Thalia Zedek Band have shared the resolute, powerful single “Naming Names”, from new album The Boat Outside Your Window, out May 23rd. Never hesitant to speak truth to power and a master of seamlessly intertwining the personal and the political, “Naming Names” works through the pains of confronting those who do wrong in our daily lives as much as it stands as an anthem for calling out oppressive forces in all forms. Along with the album and single, Zedek has announced a tour throughout the US this Spring and Summer, as well as a special tour throughout Australia and New Zealand with more dates to be announced.
Thalia Zedek’s considerable body of work demonstrates a clarity of vision, a singular performance style, and an expansive range. Her ability to deliver raw emotions through her vivid stories of loss and hope, strife and triumph is unmatched. Zedek’s mastery of songwriting is on full display on The Boat Outside Your Window. Her unique musical voice remains potent and pointed. Cultivating her sound with purpose and an unflinching view of humanity, Zedek’s words and music are both invigorating, and capable of capturing the deep emotional complexities of life. The Boat Outside Your Window is Thalia Zedek reaching new heights, reinforcing her status as a peerless songwriter and voice.
On The Boat Outside Your Window, the core band of Zedek (guitar and vocals), bassist Winston Braman, and drummer Gavin McCarthy (Karate) have been joined by pedal steel guitarist Karen Sarkisian. On The Boat Outside Your Window, Sarkisian’s counter-melodies and oblique augmentations created with nontraditional tools like an Ebow, add an otherworldly quality to songs. The album features guests and past Come collaborators Nancy Asch (percussion) and Beth Heinberg (piano) whose subtle touches are added to “Shoes” and “Aliyah”. Throughout the album, Zedek deftly uncovers how external realities manifest in our internal worlds.
Thalia Zedek tour dates
May 30 – Boston, MA – O’Brien’s Pub (record release show)
Jun. 8 – Melbourne, VIC – Rising Festival Athenaeum Theatre # [tickets]
Jun. 9 – Castlemaine, VIC – Theatre Royale # [tickets]
Jun. 10 – Beechworth, VIC – Tanswell Hotel #
Jun. 13 – Hobart, TAS – Mona Sex & Death Dayspa / Winter Feast / Grand Poobah #
Jun. 14 – Thirroul, NSW – Franks Wild Years #
Jun. 15 – Sydney, NSW – Red House #
Jun. 18 – Auckland, NZ – Auckland Unitarian Church #
Jun. 19 – Wellington, NZ – Vogelmorn #
Jun. 25 – Baltimore, MD – Club 603 *
Jun. 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – Government Centre *
Jun. 27 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop *
Jun. 28 Columbus, OH – TBA (with Scrawl and Quattracenta)
Jun. 29 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle *
Jul. 1 – Cincinnati, OH – TBA *
Jul. 2 – Knoxville, TN – Pilot Light *
Jul. 3 – Asheville, NC – Sly Grog *
Jul. 5 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle (back room) *
Jul. 6 – Washington D.C. – Black Cat *
* w/ Quattracenta
# w/ Ned Collette
