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 * TSHIRT STOCK CLEAROUT - JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Posted 1st December 2009 This is a great opportunity to grab some Waifs memorabilia, given the band's lower profile this year, and the fact that they will not be touring Australia this summer, as many fans have come to expect. We've gathered up all the Tshirts that have been floating around the country since the Aussie tour wound up a earlier this year, and we’d love to offload them. If you have a 4 year old, there’s even some tees for you. Stocks are limited, apart from the Grey "17 Years and Still Cruizin'" (Mens Medium or Womens Large) so it's first come, first served. We offer you the opportunity to purchase this remaining stock at Cost Price - $15 each. (Kids $12) Another stocking filler is the "Live from Union of the Soul" album, released earlier this year. Also featuring John Butler and Clare Bowditch, this live album was not widely advertised, sold mostly at gigs and not readily available from your record store. Check out our great back catalogue, and our Multi-Score Music Books, and take this opportunity to fill those gaps in your Waifs collection before production of the back catalogue ceases. Just go to our STORE, download the Order Form and send it in. We’d love to hear from you.
* ARIA AWARD NOMINATION Posted 1st November 2009 For the 7th time since 2002, THE WAIFS have once again been nominated for an Aria Award, this year in the Best Blues and Roots Album category, with their latest album LIVE FROM THE UNION OF THE SOUL. The 23rd Annual Awards will be held on Thursday 26th November at Acer Arena, Sydney. Good luck to all nominees. * Donna on Spicks and Specks Posted 27th July 2009  Donna Simpson will be appearing this Wednesday on ABC TV Spicks and Specks (29th July 2009). www.abc.net.au/tv/spicksandspecks/ * The Waifs - Nominated for 2 APRA Awards Posted 10th June 2009 The Waifs are excited to have have had both 'Stay' and 'SunDirtWater' nominated in the 'Blues & Roots Work of the Year' category at the 2009 APRA awards. For over twenty-five years, the APRA Music Awards have given songwriters and publishers that have achieved outstanding success in their fields across 12 categories, the chance to be honoured before their peers. Nominations and winners in each category are chosen either by the voting members of APRA (in excess of 30,000 eligible voters), members of the APRA Board or APRA based statistical analysis. The 2009 APRA Music Awards will be on Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at Peninsula in Melbourne * TSHIRT SALE Posted 4th May 2009 The box of Tshirts that have been floating around the country since the Aussie tour wound up a couple of months ago, has FINALLY made it’s way to our office, and we’d love to offload them. If you have a 4 year old, there’s even some tees for you. Stocks are limited, so be quick if you want to grab this great design – “17 years and Still Cruizin”. Yes, it’s 17 years since Donna and Vikki headed north from Albany Western Australia in a little old campervan, 6 months before they met Josh on Cable Beach in Broome. We’ve already discounted them from show price, now we have the CLEARANCE PRICE of $20 each. (Kids $15) Check out our great back catalogue, and our Multi-Score Music Books, and take this opportunity to fill those gaps in your Waifs collection before production of the back catalogue ceases. Just go to our STORE, download the Order Form and send it in. We’d love to hear from you.
