HEY PEOPLE,
Don’t miss the last Soul In The Basement gig for SASKWATCH tonite – killin’ it at Cherry Bar in AC/DC Lane, Melbourne CBD.
Click to see great new clip ‘I GET LONELY’
Roger Hodgson & Band – The Voice of Supertramp – Thursday 28 March, Palais Theatre
Thu 28 March 2013
-Bringing his full band to Australian for the first time-
Roger Hodgson has been recognised as one of the most gifted composers, songwriters and lyricists of our time. As the legendary voice of Supertramp and composer of many of the band’s greatest hits, he gave us “Give a Little Bit,” “The Logical Song,” “Dreamer,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “Breakfast In America,” “It’s Raining Again” “Fool’s Overture” “School” and so many others that have become the soundtrack of our lives.
Hodgson co-founded the progressive rock band Supertramp in 1969 and was with them for 14 years. He wrote and sang most of the classic hits that brought Supertramp worldwide acclaim. During the time that Roger led the band, Supertrampbecame a worldwide phenomenon, and albums like “Crime of the Century” and “Breakfast In America” helped them to sales of well over 60 million albums.
His songs have remarkably stood the test of time and Roger Hodgson recently received 2 awards from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) for his songs being in the top played songs in their repertory. And don’t think it’s all in the past.
Roger Hodgson is currently performing across the Americas and Europe in support of his latest release “Classics Live”.
Don’t miss this one-off opportunity to spend an evening with one of the world’s finest composers and lyricists.
Tomorrow – Wednesday 27 March – Bonnie Raitt & Mavis Staples at the Arts Centre,Melbourne
BLUESFEST TOURING PRESENTS:
Bonnie Raitt & Mavis Staples
Two divas, One extraordinary show.
Combine a guitar virtuoso, highly acclaimed songwriting and the inspiration for a legion of country alt singers across the world and you get rock royalty BONNIE RAITT.
The recent 2013 Grammy Awards saw Bonnie Raitt collect her tenth Grammy for ‘Slipstream’ (Best Americana Album). It is no wonder that she is rated by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 100 Guitarists and Vocalists of all time. Australian Guitar Magazine recently named her one of the top 10 guitarists to check out at this year’s Bluesfest.
Special guest on these sideshows is the legendary rhythm and blues diva MAVIS STAPLES. For over 60 years Mavis has been a trailblazer, delivering power, passion and soul in her gospel music. Mavis won her first Grammy in 2011 for ‘You Are Not Alone’ (Best Americana Album) produced by Jeff Tweedy from Wilco. She is a Lifetime Achievement Grammy award winner and named as one of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll.
Watch Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy perform You Are Not Alone: http://youtu.be/KW0kE6mucFY
Bonnie Raitt and Buddy Guy perform Sweet Home Chicago for President Obama: http://youtu.be/TawPDwaa09Q
Download ‘Used To Rule The World’ by Bonnie Raitt for radio airplay: http://yousend.it/ViytYz
Melbourne – Arts Centre, State Theatre
Wednesday 27 March 2013
Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
All Bluesfest Sideshow Information: www.bluesfesttouring.com.au
Tedeschi Trucks Band with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – 26 March Hamer Hall!
Bluesfest Touring presents
Grammy Award winners, guitar-slinging royalty and husband and wife dynamic combination, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks bring their Tedeschi Trucks Band to perform for one night only at Hamer Hall.
This 11 piece band overflowing with talent and familial harmony earned a Grammy for Best Blues Album with their first album, Revelator in 2011. Their sophomore album Everybody’s Talkin’, in May 2012 debuted in the top 25 of Billboard’s top albums chart and has maintained a top 3 position on the best-selling blues albums chart since its release.Following his awesome slide-guitar work with The Allman Brothers to his position for over a year as Eric Clapton’s featured soloist, Derek Trucks became the youngest musician to make Rolling Stone’s “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time” – and the only one in the Top Twenty under the age of 50!
Arguably this generation’s greatest female blues guitarist / singer, Susan Tedeschi burst onto the scene with her breakthrough album ‘Just Won’t Burn’ and from here won multiple awards. Susan Tedeschi is an exceptional blues guitarist, possessing an awe-inspiring vocal prowess with an ability to dig deep and deliver powerful R&B belters or wrap her voice around a gentle ballad.
