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Mayer Hawthorne
Mayer Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, just outside of Detroit, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with his father and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz history the region provided. “Most of the best music ever made came out of Detroit,” claims the singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, who counts Isaac Hayes, Leroy Hutson, Mike Terry, and Barry White among his influences, but draws the most inspiration from the music of Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, and the legendary songwriting and production trio of Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland Jr.

The “retro” tag is added to almost any contemporary work that sounds like it was originally recorded between 1966 and 1974, and Hawthorne, among the newest contributors to the genre, is aware of how trends come and go. After being introduced to Stones Throw label head Peanut Butter Wolf by mutual friend Noelle Scaggs of the Rebirth, even his current boss was skeptical. “He showed me two songs and I didn’t understand what I was listening to,” Wolf recalls. “I asked him if they were old songs that he did re-edits of – I couldn’t believe they were new songs and that he played all the instruments.”

And after meeting in person, it was even harder for Wolf to believe that Hawthorne was also the lead vocalist. Few expect such heartfelt sentiment to come from a 29-year-old white kid from Ann Arbor, but he has caught the ear of his family at Stones Throw, as well as BBC Radio 1 host Gilles Peterson and producer/DJ Mark Ronson.

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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: The Metro Theatre 624 George St, Sydney, Australia 2000

How Do You Do? Asks Mayer Hawthorne on his brand new album and in February 2012, he returns with his band to Australia to find out! No stranger to Australian shores, he’s been a mainstay since January 2010, spreading the sunshine vibes of LA whilst maintaining the spirit of his hometown Detroit (arguably the birthplace of modern Soul Music) and this February How Do You Do? comes Down Under to make for some very special arrangements.

Mayer Hawthorne, the crooner from Stones Throw records has just made the jump to Universal Music for his second album entitled ‘How Do You Do?’ His debut LP ‘A Strange Arrangement’ lit a fire across the world for its faithful interpretation of classic genres like Soul, Blues, Country, Doo-Wop and Rock n Roll. Earlier in 2011 he released a free EP of covers including works originally by Chromeo (who have also remixed current single ‘A Long Time’), Isley Brothers, ELO and more.

With his live band Mayer Hawthorne ignites stages with a cracking live show that has already swept Australian audiences off their feet twice including sold out performances at Prince of Wales, Manning Bar, The Basement and festivals like Playground Weekender and Days Like This.

Recently performing his new single The Walk live in the last month on Late Night ‘s Conan and Letterman shows, Mayer Hawthorne is confirming what the underground has known for years; this singer-producer can channel the best of soul, funk, disco and yacht rock in to an inimitable 2012 blend. How Do You Do? is a far greater amalgamation of his influences (like Brian Wilson, Michael Macdonald and Marvin Gaye) than found on his popular debut A Strange Arrangement, which was released in 2009 on Stones Throw Records and spawned the incredibly popular heart shaped vinyl single Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out.

Immediately familiar but with a fresh twist, Mayer Hawthorne and his gorgeous band light it up across Australia including joining Erykah Badu and Fat Freddy’s Drop in what is easily Summer’s greatest lineup over in Perth and making his Brisbane debut, whilst taking on a range of new venues in cities he is already cherished in.


Mayer Hawthorne + Electric Empire + Fantine (acoustic)
24th February – The Metro - Sydney
Tickets:– www.metrotheatre.com.au on sale Friday 25th November

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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:00:00

VENUE: Belvoir Amphitheatre 1155 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan, Perth, Western Australia, Australia 6069

GRAMMY® award winning artist Erykah Badu is touching down in Australia this summer in what is sure to be the hottest ticket of the season.

Forging her own path in soul music and almost single-handedly directing the genre since the ’97 debut Baduizm, Badu’s releases have always demanded critics attention, whilst her live shows incite rapturous engagement from audiences as she bursts through hits like On & On, Love Of My Life, Apple Tree, Tyrone, Bag Lady, Window Seat and more.

Her latest release New Amerykah Part II (Return Of The Ankh) further pushed the boundaries of contemporary soul music, enlisting the work of previous collaborators James Poyser and Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson (The Roots, Al Green) as well as cutting edge producers like Madlib, Sa Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins (Diana Krall) and the late J Dilla.

Erykah Badu will perform live for the very first time in her own headline shows in Australia, offering fans their first taste to see her in concert in exquisite and historic venues such as Sydney Opera House, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Perth’s picturesque Kings Park. For the latter two events, she will be joined by New Zealand’s Fat Freddy’s Drop.

