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Michael Waugh Set To Release “Beauty & Truth” New Album
On his next album “Beauty & Truth,” which is set to be released on June 21st, revered Melbourne singer-songwriter Michael Waugh depicts the vivid, joyful, humorous, and loving experiences of being a homosexual youth in rural Australia.
Aside from being an outstanding storyteller and captivating live performer, Michael Waugh is also a highly esteemed songwriter. Famous alt-country singer Shane Nicholson, ARIA Award winner Fanny Lumsden, legendary singer-songwriter Eric Bogle, and The Waifs’ Josh Cunningham are among his admirers.
“Beauty and Truth is my most personal record to date and I’m so excited that people are finally going to get to hear it in full. I’m really looking forward to playing these new songs on the road. Can’t wait!”
The Music Victoria Awards’ Folk and Roots Album of the Year, the Pt. Fairy Folk Festival’s Songs of Peace and Tolerance, and the Golden Guitar Awards’ Heritage Song of the Year are just a few of Michael’s numerous accolades.
Michael will be launching ‘Beauty & Truth’ with a series of concerts in various capital cities and even one in his native Gippsland, Victoria.
“Beauty & Truth “Album Launch Tour
June 21 Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, VIC
June 22 Live In The Glen, Glengarry, VIC
June 23 Trinity Sessions, Clarence Park, SA
June 29 The Great Club, Marrickville, NSW
June 30 It’s Still A Secret, Brisbane, QLD
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“When Michael Waugh opens his mouth, you should listen.”
— Andrew McMillen – The Australian….
“His lyrics stop me in my tracks”
— Fanny Lumsden
“Experiencing his new record made me feel like I’d encountered something that had genuinely made me a better, more empathetic person.”
— Josh Cunningham – The Waifs…
“Michael takes all these elements of the human condition and lyrically moulds them into something that is very special indeed, the mark of a compassionate and insightful human being and a gifted songwriter.”
— Eric Bogle…