tag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:/blogs/newsNEWS2020-03-02T13:58:19+11:00Get the latest music entertainment news here Karen Lee Andrewsfalsetag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/62419972020-03-09T09:41:15+11:002020-03-09T09:41:15+11:00Blues on Boardbeach <h2>Blues On Broadbeach 2020 makes second lineup announcement</h2>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/c2cdace63377c9b07ac4f0a1652af3371af8ea6b/original/blues-on-broadbeach.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Blues On Broadbeach, Australia’s largest free entry music festival, has gotten even bigger with over 25 new acts added to the lineup for its 2020 instalment this May. </p>
<p>The Black Sorrows, the legendary Aussie blues outfit fronted by ARIA Hall Of Fame inductee Joe Camilleri, lead this second announcement. Other big names new to the lineup include G. Love, Don Bryant & The Bo-Keys, Tami Neilson, Bootleg Rascal, Karen Lee Andrews and many more. </p>
<p>These acts join artists revealed in the festival’s initial November lineup announcement, featuring Tommy Emmanuel, Kim Churchill, Karise Eden, Gaby Moreno, Bondi Cigars and more. In total, almost 50 artists have been announced so far.</p>
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<p>more info - www.bluesonbroadbreach.com</p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/62339282020-03-02T13:58:19+11:002020-03-09T09:41:58+11:00ToneDeaf - Trailblazer of 'oceanic blues', <h2>Trailblazer of 'oceanic blues', Karen Lee Andrews first garnered the nation's attention in 2013 when she appeared as a finalist on the second season of 'The Voice'. </h2>
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<h4>Now, she's working her way through a nationwide tour that includes appearances at Woodford Folk Festival and Queenscliff Music Festival. </h4>
<p>You'd be forgiven if you haven't heard of the sub-genre 'oceanic blues' before – Karen is somewhat of a pioneer, coining the term herself. “I sing a type of music, oceanic blues, which is more a collage of influences. You know, this heavily American style soul/ blues music, but there's also my Polynesian heritage as well as Australian [background]. </p>
<p>"It's more about 'owning it' over this side of the world. That expression is a way for me to connect with listeners. It's a way of saying 'I'm not just one thing'. </p>
<p>“There's a lot of history behind soul and blues music, and to be honest it's not my history. I'm heavily influenced by African American music. Their music and who they are as people – they've given so much joy to the world despite their own oppression. That's their history, and I feel like I don't carry that weight. It's important to identify that. Hopefully, I can be respectful in trying to adapt to their musical style.” <a contents="finish reading...." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scenestr.com.au/music/karen-lee-andrews-oceanic-blues-songstress-20191118" target="_blank">finish reading....</a></p>
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<h2>Far From Paradise Tour Finale!</h2>
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<p>The Oceanic Blues and Soul Heiress is celebrating the last show of the year with a host of supreme musicians! The lavish addition is a homage to the people who have supported Andrews throughout the year. </p>
<p>In the first set, Andrews debuts a vocal trio, together with artists Buddy Siolo and Phil Fa'alua. The second set, by the Karen Lee Andrews Band, includes exceptional musicians Adam Ventoura, Yanya Boston and Shannon Stitt. During the show, noteworthy guest singers will join Andrews for a song or two. Opening the evening is Gypsy Blues singer-songwriter Roshani. </p>
<p>14th December The Vanguard 42 King St Newtown NSW 2042 <br> <br>6:00 PM Restaurant: to relish the menu <br>8:30 PM Opening Act: Roshani Priddis <br>9:30 PM Show Set 1: KLA Vocal Trio <br>10:00 PM Show Set 2: KLA Band <br> </p>
<p>TICKETS SELLING NOW! <br>https://www.moshtix.com.au/FarFromParadiseTickets</p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/59360272019-10-15T21:05:00+11:002020-03-09T09:43:55+11:00LIVE REVIEW, Jimmy Tour Support - "vibrant, warm and lush" <p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/8a1caf7e2bd66f196f16fba448c885d311a033aa/original/barnes-620x413.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Karen Lee Andrews @ Jimmy Barnes – The AEC </strong></p>
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<p>First up Karen Lee Andrews hit the stage with her guitar and with bass player Adam Ventoura and Adelaide’s own Yanya Boston behind the drums. Now I have to admit I did not know this lady before this evening, but boy am I going to change that after this performance. Karen has a powerful soul & blues voice and she can certainly play guitar. Troubled Mind from her 2018 E.P Far From Paradise had the hair on the back of my neck standing up and then I’ll Wait, a song inspired by her father, who she hasn’t seen for 15 years was a pure delight. She dedicated a song to Yanya’s mother “who is in the audience and it’s her birthday so let’s sing happy birthday”. The music was vibrant, warm and lush and yes, she can rock when needed. The trio delivered the blues perfectly.</p>
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<p>Not doing anything by halves Adelaide was treated to two awesome support acts. Karen Lee Andrews is a superstar talent with a future full of promise and a case of where has she been hiding. Fingers crossed that this opportunity raises her profile so she can return to Adelaide in the future. Karen’s set featured her brand new EP Far From Paradise which is well worth a listen.</p>
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<h4><strong>Karen Lee Andrews @ Jimmy Barnes Rod, Laver Arena, Melbourne </strong></h4>