Performing with the Tedeschi Truck Band is Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews and Orleans Avenue. They stir together old-school New Orleans jazz, funk and soul, laced with hard-rock power chords and hip-hop beats which has led to rave reviews wherever they play.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue stir together old-school New Orleans jazz, funk and soul, laced with hard-rock power chords and hip-hop beats which has led to rave reviews wherever they play. Their latest album For True, featuring Kid Rock, Jeff Beck, Warren Hayes and Lenny Kravitz, debuted at # 1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart, and remained in the top 5 for over 50 weeks. Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews is the most awarded artist in Offbeat Magazine’s 2012 Awards with six wins including Artist & Album of the year.This lineup will probably NEVER be repeated – the Tedeschi Trucks Band with special guests Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue!
Don’t miss this extraordinary show!
ROBERT CRAY – TAJ MAHAL – SHUGGIE OTIS – TONITE! MARCH 24 AT HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE CBD! BLUES TIME, BABY!!!
ROBERT CRAY – TAJ MAHAL – SHUGGIE OTIS
It’s BLUES TIME !
For the first time – 3 legendary artists – on ONE incredible night !!
MELBOURNE THE ARTS CENTRE – HAMER HALL SUNDAY MARCH 24
It’s been seven long years since ROBERT CRAY has toured Australia, but he and his long-serving band still shred the blues like never before and we couldn’t be more excited about the ‘Strong Persuader’ returning for this series of Bluesfest sideshows around Easter 2013.
“Every time somebody asks me about where my music comes from, I give them …. a little rock, soul, jazz, blues, a little gospel feel. It’s pretty wide open. It’s hard to put a tag on it”
This effortless genre crossover is filtered through some of his most definitive songs like Smoking Gun, I Guess I Showed Her, Phone Booth and I Was Warned. From his impressive catalogue it’s easy to see why he has 5 Grammy Awards (and 15 nominations) safely tucked into his guitar case, millions of record sales worldwide, is a Blues Hall of Fame inductee (one of the youngest to receive the prestigious honour), and why Fender guitars have made not one, but two signature Robert Cray Stratocaster guitars. He’s played with the greats including long time friend Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins and John Lee Hooker and through his sixteen Billboard charting albums, has become “one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.” Rolling Stone Magazine crediting him as reinventing the blues with his “distinct razor sharp guitar playing” that “introduced a new generation of mainstream rock fans to the language and form of the blues”.
You could call TAJ MAHAL a singer, composer, producer, two-time Grammy-winner, world-class musical collaborator, musicians’ advocate, world traveller, fisherman or cigar aficionado. These titles are all accurate, yet none convey the warmth, humour, and soulfulness of Taj and his music.
He has been playing his own distinctive brand of music – variously described as Afro-Caribbean blues, folk-world-blues, hula blues, folk-funk, and a host of other hyphenations – for more than 40 years. A 2009 inductee into the Blues Hall of Fame, Taj Mahal’s has received a huge nine Grammy Award nominations over his career, and has won two of these: the first in 1997 with Best Contemporary Blues Album for Señor Blues, and again in 2000 with Best Contemporary Blues Album for Shoutin’ in Key.
“The one thing I’ve always demanded of the records I’ve made,” he says, “is that they be danceable”. Cue the music: Linda Lou, Fishin’ Blues & Paint My Mailbox Blue for starters – and let the good times roll.
A perennial Bluesfest favourite, last time round TAJ MAHAL played to sell-out crowds alongside Buddy Guy. This time looks set to repeat as he joins the ‘It’s Blues Time!’ Tour.
First up on this extraordinary Blues Tour is SHUGGIE OTIS – son of legendary R ‘n’ B bandleader Johnny Otis. A musical prodigy he was playing with his father by the time he was 13 and from the word go displayed an uncanny mastery of the blues guitar. He wrote Strawberry Letter 23, a world-wide multi-million selling single for the Brothers Johnson in spring 1977 , and guested for Frank Zappa on the Hot Rats album – and with Mos Def on his album The New Danger. in His Inspiration Information album from 1974 has been lauded by many, including Prince, Lenny Kravitz and David Byrne as a cult masterpiece. In Feb 2013 Inspiration Information will be re-issued complete as a double album package, which will include a set of sought after unreleased masters.
Take this rare opportunity to see, for the first time, THREE legendary artists on ONE incredible night ! IT’S BLUES TIME
www.robertcray.com
www.tajblues.com
www.shuggieotisofficial.net
Tomorrow, Saturday 23 March – the devilishly handsome Mikelangelo & stunning burlesque star Gypsy Wood present ‘Style Me Spiegel’ at the Famous Spiegeltet at 2pm!
