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26 year old Irish artist Wallis Bird is back with her second album "New Boots", the follow-up to 2007's 'Spoons' which rocketed into the Top 10 UK Digital Album Charts, and earned her comparisons to Ani diFranco and Janis Joplin. Having toured over the last two years with artsits as diverse as the legendary Billy Bragg, who hand-picked her to support him on his UK tour, and Ivor Novello award winner Gabrielle, as well as playing over 80 headlining shows in Europe during 2008, Wallis rounded off the year by clinching one of the biggest TV campaigns of 2008 when her storming cover of 'Just Can't Get Enough' was used on a prime-time nationwide advertisement.
An impassioned performer, "New Boots" captures much of the live energy of her shows. A 5ft2 bundle of white heat, Wallis throws herself around the stage with willful abandon, breaking strings, shredding her fingers from the sheer force of her playing, urging the crowd into a collective sing-a-long and throwing her entire soul into each performance with often breath-taking results. Having impressed everyone with the intensity and passion of her live shows, Wallis has nurtured a gig-going following whose admiration borders on the devotional.
Wallis live shows and album release have garnered her rave reviews from all quarters, with 4 * reviews being given by national publications including The Guardian, Daily Express and The Sun, who called her a stunning female singer-songwriter to take note of..a future star.
Wallis returns with the vivid, multi-coloured and hugely entertaining "New Boots" and she's kicking down your door with it.
THE GUARDIAN
"It's her humour and bold honesty that makes Bird so special **** "
THE SUN
"A stunning singer-songwriter to take note of...a future star ****"
TIME OUT
"An engaging, Janis Joplin-like holler"
DAILY EXPRESS
"One of the most energised performers around. Wonderful **** "
SUNDAY EXPRESS
"A breath of fresh air, showcasing an exciting, spirited new talent ****"
DAILY MAIL
"Quirky jazz-rock, reminiscent of Fiona Apple or a young Janis Joplin"
DAILY STAR
"Bird's confessional songs hit the soul hard - but it's her voice that'll melt the coldest of hearts"
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Tune in again tomorrow!!!
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