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<p><span style="color:null;">Karen Lee Andrews opened the night's proceedings and what a fabulous start it was. Based in Sydney she was a finalist in the second season of the voice back in 2013 (AKA Ms Murphy) and has grown beautifully as an artist since then. She has a deep richness to her voice and was damn fine on the guitar, accompanied by a drummer and bass player she gave us a 30-minute set packed with heartfelt tunes full of emotion. One that stood out particularly was Love You which you can find on her latest album Far From Paradise. Please seek out this talented young lady, you will be glad you did.</span></p>
<p><a contents="Continue reading.." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://silvertigermedia.com.au/2019/10/live-review-jimmy-barnes-rod-laver-arena-melbourne-12-10-2019/" style=""><span style="color:null;">Continue reading..</span></a></p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/59359922019-10-07T20:15:00+11:002019-11-11T14:26:10+11:00LIVE REVIEW: "Warming the stage tonight was the deep"<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/eb574ae3fe174f9d251f03e9be767271cf0aa3ed/original/karen-lee-andrews-9.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /></p>
<h3>Karen Lee Andrews @ Jimmy Barnes Tour, Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW</h3>
<p>By Trudy Johnson - Wall of Sound</p>
<p>Warming the stage tonight was the deep soulful voice of Karen Lee Andrews, aka Miss Murphy for anyone that watches The Voice. Karen captivated the small audience with her storytelling in her songs and had written a heartfelt song for her father that she hasn’t seen in 15 years. Karen playing the guitar while she sang, was accompanied by a talented drummer and bass player; apologies for not catching their names. Karen was humble in her deliverance and very enjoyable to listen to.</p>
<p> <a contents="Keep Reading ...Wall Of Sound Review" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/10/06/jimmy-barnes-gig-review-photo-gallery-5th-october-hordern-pavilion-sydney-nsw/" style="" target="_blank">Keep Reading ...</a></p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/58542752019-09-25T12:45:00+10:002019-11-11T14:26:30+11:00ANNOUNCEMENT: Karen Lee Andrews joins Jimmy Barnes on Tour' 2019<h3><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/26c9084a17ea1cbb1573b9ac563f52868040639f/original/square-national-tour-poster-osd-1100-x-1100.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /></h3>
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<h3><strong>Jimmy Barnes, "Shutting Down Your Town" National Tour 2019</strong></h3>
<p>set to be the biggest rockers tour this century! The Rock Icon would be more than satisfying, but clearly, this tour aims to be immortalized in rock history, with the announcement of an epic lineup of support acts. Bands including JET & ESKIMO JOE and now with Oceanic Blues act KAREN LEE ANDREWS; who has just been added to the epic lineup. </p>
<p>Who is Karen Lee Andrews, you ask? Relatively new to the scene, Andrews has the voice of a thousand souls and the musical sensibility of blues and soul legends. No Doubt audiences will rock at the new discovery. </p>
<p>Door 7 pm, Karen Lee Andrews 7.30 pm – 8 pm so arrive on time is you want to catch Karen Lee Andrews.</p>
<h4><span class="font_regular"><strong>Karen Lee Andrews Supporting Dates; </strong></span></h4>
<p><strong>THURS 3rd OCT - WOLLONGONG ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE </strong></p>
<p>Cnr Crown and Harbour St, Wollongong NSW </p>
<p><strong>SAT 5th OCT - HORDERN PAVILLION, SYDNEY </strong></p>
<p>1 Driver Ave, Moore Park NSW </p>
<p><strong>SAT 12th OCT - ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE </strong></p>
<p>Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC </p>
<p><strong>SUN 13th OCT - ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE </strong></p>
<p>Cnr Port Rd and Adam St, Hindmarsh SA </p>
<p><strong>FRI 25th OCT - NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE </strong></p>
<p>Showground, Brown Rd, Broadmeadow NSW </p>
<p><strong>THURS 31st OCT - CANBERRA THEATRE ROYAL </strong></p>
<p>31 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT</p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/58932022019-09-07T12:30:00+10:002019-11-24T11:09:46+11:00PRESS & MEDIA RELEASE: Far from Paradise Tour Dates '19<h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">"Far from Paradise" National Tour </h2>
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<span style="color:#ff3333;">October 13th – December 31st</span> </h3>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>"Andrews is on an inspiring and passionate musical journey. A must-see." - Beat Magazine </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">'Oceanic Blues' trailblazer Karen Lee Andrews takes her fresh sound on tour this Spring and Summer 2019. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Starting October 16th at Lost Ones Basement Bar in Ballarat and finishing up in Sydney at The Vanguard on December 14th and playing at festivals including Marysville Jazz & Blues Weekend, Marrickville Festival, November Nights and Queenscliff Music Festival. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Titled, "Far From Paradise", the tour includes songs from her latest EP and unreleased tracks from her forthcoming album. Touring as a formidable trio, including, Yanya Boston on drums and Adam Ventoura on bass, two of Australia's most exceptional musicians. The roots of the sound are gritty guitar, glowing valves, lush tremolo and deep reverb in a distinctively fluid expression. This unique sound carries the mood and tones of the rich, warm vocals. