9:03a.m. 13th May 2008

Blues singer Kara Grainger is returning to Australia to release her debut album Grand And Green River.

After nearly 2 years in the United States Kara Grainger is returning to Australia to release her debut album Grand And Green River which will be released through Inertia on May 24.

The album, which was recorded in Los Angeles showcases a stunning line up of some of America’s most celebrated musicians including blues/jazz guitarist Eric Johnson and Grammy Award winning pianist Joel Guzman of Los Lobos.

Grand And Green River also includes a duet with Blue Note artist Amos Lee with whom she toured nationally in 2007.

With the first single, ‘Bring Me Back’ hitting now on radio and TV, Kara has joined guitarist and singer Jeff Lang on selected date on his forthcoming national tour in support of the release of her album.

You can catch Kara's classic songwriting skills, smooth sultry vocals and fiery slide guitar on Sunday, May 29 at Joe's Waterhole in Eumundi.

To sample her sultry sounds check out her Myspace page or her website, www.karagrainger.com.