* A RAMBLE WITH THE WAIFS Posted 14th April 2009 Check out this little bit of Waifs history, by Jen Anderson of Weddings, Parties, Anything. Go to our BIO Page http://www.thewaifs.com/bio.php * AUSTRALIAN TOUR WINDUP Posted 4th April 2009 Hi, It's been a while since I put anything up here. We seem to have fallen out of step with the cyber world. Ironic, as it was the emergence of the web that helped start our career and kept our audience in touch with the early music. Who remembers our pre-web hand written mailouts? Anyway my apologies for this belated blog. I can not keep up with the discussion boards, my space, Face Book etc.. I have children to raise, soil to till, songs to write. We recently completed an Australian summer tour. It was something of an epiphany for me personally and I hope those who came along felt they got some joy out of it. We did. With the recent tragic events in Victoria, the loss of a family friend, working away from my young family, I sometimes question the importance or significance of doing what we do. The enormous amount of resources and energy consumed to bring 2 hours of live music together seems to outweigh any financial, creative or social benefits a performance may achieve. This has been my thoughts in the past. On this tour however, I have been so moved by our audience’s generosity in sharing their stories. Reminding me that music can be powerful or at the least offer some respite in tough times. A young boy getting through cancer treatment, a soldier in Afghanistan witnessing the "best and worst of humanity", a teenage girl struggling, a family attending a show while their house burnt down. All these stories have had a dramatic affect on my performance and brought a new perspective to some of our songs. I didn't expect that. I like to think we are part of a collective consciousness and because people have reached out and shared their experiences, I have been able to reconcile some of my own feelings of doubt and allowed myself to consider that when you play music to thousands of people who smile back at you and sing along that maybe, all together, we have created some joy to be released into the atmosphere with all that co2. That’s gotta be worth it. Muchas Gracias to band, crew, and office folk who work their bums off to get the show on the road. Phil, Bailey, Mat, Brent, Kait, Pattie, Kate, and Kester - we appreciate you. I got all teary and reflective at the Port Fairy Folk Festival after being presented with the New Maton guitar for the "Artists of the Year" award. Port Fairy was one of the first festivals we played and the organisers have been supporting the band since the early days. I urge anyone that is yet to attend a folk festival to go along and experience something truly valuable. Cultural, musical diversity. I got my musical education at folk festivals. And every time I attend one I find something that blows my mind. Music and performances that you’re not going to hear on radio or on television.To the people of Port Fairy Folk Fest - It was an honor, thank you.. Our new "Live at the Union of Soul " is pretty good. Features a song with John Butler and Claire Bowditch. Check it out. It’s also available for download from various sites. Thanks also to the people who attended the Adelaide and NSW shows. $!0,000 of ticket sales is being donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. So what’s next? Are they breaking up? Is Vikki going solo? Will the rest of the band go with her and keep calling themselves The Waifs? We have plans to meet later in the year to play jam eat hang out write.... to eat write jam play hangout - that sort of thing. Bye for now.Vikki Waif * Watch The Waifs live at The Metro Theatre Sydney 11th Feb Online Posted 4th March 2009 You can now watch The Waifs performing live at The Metro Theatre Sydney 11th February online at http://www.moshcam.com/?#?page=player&type=gig&id=493  * Preview the new live album Posted 30th January 2009 The music player above has now been loaded with previews of a selection of tracks from the new live album - The Waifs - Live From The Union of Soul.  * Behind the scenes with The Waifs - new video Posted 21st January 2009  We've just uploaded a new video to youtube. * New Live Album News Posted 16th January 2009 New Live Album The Waifs are proud to be releasing their 2nd Live Album called "Live From The Union Of Soul". This will be priced $25 plus Postage & Handling. The CD will be available in all good stores on Sat Feb 14th. These songs were recorded on the road during last years memorable and historic Australian Union Of Soul tour and feature guest appearances with John Butler and Clare Bowditch. There are new songs in acoustic mode, classic covers such as Frank Ifield's "I Remember You", and Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody's "From Little things", as well as a barn storming version of "When I Die" and of course there is plenty of Waif's banter in between! The track listing is; 1) How Many Miles 2) London Still (Acoustic) 3) SunDirtWater 4) Downroads 5) When I Die (Bluegrass) 6) Rescue 7) Stay (Acoustic) 8) Take It In 9) From Little Things (with John Butler) 10) I Remember You (with Clare Bowditch) 11) Feeling Sentimental 12) Sweetest Dream 13) Eternity 14) Pony We hope you enjoy... There will also be some new You Tube on the road films taken from the Union of Soul and hosted up on the website and myspace really soon. Check 'em out. More news as it comes in and we hope you enjoy the tour Love the Waifs * Wide Open Road Posted 19th November 2008 * USA Tour Update Posted 26th August 2008 Summer time time time. It seems never ending as we follow the sun round the hemispheres. We have spent the better part of the last 6 years sunning ourselves at music festivals the world over. Not a bad life. We're Driving through Colorado this past week longing to hike off into some mountain meadow to pass a day. But soundcheck or an airport is always waiting. We caught up with Missy Higgins at the Lyons folk fest. She and band were firing. Our boys are all on this tour making for early mornings and belly laughs.