The enigmatic seven piece soul act have won the world over with their hypnotic live performances which translate their impeccable records to a live setting in a similarly dynamic fashion to Badu’s razor sharp band. Their last album ‘Live At Roundhouse London’ showcased the incredible live show, which takes in highlights from their albums ‘Based On A True Story’ and ‘Dr Boondigga and the Big BW’ and Australian audiences may be in for a taste of new material, which is hinted at a mid 2012 release.

Do not miss the captivating Erykah Badu as she tours across Australia for the first time in her own headline shows, joined by Fat Freddy’s Drop in Melbourne and Perth for some of the most musically exquisite engagements of the summer programme.

Niche Productions & Live Nation present Erykah Badu February 2012 Tour

Sunday 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House
Tickets: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ 02 9250 7777 http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
PRESALE (INSIDERS – Sydney Opera House ‘Insider’ members): TUE 8 NOV
PRESALE (INHOUSE – Sydney Opera House enews subscribers): WED 9 NOV
GP ONSALE: MON 14 NOV

Wednesday 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
LN & NP PRESALE: TUE 8 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV

Saturday 25th Feb – Belvoir Ampitheatre – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop & Mayer Hawthorne
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
ME PRESALE: – MON 7 NOV – TUE 8 NOV
TM PRESALE: – WED 9 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV


CHANGE OF VENUE - NOW @ THE BELVOIR AMPITHEATRE

MAYER HAWTHORNE ADDED TO THE BILL

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Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00:00

VENUE: Corner Hotel 57 Swan St., Richmond, Australia 3121

How Do You Do? Asks Mayer Hawthorne on his brand new album and in February 2012, he returns with his band to Australia to find out! No stranger to Australian shores, he’s been a mainstay since January 2010, spreading the sunshine vibes of LA whilst maintaining the spirit of his hometown Detroit (arguably the birthplace of modern Soul Music) and this February How Do You Do? comes Down Under to make for some very special arrangements.

Mayer Hawthorne, the crooner from Stones Throw records has just made the jump to Universal Music for his second album entitled ‘How Do You Do?’ His debut LP ‘A Strange Arrangement’ lit a fire across the world for its faithful interpretation of classic genres like Soul, Blues, Country, Doo-Wop and Rock n Roll. Earlier in 2011 he released a free EP of covers including works originally by Chromeo (who have also remixed current single ‘A Long Time’), Isley Brothers, ELO and more.

With his live band Mayer Hawthorne ignites stages with a cracking live show that has already swept Australian audiences off their feet twice including sold out performances at Prince of Wales, Manning Bar, The Basement and festivals like Playground Weekender and Days Like This.

Recently performing his new single The Walk live in the last month on Late Night ‘s Conan and Letterman shows, Mayer Hawthorne is confirming what the underground has known for years; this singer-producer can channel the best of soul, funk, disco and yacht rock in to an inimitable 2012 blend. How Do You Do? is a far greater amalgamation of his influences (like Brian Wilson, Michael Macdonald and Marvin Gaye) than found on his popular debut A Strange Arrangement, which was released in 2009 on Stones Throw Records and spawned the incredibly popular heart shaped vinyl single Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out.

Immediately familiar but with a fresh twist, Mayer Hawthorne and his gorgeous band light it up across Australia including joining Erykah Badu and Fat Freddy’s Drop in what is easily Summer’s greatest lineup over in Perth and making his Brisbane debut, whilst taking on a range of new venues in cities he is already cherished in.


Mayer Hawthorne + special guests
29th February – The Corner - Melbourne
Tickets:– www.cornerhotel.com on sale Friday 25th November ($45+bf)

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Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: The Hi-Fi 125 Boundary Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4101

How Do You Do? Asks Mayer Hawthorne on his brand new album and in February 2012, he returns with his band to Australia to find out! No stranger to Australian shores, he’s been a mainstay since January 2010, spreading the sunshine vibes of LA whilst maintaining the spirit of his hometown Detroit (arguably the birthplace of modern Soul Music) and this February How Do You Do? comes Down Under to make for some very special arrangements.

Mayer Hawthorne, the crooner from Stones Throw records has just made the jump to Universal Music for his second album entitled ‘How Do You Do?’ His debut LP ‘A Strange Arrangement’ lit a fire across the world for its faithful interpretation of classic genres like Soul, Blues, Country, Doo-Wop and Rock n Roll. Earlier in 2011 he released a free EP of covers including works originally by Chromeo (who have also remixed current single ‘A Long Time’), Isley Brothers, ELO and more.

