Lucky Guy is the new one by Delaney and his wonderful rhythm section (they’re the guys on Tami’s albums too, Ben Woolley and Joe McCallum). It’s a set of short, stripped back songs – some mean guitar angles cut through, … Continue reading →

The Arts Foundation of New Zealand has recognised 10 artists at the Westpac New Zealand Arts Awards with a total of $360,000 in awards announced at a ceremony at the Mercury Theatre in Auckland last night. Singer-Songwriter, Noir Protagonist, Promotional … Continue reading →

Delaney Davidson: Lucky Guy Delaney Davidson Lucky Guy Rough Diamond/Southbound As I said here, just recently I’m a bit late to the party with Delaney Davidson, I’ve been aware of him – and I liked that set of duo/crooner records … Continue reading →

Although he’s picked up country music awards there’s always been blues and Fifties outsider-pop in Davidson’s catalogue. They come through on this stripped-back, direct and often enjoyably abrasive album. The moody You Don’t Want Me Around and Five Bucks sneer … Continue reading →

Delaney Davidson’s new album, Lucky Guy, is out today! He also dropped this lovely video to go along with the song Broken Wheel. Our man, Fraser Browne, put pen to paper with his thoughts on the album.  There’s no mistaking … Continue reading →

New Zealander Delaney Davidson is a troubadour who is all over the map, both musically and geographically, and has been for many years. The road he travels winds darkly through a sort of funeral folk, avant-rock ‘n’ roll, fringe country and eccentric ghost blues. This … Continue reading →

Delaney Davidson is known for blues and country songs tinged with pathos, a wizened understanding of the human condition and a touch of humour. With his seventh solo album he continues to deliver all those, but with a more upbeat … Continue reading →

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Leytonstone Ex-Servicemen’s Club – 22/7/2015 Nights like this shouldn’t work. A Wednesday evening in Leytonstone, upstairs at The Ex-Servicemen’s Club where nobody is taking money on the door. The bar dispenses cheap drinks, the … Continue reading →

Delaney Davidson, Tami Neilson, Barry Saunders and Marlon Williams: The Lost Highway This year’s annual Church Tour takes place this October throughout 7 of New Zealand’s most beautiful churches and this time it will be captured and made in to an … Continue reading →

Lucky Guy is the new album from Kiwi troubador  Delaney Davidson Recorded in The Lab, Auckland and mixed in New York with Matt Verta Ray (Heavy Trash). Ben Woolley and Joe McCallum,  the drums and bass combo that has formed the core for such albums … Continue reading →

Singer-Songwriter, Noir Protagonist, Promotional Coyote, One-Man Band, Production Svengali. Part wandering minstrel, part traveling salesman, one foot on the stage and one in the road. Six solo albums out and always one on the way. Tours and performances in seventeen … Continue reading →

Individually Delaney Davidson, Tami Neilson, Barry Saunders and Marlon Williams are among New Zealand’s finest music makers. Put them together on the same bill – as they are for the 2015 Church Tour – and you’ve got the best touring … Continue reading →

Inspired by icons from Hank Williams and Howlin’ Wolf down through Johnny Cash and Buster Keaton, Delaney Davidson is a singer, songwriter, producer and travelling minstrel – 10 years on the road, of no fixed abode- and three-time winner of … Continue reading →

THE LOST HIGHWAY 7 magnificent churches and cathedrals across New Zealand. The Church Tour 2015 presents one of its most tantalizing artist line-ups in its already storied seven year history, with four of New Zealand’s most lauded, singular and extraordinary … Continue reading →

Lyttleton’s Delaney Davidson is no stranger to critical praise – he won the award for APRA’s Best Country Song three years in a row, most recently for his collaborations with Tami Neilson and Marlon Williams, while he also scooped up the prize for Best … Continue reading →

This month Gustavs will host enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson, he will bring to the stage his own unique style of ‘Country-Noir’. This shows will be seated, with tables, much like a cabaret. Slow Country Ballads Waltzs Epic Soundtrack Landscapes Delaney … Continue reading →

I played punk songs with him at school assembly. He always had an interest in being outrageous Diamond Dozen album cover by print maker Scott Jackson. As well as unveiling a record almost every year, and being producer for this … Continue reading →

Delaney Davidson just been announced by WOMAD Charlton Park Festival and will be playing at WOMAD UK 2015. 23-26 July 2015. http://womad.co.uk/ Delaney Is currently in Austin, Texas at the SXSW Festival , where he is playing 5 official showcases … Continue reading →