Ami Williamson (Australia)
+ Nerida Cuddy (Australia)
Saturday 25 May 2024 at the Everglades Club, Woy Woy
Bookings: ($20/25) https://www.trybooking.com/CQLCX
Forceful, funny, powerful and poetic, Ami Williamson is a Folk Singer/Songwriter like no other!
Ami is one of those rare female singers. While her roots are firmly in the tradition of singer/songwriter, her richly diverse upbringing had Ami taking the stage not only in opera and classical, but also touring with her father, legendary country music artist John Williamson.
Both her grandparents were classical singers and sang duets (Soprano and Tenor) for ABC Radio in the 1930-60s. Ami grew up listening to her grandparents sing at home and on stage in musicals and classical oratorio. But it was John Williamson her father/their son who began to write songs and brought a creativity to the vocal tradition of the Williamson’s.
A classically trained singer/multi-instrumentalist & graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Ensemble Acting Studios; Ami brings audiences to their feet with her unique combination of music and theatre. Ami has performed for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and toured nationally with folk icon, Eric Bogle.
As a much loved and well respected artist on the Australian music scene, Ami has enjoyed regular headline engagements at all the major festivals including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and the National Folk Festival as well completing several national tours and regular cruises.
“Ami Williamson is a genius, she’s just so musical and my favorite act at the Port Fairy Folk Music Festival” – International folk icon Judy Collins
“Nothing scares her, she’s fearless on stage!” – Joan Baez
“I cried, I laughed- then both at the same time – one woman show at it’s best” – The Sydney Morning Herald
“What do you get when you mix an entertainer with a songwriter? An ex-opera singer with a comedian? A folk singer with a set of drums? A show girl with a poet?….. Ami Williamson!” – The Canberra Times
“Ami is my newest most favorite performer! She is brilliant. I don’t know where to start…..her songs, her voice, her musicianship, her HUMOUR, her frock, her hair or just everything!!!” – Todd McKenney
See Ami in performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu_EEiG_kJQ
Nerida Cuddy is a singer songwriter from Central West NSW. Capturing stories in finely crafted lyrics and emotive melodies, she sings from the heart with both a social conscience and a sense of humour. s an evocative writer whose songs reflect emotional depth, breathing the landscape of rural Australia. Described as “a central west Mary Black”, her story-based concerts create space for connection and reflection, humour and fun.
She has been in increasing demand as a performer over the past few years, with gigs, folk club and festival performances in NSW and Victoria, as well as shared songwriter concerts with the likes of Enda Kenny, Bruce Watson, Fred Smith, Snez and Craig Sinclair. Her audience grew significantly during the COVID years with online zooms and performances in the UK, USA and NZ which continue to this day. Last year she toured some of those clubs and festivals in the UK. She also recently completed a tour in outback NSW.
For over 25 years, Nerida’s songs have connected her with people from all walks of life. Her stories-in-song are a well-balanced mix of bittersweet tales of life with tasty lashings of humour, generous and fun. Detailed guitar accompanies her warm & passionate voice.
“A composer & musician with not only an ear for music, but a social conscience and a sense of humour.” — ABC Central West
“Nerida lives and breathes the landscape of central western New South Wales – as Australian as fencing wire – but the themes are universal. Nerida’s songs are enriched by her warm tones and clear diction and are complemented on her album by tasteful accompaniments and harmonies.” – Margaret Walters, NSW Folk Federation
See Nerida here: https://nerida.info/media/
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CQLCX