But skip forward to 2008, and Tracy
Coster had found her new voice and space on her unique musical
journey.
With the release of her new brand
album "Moving On" Tracy has heralded a new phase in
her 30 year musical journey. Her musical itinerary still takes in
those wonderful qualities of Australia, but puts her personally in a
new place.
It’s a return to her own music - what
she’s learned and where she’s heading – a bit wiser, and certainly
more aware of things she’s previously taken for granted. It’s
actually a two tiered process – Tracy’s personal movement, but not
losing the heritage that has always been so important.
Tracy is an Australian storyteller,
and this new album reveals a fresh appreciation of the Australia
that she travelled through for so many years.
Tracy knows first hand the joys and
hardships of life on the road. Seventeen years of touring with her
father non stop - we’re talking right through the centre; all
through the outback; mining towns; missions; pubs; clubs; schools,
you name it they played it. Towing caravans, changing tyres, loading
in and setting up equipment were just some of her job descriptions.
Five nights a week, ten months of the year she learned about paying
her dues.
Now with 30 years as a consummate
performer and recording artist, Tracy Coster proudly celebrates her
place as one of the first ladies of Australian country music with a
wealth of music, recording, stagecraft, memories – and a new
voice.
