At just 21, award-winning Liam Burrows is a gifted performer in the style of the great jazz singers from who he draws his inspiration.
A semi-finalist for 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals competition, which takes place 14-15 November in Los Angeles, Liam is already quite the traveller.
Here, he highlights his Top 6 essential-travel accessories. “Every traveller needs some luxury. It doesn't matter if you're an interstate, global or intergalactic trotter,” he says.
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“Whether it be Mars, Woy Woy or the Brisbane Jazz Club, I, Liam Burrows would like to share with you my most secret, cherished, tried, tested and versatile, travel accessories – all with a hint of red and guaranteed to go viral now that the cone of silence has been lifted.”
The Road Case
An awesome coffee table with a snack! Completely versatile so you can adapt it many ways. For use in the shoe-box-sized changing room, when you can fit a tuna sandwich and two drinks.The Headphones
Headphones. Ah yes. Breathe a sigh of relief fellow travellers as now you have hold of this jewel. Red headphones are the superhero's secret weapon. Guaranteed to instantly transport you to another world away from danger when you need a break. Guard them with your life as they are highly coveted.The Trumpet Case
The most efficiently designed door-stop available. Sturdy and reliable in all circumstances including: lifts, hotel rooms and with any other door that needs propping open. Not certified for use in revolving doors due to impending disaster.The Suitcase
A marvel to behold, this suitcase instantly transforms into the most luxurious of cat beds when placed just inside the front door and opened to reveal soft mounds of comforting clothes.The Travel Cat
SleepyCat is the ultimate travel companion available in the most purrfect of statue-like poses. SleepyCat is truly magnificent – he is warm and cuddly and practices 'zzzzzzz' meditation all day and night.Liam Burrows Tour Dates
Sat 7 Nov - Brisbane Jazz ClubWed 25 Nov - Joan Sutherland P.A.C. (Penrith)
Sat 28 Nov - The Concourse Concert Hall (Sydney)
Sat 12 Dec - School Of Hard Knocks Christmas Concert @ Melbourne Town Hall
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