Nicholas Roy releases debut album and tours nationally with The Audreys

27 August 2010 by Soulshine News

With the recent release of his debut album '…in a shoebox under the bed', and an extensive National tour to follow, the time is right for Nicholas Roy to shine.

Since 2006, the Melbourne based piano player/singer-songwriter has been hard at work playing, writing, home recording & self-funding his own videos.    Nicholas’ DIY approach has seen the fruits of his labour rewarded with a great level of community radio & Triple J support for a number of singles – Devilish Smile, Taxi, Dangerous Games and…It’s All My Fault.  

In December 2009, Triple J’s Richard Kingsmill introduced Nicholas’ song It’s All My Fault on his program, the infectious track (featuring melodic, soulful vocals) has since been championed by listeners across the country, resulting in being voted # 1 on Super Request, reaching # 1 on the JJJ Unearthed Indie chart, and being listed on the JJJ Hitlist.   More airplay followed with Before The World Collapses and Walls.

‘…in a shoebox under the bed’, Nicholas’ debut album through indie label Little Tribe/MGM, was recorded in a home studio environment and is an eclectic mix of edgy pop, electro, R&B and soul.  Influenced by the likes of Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, Ben Folds Five, Jeff Buckley, Beck and…Elton John!, Nicholas has come up with a unique & dynamic sounding album which is sure to leave its mark with the discerning listener.     

On the live front, Nicholas has snapped up some very special shows across the country throughout September, October & November.  Nic supports The Whitlams for a few select shows in September, before an extensive run supporting alt/country/roots’ darlings The Audreys on their ‘Sometimes The Stars’ National Tour.  Don’t miss! 

Nicholas Roy ‘…in a shoebox under the bed’ is out now through Little Tribe/MGM.
www.nicholasroy.com / www.myspace.com/nicholasroymusic

                                                                                          
 
NICHOLAS ROY TOUR DATES

Sat 28th August
RICHMOND, VIC – THE CORNER HOTEL, Supporting The Whitlams
  http://www.cornerhotel.com/ 03 94279198

Thurs 9th September
CRONULLA, NSW – BRASS MONKEY
  http://brassmonkey.com.au/ (02) 9544 3844

Fri 10th September
SYDNEY, METRO - Supporting The Whitlams

Sat 11th September
BULLI, NSW – HERITAGE BAR

NICHOLAS ROY SUPPORTING THE AUDREYS ‘SOMETIMES THE STARS’ TOUR 2010

Fri 15th October
GEELONG, VIC - THE BENDED ELBOW
http://www.bendedelbow.com.au/ Oztix –  1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au/ Moshtix – 1300 438 849 www.moshtix.com.au/

Sat 16th October
ADELAIDE, SA- THE GOVERNOR HINDMARSH
http://www.thegov.com.au/ (08) 8340 0744 / www.venuetix.com.au/
Moshtix 1300 438 849 www.moshtix.com.au/ 

Fri 22nd October
CAIRNS, QLD - TANKS ARTS CENTRE
www.tanksartscentre.com / Ticketlink 1300 855 835 /www.ticketlink.com.au/

Sat 23rd October
TOWNSVILLE, QLD - THE VENUE 
www.thevenuetownsville.com.au/Oztix - 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au

Thu 28th October
GOLD COAST, QLD - THE SOUNDLOUNGE
http://thesoundlounge.com.au/  07 5534 7999

Fri 29th October
BANGALOW, NSW - A & I HALL
Tickets from Barebones Bangalow, Mullum Books, All Music and Vision Stores - Byron, Lismore and Ballina. Ku Promotions Ph: 026619 0494 / 0421 705 145

Sat 30th October
NAMBOUR, QLD - JOE’SWATERHOLE
Ph: 07 5442 8144 / www.musicliveatjoes.com/

Sun 31st October
BRISBANE, QLD - POWERHOUSE
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/ ph: 07 3358 8622

Thu 4th November
NEWCASTLE, NSW – LIZOTTES
http://www.lizottes.com.au/ 02 4956 2066

Fri 5th November
SYDNEY, NSW – THE BASEMENT CIRCULAR QUAY

Sat 6th November
SYDNEY, NSW – THE BASEMENT CIRCULAR QUAY
http://www.thebasement.com.au/ Ph: (02) 9251 2797

Sun 7th November
CRONULLA , NSW - BRASS MONKEY
http://brassmonkey.com.au/ (02) 9544 3844

Thu 11th November
BELGRAVE, VIC - RUBY’S LOUNGE
http://www.rubyslounge.com.au/gigs/ 03 9754 7445

Fri 12th November
RICHMOND, VIC - THE CORNER HOTEL
http://www.cornerhotel.com/ 03 94279198

Sat 13th November
CASTLEMAINE, VIC - THEATRE ROYAL
http://www.theatreroyal.info/ 03 5472 1196

Fri 19th November
LAUNCESTON, TAS - HOTEL NEW YORK
Oztix - www.oztix.com.au/ http://www.hotelnewyork.net.au/  (03) 6334 7231

Sat 20th November
HOBART, TAS - WRESTPOINT CASINO
www.wrestpoint.com.au/shows/ www.countryclubtasmania.com.au/shows
ph: 1300 795 257

Thu 25th November
EAST PERTH, WA – FRIENDS RESTAURANT
http://www.friendsrestaurant.com.au / ph: 089 221 0885

Fri 26th November
PERTH, WA - FLY BY NIGHT
http://www.flybynight.org/ 08 9430 5976

Sat 27th November
MARGARET RIVER, WA - SETTLERS TAVERN, WA
http://www.settlerstavern.com/ (08) 9757 2398 / Oztix - 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au

Album Reviews

Kimbra - Vows

Ben Salter - The Cat

Seasick Steve - You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

Timber Timbre - Creep On Creepin On

More Reviews