Tess Liautaud

The music of Franco-American singer-songwriter Tess Liautaud can not be easily defined. It hangs in the balance of her voice, warm like honey; it carries a depth of raw emotion, delivered with melodic grace and country soul.

Her songs are easy listening, in that Jackson Browne, dreaming of Laurel Canyon, Americana sort of way, so it would make some kind of sense that she’s found a home here on the east side of Otautahi, among the folk singers and the rock’n’rollers.

Together with her band (Adam Hattaway, Frankie Daly, Elmore Jones and Michael Kime) Liautaud creates a sound steeped in classic Wilco ‘esque’ guitar twang, good old honky tonk piano and big organ washes. This is music that will grow roots in your heart and lift you up, the way it is supposed to.

Come on down to Space Academy for this one time only show and see Tess Liautaud and her band road test new songs and old favorites before she flies away to the Northern Hemisphere. This will be a farewell, for now, and a celebration of the music and friendship Tess has forged here in our little corner of the world.

Treasured guest Adam McGrath will set the night straight with a handful of songs and stories, get yourself to the show on time and don’t miss this special treat! McGrath is currently in the midst of his solo album release tour ‘Dear Companions’, one not to be overlooked, pick up your very own copy at the show.