1001 Australian Nights

1001 Australian Nights

An Aesthetic Memoir.

'A delirious cruise through the strange and perplexing mind of Australia'spre-eminent songwriter, legendary mischief-maker and cosmic hipster.Funny, wise, narcissistic, deluded and anarchic. Pure genius.' - Nick Cave.

In his memoir, 1001 Australian Nights, legendary rock showman Dave Graney takes us on a journey about growing up, finding your voice and hitting the right pitch. In August 77 when Elvis dies he sets off on a road-trip from small-town Australia, a young man fired up by punk rock, outside of life and looking for a way in. When he loses the map Graney finds his groove, then twists and turns his way through three decades as a working artist. When Graney takes the wheel, you don't know where you'll end up. Or if you'll get there safe. He picks up influences, stories and personal mythologies along the way.

This is no standard rock 'n' roll trip; it's a rollicking road map. Listen carefully and he'll lay some wicked stories on you. This is Graney up close, out there and on his game.

Dave Graney is a musician and singer-songwriter originally from Mount Gambier, South Australia. Since 1979, Graney is generally accompanied by drummer, Clare Moore (his wife and creative partner). The pair have fronted numerous bands including The Moodists (1980 to 1987), The White Buffaloes (1989 to 1990), Coral Snakes (1987 to 1989, 1991 to 1997), The Dave Graney Show (1998 to 2003) and Dave Graney and Clare Moore featuring the Lurid Yellow Mist (2004 to today). He was awarded 'Best Male Vocalist' at the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 for his work on The Soft 'n' Sexy Sound, while "Feelin' Kinda Sporty" won 'Best Video' in 1997.

He has received seven other ARIA Award nominations.

*Dave's new album Rock'n Roll Is Where I Hide, a collection of electric rock'n'roll re-recordings of a dozen Graney classics is to be released April 15 2011 by Liberation in conjunction his memoir 1001 Australian Nights. Dave describes it as "our 3rd debut album".

More info at www.thedavegraneyshow.com

1001 Australian Nights
Affirm Press
Author: Dave Graney
Price: $29.95