Even More Amazing Sideshows Just Announced!
Catch Rickie Lee Jones, Gregory Porter, Laura Mvula, Jake Shimabukuro and the amazing Booker T!
PLUS we announce a Brisbane show for Bonnie Raitt
AND due to overwhelming demand – another date for Patti Smith!
Read on for your exclusive presale tickets…
BOOKER T PRESENTS THE STAX RECORDS REVUE
“it was not hard to locate the magic on stage. Booker T. – Stax Revue lifted off the night with their soul blazing musical cast and did not disappoint with a rousing performance of his classic hit “Green Onions”.” –allmusictelevision.net
A rare opportunity to enjoy the classic Stax Records repertoire as performed by the man who wrote so many of the songs; the one and only Booker T!
Honouring some of the greatest soul classics from the legendary Stax Records label; Booker T. performs with his band, a horn section and singers to deliver such hits as ‘Green Onions’ (Booker T. & the MG’s), ‘Try A Little Tenderness’ (Otis Redding), ‘Mr Big Stuff’ (Jean Knight), ‘Gee Whiz’ (Carla Thomas),‘Respect’ (Otis Redding/ Aretha Franklin), ‘Born Under A Bad Sign’ (Albert King), ‘Time Is Tight’ (Booker T. & the MG’s), ‘Hold On I’m Comin’ (Sam & Dave) and ‘When Something Is Wrong With My Baby’ (Sam & Dave).
RICKIE LEE JONES
“This was one of those nights when live music becomes really live, when the bond between performer and audience pushes everyone further than expected.” – Telegraph.co.uk
Dubbed the “Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine,
Rickie Lee Jones‘ hits
Chuck E’s in Love and
Young Blood topped the charts and helped to define the boho rock sound of the late 70s. She will bring her distinct mix of jazz, rock and what has come to be known as ‘confessional’ performances to intimate performances in April.
| “It’s the combination of that massively authoritative voice and the touchingly confessional nature of his songs that has proved irresistible.” –telegraph.co.uk |
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Gregory Porter, the Grammy winning Jazz, soul, and gospel singer, will return to Australia after two sell-out dates in his first ever Australian tour!
It is this passion and dedication that has led Gregory Porter to sign with Blue Note Records, collaborating with renowned musicians including Van Morrison and Stevie Wonder, building and broadening his audience of music lovers internationally.
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| “The singer’s baroque soul, now shot through with heartache, has never sounded quite so polished and concise” – theguardian.com |
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As one of the most exciting musical talents to come out of the UK, Laura Mvula has been
nominated for the Mercury Prize, BBC Sound poll, the BRITs Critics Choice Award, two BRIT
Awards in 2014 (British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act); winning an incredible
two MOBO’s in 2013 (Best Female and Best R&B/Soul).
The classically trained vocalist and soul singer-songwriter – who has been compared to the likes of Nina Simone – caught the attention of her musical heroes Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Prince whilst performing at the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. |
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| “One of the hottest axemen of the past few years doesn’t actually play guitar.” –Rolling Stone |
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| Known for his energetic strumming on the ukulele, Jake Shimabukuro’s performances incorporate elements of thoughtful, sophisticated arrangement to spontaneous, improvised passages. In addition to his original compositions, his repertoire includes Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, and The Beatles ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’.
Topping The US Billboard’s World Music Chart numerous times; Jake Shimabukuro’s music has truly redefined ukulele for the 21st century. |
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EVEN MORE SHOWS ANNOUNCED!
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