gig and a cabaret/theatre show, including some multi-media elements like museum wall-candy.



Saturday 29 September @ Audio Foundation, doors open 8.00pm
Presale tickets available from www.UnderTheRadar.co.nz