Biography

"a singer-songwriter with smarts and a distinct vision who's capable of
heartfelt sorrow or off-kilter humor'' ~ Jim Caligiuri, Austin Chronicle

AUDREY AULD is a musician in the ‘Americ-kinda’ style - traditional American country and folk influences with strong Australian roots.
"Music with the dirt left on" is how she describes her sound. Mezera is a spontaneous, engaging comedian & writer of humorous, provocative & poignant songs, with a trad country vocal style - a little bit Loretta Lynn and a touch of Randy Newman with that distinctive Aussie humor. Whether performing solo or accompanied by a stellar lead player Mezera connects with her audience.

“Audrey is the real deal. I call her the Australian songbird. She has that wide-open sound & it’s easy to relate to her music because she sings from the soul.”
~Jimmy La Fave

Despite playing classical violin from age 6 and eventually performing with the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra at 14, an introduction in Art School to Texas music and traditional Country lead to a passionate exploration of the history of American roots music.

Now, with 7 albums to her credit, her own record label (Reckless Records), 11 years of international touring, winner of the Chris Austin Song Contest (MerleFest 2006), several Australian Recording Industry Assn. and Gold Guitar nominations and cuts by various artists, Audrey Auld is established as one of Australia’s most-respected singer/songwriters and since her relocation to the USA in ‘03 she’s fast becoming a favorite with American audiences too.

Other Career highlights:
* Singing harmony on Buddy Miller’s shows in Australia
* San Quentin Prison - performance and songwriting workshops.
* Performing at the Carter Family Fold, Hiltons, Virginia.
* Performing with guitar virtuosos, Nina Gerber and Andrew Hardin.
* Sitting with Charlie Louvin in his pick-up truck listening to the pre-release CD of the Louvin Bros. tribute
* Playing on Ernest Tubb’s Midnite Jamboree with Don Helms (Hank Williams’ Band) on steel guitar
* Recording with Kieran Kane, Fred Eaglesmith, Mary Gauthier, Dale Watson,
Bill Chambers, Kasey Chambers, Nina Gerber, Carrie Rodriguez and Kimmie Rhodes
* Singing with Charlie Louvin, Tom Russell, Laurie Lewis, Jim Lauderdale, Kim Ritchie, Paul Kelly, Fred Eaglesmith and Jimmie La Fave
* Touring in USA and Australia with Fred Eaglesmith and Bill Chambers
* Kasey Chambers included "Song For Clax" in her Top Ten favorite songs.

“She writes and sings songs with a worldly truth... She not only sounds like she grew up on Music Row in Nashville, but she writes the kinds of songs that built Music Row in the first place.” ~ Gabe Meline, North Bay Bohemian

"Audrey Auld is a great singer songwriter. She holds a unique place in contemporary Americana/Roots music. I believe that this uniqueness is largely due to the fact that she is Australian. This affords her a totally different attitude as an artist than traditional American contributors to this genre. Audrey is one of the most honest original artists I know." ~ Fred Eaglesmith

“The beauty of Audrey's work is that she understands the power of simplicity. Whether it be in a traditional country setting or on the more edgy tracks her voice stays honest and true." ~ Kieran Kane

“Audrey Auld is one of my favourite Songwriters. Not only does she have a way of telling it straight with passion, she’s totally fearless. She reminds me of Steve Earle. Scary! Audrey’s the real deal.” ~ Bill Chambers, Producer/Artist

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PROMOTER QUOTES:

“Audrey Auld  is a joy to watch, she loves to perform and  it shows in every song she sings. I want to be entertained by artists that create what they perform and Audrey is the real deal, as she writes most or all of her show. She is  brilliant. Audrey  performed at the Fred Eaglesmith Summer picnic in 2005. To date no one  has sold the amount of CDs she did.” ~ Suzy Miller, Manager, Fred Eaglesmith

“I have hosted Audrey Auld many times in many different circumstances and hope to continue to do so.  Her music has been such a refreshing blast from Down Under.  Her lyrics give voice to the gamut of emotions we feel and experience, conveyed in a beautiful, yet believable voice.  Her singing sometimes sounds as though she's from Austin instead of Australia, with a country-type flair, and at times as sweet and tender as a voice can be.  Auld Mezera's performances are always entertaining and fresh.  She has a wonderful sense of humor and can read an audience and captivate and involve them.  I was blown away by Audrey the first time I heard her and it's only gotten better in the ensuing years.  I look forward to hosting her again and again.”
~ Laurie Schaeffer, Schaef-Abel Productions, Santa Rosa, CA.

“Audrey is a unique performer in the best possible way. I have been enjoying Audrey's CD's and live shows for more than 10 years. She breathes new life into old songs, and her self penned songs are always entertaining and revealing. She bares her soul in her lyrics. There is only one Audrey Auld.  A five star performer not to be missed.”
~ Rhonda Astill, NSW Australia

“I first heard Audrey opening for Fred Eaglesmith and was intrigued. Some time later she approached me about the possibility of hosting her at a house concert in my home in Davis Ca. There is always a bit of trepidation when I bring in someone for the first time, such questions as will they be well received, can they carry an evening, are they personable go thorugh my mind. Audrey laid them all to rest very quickly. She is a great singer and a wonderful writer of songs. I love the stories she tells in her songs, they feel real and her voice is a good voice to sing them. It is a strong voice that can convey a whole range of emotion which enhances her songs. She also has great taste in the songs she chooses from other writers. I recently had the opportunity to host her a second time, this time being joined by Nina Gerber. Nina is well known in this area from her days with Kate Wolf and a number of people who came to the concert came to hear Nina, not knowing at all who Audrey is. Later I spoke to some who were won over by Audrey that evening.
The two of them are a great combination and it would be nice to see them continue their association. I think Audrey is someone who deserves to be recognized.”
~ Bill Wagman, Wagman House Concerts, Davis, CA.