All proceeds from the sale of this album go to Sydney Story Factory. For more info:
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Some of NSW's most critically acclaimed musicians, guided by musical director Brian Campeau, performed their unique interpretations of Beck Hansen's Song Reader album at The Standard in December 2012.
Including performances by Richard In Your Mind, Jonathan Boulet, Elana Stone, Josh Pyke, Caitlin Park, Sarah Blasko and more -- backed by members of The Green Mohair Suits -- the Song Reader Sydney raised over $13,000 for the Sydney Story Factory, with tickets sold out completely several days earlier.
Now, a collection of studio recordings taken from the rehearsal and collaboration sessions preceding the Song Reader show are being made available as a digital album. The album, like the concert, is in benefit of the Sydney Story Factory. This new non-profit writing centre in Redfern is dedicated to helping marginalised young people through one-on-one tutoring, inspired by Eggers' series of 826 Valencia centres around America.
'Song Reader - The Sydney Sessions' is released in Australia on July 5, 2013. Proudly presented by Kobalt Label Services, AWAL and FBi Radio.