Anna Coddington Announces Release of New Album ‘Cat & Bird’

In celebration of her new album Cat & Bird due for release on February 21, Anna Coddington is hitting the road on a nationwide tour throughout February and March. She will be supported at the shows by Mike Hall (Nightchoir) and DJ KillaManRaro.

Cat & Bird combines a quirky pop style with elements of acoustic balladry for a collection of guitar driven indie songs and stories. Recorded between Roundhead Studios and her home studio in Auckland, Anna co-produced the album with guitarist/boyfriend Ned Ngatae.
 
While a lot has changed in her life and songwriting approach since the release of her 2008 debut album The Lake, Anna’s beautiful voice and melodies remain a constant, making the progression both a powerful and pleasant one. There is a shift toward louder guitars and bigger dynamics this time around, and an emphasis on the sound of a band surrounding the songs.
 
Where The Lake collected moments from Anna’s life to date and were presented acoustic guitar in hand, Cat & Bird shines with the talents of Anna’s band, who will also join her on tour: drummer Riki Gooch (Eru Dangerspiel, Trinity Roots), bass player Mike Hall (Nightchoir, Pluto) and keyboardist/vocalist extraordinaire LA Mitchell (Dave Dobbyn, The Dukes).
 
Anna Coddington and band will tour the country over February and March. Catch her live at the following venues:
 
ANNA CODDINGTON
CAT & BIRD ALBUM RELEASE TOUR
With Mike Hall (Nightchoir) and DJ KillaManRaro (except *)
 
Feb 24   YOT Club, Raglan
Tickets available from Gag Surf Shop or Undertheradar.co.nz
 
Feb 25           Dogs Bollix, Auckland
                     Tickets available from Real Groovy or Undertheradar.co.nz
 
*Mar 4           Eggcentric Café, Flaxmill Bay, Whitianga
                     Tickets available from Venue
 
Mar 10           Mighty Mighty, Wellington
                     Tickets available from Real Groovy or Undertheradar.co.nz
 
Mar 11           Harbour Light, Lyttleton
                     Tickets available from harbourlight.co.nz or Undertheradar.co.nz
 
Mar 12           Chicks Hotel, Dunedin
                     Tickets available from Undertheradar.co.nz
            
For more information check out:  www.myspace.com/annacoddington    www.annacoddigton.com