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Hawksley Workman

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Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hawksley Workman has just announced the release of a very special illustrated children’s book in celebration of the 15th anniversary of his classic Christmas LP Almost a Full Moon. Hawksley Workman will be embarking on the Almost a Full Moon tour, making a stop in Halifax at the St. Matthew's Church on Wednesday, December 14th.

Based on the lyrics of a song from the album of the same name, Almost a Full Moon is a warm-hearted tale of family, community, food and home and is illustrated by Jensine Eckwall, who helps brings beauty and a hint of magic to Workman's evocative lyrics. The book will be published September 6, 2016 by Tundra Books (a division of Random House Canada). Pre-order the book HERE. Workman has also just announced the release of a limited edition (limited to 500 copies) vinyl pressing of Almost a Full Moon, which will include a special Lyrics and Chords “Songbook” of the original album tracks, as well as a free download card for the album, including the two bonus tracks Watching The Fires and Silent Night. The special vinyl pressing will be released in conjunction with Workman’s Canadian tour, which kicks off on December 5 in Winnipeg. Almost a Full Moon is now available to purchase digitally HERE.

A slight departure from past musical feats, Workman’s latest project is no less ambitious or creative. A staple of the Canadian arts scene for over 17 years, Workman boasts a catalogue of 16 solo releases showcasing his now signature spectrum of sonic influence, from cabaret to electro-pop to anthemic rock and plenty in between. The accolades amassed include JUNO nods and wins and widespread critical acclaim. As a producer, his fingerprints grace releases by JUNO and Polaris Prize nominees and winners like Tegan and Sara, Sarah Slean, Serena Ryder, Hey Rosetta!, and Great Big Sea. He’s also penned melodies with a myriad of artists, from Oscar award winning Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose, Inception) to French rock icon Johnny Hallyday. Hawksley’s touring career has seen him play nearly a thousand shows worldwide. He’s headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall in Toronto and The Olympia in Paris, and opened for heroes Morrissey, David Bowie, and The Cure.

One of Hawksley’s most recent impressive achievements is the award winning one-man cabaret theatre show called The God That Comes, which he co-wrote and performs in. The show debuted in 2013 and continues to draw rave critical reviews and sold-out crowds. The God That Comes also quickly gained international attention including successful runs at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New Zealand Festival, and the Arhus Festival in Denmark.

Hawksley Workman is many things to many people in many places, but primarily, he’s a student of the human psyche; an artist in the purest sense of the word, constantly finding fresh and interesting ways to frame and share the world – the people we are and the things we encounter. It’s a virtually bottomless well of ideas for a man with virtually endless imagination and creative outlets.

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