After a relentless three years of live touring and studio recordings as one of Australia’s most sought-after lead guitarists, Melbourne-based Kathleen Halloran is stepping into the solo spotlight with the release of her highly-anticipated debut single, “Free With Me”, on 29 November. This fresh new single delivers on the promise of Halloran’s mesmerising performances with some of Australian music’s greatest names, including multi-platinum-selling artists such as Kate Ceberano, Jon Stevens, Katie Noonan and Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire) to name a few.
Pre-save ‘Free With Me’ HERE
As a session musician, Halloran’s guitar playing has been heard on countless recordings, in many major musical theatre productions and on major festival stages all around the country. She has been described as an artist who “wholeheartedly delivers with conviction so strong you’re lost in each moment”. With hundreds of thousands of Australians having admired her work, Halloran now commences her journey from virtuosic side-woman to solo artist.
Her self-penned debut song, “Free With Me”, is an infectious record, with soaring melodies and youthful innocence, while evoking the best traditions of Australian pop-rock. This single not only showcases Halloran’s signature blues-drenched guitar, but also reveals her exquisite singing voice: something her audiences have not yet had the privilege to discover. It emerges as the unexpected treasure in this release.
“Free With Me” has been produced by Ross Irwin (Bamboos, The Cat Empire, Paul Kelly) and engineered by Ben Edgar (Gotye, Angus and Julia Stone, Matt Corby) – one of the most sought-after production teams in Australia today. “Free with Me” is the next major step in Kathleen Halloran’s impressive career, and is expected to begin to establish her as one of Australia’s brightest new musical stars in her own right.
“I am always keeping my ear out for players that transport me…Kathleen is one of those rare finds.” – Darren Middleton, Powerfinger
“A true, modern day artist with captivating stories to tell.” – Tania Doko
To celebrate the release of ‘Free With Me’, Kathleen with be playing two single launch shows in Sydney & Melbourne.
Thursday 5 December
The Trocadero Room, Sydney
Support: James Van Cooper
Tickets available HERE
Wednesday 11 December
Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne
Support: Zevon Lee & Anastasia Comarin
Tickets available HERE
‘Free With Me’ will be released and available on all streaming platforms November 29th.