Part fashion parade, part styling demonstration and part concert, this afternoon hosted by stunning burlesque star Gypsy Wood and the devilishly handsome (and perfectly coiffed) Mikelangelo.
The style, grace and music from the 20s to the 50s has inspired this celebration of vintage fashion and styling with a twist.
You’ll not only learn lots of tips and tricks on how to incorporate a touch of vintage pizzaz into a modern look, you’ll also see some fabulous ladies frocks and elegant men’s couture whilst tapping your toes to some wonderful tunes.
A great way to spend an afternoon.
Please be fashionably punctual and get ready for the ultimate musical glamour experience – featuring instructive makeovers, audience participation and fabulous prizes for a lucky few!
See you at The Famous Spiegeltent at the Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne CBD.
WANDA JACKSON – 2 SHOWS AT THE CORNER HOTEL!
WANDA JACKSON
MELBOURNE THE CORNER 20 & 21 March 2013
bluesfesttouring.com.au 02 6685 8310
“An atomic bomb in lipstick – the queen of rockabilly” – Bob Dylan
“She’s like my rockabilly Etta James. I love her, she’s so brilliant. I don’t think ‘Rollin’ in the Deep’ would exist if it wasn’t for Wanda Jackson” – Adele
Widely known and respected as the Queen of Rock & First lady of Rockabilly, we are delighted to announce that Wanda Jackson is not just appearing at Bluesfest next AEaster, but is also embarking on sideshow dates in several major cities. Wanda has influenced generations of both male and female performers, and is now playing the best ever shows of her life!
Wanda’s latest rediscovery in 2011 saw her team up with Jack White to produce her wildly successful album “The Party Ain’t Over” and has since been working on her 31st studio album “Unfinished Business” with folk musician and Bluesfest performer Justin Townes Earle. The album features performances of Woody Guthries “California Stars” and Bobby and Shirley Womack’s “It’s All Over Now” that was released October 2012.
Born in Oklahoma, Wanda first toured in 1955 when placed on a bill with none other than ‘The King’ himself, Elvis Presley. The two hit it off almost immediately and dated on and off. Wanda has since mentioned that is was Elvis along with her father Tom, himself a country singer, who encouraged her to sing rockabilly. In 2009, Wanda became the only woman ever to be inducted into both the Rockabilly and Rock and Roll Hall of Fames (on recommendation of Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen).
Throughout Wanda’s 50+ year multi genre music career hits like “Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine”, “Fujiyama Mama”, “Heart Trouble” and “I Remember Elvis”, have landed her in the top of the country, rockabilly, pop and rock charts. Wanda continues to tour all over the world to sold out crowds of adoring fans, and now its our turn. If you can’t make it to Bluesfest next Easter then be sure to see the undisputed Queen of Rockabilly when she hits your town.
‘Wanda Jackson positively killed with her set at Venue last Saturday. Volatile as nitro-glycerine, Jackson exudes charms, sexuality, sincerity and humble honesty; often in the same verse…Her voice is a true gift to humanity.
– Vancouver Weekly, September 2012
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ROCK & ROLL GUMBO MEDICINE SHOW – BENEFIT – 3 MARCH – CORNER HOTEL
Ladies & Gentlemen, step right up for the Greatest Show On Earth!
On Sunday 3rd March 2013, the Rock & Roll Gumbo Medicine Show rolls into town for one show only!
A special matinee performance from 1:00pm–4:30pm at the home of Richmond’s original flea circus, The Corner Hotel.
Guaranteed mad dancing, improvisation and strange inspired gibberish from genuine shamans!
Sexy voodoo cures from renowned snake oil salesmen and wicked temptresses!!
Mystery elixirs available from the bar, sure to cure all ailments and make others more attractive to the eye!!!
Silent auction featuring rare and luxurious artefacts!!!!
Featuring live musical tonics from:
THE DARLING DOWNS
Charles Jenkins
Kerri Simpson
Kim Volkman
Suzannah Espie
Sherry Rich
Krista Polvere
Quincy McLean
Mikelangelo
and
Blind Kiwi and his Cigar Box Guitar
The Rock & Roll Gumbo Medicine show features entertainments, potions and remedies for the enlightened!
Attendance is compulsory.
This is a benefit for Karen Conrad & family. Please pass this information to your friends.
Tickets $25+bf from cornerhotel.com, at the Corner Box Office or by calling (03) 9427 9198
HIS MERRY MEN ANNOUNCE THE PILLOW TOUR!
Hey Merry Hombres!
