Wendy RuleAustralian visionary songstress Wendy Rule will bring her stirring and sensual dark cabaret to Minneapolis for one night only on Wednesday May 28th. Renowned for years amongst the world’s alternative spiritual communities, Wendy is now deservedly gaining a much broader following. She is about to embark on her 11th international tour. This will be a rare opportunity to experience one of Australia’s most enigmatic and prolific artists.

"Dark, sensual, sonic theatre...compelling stuff" – Rolling Stone Australia

Fiercely independent, Wendy has managed to carve a unique path through the musical mainstream, and has emerged with five major albums and a string of side projects to her name. The Wolf Sky, Wendy's fifth studio album, firmly established her as one of Australia’s most uniquely gifted and prolific artists. A passionate union of her incredible voice – moving from soaring heights to intimate whispers – and her beautifully dark and visionary lyrics, the album is strong, Earthy and Shamanic. More so than any of her previous studio offerings, it celebrates and reflects her unique live performances – a combination of music, ritual and story that continues to entice an ever growing audience into her otherworldy realm.

"Every so often Melbourne throws up a singular talent, someone previously hidden amongst the well-established musical tribes, someone possessed of a unique vision. Wendy Rule, the vocalist, songwriter and visionary behind this remarkable album, is such an artist." – Beat Magazine, Melbourne

Minneapolis' own Kari Tauring returns to the Cedar stage to present Songs of the Völva, the working title of her upcoming CD. A shift from her well known folk/rock material, this set is the culmination of her research, writing and performance of Nordic Roots music since 2003, her study of runes since 1989, and a life time of growing up in Norwegian American tradition. From Rune chants to Latvian lullabies, original tunes set to ancient Icelandic texts, and new twists on Norwegian folk standards Tauring's work spans time and space. Nordic vocal techniques, kulning, kveding, huldre loll and lokk accompanied by Stav (stick rhythm) and guitar resonate through the tap root of Northern European heritage.

Dark and sardonic, Felonious Bosch begins the evening with music for the New Dark Ages. The powerful vocal style of singer Katy Thomasberg floats and soars over the rhythms of bassist Drew Miller and percussionist Renée Bracchi. Shaken up and blended with Nemo's dynamic riffing on bouzoukis, cittern and guitar, David Stenshoel's fiddle and Steve Clarke's reeds, you get music that sparkles, with a centuries-old aftertaste.

Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 day of the show. Tickets on sale NOW from Ticketweb, The Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), Cedar outlets, and Eye of Horus. Limited supply available; early purchase highly recommended.

 

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