Biography Tom & Aurélie (AKA Aurelia)

 

2004 : Belgian based Aurélie Dorzée en Tom Theuns started the band Aurelia with which they recorded 7 albums (Homerecords). Sometimes as a duo, sometimes they invited a third musician. They kicked off playing numerous big festivals like Sfinx, Dranouter, … , toured extensively in France, Norway, Sénégal, Portugal, Switserland, …

2007 : album of the year by national radiostation KLARA.

2009 : acquiring a 40m barge in which they built a small theatre venue, 120 adventurous concerts on the waterways of France and Belgium.

2018-19: production of Pipa Polo with 250 gigs in France

2021: Flemish Folk Award for « Best Live Band »

 

Some international press reviews:

« Our favourite new album” (fROOTS)

Aurélie and Tom proof to be one of the most inventive European folk related artists” (FOLKWORLD)

« A trio with great chemistry, a great sound and a solid future” (Rootsworld, USA)

"The sound is fuelled by a love of mystical and religions music married to the more earthy folk tradition" (fROOTS UK)

“They proof to be one of the most inventive European folk related groups” (Folkworld UK)

”A Masterpiece“ (about “Elixir” New Folk Sounds NL)

" Experimental acoustic folk which tell a surealistic story" (Lyra Sweden)