Carolyn Oates
Carolyn Oates
Yarra Valley based singer/songwriter, Carolyn Oates has been described as, “a cutting edge songwriter who explores unique and interesting guitar tunings that unveil complex harmony with beautiful and unexpected melodies melting into a perfect lyric”.
‘In the Moment’ was produced by David Carr, who has been called the Rick Rubin of Australia, and has worked with a diverse selection of acts from Antiskeptic to Skipping Girl Vinegar, Deborah Conway to Kisschasy. Her single, ‘Trash & Treasure’ is a statement about capitalism gone completely mad. “We get all passionate about separating church & state,” says Carolyn, “but no-one bats an eyelid when big business muscles their way into politics. Look at the mess the world is in now, big business has gotten so greedy they have lost all sense of reality. And who pays for it all? Us, you and me.”
Late last year Carolyn returned to Germany for her second successful standing-room only tour playing 400-500 seat theatres. She has also been entertaining the fabulous Melbourne indie scene at venues like The Northcote Social Club, The Evelyn, The Wesley Anne, The Tote and Ruby’s Lounge.
Carolyn has toured extensively around Australia, and has recently shared the stage with Greg Arnold, David Ross Macdonald (The Waifs), Paul Greene, Carus & The True Believers, Airway Lanes, Naked Raven (Germany), The Undesirables (Canada).
Reviews for Carolyn Oates:
“Finally a poet!…(she’s) got a vibe”
- Stephen Budd, UK (Management – Dido, Franz Ferdinand, & Bjork)
“Beautiful…(there’s) meaning in the lyrics, that makes you think. Sounds like Everything But the Girl”
- Vicki Gordon (NA2R)
“Carolyn’s style has been likened to that of Joni Mitchell and Suzanne Vega”
- Beat Magazine, Melbourne
“Carolyn Oates is a cutting edge songwriter who explores unique and interesting guitar tunings that unveils complex harmony with beautiful and unexpected melodies melting into a perfect lyric”
- Tim Wild (Songwriter, Taxiride)
“(Her) latest album “In the Moment” is truly a wonderful selection of songs, the lyrics are very real & reflect life plus with her fabulous guitar playing style ….. it’s truly a great album”
- Glenn Ford (3MDR)
“The Australian Carolyn Oates translates the singer/songwriter concept consistently: putting together great guitar work with atmosphere for the audience. The sophisticated melodies and mellow nature have hints of Sheryl Crowe. Perhaps soon cosy locations will be too small for her.”
- Kreuzer Magazine, Germany
“Where ever she plays people are always inspired by her songs and drawn in by her guitar work.”
- Cheap Thrills e-zine, Melbourne
“Marvellously mellow acoustic pop is what Australian songwriter Carolyn Oates brings today. She connects beautiful guitar themes with dreamlike melodies to lyrics with substance.”
- Leipziger Volkszeitung, Germany
Links
carolynoates.com
myspace.com/carolynoates
