Monique with Lisa and Sue @ Joy 94.9 interview

Hey gals @ Joy Melbourne – thanks for letting me spin some of my fav tracks – Cranberries ‘Linger’, Suzanne Vega ‘Luka’, Tracy Chapman ‘Change’, Divinyls ‘Boys in town’ – was loads of fun!

Shot from Monique's new album photoshoot

I have some gigs coming up so check out the tour dates section – national Aus tour dates to be announced shortly.

Also if any of you are interested in a pre-sale copy of my new album then please let us know here at Brumby headquaters by emailing management@moniquebrumby.com

Monique

THE SONGS that make up SKELETONS’ POLKA express the underlying pulses of society and tap into universal themes. Monique’s powerful storytelling is emotive and lyrically insightful. The first unique offering from the album is the rollicking rockabilly/pop/rock tune titled ‘They’re Still Alive’. The song is about coping with losing a loved one to dementia featuring Mark McEntee (Divinyls) on guitar. Other guest artists include David Bridie on piano and vocals, guitarist Shannon Bourne, Bruce Haymes on keys and Candice Monique on vocals. The album fluctuates from what has become Monique’s signature style – brooding rock ballads to punchy lyrical pop/rock, revealing emotive and distinct melodies and hooks.

ARTIST BACKGROUND – Originally from Tasmania Australia, Monique is currently based in Melbourne and released her first album on Columbia Records in 1996 after a very successful musical partnership with producer David Bridie. She won 2 ARIA Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Artist in consecutive years. Monique has also had 3 additional ARIA nominations including Song of the Year for her original song ‘The Change In Me’. Her songs that have featured on numerous film and television productions and she has co-written with varying artists including David Bridie, Paul Kelly (co-wrote ‘Melting’ released on Paul’s 1998 ‘Words and Music’ album) & Krista Polvere (co-wrote ‘Breakable’ released on Krista’s debut album in 2009, produced by Malcolm Burn).

DISCOGRAPHY – Monique has released 3 EP’s; ‘Mary’, ‘Eventide’ and ‘Silver Dollars’ and 3 albums; ‘Thylacine’, ‘Signal Hill’ and ‘Into The Blue’. Monique has produced albums for artists Emily Davis and Mosaik and she has toured extensively headlining her own shows as well as sharing the stage with acclaimed artists such as the Bangles, Shawn Colvin, Paul Kelly, Luka Bloom, Pete Yorn and the late Jeff Buckley. Monique’s recorded works have won her legions of fans and great respect from her peers and music critics alike.

LIVE REVIEW – “Monique Brumby is a performer comfortable with the stage with her supremely confident voice, easy between song banter and more than capable song writing. Her spirited individuality – part Mary Margaret O’Hara vocal weirdness, part fearless storyteller Patti Smith – a unique offering. Her prolific output is matched by the rigor with which she hones her song writing skills.” – Andy Hazel, Inpress mag.

REVIEWS – Time Off Magazine’s Ben Preece: “A divine lady, a magnificent songwriter and above all a damn fine vocalist.” Drum Magazine’s Michael Smith said “When you care about what you do, you take the time to quietly fashion it to make sure it not only says what you want it to say, but you hope it also reveals itself to the listener. That’s the way Monique Brumby makes records.”

Sat 20 March TAS – Hobart  @ The Venue - Salamanca Arts Centre - Woobys Lane, Salamanca Place Hobart, 7000
Doors 8pm with Special Guest Madeline Woolley   -    Tickets on sale at Centretainment  www.centertainment.com.au      Elizabeth Mall, Hobart TAS 7000
ph. (03) 6231 030353

Wed 7th April – Emerald PAVE Festival – Women in Song @ The Gem Theatre
 7:30 pm Featuring Kerri Simpson, Sally Dastey, Monique Brumby & Dani Iacovelli
$15.00 Bookings Essential  info@pave.org.au
ph 03) 5968 3881

 Thurs 15 April – NSW – Sydney @ Notes                                                                                                                                                                                 73-75 Enmore Road, Newtown                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Fri 16th April – Hamilton – The Northern Star Hotel  – 112 Beaumont St. Hamilton NSW 2303
(02) 4961 1087

Sat 17th April – Clarendon Lodge – Blue Mountains – Katoomba  – 68 Lurline St. Katoomba NSW 2780
(02) 4782 1322

Thurs April 22 – SA – Adelaide @ The Grace Emily  232 Waymouth St Adelaide SA 5000
with Special Guest: Emily Davis

Thurs 29th April – BYRON BAY - The Railway Friendly Bar (The Rails) – Jonson Street Byron Bay, 2481

Fri 30 April – QLD – Toowoomba @  Bon Amici  191 Margaret St
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Tickets on the door (07) 4632 4533

Sat 1st May – QLD – Brisbane @ The Globe Theatre  - Double bill with Perry Keyes – 220 Brunswick St. Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Buy a ticket: phone: 1300 762 545