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Jack Carty
Genre: Indie, Roots
Region: Sydney, NSW
Members: Jack Carty and friends.
Sounds Like: ryan adams, Tallest Man On Earth, Paul Simon
Influences: Bright Eyes, Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith
Artist Website: www.jackcarty.com/

Jack Carty failed in love, and he will tell you the truth about that, but it seems to be working for him. At just 25 years of age he has released two critically acclaimed albums and one E.P. Made “Album of the Year” lists for both 2011’s “One Thousand Origami Birds” and 2012’s “Break Your Own Heart”. Toured with the likes of Josh Pyke, Matt Corby, Katie Noonan, Husky, Ingrid Michaelson, Brett Dennen, Justin Townes Earle and Joshua Radin both nationally and on foreign shores, taking in festivals from Woodford, Peats Ridge, Nannup, Mullumbimby Music and Playground Weekender to Canadian Music Week along the way. And even picked up a MusicOZ award whilst having songs used in TV shows from Covert Affairs to Packed To The Rafters. A little honesty goes a long way.

Released through Gigpiglet Recordings / Inertia in April 2012 Break Your Own Heart saw a darker, more dynamic turn in Carty’s song writing coinciding with a year that was, in the words of the man himself: “Simultaneously one of the best and worst of my life.” From the rolling guitar line of opening track “The Length Of Canada” (co-written with Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Dan Wilson), through the gritty directness of “Everything, Unhappily”, the immense longing of songs like “Travelling Shoes” and “She Loves Me” to the ironically upbeat swagger of “She’s Got A Boyfriend” Break Your Own Heart is a stunningly unified, moving and thoughtful collection of songs that effortlessly captures a time and place in a young man’s life.

Since its release things have only gotten busier with Break Your Own Heart reaching #8 on the iTunes Australia Singer-Songwriter Chart and #15 on the Australian Independent Records chart, spawning an ever-growing and constant stream of headline shows all over Australia, whilst earning 4 star reviews from the likes of The Sydney Morning Herald & The Weekend Australian. A little honesty goes a long way.

Jack ushered in the New Year with news of his acceptance to showcase at the world biggest music conference, SXSW 2013 In Austin Texas, and the announcement of a three month long 26 date national tour taking in cities and towns from Hobart to Noosa. Having just finished a six track E.P with Sydney based producer “Casual Psychotic” due for release in April it looks like there are many more kilometres to cover before the year is out.

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD "An album of confession and honesty but also humour and the sublime" 4 out of 5 Stars.

THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN “Sensational sophomore album…It marks him as a man to watch" 4 out of 5 Stars.

***UPCOMING SHOWS***

FRI 08TH MAR - VENICE BEACH, CA, U.S.A - WITZEND.
SAT 09TH MAR - VENICE BEACH, CA, U.S.A - THE TALKING STICK.
SUN 10TH MAR - LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A - THE ECHO (AUSSIE BBQ L.A).
WED 13TH MAR - AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A - STEPHEN F'S BAR (OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE).
THU 14TH MAR - AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A - J. BLACKS (OFFICIAL DELI MAG SHOWCASE).
THU 14TH MAR - AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A - B.D RILEYS (SOUND GALLERY SHOWCASE).
THU 14TH MAR - AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A - THE IGUANA GRILL.
SAT 16TH MAR - AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A - MAGGIE MAE'S (THE AUSSIE BBQ AUSTIN).
FRI 22ND MAR - MELBOURNE, VIC - THE WORKERS CLUB.
SAT 23RD MAR - WARNAMBOOL, VIC - THE LOFT.
SUN 24TH MAR - ADELAIDE, S.A - THE GRACE EMILY.
THU 28TH MAR - LAUNCESTON, TAS - MANHATTAN WINE BAR.
SAT 30TH MAR - HOBART, TAS - REPUBLIC BAR.
WED 03RD APR - BRISBANE, QLD - BLACK BEAR LODGE.
FRI 5TH APR - NOOSA HEADS, QLD - CAFE LA MONDE.
SAT 6TH APR - THE GOLD COAST, QLD - THE LOFT.
THU 11TH APR - BYRON BAY, NSW - THE BEACH HOTEL.
FRI 12TH APR - LENNOX HEAD, NSW - LENNOX HOTEL.
SAT 13TH APR - BELLINGEN, NSW - No. 5 CHURCH STREET.
SUN 14TH APR - COFFS HARBOUR, NSW - THE HOEY MOEY.
THU 18TH APR - NEWCASTLE, NSW - LIZOTTES.
SAT 20TH APR - SYDNEY, NSW - BRIGHTON UP BAR
FRI 26TH APR - FORSTER, NSW - THE AZTEC.
SAT 27TH APR - PORT MACQUARIE, NSW - THE PIER.
SUN 28TH APR - PORT MACQUARIE, NSW - THE FIG.
FRI 3RD MAY - WOLLONGONG, NSW - YOURS & OWLS
SAT 4TH MAY - CANBERRA, ACT - THE FRONT.
SUN 5TH MAY - CANBERRA, ACT - THE FRONT.

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She Loves Me
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She Loves Me
rating:  4/5
gorgeous once again Jack - such a beautiful voice & songwriter -the pacing in this song is lovely have a ball in Austin - show em how good the Auss...
triplej



A Master Of All Things
rating:  5/5
Put simply, this is a stunning tune.
triplej



She's Got A Boyfriend
rating:  4/5
I'm a big fan of Jack's chambray-adorned croon but I suppose I'm drawn to the steady pulse and electric echoes of this one most right now. That'll pr...
triplej



She Loves Me
rating:  5/5
Another stunner from such a talented lad. Nicely done, Mr. Carty.



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