Music
03 Oct 16

Eddi Reader plans return to Ireland in 2017

The Scottish songstress, who celebrates a 30-year career with the release of her compilation album, Eddi Reader: The Best Of , will be returning to Irish shores in February 2017 for her ninth consecutive nationwide tour.

With her captivating performances, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.

Having first hit the limelight in the 1980’s with the group Fairground Attraction (who enjoyed huge chart success with their debut No.1 single 'Perfect' and album First of a Million Kisses), Eddi went on to collaborate on many celebrated projects throughout the years, famously harmonizing with Annie Lennox while touring with the Eurythmics and paying her punk dues with a successful stint in the group Gang of Four.

With 9 critically acclaimed solo albums, 3 BRIT awards, and an MBE in tow, 2016 welcomed the release of her first career spanning compilation entitled, The Best Of, featuring material from across Eddi’s prestigious 30 year recording career.

Eddi Reader will perform at Dublin's Vicar St on February 16, 2017. Tickets go on sale Thursday October 6 and are priced at €30. Tickets can be found at www.ticketmaster.ie and all usual outlets.

Here's Eddi Reader's song 'Dragonflies':