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Gin Wigmore 'Holy Smoke'

Gin Wigmore
Oct 2, 2009 Updated Oct 3, 2009

The debut release from this New Zealand singer/songwriter was recorded in the states with Ryan Adams backing band The Cardinals...

... but on this record it's Gin's voice that really stands out.

Tracks:

1. Oh My
2. Hey Ho
3. New Revolution
4. Don't Stop
5. I Do
6. Too Late For Lovers
7. Mr Freakshow
8. One Last Look
9. Golden Ship
10. Dying Day

Tour dates:

October 29 - The Palace Theatre, Melbourne
October 30 - The Big Top at Luna Park, Sydney
November 5 - The Hi Fi, Brisbane
November 6 - Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle

with The Cardinals:

November 28 – The Powerstation, Auckland
December 1 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
December2 – The Zoo, Brisbane
December 4 – Gaelic Theatre, Sydney

Reviews elsewhere:

"The brassy soul sounds remind me a little of Duffy, Amy Winehouse, and other British singers of that ilk, but that's just the start of it. There are more colours in there: blues, jazz, pop, rock, and even a little reggae in the laidback 'I Do.'" - Oz Music Scene

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Virginia "Gin" Wigmore (born 6 June 1986) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. In 2009, she featured on the single "Brother" by Smashproof, which reached #1 on the RIANZ singles charts for 11 weeks. In 2009 she released her debut album Holy Smoke. On 7 November 2011, she released her second studio album Gravel and Wine.

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On Nov 6, 2009. 7:48am
sylvia said

hey ...
i love your songs
ur da best chick singer
later xoxo

On Nov 28, 2009. 9:53pm
Anonymous said

this is insane ! im a metalhead , and it takes alot for me to "hear" something other than metal! i got your lp and MAN! its like the coolest thing ive heard in a hell of a long time! true heart/soul/creatvity, pure feeling and power in those vocals! insane!!!! god bless the new singer soul sister from heaven!!

On Nov 28, 2009. 10:04pm
emiy said

So nice to hear a woman with some of that MAGIC factor. simple and straight to the point., actually more than that! Bit of Janis J bit of heaven, hocked on the first listen! seriously indeed, emmy dee xo

On Dec 14, 2009. 12:52pm
JESSICA said

wow, love your songs so much i would kill for your singing voice. stars would kill for that beautiful husky voice, your gonna shine like a stra, (not that you arent already)
NZ is so proud of you ♥

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