Amanda Palmer Announces Book Tour

Musician, performance artist, writer, goddess, burlesque sensation, lead singer of The Dresden Dolls and part time Melbourne loving resident, Amanda Palmer, has just announced a lightning book tour for her latest inspirational opus titled The Art of Asking, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help.

She has already been announced as a part of MONA FOMA, where she will be performing a 90 minute set with dapper bassist and arranger of the Grand Theft Orchestra, Jherek Bischoff. This is the fourth time that Amanda has been a part of MONA FOMA lineup.

This book tour is a different kettle of fish. This is a evening of music, discussion, readings for her book and a Q & A. There will be a book signing and show at The Metro in Sydney with literary genius and husband, Neil Gaiman and extra special guest Tara Moss. Then it is off to Melbourne, for another book signing at The Thornbury Theatre.

As Amanda states, "if you missed the memo (or haven't read the book yet), I wrote the bulk of the book in Melbourne, in different cafes and bars in Collingwood and the CBD (they're mostly thanked in the back of the book, but shout outs to Grub Van, Atomica, Polly, Arcadia and Thousand Pound Bend....).

January 20th, 7:30 PM

Sydney Australia

The Metro Theatre

All Ages

tickets on Sale January 8th at 9:00 AM here

w/ special guests Neil Gaiman, and Tara Moss.

January 23rd, 7:00 Doors

Melbourne, Australia

The Thornbury Theatre Ballroom

+18 (minors must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian)

tickets on Sale January 8th at 9:00 AM

In past tours of Australia, Amanda has performed with Paul Kelly, Mick Harvey, Mikelangelo, Kate Miller-Heidke, Missy Higgins, Die Roten Punkte, The Bedroom Philosopher and many more. Here is a selection of videos from her past shows in Melbourne.

Jherek Bischoff, Amanda Palmer & Missy Higgins - Before Too Long (Paul Kelly cover) @ Toff In Town, Melbourne (19th Sept 2013) from Carbie Warbie on Vimeo.

The Bedroom Philosopher with Amanda Palmer - Northcote, So Hungover @ Forum, Melbourne (8th Jan 2012) from Carbie Warbie on Vimeo.

Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra & Kate Miller-Heidke & Missy Higgins - Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics) @ Forum 20 Sept 2013 from Carbie Warbie on Vimeo.

Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra - Gaga, Palmer, Madonna @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne (20th Sept 2013) from Carbie Warbie on Vimeo.

Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra - Map Of Tasmania @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne (20th Sept 2013) from Carbie Warbie on Vimeo.

Amanda Palmer & Mikelangelo - Before Too Long (Paul Kelly cover) @ Bakehouse Scrap Museum (22nd Feb 2012) from Carbie Warbie on Vimeo.

Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra - Common People (Pulp) @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne (20th Sept 2013) from Carbie Warbie on Vimeo.