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With a hugely expressive voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha Wainwright announces a second intimate date in the Pepper Canister church on February 4th, and we have ticket to give away!
Martha is the daughter of folk legends Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle and sister of acclaimed singer songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Martha released a self-titled EP as well as a four-song EP called Factory in 2002. In February 2005 Wainwright released an EP called Bloody Motherfu*king As*hole, followed by the eponymous Martha Wainwright in April to great critical and commercial acclaim. In the January 2005 issue of Mojo Norah Jones listed her as one of the “best things she heard all year.” London’s Sunday Times included “Bloody Mother Fu*king As*hole” in their songs of the year and Rolling Stone called BMFA “a blistering prelude to her debut album.” Throughout her career, Martha has also contributed to albums by Dan Bern, Kate & Anna McGarrigle. Rufus Wainwright, Snow Patrol and Teddy Thompson among others.
To be in with a chance to win tickets to see her live simply answer the question below.
Competition Expired
The Question: Which acclaimed singer songwriter is Martha Wainwright's brother?
Possible answers:
1 Rufus Wainwright
2 Rudolf Wainwright
3 Rory Wainwright
The correct answer was: Rufus Wainwright
The Winner is:
Roisin O'Grady
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