Faster Louder article 22/03/11 – “Perth Street Culture and Arts Festival”

“… soul acts such as Shameem Taheri-Lee whose sultry vocal style and the sensual musicality of her backing band enthralled audiences and captivated onlookers…”

Northbridge, infamous for the ne’er do wells and folk of dubious moral character that stalk its foreboding streets at night was transformed in to a veritable fête de la musique last Sunday for the Perth Street Culture and Arts Festival. Located on William Street, stretching from the Moon Café by Newcastle Street to the Perth Mosque, the festival was relatively small in size, however whatever it lacked in quantity it easily compensated for in quality.
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WA Tour – the music

Divers Tavern show

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All photos taken by Robin Strauss.

Radio Interview ABC 720

Radio Interview at ABC 720 with James Lush on the Saturday breakfast show.

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Tour photos – northern leg

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Photos by Shameem Taheri-Lee (all the average ones) and Robin Murray (all the awesome ones).

Radio Interview ABC North West

Radio Interview with Andrew Collins on ABC North West.

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Touring WA – the treacherous north

The northern leg of tour: the tour of hard knocks, big lessons and unforgettable swims.

Our first show was in the small Wheatbelt town of Dalwallinu, which has a population of around 2000 people. We were booked in by the local shire to perform in their newly built amphitheatre, with local support act Codie Sundstrom and another Perth band, A Beggars Second. Read more

Broome Advertiser article 17/02/11 – “Inspirational Soul”

By Nicola Kalmar

EMERGING artist Shameem Taheri-Lee is free-spirited soul, inspired by spiritual roots, and her music has a unique edge. Her devotion to her Baha’i Faith is exuded in her lyrics, professing love, equality and unity.

The 22-year-old from Perth performed solo a few years before forming her band last year, and releasing her debut EP, Universe for Afternoon Tea.

Uplifting lyrics, upbeat melodies and her captivating voice swiftly earned her the reputation of Australia’s answer to Alicia Keys.
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Totally Locally article 16/02/11 – “Music Sizzles as Community Fizzles”

Dear Dalwallinu, where were you?

Last Friday night saw three extremely talented musical acts perform, for free. Due to the inclement weather, the concert ‘Northbound’ was swiftly moved from the Discovery Centre Amphitheatre to the town hall, meaning that the acts didn’t take to the stage at the scheduled time. However, the sausage sizzle and bar ensured that patrons had refreshments while they waited.
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Touring WA – the beautiful south

So I was making a video blog… but it’s going to take awhile to finish up and edit that after the tour, so here’s your news in writing! After a kicking Thursday night tour launch at the Ellington, Friday midday we set out from my place – 6 band members in 2 cars; 4 amps, a PA system, drum kit and various instruments, plus two trolleys loaded up under tarp in a trailer.
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