They were raised in Canada, by parents with a closet full of sequined stage costumes and platform shoes.
They grew up in a house where amplifiers and guitar cases were just as much a part of the furniture as chairs and tables, and when most kids are still singing nursery rhymes in the bathtub, they were travelling across North America in a 34 foot motor home, performing professionally in their family band (No, no- not the Partridge Family- next guess…) The Neilsons.
Sharing the stage with the likes of Johnny Cash, they appeared regularly on television and radio, promoting their independent CD, releasing 2 singles on the Canadian music charts. They also managed to score an award-winning music video for their single "Windows to The Past".
Then Tami met a boy.
Not just any boy, mind you, but a Kiwi that lived on the other side of the world.
She arrived in NZ with her guitar and a couple suitcases (massive, stretched-to-the-baggage-allowance-limit suitcases, but suitcases nonetheless) to a gorgeous new land…and a city where nobody had ever heard of The Neilsons. Tami who?!
So, after rolling up her sleeves and starting from scratch as a solo artist- performing at Parachute Music Festival, showcasing as the support act on numerous NZ tours, making television appearances on the “Good Morning Show” and as a contestant on TVNZ “Stars in Their Eyes”-Tami is now embarking on a tour to promote the nation-wide release of her debut album, “Red Dirt Angel” (which includes a duet with Joanne Cash- Johnny’s little sister!).
With her brother Jay (aka “Johnny Confidence”- a successful pop/rock artist in his own right!) flying over to be her support act, their show is guaranteed to be a great night full of crazy stories and amazing performances of their acoustic, harmony-infused music. Get ready for the Canadian Invasion of a town near you!
http://www.tamineilson.com/
www.myspace.com/JOHNNYCONFIDENCEONLINE
For More Info and Media Enquiries Contact: Ben McDonald, Ph 021 0335 974, 03 332 0039, Email: benmcdonald@xtra.co.nz
When & Where:
Auckland: Back Beat - Fri 9th May – 7:30pm
Wellington: Bodega - Thu 15th May – 8pm
Cook Strait: The Inter Islander - Fri 16th May
Nelson: The Boat House - Fri 16th May – 8pm
Motueka: Hot Mamas - Sat 17th May – 7:30pm
Picton: Le Cafe - Sun 18th May – 7:30pm
Greymouth: Regent Theatre - Tue 20th May – 7:30pm
Geraldine: Easyway Café - Wed 21st May – 7:30pm
Oamaru: The Penguin Club - Thu 22nd May – 8:30pm
Lyttelton :The Harbour Light - Fri 23rd May – 8pm
Wanaka: Cinema Paradiso - Sat 24th May – 7:30pm
Queenstown: Revolver - Sun 25th May – 7:30pm
Dunedin: Back Stage - Mon 26th May – 7:30pm
Gore: The Old Post - Tue 27th May – 7:30pm
Invercargill: Tillerman’s - Wed 28th May – 7:30pm
