It has been just over two years since the release of Levi McGrath's explosive debut Move and 2008's 
groundbreaking national tour, which endeared him to Aussies everywhere. Since then he has toured 
New Zealand, the USA, visited Compassion projects in Thailand and worked with World Vision in Uganda.
And now -- after five months in 2009 rehabilitating former child soldiers in Northern Uganda, and nine 
months writing and recording his latest release -- Levi McGrath is back!
Closely informed by his recent travels and aid work Children of War is an astonishingly honest, powerful 
collection of songs. Songs that not only chronicle many of his life-changing experiences in Africa, but 
the impact these had on this boy from Bendigo, Victoria.
Small House Records is proud to introduce McGrath's Children of War.
'This is an album Australians need to hear -- an ordinary person's extraordinary journey,' said Mark Tulk, 
Head of Small House Records.
'Children of War confronts not only the poverty and trauma of our brothers and sisters in less- 
fortunate parts of the world, but Levi's own inner journey of coming to terms with a life where apathy is 
not an option,' he said.
In addition to traditional instruments, the predominantly acoustic work also features many of the unique 
sounds of Africa. Armed with a basic recording rig, Levi documented many of the Ugandan musicians he 
met while working at World Vision's Child Soldier Rehabilitation Center in Gulu, Uganda.
Children of War melds the evocative sounds of thumb pianos, traditional Ugandan stringed 
instruments and the Gulu Youth Choir with piano, acoustic and electric guitars, multi-layered percussion 
and cello. Each song speaks a clear, straightforward and heartfelt message of change and empowerment. 
Produced by Mark Tulk and mastered at the famous Abbey Road Studios in the UK, the new record was 
conceived from the outset with a desire to open people's ears and eyes to the many ways they can change 
their world.
McGrath will set off in two weeks' time to present these life-changing songs and stories to over 100 
venues over the next six months, right across Australia -- from Darwin to Devonport. 

Small House Records is also thrilled to announce that World Vision Australia are partnering with them in 
what promises to be an unprecedented opportunity to reach thousands of Australians with the message of 
the plight of suffering children around the world.


Tim Costello, CEO World Vision Australia (on Levi McGrath & Upcoming National Tour):
'Levi's willingness to volunteer for 5 months in Uganda with World Vision is a clear demonstration of his 
heart for, and commitment to, the poorest of the poor. His example is an encouragement and a challenge 
to all of us. Levi's incredible experiences and insights have influenced and shaped his music 
powerfully. His ability to communicate through his music, something of the people he has met and the 
situation he's seen is extremely moving and demonstrates his unique songwriting ability. It's impossible to 
listen to his music and not be stirred into action. World Vision considers Levi a close friend and is proud 
to be partnering with him on his latest tour. I commend Levi's music and tour to you.'