His Merry Men are pleased to announce their first tour of 2013 – the PILLOW Tour!
Join them as they embark on a four date tour of Oz to launch their new single ‘Pillow’ from their debut CD ‘Kind of Loud.’
“Move over The Cat Empire, Brisbane has it’s very own home-grown funk and soul band, His Merry Men.” Lara Lauth (Brisbane South City News – 2012)
Their classic, ol’skool sound borrows influences from Surf Rock, Neo-Soul and Hip Hop and mixes it all up to create their own big, brassy funkfest! His Merry Men bring a fat 9-piece sound and dance party attitude to every gig. They sport suave outfits, face melting dance moves and a dynamite 4-piece horn section, the ‘Hell Yeah Horns’.
“If you love bands like the Bamboos, then I reckon you’ll love His Merry Men’s totally danceable tunes………They’ve only been playing together for two years, but tight musicianship makes it seem like it’s surely been longer” Sarah Howells (Triple J Magazine-2012)
“I’ve been to a lot of shows this year, and I’m not kidding when I say this leaves every single one of them for dead” Josh Donellan (Rave Magazine-2012)
“The band have quickly made a name for themselves because of their vivacious live performances, thankfully they’ve managed to capture this perfectly on record. (Rave Magazine: Super Secret Spies Review – 2011)
See His Merry Men live:
Friday, March 15
Solbar, Ocean Street, Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, QLD
With The Bon Scotts and Captain Dreamboat
Price Info: $12 Pre sale, $15 Door
Saturday, March 16
The Beetle Bar, Upper Roma Street, Brisbane, QLD
With The Bon Scotts and Inversity
Price Info: $12 Pre sale, $15 Door
Friday, March 22
The Camelot Lounge, Marrickville Road, Marrickville, Sydney, NSW
With The Bon Scotts
Price Info: $12 Pre sale, $15 Door
Saturday, March 23
The Empress Hotel, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC
With The Bon Scotts, Supports TBA
Price Info: $12 Pre sale, $15 Door
Visit the band at www.hismerrymen.com.
RACHEL BY THE STREAM – ‘SMOOTH LIKE BUTTER’ EP LAUNCH 14 FEBRUARY
RACHEL BY THE STREAM
EP ‘Smooth like Butter’
LIVE LOOPED HIP-POP WITH SOUL
ATTENTION YOUNG LOVERS!
Melbourne mashup mistress Rachel By the Stream will release her soulicious new EP ‘Smooth Like Butter’ on Valentines Day 2013 at the Evelyn Hotel!
‘Smooth Like Butter’ is a cross-genre mash up that captures the energy and smooth production of her dynamic live show, which features multi-instrumentalist RBTS and her trusty loop pedal and on guitar, synth, melodica and percussion, joined by Mattriks on sampler and live beatbox.
It’s love at first listen from the breezy summer opening track ‘Call It Love’ and the swing-noir style of ‘That’s For Sure’ through to the dubbed out soul-infused ‘Return Again’, sparkling pop of ‘Body and Soul’ and disco glitz of ‘Sunshine/Moonlight’.
‘Smooth Like Butter’ showcases Rachel By the Stream’s original song writing, which flirts in the space between genres and plays Cupid – marrying bits of rootsy folk, funky pop and jazz with r’n’b sensibilities, complete with phat bassline and soulicious dubs! The resulting tunes are nothing short of audacious.
Released on Kinship Records, the 5 track EP was produced by local hip-hop artist Mattriks and UK Producer Matt Coldrick.
The launch is to be held at The Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, on Thursday 14th February, followed by a 2 week tour; dates to follow.
The EP is available at the launch event and digitally on iTunes and is out
through Kinship Records Interdependent Label, and distributed by GREEN Media/MGM.
High res. photos available on request or can be downloaded from www.rachelbythestream.com
LAUNCH DETAILS:
Thu 14th Feb 2013 @The Evelyn, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 3065 – Doors open 8.30pm
Tickets $10 ($15 with copy of the EP) available from moshtix.com.au or on the door until sold out.
Line Up:
Rosie MissChief (gypsy-skank) with band
RACHEL BY THE STREAM – 10.00-11.00pm with special guests
Mortisville (electro swing sensation) with live keys
The Melbourne launch date will be followed by a 2 week tour which kicks off with an appearance at EarthFrequency Festival, Qld, on 15th Feb; more dates to follow.
For interviews/sounds/ live-to-airs or hi res pics please ring Karen on 0400 527 365 or email karen@karenconradpublicity.com