Got a gig opening for Lucinda Williams and the Avett brothers in Oregon which was worth driving 7 hours for.
Thanks for coming a long to the shows and allowing us to do what we love. And we are stoked to be touring Australia in January Feb, March.
* Tour Newsletter Posted 15th May 2008 Hey all We had fun touring the United States. Seattle was a highlight, and MerleFest as always. We loved our Nashville show. 160 people showed up and only about 20 from Nashville. Most had driven in from surrounding states, including Floriday, Texas, Chicago. It was touching. I hope you all got home safely. We had a night of sublime tunage with the time jumpers at the station and then danced to Rosie Flores set at the Basement with Lucinda Williams making a guest appearance. Not bad for a Monday night . Our bassplayer, Ben, now wants to move there. That would put the whole band in northern hemi.
Seeya there Vikki / Waifs * The Waifs Wrap Up 2007 Posted 24th December 2007
* Lots of News for Y'all ! Posted 7th November 2007 Lots of News for Y'all! Donna and Vikki in particular have had their share in front of TV camera's recently, with both girls being interview by Andrew Denton on "Enough Rope" back in August, followed up by the experience of a 4.30am lobby call to get to the Channel 9 studios for two live performances and interview with Richard Wilkins on the "Today" morning show last month. And of course, the ARIAs last week when Donna and Vikki had the pleasure of presenting "Best Independent Release" to good friend, John Butler. Congratulations John for both awards. Check out this red carpet ARIA picture  . . Finally, The Waifs would like to thank all those fans and friends who have supported the band during their recent 7 week tour of the country. Many of you, particularly in regional areas, have been incredibly patient and supportive during the bands extended break, allowing Donna and Vikki to spend time with their young boys. They would also like to thank all those who travelled this long road tour with them, assisted in so many ways, and made the trip so much easier for everyone, as well as doing a fantastic job in their chosen field - Dave (Drums), Ben (Bass), Mikel (Keyboard), Emma (TM), Tim (FOH), Matt H (Tech), Phil and Kate (Lighting), Norma and Mat (PA), and Craig (Merch). If you missed out on TShirts during the tour, you can buy mens, womens, and childrens tees direct from Out With The New Online Store . Until next time The Waifs Donna, Vikki, Josh * WAM Song of the Year Posted 1st November 2007 The 2007 winners in the WAM Song of the Year contest were announced in Fremantle last night. Vikki Thorn from The Waifs won the professional prize for the tune 'SunDirtWater', beating out the likes of Katy Steele, Kevin Mitchell, John Butler and Snowman.  Click to Play * The Waifs Rocket Into The ARIA Charts, Debuting at # 2 Posted 11th September 2007 The band will land back in Australian this week, to a plethora of glowing reviews of their new offering… a great way to begin their mammoth national tour in support of the release of Sundirtwater. “sun dirt water is their best album yet, with a sense of texture and songwriting ease that expands their folk roots. It’s a dark, invigorating disc.” Sun Herald - Most Talked About Release “The Waifs open their long-awaited fifth studio album with a Josh Cunningham composition, a country blues classic, laden with irresistible harmonies from Vikki Thorn and Donna Simpson….a confident, eclectic collection.” The Daily Telegraph - Album Of The Week “The title track is typical Waifs wondrousness; a bluesy number with their voices soaring over tumbling percussion and squealing guitar.” Sunday Telegraph - Album Of The Week “sun dirt water sounds effortless and makes the listener feel decidedly relaxed.” Herald Sun - Four Stars Sundirtwater is in store now through Jarrah Records and MGM Distribution. * The Waifs on Enough Rope August 20th Posted 12th August 2007
* sundirtwater - released september 1 Posted 7th August 2007  See the Bio Page for the full story about recording the of the album or SunDirtWater Discography Page for complete track listing and ordering. |