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Andrews will also be supporting Jimmy Barnes' on his tour, "Shutting Down Your Town". This tour is set to be the biggest rock showcases of the century and includes an impressive line-up of support acts, including Jet & Eskimo Joe and <strong>Karen Lee Andrews. </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Wed 16 Oct </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Lost Ones Basement Bar - Ballarat VIC </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Thur 17 & Fri 18 Oct </span><br><strong>Birds Basement - Melbourne VIC </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Sat Oct 19 </span><br><strong>Marysville Jazz & Blues Weekend - Marysville VIC </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Sun Oct 20 </span><br><strong>Marrickville Festival - Marrickville NSW </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Sat 9 Nov </span><br><strong>November Nights (with Thando, Caiti Baker & Jay Power) - Woodville SA </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Fri 22 & Sat 23 Nov </span><br><strong>Queenscliff Music Festival - Queenscliff VIC </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Sat 14 Dec </span><br><strong>The Vanguard - Newtown NSW </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Fri 27th - December Mon 31st</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Woodford Folk Festival - Woodfordia QLD</strong></p>
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<h4>Queenscliff Music Festival delivers an epic lineup including, Oceanic Soul Queen, Ms Karen Lee Andrews</h4>
<p>Just one month on from its huge first lineup for 2019, the Queenscliff Music Festival has just added another bunch of amazing acts who will be jumping on this year’s bill. </p>
<p>Ever since 1997, local and international music-lovers have been flocking to the Victorian town of Queenscliff for one of the finest music festivals on offer. </p>
<p>Yes, for more than two decades now, the Queenscliff Music Festival has been dishing out amazing lineups each and every year, bringing fans some of the best local groups on the scene, and flying in some of the most stunning international acts they can find. </p>
<p>Now, after releasing the first lineup for 2019 – which features the likes of The Cat Empire, Missy Higgins, Tim, Hiatus Kaiyote, and more – the festival has just gotten a whole lot bigger, dropping its second lineup announcement this morning.</p>
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<h4>Jennifer Perkins - Gigs2U</h4>
<p>“I didn’t play any music, do any gigs, I completely put down my instruments and didn’t want to do anything. I was definitely disillusioned with somethings and had to take the time to reflect and understand what had just happened.” </p>
<p>For those of you who don’t know Andrews, you might know her as Ms Murphy. She shot to fame after appearing on The Voice in 2013 and winning audiences over with her huge and smoky voice. She didn’t win but she was a finalist, and with that came a record deal, connections, fame. Something that Lee was not necessarily prepared for, or perhaps even suited to. </p>
<p>“Being with a label, sometimes you feel pressured, especially when there’s money involved. That feeling of needing to deliver something, almost on demand, was a little bit too much.” </p>
<p><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gigs2u.com/blog/47?fbclid=IwAR2H8lir23OBkmXaqAAJ1m7XIC5ucrO_0UT-1oqOhs7DL0YAtENX5rjShBw" target="_blank">click to read more....</a></p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/57299462019-04-24T09:42:15+10:002019-11-04T13:10:37+11:00MEDIA & PRESS RELEASE: Onya Soapbox Announces Tour Dates<h2> </h2>
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<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;">Karen Lee Andrews</span> has reconnected with her guitar, hitting new strides and a new style, which can only be described as, Oceanic Blues. And now this commanding woman of soul is back with her own original music and her EP “Far From Paradise” to set stages alight. The depths of her voice unlimited, she is already a fast festival favourite. </p>
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<p>Oceanic Blues is the newest sub-genre of the Blues. Oceania’s narrative tradition and the introduction of American Blues, Soul and Gospel since the 1960s, has shaped this distinctive style. The roots of the sound are gritty guitar, glowing valves, lush tremolo and deep reverb in a distinctively fluid Oceanic expression. This sound carries the mood and tones of Oceania expressed in rich, warm vocal tones. </p>
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<p>Andrews mostly tours as a formidable trio, teaming up with <span style="color:#eb6c74;">Yanya Boston</span> on drums and <span style="color:#eb6c74;">Adam Ventura</span> on bass – two exceptional musicians. Each musician is outstanding in his or her own right, but the dynamic of the group is exhilarating to witness! The trio delivers a classic hard-hitting blues rock. On occasion, Andrews performs with a full band, which includes Shannon Stitt on keys and Rawhiti Turnbull on lead guitar.</p>
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<p><span style="color:#17164f;"><em>“Andrews is on an inspiring and passionate musical journey. A must see.” </em></span><span style="color:#eb6c74;">Beat Magazine </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#17164f;"><em>“Commanding and brilliant.” </em></span><span style="color:#eb6c74;">Daily Telegraph </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#17164f;"><em>“Soulful and bluesy, with so much heart and pain, delivered with so much class.</em>”</span><span style="color:#eb6c74;"> Sound of Oz</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;"><strong>Friday 10th May </strong></span></p>
<p>Karen Lee Andrews Band </p>
<p>EASTERN LOUNGE - CLUB WILLOUGHBY <br>6 CRABBES AVE, WILLOUGHBY NSW 2068 </p>
<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;"><strong>Sunday 16th June </strong></span></p>
<p>Karen Lee Andrews Band </p>
<p>LAZYBONES LOUNGE <br>294 MARRICKVILLE RD, MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204 </p>
<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;"><strong>11th – 14th July </strong></span></p>
<p>Bello Winter Music </p>
<p>BELLINGEN NSW 2454 <br> </p>
