With their bittersweet hybrid of traditional country, classic rock 'n' roll and contemporary Americana, they have become crowd favorites in Scandinavia. In conjunction with the tour, Ward Hayden & The Outliers' new album will also be released. An album where Hayden has taken a big step forward as a songwriter and where the band has expanded their musical palette further. The catchy uptempo songs we have become accustomed to are now complemented by some magnificent ballads that clearly show that Ward Hayden & The Outliers have grown without losing their spontaneous charm.

The music of singer-songwriter Tess Liautaud is hard to pin down to a single genre. With her warm, soulful voice, she delivers emotionally charged songs, drawing on country and folk influences that echo the laid-back, melodic Laurel Canyon sound. It’s no surprise she found her place among folk and rock musicians in Ōtautahi (Christchurch, New Zealand). With her second album “Blue Mind,” Tess firmly established herself in the contemporary Americana and folk scene. The album reached number six on the New Zealand charts and took her to sold-out venues across her adopted homeland. Anyone who’s seen her live instantly understands the secret behind her success.