Scots music star Eddi Reader brings highly-anticipated spring tour to Perth

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Renowned singer-songwriter Eddi Reader is bringing her highly-anticipated spring tour to the Fair City.Regarded as one of Scotland’s all-time greatest female voices and performers, the Glasgow-born favourite will entertain at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday, April 21.With 10 critically-acclaimed solo albums under her belt as part of a stellar career spanning some 40 years, Reader is known for her ability to weave together diverse musical styles, from traditional Scottish ballads to avant-garde melodies.Some of her best career moments include famously harmonizing with Annie Lennox while touring with the Eurythmics during the 1980s, and being awarded the MBE in 2006 for services to singing for her internationally acclaimed album Songs Of Robert Burns which she took on tour all over the world.Eddi said: “I’m delighted to be bringing my 2024 tour to Perth audiences this April.“Each time I perform there, it feels like a special reunion where I can connect with the people who have supported me throughout my musical journey.“I’ve been lucky enough to be in the music industry for over four decades, but each tour still brings excitement and something new.“I’m looking forward to getting on the road this spring and visiting Perth Concert Hall to connect with listeners of my music, both old and new.”First rising to prominence as a backing vocalist for bands like Eurythmics and Gang of Four, Reader joined Fairground Attraction as the beloved frontwoman in the late 1980s, storming the charts with their debut album ‘First of a Million Kisses’.The accompanying single, ‘Perfect’, was a number one hit in the UK and earned the band ‘Best Single’ at the 1989 Brit Awards.The past few years have proved to be some of her busiest yet, playing