<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;"><strong>Sunday 28th July </strong></span></p>
<p>Big Blues Sundays </p>
<p>CROWN RESORT – GROOVE LIVE BAR & TERRACE </p>
<p>LEVEL 1 CROWN MELBOURNE - 8 WHITEMAN STREET SOUTHBANK 3006 <br>DETAILS </p>
<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;"><strong>Saturday 24th August </strong></span></p>
<p>Blues on the Mountain </p>
<p>MANGROVE MOUNTAIN HALL <br>CORNER WISEMANS FERRY RD & WARATAH RD, MANGROVE MOUNTAIN NSW 2250 </p>
<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;"><strong>Friday 20th September </strong></span></p>
<p>Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest </p>
<p>MITCHELL CREEK, KANDANGA CREEK QLD 4570 </p>
<p><span style="color:#eb6c74;"><strong>27th – 29th September </strong></span></p>
<p>Wollombi Music Festival </p>
<p>2214 WOLLOMBI RD, SWEETMANS CREEK NSW 2325 </p>
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<p>Karen lee Andrew Trio will perform each Wednesday thought out January, at the Lazybones Bar and Restaurant in Marrickville, Sydney. At each show, audiences will see Andrews lead her supreme band through classic blues and unreleased tracks with her raw, emotional vocal style.</p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/56741822019-03-09T13:04:41+11:002019-05-30T12:37:53+10:00Feel the Real Thing<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">In recent times, Andrews has been touring as a formidable trio, teaming up with Yanya Boston on drums and Adam Ventura on bass— two of Australia's exceptional musicians. Each musician is outstanding in his or her own right, but the dynamic of the group is exhilarating to witness! The trio brings a classic hard-hitting blues-rock flavour, resembling the time when modern music was in its heyday. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The strange thing is that you would expect an act like this to be filling up stadiums rather than touring small venues. This notion adds to the nostalgic feeling of going to a small New York venue and paying a few bucks to see some of the most prolific artists before they were famous. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">On the odd occasion, Andrews performs with a full band, which includes Shannon Sitt on keys and Rawhiti Turnbull on lead guitar, two excellent musicians. Andrews says the keys allow her to engage a more tender side enabling her to introduce blues ballads that showcase her powerful and emotive vocals. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Aussie music scene suggests that people have become accustomed to the glut of amateur music out there and prefer to inoculate themselves with Netflix. However, when you live the rare music experience of Karen Lee Andrews, you feel the power of music as it should be. It is physical and phycological, and every part of your body says amen! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/52584732019-02-08T20:55:00+11:002019-11-06T20:53:04+11:00A story yet to be written... Oceanic Blues<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">When you think of Texas Blues, you think of Stevie Ray Vaughan or Chicago Blues, Buddy Guy or John Lee Hooker, the king of Detroit Blues. Every branch of Blues is inspired by a city or region and is embodied by an iconic artist who captures the soul of the music. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The spirit of the Blues. The Blue Pacific. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Oceanic Blues is the newest subgenre of the Blues. Oceania’s narrative tradition and the introduction of American Blues, Soul and Gospel since the 1960s, has shaped this distinctive style. The roots of the sound is gritty guitar, glowing valves, lush tremolo and deep reverb in a distinctively fluid Oceanic expression. This unique sound carries the mood and tones of Oceana expressed in rich, warm vocals. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">The wave of American music that impacted the region in the 1960’s coincided an upsurge of migration to American and Australian cities as 1 in 5 Islanders far from home, working endless hours to support their families back home add their unique flavour to the Blues. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>When the Blues meets the Pacific, a new wave is born. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Oceania describes the thousands of islands that are scattered throughout the Pacific Ocean, spanning from Australia across to the south, as far as Hawaii. The region is best known for its warm tropical climate, an abundance of beaches, active volcanoes and coastal living. Oceania is steeped in ancient customs of oratory, dance and music, passed down from generation to generation. Each island is unique, while their close ties have created shared values. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">What began in the American South will take full root halfway across the world as the impact of the blues knows no bounds.</p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/55533962018-12-14T15:18:59+11:002019-05-30T12:38:52+10:00Sydney Residency <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/f275a0db525132d6154965a365961119adc2e3d9/original/lazybones-residency-fb-events.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Karen Lee Andrews to Play Sydney Residency through January 2019 </span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Media Release: 14th December 2018 </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Karen lee Andrew Trio will perform each Wednesday thought out January, at the Lazybones Bar and Restaurant in Marrickville, Sydney (Jan 2, 9, 16 and 23). At each show, audiences will see Andrews lead the supreme trio through classic blues and unreleased tracks with her raw, emotional vocal style. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Tickets are sold at the door for $15. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar features live music seven nights a week, with fantastic food and a wide range of beverages served by friendly helpful staff. There is a small cover charge that goes towards live music. