Josh Pyke by Naomi Hart

Josh Pyke by Naomi Hart

Today we welcome the talents of both Australian troubadour Josh Pyke and west country artist Naomi Hart to the Art of Jazz blog. Naomi sketched Josh on his recent The Beginning And The End Of Everything UK tour at The Cavern in Exeter (25/10/2013).
 
Before reaching these fair shores he released the UK single ‘Leeward Side’ (which for those lacking any knowledge of sailing is the direction downwind from a point of reference). It is an allegory for moving on from a past relationship in a positive way and maybe with a quick escape.
 
The new album hit #7 in the ARIA Album Chart back home, and explores ideas of desire, death and legacy using Josh's unique musical vocabulary.  As with previous albums, this is not only a period of time in his life but an exploration of the catalysts and the bookends that close our personal chapters. Exeter embraced the talented Josh Pyke and there is no end in sight for their relationship, he is welcome back anytime.
 
AL.
 



Josh Pyke by
Naomi Hart

Naomi Hart is currently based in Devon, having lived and worked in Africa, Canada and mainland Europe.  She has exhibited in Great Britain, France and Canada and has work in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Scotland and in private collections around the world.
Most of her work is concerned with the natural environment, and more recently, human interaction with it.

Josh is rounding off 2014 with a string of exciting tour dates in Australia....
THU 20 NOV | THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC
FRI 21 NOV | KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT VIC
SAT 22 NOV | BARWON CLUB, GEELONG VIC
SUN 23 NOV | THE LOFT, WARRNAMBOOL VIC
WED 26 NOV | LIZOTTES, NEWCASTLE NSW
THU 27 NOV | LIZOTTES, NEWCASTLE NSW
FRI 28 NOV | THE ASTOR HOTEL, GOULBURN NSW
SAT 29 NOV | ANITA’S THEATRE, THIRROUL NSW
SUN 30 NOV | LIZOTTES, KINCUMBER NSW

FRI 12 DEC | BAROQUE, KATOOMBA NSW