Wellington-based alt-folk songwriter Fraser Ross and his group 04s are embarking on an extensive nationwide tour in August and September, in celebration of their spellbinding new album Life is Magic, Where is my Rabbit?, set for release via local label Home Alone Music in early August. The four-piece troupe is comprised of the aforementioned artist, Olivia Campion, Jacqui Nyman and Jeremy Desmond – the ten-song collection is their first release together as a band, following two EPs and an album of solo material by Ross, and was recorded in collaboration with omnipresent studio wizard Lee Prebble at his Surgery Studios headquarters. Ross is an Edinburgh Fringe Festival veteran whose multi-talented toolset encompasses music, poetry, comedy, and reportedly once “had Bill Murray join him on stage for a two-hour sing-a-long,” his group’s upcoming shows are sure to be a treat for the senses. Here are the details…
Fraser Ross & 04s
Friday 17th August – San Fran, Wellington*
Saturday 18th August – Lyttelton Records, Christchurch*
Friday 24th August – St. Peters Hall, Paekakariki*
Saturday 25th August – House Party, Whanaganui
Sunday 26th August – Snails, Palmerston North*
Friday 31st August – House Concert, Auckland
Saturday 1st September – Kumeu Arts Centre, Auckland*
SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER – SECOND HAND NEWS House Concert, Auckland
Monday 3rd September – The Bunker, Davenport
Saturday 15th September – Pidgeon Bay Hall, Pidgeon Bay*
Friday 21st September – Fairfield House, Nelson*
Saturday 29th September – Inch Bar, Dunedin
Tickets available HERE via UTR*
Or you know the drill, email finn@secondhandnews.nz for our show!
Check out the video for the title track to Fraser Ross & 04s’ new record Life is Magic, Here is my Rabbit, which is out Friday 10th August.