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Located in the heart of Marrickville, Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar, with its eclectic decor, is a restaurant and bar with a unique, relaxed atmosphere where people can meet, hang out, chat & listen to live music.</p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/55533872018-12-14T15:14:16+11:002019-05-03T13:54:35+10:00Onya SoapBox Announce Karen Lee Andrews Tour<h2 style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/9255a4a003eee15164de26331da3492b08bfb106/original/onya-soapbox.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Onya Soapbox is excited to announce the first tour with Karen Lee Andrews </span></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"> Feb - March 2019 </span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Fri 8th Feb at The Stag & Hunter Hotel in Mayfield, NSW. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Fri 15th - Sun 17th Feb at National Multicultural Festival in Canberra, ACT. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Fri 22nd Feb at The Spotted Mallard in Melbourne, VIC with special guests Cookie Baker and Telos Teacup </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Sat 23rd Feb at Blues at the Briars Festival in Mount Martha, VIC. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Sat 17th March at The Wickham Park Hotel in Islington, NSW with special guest Jay Power </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Sun 17th March at Camelot Lounge Marrickville, NSW with special guest Jay Power </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">We are excited. What an amazing artist. Get your tickets now! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Tix at: https://www.karenleeandrews.com/tour</span></p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/55453202018-12-08T20:55:33+11:002019-03-09T14:20:43+11:00National Multicultural Festival Canberra <p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.multiculturalfestival.com.au/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/682c8dcf7826a8a0b9f062463cc9fa0385336d2b/original/national-multicultural-festival-canberra.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></a><span class="font_xl">National Multicultural Festival Canberra </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#f1c40f;"><span class="font_large">February 15th-17th 2019</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Each February, over three days under the glorious Canberra summer sunshine, something very special unfolds in the heart of Civic, Australia’s premier celebration of cultural and linguistic diversity — the National Multicultural Festival. More than 200,000 people flock to the heart of the capital to enjoy and participate in the annual event. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The National Multicultural Festival actively involves more than 350 community groups, using scores of different languages, up to 70 diplomatic missions and dozens of national and local businesses through participation and sponsorship. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">There’s food from every corner of the world with over 300 stalls. There’s live music and dancing happening on six stages across the Festival footprint and there’s fun for every member of the family. </span></p>
<p> </p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/54642402018-10-11T11:49:47+11:002019-03-09T14:21:11+11:00Artists keeping blues sub-genres alive<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/8f6c699baa1bbb20272decb4be81585c3b0d887c/original/crop.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p>Blues music is undoubtedly one of the most popular and accessible genres out there. Ever since it first emerged in the 19th century in America's Deep South, it's managed to become one of the most iconic musical genres in the world.</p>
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<p>After finding success on The Voice and two great albums, Karen Lee Andrews ( FKA Ms Murphy) took a step back from the spotlight. Now three years since her last gig as Ms Murphy, Andrews has returned with a brand new sound, and love for creating music.</p>
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<p> </p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/54284782018-09-14T21:29:46+10:002019-03-09T14:22:28+11:00Fresh Oceanic Blues sound -Tone Deaf<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/0a1c54af7867cebc1812a20c655cdd1f53c099f0/original/untitled.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Karen Lee Andrews has taken 2018 by storm, with her fresh Oceanic Blues sound, and recent EP release, the artist is gearing up for an even bigger 2019. Check out an exclusive live performance of Andrews’ “Love You” below.</p>
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<p>Andrews found her voice at a young age performing gospel hymns in church halls, before eventually becoming the church band’s musical director. Since then, the soulful artist has released two albums and her latest EP Far From Paradise shows the singers incredible growth and move into the distinct Oceanic Blues sound. </p>
<p>About to head out on tour, the Karen Lee Andrews live show features her bandmates Yannya Boston and Adam Ventoura on drums and bass respectively. Together with Andrews, they bring her music to new heights on stage. The show features tracks from Andrews already extensive discography, as well as covers of many soul classics.</p>
