Lanie Lane has established herself as one of the country's beloved artists and performers over the last five years and as the many accolades and bright reviews have shown, her popularity within the Australian music community and abroad only continued to grow. However, in what came to a shock to many of her fans and members of the industry, Lanie released a statement confirming her indefinite departure from recording and live touring.
Affected by the touring and recording lifestyle she's been a part of, Lanie says:
"The uprooted-ness of the rock n roll lifestyle is no longer for me and the ambition (which I believe is a pre-requisite to success in the music industry) of cultivating fame or attention has completely left me now. At times, I have found the constant pressure that a touring & recording artist requires to be accustomed to, unbearable. I utterly respect those who can withstand the pressures of a life constantly on the road and with the expectations for continued success. I personally found myself not liking who I was becoming under stress and difficult circumstances. It felt like a lot of the time I was either depressed or anxious, so I've begun to change the circumstances of my life to be back in the flow again."
This isn't to say that she doesn't love music or regret the successes she's earned, but it would seem that this career isn't for her any more and we can respect that. Lanie will be performing a final run of shows in NSW, Victoria, WA and Queensland so if you're a fan of hers, do not miss the following opportunities to see her perform.
LANIE LANE FINAL AUSTRALIAN SHOWS
February 7th - Quarter Deck Cafe, Narooma
February 19th - The Gasometer, Melbourne
February 29th - West Coast Blues & Roots, Fremantle
April 11th - The Hydro Majestic, Katoomba
April l8th - Tanks Art Centre, Cairns
