Keith Potger 2008 Media Release
With his first solo CD, SECRETS OF THE HEART, established in the Australian marketplace, Keith Potger has released his follow up CD, entitled SUNDAY. It is an album of beautiful laid-back ballads, just perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon’s listening.
A feature of the CD is the repertoire Keith has built up with noted Australian film director, screenplay and lyric writer Frank Howson. After a successful decade-long stint in Los Angeles, Frank Howson returned to Australia where he and Keith seamlessly combined their talents writing songs, six of which are on the SUNDAY CD and several of which will be part of the soundtrack of Frank’s upcoming feature film.
Keith has been actively writing individually as well, having road-tested many of his songs while on his solo tours of Australia and the UK. One in particular has caught the ear of his audiences. It is a light-hearted spoof on what it takes to break into the country music market in Australia. The song is entitled NASAL TWANG and audiences quickly pick up the words and sing along.
Touring has been a rewarding part of Keith’s solo activities.
Keith said: “Getting to know the loyal fans who have supported The Seekers and now come to my performances is gratifying. l believe that the material on SECRETS OF THE HEART has opened up an extra market for me too and now the icing on the cake is that they all seem to enjoy my original songs as well as the great hits that the group had in the ‘60s.”
As a founding member of the internationally famous Australian group The Seekers, Keith is already known to countless music industry professionals and fans of the group alike. Awards such as Australians Of The Year 1967, numerous Platinum and Gold Record achievements and concert tours have kept the group’s image alive and well for over four decades.
Keith performed solo concerts in the UK in February and March 2007. On March 15 he made a unique appearance with the group he helped to form back in 1969: The New Seekers. Back in Australia he spent the rest of 2007 touring nationally, with concerts in a multitude of regional venues. As well as all this, Keith is in demand for his music and unique reminiscences in the corporate sector.
2008 is going to be about writing and recording new material for a third solo CD and providing original music for a stage musical. Live performances continue to provide a major part of Keith's activities and that important aspect of his musical life: meeting people and listening to their stories.
Involvement with charity organisations has always been important to Keith. He recently was honoured to accept the position of Chair of the music industry charity Support Act Victoria. This is in addition to his ongoing positions as Patron of Variety Western Australia, one of the Patrons of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Western Australia and a Celebrity Ambassador for Variety Victoria and Variety International, the major children's charity.
Keith’s CDs "Secrets Of The Heart" and "Sunday" are available in Australia through his web site www.keithpotger.com.au or by telephoning 1800 01 04 02. For media copies please contact Nicola Paull at Circle Music, email circle@vianet.net.au