<p>Karen Lee Andrews goes on tour in November. Check out all the dates here. Her recent EP Far From Paradise is out now.</p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/53850512018-08-13T17:36:55+10:002019-03-09T14:22:50+11:00Inland Sea of Sound <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><em> "A major festival of music, arts and culture staged in the iconic location of Wahluu – Mount Panorama" </em></span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">The Inland Sea of Sound music festival returns to Wahluu-Mount Panorama on Friday 30 November & Saturday 1 December 2018. The all ages, 2-day, camping and arts festival will feature some of Australia’s most prominent artists. Headlining this year is Deborah Conway and The Cat Empire. Karen Lee Andrews, Benny Walker, two rising stars will also be playing alongside many notable Aussie acts. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Mount Panorama NSW 2795 </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">inlandseaofsound.com.au </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">(02) 6333 6161</span></p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/53125542018-06-23T11:14:20+10:002019-03-09T14:29:20+11:00Beyond Festival 2018<h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">For the second consecutive year, Andrews will be performing at one of her favourite festivals, Beyond Festival. Celebrating community, justice and music. Andrews says, "Peacemaking through music, art and community is my heart language". Andrews continues, the organisation of the Beyond is second to none and highly recommends the festival for an unforgettable family getaway. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"> The lineup also includes also Katie Noonan, Tim Costello, and many more amazing musicians, writers, poets, comedians and educators. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Join the Gentle Revolution November 23-25th Kangaroo Valley</span></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">What Is Beyond Festival? </span></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Beyond Festival is a celebration of community, justice, art and music. It lives Jesus’ teaching that </span><span class="font_regular">love</span><span class="font_regular"> of God and love of neighbour are two sides of one coin, and it does this by creating a colourful, vibrant and temporary village community. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">The Beyond Family is a diverse one – people of faith mix with those of none, musos and dancers rub shoulders with some of Australia’s leading thinkers and advocates, and toddlers through to grandparents create public art all around the site. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">And, like all good festivals – and the teaching of the old book – we share bread and wine.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Book Now!</strong> <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://beyondfestival.com.au/tickets/">beyondfestival.com.au/tickets</a></span></p>
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<p>Critics of The Voice like to say the reality show hasn’t produced any stars. Perhaps if you take that to mean artists selling truckloads, it’s true. The singers from The Voice certainly don’t have the profiles of Australian Idol’sGuy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Jess Mauboy, or Anthony Callea. Personally, I take a different view of stardom. While fame is exciting, true stars shine simply because they’re doing something fabulous. When you consider that definition, Karen Lee Andrews, better known to The Voice audience as Miss Murphy, is the genuine article. </p>
<p>Of course, The Voice didn’t make Ms Murphy shine so bright. Her talents were already in her. But they gave her a platform to showcase them. Surely they helped open the doors that see her releasing her latest EP Far From Paradise. </p>
<p>What a collection of songs this is. Soulful and bluesy, with so much heart and pain. They feel like instant classics, delivered with so much class. <br>Opening track “Love You” eases us into a more soulful space, with its earnest declarations and easy groove. “Troubled Mind” is a delicate soul piece which shows the power of restraint. It’s driven by pure emotion and Karen’s powerful voice, which slays each and every time. </p>
<p>After the tenderness of the first two tracks, the dark swampiness of “Going Down” is like a bolt from the blue. If you thought Karen Lee was all sweetness and light, this is the track that dispels the notion. The EP is rounded out by an extended version of “Higher,” an earlier upbeat release which feels right at home here. </p>
<p>What a talent Karen Lee Andrews is. Hopefully, she won’t leave us waiting too long for a full-length album. Far From Paradise is a stellar EP, but it leaves me wanting more. </p>
<p>See Karen Lee Andrews performing at Blues on Broadbeach, the country’s largest free music festival, from May 17 to 20.</p>
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<p>Karen Lee Andrews (fka Ms Murphy) has a vocal tone that is undeniably powerful and from the first listen we knew we had to share her music with the rest of the world. Her new single "Higher" displays her spirited style of music making. The upbeat, feel-good track is nothing but pure expression of pure energy and relief.Built on engulfing guitar arrangements, snappy drums and a thick bass line to tie things up, the lush production results in a cinematic, vintage sounding and captures a time before now. Karen, on the other hand, rides the wave of the soundscape given to her delivering an intense filled, celebratory vibe that would make you want to turn it up really loud in traffic after a hard day at work. </p>
<p>With two successful albums, a national tour and of course nationwide exposure under her belt, Karen Lee Andrews is on the verge of releasing her new Ep entitled 'Far from paradise'. Capitalizing on her powerhouse voice and soulful sound, the new EP mines the rich blues and soul at the heart of her musical heritage. “The sound is new, yet familiar,” says Karen Lee Andrews, who has focused on reconnecting with her roots since stepping away from touring in 2015. Picking up her guitar in the Summer of 2016 was the catalyst for this fresh new sound. ‘Higher’ is a standout track amongst the EP, with Karen Lee Andrews’ powerhouse voice lending richness and depth to the track. </p>