With his live band Mayer Hawthorne ignites stages with a cracking live show that has already swept Australian audiences off their feet twice including sold out performances at Prince of Wales, Manning Bar, The Basement and festivals like Playground Weekender and Days Like This.

Recently performing his new single The Walk live in the last month on Late Night ‘s Conan and Letterman shows, Mayer Hawthorne is confirming what the underground has known for years; this singer-producer can channel the best of soul, funk, disco and yacht rock in to an inimitable 2012 blend. How Do You Do? is a far greater amalgamation of his influences (like Brian Wilson, Michael Macdonald and Marvin Gaye) than found on his popular debut A Strange Arrangement, which was released in 2009 on Stones Throw Records and spawned the incredibly popular heart shaped vinyl single Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out.

Immediately familiar but with a fresh twist, Mayer Hawthorne and his gorgeous band light it up across Australia including joining Erykah Badu and Fat Freddy’s Drop in what is easily Summer’s greatest lineup over in Perth and making his Brisbane debut, whilst taking on a range of new venues in cities he is already cherished in.


Mayer Hawthorne + special guests
1st March – The HiFi - Brisbane
Tickets:– www.thehifi.com.au on sale Friday 25th November

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Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:30:00

VENUE: Scala 275 Pentonville Road, London, United Kingdom N1 9NL

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Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:30:00

VENUE: Ruby Lounge 28-34 High Street, Manchester, United Kingdom M4 1QB

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Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:00:00

VENUE: Oran Mor 731-735 Great Western Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom G12 8QX

Mayer Hawthorne live in Glasgow. Tickets: 15 pounds.

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Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: L'Aéronef 168 avenue Willy Brandt, Lille, France 59800

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Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: La Gaîté Lyrique 3bis rue Papin, Paris, France 75003

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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: Doornroosje Groenewoudseweg 322, Nijmegen, Netherlands 6525 EL

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:20:01

VENUE: Paradiso Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1017 SG

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Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:30:00

VENUE: De Oosterpoort Trompsingel 27, Groningen, Netherlands 9724 DA

Mayer Hawthorne is het alter ego van dj en multi-instrumentalist Andrew Mayer Cohen. Wat als grapje met het mixen van soulsamples uit de jaren 60 en 70 begon, werd serieus toen Cohen besloot zelf te gaan optreden. Hij formeerde een uitstekende band om zich heen genaamd ‘The County’, debuteerde in 2009 met zijn album “A Strange Arrangement” en kreeg het voor elkaar met artiesten van naam zoals Snoop Dogg singles te maken.

Met zijn soulvolle stem blaast hij het Motown tijdperk opnieuw leven in. Misschien is dat wel de reden waarom Hawthorne wordt beschouwd als de redder van soul muziek. Zijn talent is niet ongehoord gebleven en artiesten zoals Kanye West behoren tot zijn grootste fans.

Bigbandsoul als deze doet ook regelmatig denken aan Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield en Isaac Hayes die tevens de inspiratie vormen voor Mayer. Vanavond zie je een geboren showman aan het werk met een uitstekende band die oprechte soul muziek maken met leuke cross-overs naar hiphop en popmuziek.

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: klubsen Wandalenweg 7, Hamburg, Germany 20097

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Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: Gloria Apostelnstraße 11, Köln, Germany 50667

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Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:14:01

VENUE: Ampere Zellstraße 4, München, Germany 81667

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Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: Arena Baumgasse 80, Wien, Austria 1030

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Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:00:00

VENUE: Salumeria della Musica Via Antonio Pasinetti, 2, Milano, Italy 20141

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Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: Salle Victoire 2 2, rue Théophraste Renaudot, Saint-Jean-de-Védas, France 34430

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Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:00

VENUE: The Thekla The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, United Kingdom BS1 4RB

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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:41:01

VENUE: Deer Lake Park 6450 Deer Lake Park Ave, Burnaby, Canada V5B 3A6

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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:00:00

VENUE: WaMu Theater 1000 Occidental Ave S., Seattle, United States 98134

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Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:02:01

VENUE: McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale, United States 97060

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Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:30:00

VENUE: Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley Gayley Rd., Berkeley, United States 94701

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Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:03:01

VENUE: Gibson Amphitheatre 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, United States 91608

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Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:00:00

VENUE: Gibson Amphitheatre 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, United States 91608

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Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:07:01

VENUE: The Great Salt Air 12408 W. Saltair Dr., Magna, Salt Lake City, UT, United States 84044

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Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:02:01

VENUE: Comerica Theatre 400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, United States 85003

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Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:08:01

VENUE: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Boulevard Pool 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, United States 89109

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