Irish musician James Vincent McMorrow showcased his sonic development from folk troubadour to r’n’b-inspired multi-instrumentalist producer, while in the country recently for the Falls and Southbound festivals. Music Feeds has the exclusive behind-the-scenes photo diary, documenting the artist’s Australian escapades.
The photo diary, which you can see below, follows the Irishman as he braces the harsh Australian summer tour schedule. Filling his time in between sets with seaside lunches, rigorous Boules tournaments and nail-biting Battleship bouts. All the while dazzling crowds with his latest offering, Post Tropical.
McMorrow confirmed earlier this year that he’s got an Australian tour pencilled in to his calendar for 2014, adding his name to the growing list of Splendour In The Grass 2014 lineup rumours. “I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say anything,” he explained to triple j, “but I think you’ll probably see me for some shows during your winter, when it’s a freezing nineteen degrees.”
Gallery: James Vincent McMorrow’s Tour Diary. Photos and captions by Emma J Doyle.
James Vincent McMorrow Tour Diary
Photos and captions by Emma J Doyle
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James taking to the drums for 'We Don't Eat' -
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Hobart. Day we arrived, Taste of Tasmania happened to be on, which was amazing. -
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Eating fresh fish by the water, we all felt like we were winning at life that day! -
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Falls Festival show day. James and Jill having a 'power lunge/lunch' meeting before the show -
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Falls Festival backstage, James setting up his guitar before the show. -
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Playing a game of Boules (one of James' favourite games to play!) backstage at the Falls Festival. -
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Show time - Falls Byron Bay. The crowd were amazing at that festival, really into it, giving off incredible energy, a great show really. -
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Playing a game of Battleship before the show at The Southbound Festival. -
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Show at The Corner Hotel, Melbourne. Hot and sweaty room, lots of fun! -
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James set up at The Metro Theatre, Sydney.