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<p> </p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/52647412018-05-30T13:58:58+10:002019-03-09T14:26:46+11:00Sounds Of OZ - Karen Lee Andrews Leaves Miss Murphy Behind For “Higher” Release<h2><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/f6f2c43e49b5da9fc23cc43bf0175d5bcfe0ac99/original/karen-lee-andrews-higher-album-cove-size.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></h2>
<p>Author Lauren - sounds of Oz </p>
<p>It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we first met Miss Murphy on The Voice. Since then the season two standout has shrugged off her moniker and started releasing music under her own name, Karen Lee Andrews. </p>
<p>The name might be unfamiliar right now, but her soulful voice is unmistakable. I wish I could share her new track “Higher,” the first from her new EP Far From Paradise, with you in its entirety because it’s such a great track. It’s got a classic soul meets blues meets rock feel that makes me think of Janis Joplin, albeit with a smoother, huskier delivery. See what I mean in this song snippet.</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.soundsofoz.com/2018/01/13/karen-lee-andrews-leaves-miss-murphy-behind-for-higher-release/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundsofoz.com/2018/01/13/karen-lee-andrews-leaves-miss-murphy-behind-for-higher-release/" target="_self">http://www.soundsofoz.com/2018/01/13/karen-lee-andrews-leaves-miss-murphy-behind-for-higher-release/</a></p>
<hr><p> </p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/52584092018-05-27T14:40:00+10:002018-07-15T18:12:30+10:00Sydney Guitar Festival <h3 style="text-align: center;"> </h3>
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<hr><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Karen Lee Andrews performing @ The Sydney Guitar Festival</span></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"> Thursday 9 August - Sunday 19 August.</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sydney’s premier guitar event, the festival celebrates the diverse instrument’s rich history and exciting future, and today announces a packed first lineup of events featuring maestros sourced from the Australian guitar scene and the world over. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Leading the lineup is Australia’s most iconic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel who will be performing a very special show with his brother Phil Emmanuel. This family affair will showcase the jaw-dropping fingerstyle technique that catapulted Emmanuel to international stardom, an event not to be missed by any Australian music fan. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The festival is also thrilled to welcome American guitarist and composer Kaki King, who will be performing her groundbreaking audio-visual set ‘The Neck is the Bridge to the Body’. The jaw-dropping work will be showcased alongside one of the most exciting acoustic singer-songwriters on the scene, Daniel Champagne. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Australian classical guitar maestros Grigoryan Brothers return to the festival in 2018, this time accompanied by Beijing Guitar Duo for one exclusive show. Meng Su and Yameng Wang gave their New York debut at Carnegie Hall in 2010 and have since stunned audiences all over the world with their artistry and technical ability. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Joining the first release of stellar events is Grammy Award-winning guitarist Albert Lee(UK), joined by 9 piece outfit The Spin Drifters, leading an evening of top class Blues, Country and Western Swing. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Purple Haze – features a star-studded tribue to the world’s favourite “psychedelic voodoo child” featuring Peter Northcote, Kevin Bennett (Chasin’ The Train), Kirk Lorange, Mal Eastick and many more. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And finally, introducing The inaugural Sydney Guitar Festival Gala! This unique event will feature an incredible curated line-up of artists from the 2018 festival. From classical to blues, acoustic to rock, the gala is the perfect chance to see some of Australia and the world's best guitarists doing what they do best. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Venues housing the diverse lineup of events include Marrickville’s largest hub of arts and culture, The Factory Theatre, Northern Sydney’s performing arts gateway The Concourse and Sydney’s most iconic music venue The Enmore Theatre, with more spaces to be announced.</p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Tickets on Sale Now </h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><a contents="Book Now " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sydneyguitarfestival.com.au/2018-z-star/" style="" target="_self">Book Now </a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/52584642018-05-26T14:14:30+10:002018-08-29T09:34:54+10:00Blues on Broadbeach <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/249772/a3249cc121a4906c20a9761dd4cf3ce48853bec8/original/bobb-2018-poster-final-night-master-poster-a3-full-list-new-01.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<hr><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Blues on Broadbeach </span></h2>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Karen will be performing the songs from her new EP at Australia’s largest free music festival, Blues on Broadbeach (May 17-20). Held throughout Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. The line-up features legends such as The Robert Cray Band, The Screaming Jets, and many more.</strong></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival started in May 2002 and is one of Australia’s largest non-ticketed music festivals. 17 years after its humble beginnings, the multi-award winning festival has grown to become an event of international standing. Each year the festival remains a highlight on Queensland’s calendar of events, and with both the Commonwealth Games and The Logies set to be on the Gold Coast in the coming year, its location is fast becoming one of Australia’s premier entertainment hubs. The festival highlights the best parts of the Sunshine State, with 20 performance areas both on the stunning beachfront and throughout the vibrant streets of Broadbeach, amazing food at local bars and restaurants, and activities for all ages throughout the festival precinct.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Broadbeach Alliance promotes and manages the precinct of Broadbeach by working closely with its stakeholders. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Broadbeach Alliance is a small team of 7 who, with the assistance of their board and the City of Gold Coast, communicate with all of the businesses, accommodation houses and residents of Broadbeach to ensure positive results for the area. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">One of the responsibilities of the business is to create and manage </span><span class="font_regular">world class</span><span class="font_regular"> events for Broadbeach including, yet not limited to the Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival, Groundwater Country Music Festival, Broadbeach Jazz Festival, Opera in the Park and the Broadbeach Christmas Carols. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Broadbeach Alliance was responsible for the birth of Blues on Broadbeach in 2002 and has been coordinating and operating the event ever since. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Broadbeach Alliance is committed to hosting environmentally responsible events, as </span><span class="font_regular">such</span><span class="font_regular"> we work very closely with event partners to plan and implement festivals which reflect green event best practices.</span></p>
<hr><p> </p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/52583882018-05-26T13:52:00+10:002018-07-15T18:14:15+10:00KAREN LEE ANDREWS REVEALS NEW EP “FAR FROM PARADISE” <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2>
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<hr><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">KAREN LEE ANDREWS REVEALS NEW EP “FAR FROM PARADISE” </span></h2>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_regular">RELEASED 27TH APRIL 2018 </span></strong></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">"Ms. Andrews has that rare gift to communicate the unspeakable" - Cameron Adams, Herald Sun </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Karen Lee Andrews (formerly ‘Ms Murphy’) debuts her fresh new sound. The new EP mines the rich blues and soul at the heart of her musical heritage. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">“The sound is new, yet familiar,” says Karen Lee Andrews, who has focused on reconnecting with her roots since stepping away from touring in 2015. Picking back up her guitar in the Summer of 2016 was the catalyst for this fresh new sound, described as Oceanic Blues. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">This new genre-defining EP, ‘Far from Paradise’ is by turns direct, nuanced and open, to keep the listener fully engaged. The roots of the sound are gritty guitar, glowing valves, lush tremolo and deep reverb in a distinctively fluid expression. This unique sound carries the mood and tones of the EP expressed in rich, warm vocals. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Karen will be performing the songs from her new EP at Australia’s largest free music festival, Blues on Broadbeach (May 17-20). Held throughout Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. The line-up features legends such as The Robert Cray Band, The Screaming Jets, and many more.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><a contents="LISTERN NOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://spotify:album:0FFW4tln0CRofZBDPoh4TT" target="_self">LISTERN NOW</a></span></p>Karen Lee Andrewstag:www.karenleeandrews.com,2005:Post/52584722018-05-26T13:20:00+10:002018-07-15T18:15:26+10:00HIgher - New Single <p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
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<hr><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Karen Lee Andrews New Single "Higher" </span></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Released Jan 8</span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I first heard Karen Lee Andrews (formerly Miss Murphy) a few years ago and immediately bought her debut EP. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Now a few years later I’m delivering her song to radio. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">“Higher” is the first radio release from her new EP “Far from Paradise”, due to be released next month. This uptempo track perfectly captures Karen Lee’s raw power. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">With two successful albums, a national tour and of course nationwide exposure under her belt, Karen Lee Andrews is proud to bring her new music to you. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Capitalising on her powerhouse voice and soulful sound, “Higher” and the new EP mines the rich blues and soul at the heart of her musical heritage. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">“The sound is new, yet familiar” says Karen Lee, who has focused on reconnecting with her roots since stepping away from touring in 2015. Picking up a guitar in the Summer of 2016 was the catalyst for this fresh new sound. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Quote: <br><em>“One of the most original and dignified talents to emerge in Australian Entertainment in a long time. She manages to be both imperial yet vulnerable.” – Paul Sheehan, Sydney </em><em>morning</em><em> Herald. </em></p>
<p> </p>Karen Lee Andrews