Rod Stewart For Summer

With forty years of chart-topping singles and albums under his belt, Rod Stewart will be bringing his ‘The Hits’ tour on stages in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne as well as two special concerts at Hope Estate Winery in the Hunter Valley and Hanging Rock in the Macedon Ranges.

Having a phenomenal 62 hit singles in the UK, of which 31 reached the top 10, concert goers can expect to be treated to the likes of Tonight’s The Night, Maggie May, You Wear It Well, Stay With Me, The First Cut Is the Deepest, Sailing, Hot Legs, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy...and no doubt many others. Hopefully he’ll throw in a couple more songs from The Faces, to remind us that before he was a bona fide rock star, he was a helluva rock n’ roll singer.

In 1971 Rod secured his first major solo hit with Maggie May, the b-side to Reason To Believe. The single and album Every Picture Tells A Story subsequently hit number one in Australia, the US and UK. From there Rod didn’t look back, (well actually he did look back a number of times when he released a series of retrospective albums of covers) but he did compile an impressive record of hit singles and albums across his career. Now into his fifth decade in the business, Rod has sold over 200 million records, CDs and downloads worldwide.

Recently Rod entertained a crowd of 65,000 at Hyde Park, with the Mirror UK writing; “Rod Stewart…stole the show…The crowd, young and old, sang along to hit after hit, as Rod took them on a musical journey through his career.”

Notably Rod Stewart is the second ever artist to be confirmed to perform at Victoria’s famous Hanging Rock. Frontier proudly hosted Leonard Cohen as the stunning site’s first ever performer in 2010 and are delighted to announce Rod Stewart’s concert as part of the Hanging Rock concert series. Ticket numbers for this show will be limited so fans are urged to get in early.

Joining Rod on tour throughout Australia is none other than Diesel, whose latest album Under The Influence was released recently to critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone summing things up quite simply with “Damn but this kid can play”, which is pretty condescending statement for a bloke his age. Still the sentiment is correct!

 

Feb 4, 2012 – nib Stadium, Perth – All Ages

Feb 7, 2012 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide – All Ages

Feb 11, 2012 – Hope Estate, Hunter Valley – All Ages

Feb 14, 2012- Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney – All Ages

Feb 17, 2012 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne – All Ages

Feb 18, 2012 – Hanging Rock, Woodend – All Ages

Feb 22, 2012 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane – All Ages

 

Bluesfest Adds More Acts

Jethro Tull and John Legend join the already revealed ZZ Top in the second announcement for Bluesfest 2010.

Others to feature in the second announcement are Gurrumul, Toots & the Maytals, Pete Murray, Wolfmother, Funky Meters, Irma Thomas, Booker T, Los Lobos, Kasey Chambers, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, The Dingoes, Diesel, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, B.B. & the Blues Shack, Joe Louis Walker. Phil Jones & the Unknown Blues, The Snowdroppers, Ray Beadle, Nat Cole & The Kings and Barrence Whitfield.

These acts can now be added to the previously announced collection that included Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rodrigo y Gabriela, The Cat Empire, Blind Boys of Alabama featuring Aaron Neville, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Fistful of Mercy, Mavis Staples, Xavier Rudd, Trinity Roots, Kate Miller-Heidke, Washington, Little Bushman, Tony Joe White, Indigo Girls, Eric Bibb, Ash Grunwald, Ruthie Foster, C.W. Stoneking, Jeff Lang, Saltwater Band, and RocKwiz Live.

The ever effusive Bluesfest promoter Peter Noble stated, “Our second announcement really takes Bluesfest 2011 to another level: The beautiful tones of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu will truly light up the festival – and this is exclusive, you won’t see him perform anywhere else. We also have the reggae royalty of Toots & the Maytals, the absolute reigning soul queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas, the stunning soul voice of John Legend who has just recorded a killer album with the Roots, the greatest soul Hammond organ player ever in Booker T, and the preeminent Mexican-folk-meets-rock-and-roll band Los Lobos.

“Nowhere else in Australia will you find so many artists who are the best of the best. You’ll see the band that practically invented funk music: the Funky Meters, a jaw-droppingly great German band with the best blues guitar player in Europe – B.B. & the Blues Shack, Joe Louis Walker – one of the last of the great blues guitar heroes with fans including Mick Jagger, B.B. King, and Herbie Hancock, and the pumped up blues and soul of Barrence Whitfield who’s been described as Little Richard meets James Brown

The 22^nd annual Bluesfest is on from Thursday April 21 to Monday April 25, 2011

Joe Cocker and George Thorogood Join Forces

Joe Cocker is a highly regarded artist but in some ways he’s perhaps under-rated. He’s been a regular visitor to Australia and he’s almost regarded as part of the furniture which probably doesn’t reflect the real quality of his output over a long career.

The Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winning artist has 21 studio and four live albums under his belt, his unmistakable bluesy soul voice a musical trademark in its own right.

The Sheffield-born singer has always been a huge favorite with Australian audiences and now he is returning to Australia and New Zealand for indoor concerts and a day on the green winery events in February 2011.

Cocker will be performing songs from his new album Hard Knocks in addition to the many gems in his illustrious back catalogue like ‘You Can Leave Your Hat On’, ‘Unchain My Heart’, ‘Up Where We Belong’, ‘The Letter’ and ‘You Are So Beautiful’. After 40 years, Cocker remains one of rock’s pre-eminent survivors and a must-see live performer.

Special guest support artist is George Thorogood and his band The Destroyers. The blues/rock specialist has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, amassing an enviable reputation and loyal following for his scorching live performances.

For the a day on the green concerts, Australia’s own blues/soul/rock master Diesel joins the bill, as does our first country rock/roots band The Dingoes, who have reunited after 30 years with the album Tracks, an induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame and a return to the road.

A DAY ON THE GREEN SHOWS:

Saturday February 5 ROCHFORD WINES, YARRA VALLEY VIC

Sunday February 6 LECONFIELD WINES, McLAREN VALE SA

Saturday February 12 BIMBADGEN ESTATE, HUNTER VALLEY NSW

Sunday February 13 CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS, BOWRAL NSW

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INDOOR SHOWS:

Tuesday February 1 CONVENTION CENTRE, CAIRNS QLD

Wednesday February 2 ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, TOWNSVILLE QLD

Friday February 4 ROYAL PINES GOLF COURSE, GOLD COAST QLD

Tuesday February 8 PALAIS THEATRE, MELBOURNE VIC

Thursday February 10 ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, SYDNEY NSW

Tuesday February 15 DERWENT ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, HOBART TAS

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Diesel’s Coastal Trial

Diesel will perform a huge Australian tour that will see him travelling the length and breadth of the country yet again.

The 7 Axes to Grind Tour will feature both solo and band shows and gets its name from  the collection of guitars that he’ll be taking on the road.

Over the years this multi ARIA award winner has endeavoured to explore many a string instrument and it’s through these explorations that the inspiration for many of Diesel’s works has emerged.

Now for the first time, Diesel will attempt to shine a light on the origins of these instruments and their role in the making of his music.

Saddled up with a voice that is timeless and his “family” of guitars of wide distinction, Diesel brings it to the stage for what is sure to be an insightful night, showcasing his musical journey.

Solo shows

September 30 – South Newcastle Leagues Club, NSW
October 1 – Northcote Social Club, VIC
October 2 – The Toff in Town, VIC
October 7 – Toowoomba City Golf Club, QLD
October 8 – Kedron Wavell Services Club, QLD
October 9 – Logan Diggers Club, QLD
October 10 – Joe’s Waterhole, QLD
October 15 – The Vanguard, NSW
October 16 – The Vanguard, NSW

Full band shows

October 22 – Norwood Live, SA
October 23 – Norwood Live, SA
October 28 – Annandale Hotel, NSW
October 29 – Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival, VIC
October 30 – The Palms at Crown, VIC
November 4 – Caboolture RSL, QLD
November 5 – Coolangatta Hotel, QLD
November 6 – The Zoo, QLD
November 7 – Redlands Multi-Sports Club, QLD
November 11 – The Auditorium at Vikings, ACT
November 12 – Revesby Workers, NSW
November 13 – A Day on the Green, Bimbadgen Estate, NSW
November 13 – Penrith Panthers, NSW
November 14 – A Day on the Green, Sirromet Winery, QLD
November 18 – Brass Monkey, NSW
November 19 – Brass Monkey, NSW
November 21 – A Day on the Green, Kings Park, WA

Diesel Goes Far And Wide

Mark Lizotte aka Diesel will be performing around Australia over the next couple of months. Fans in Queensland in particular are in for a treat with the Under The Influence shows starting in early May.

Diesel will honour 3 of the most influential artists to impact on his music.

Whilst showcasing the immense talents of Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding, Diesel will also perform songs from his own catalogue to connect and reveal how these artists have influenced his musical journey.

Performing solo from May 6 – 23, this tour is a rare opportunity to experience Diesel, his music and the artists & songs that have made an indelible mark on him.

Before that there is a few great shows in Melbourne as well.

WEDNESDAY 21ST APRIL
WELLERS RESTAURANT (solo)
KANGAROO GROUND, VIC
Tickets from the venue (03) 9712 0266

THURSDAY 22ND APRIL
THE SANDBELT (solo)
MOORABBIN, VIC
Tickets from the venue (03) 9555 6899

FRIDAY 23RD APRIL
BENNETTS LANE JAZZ CLUB (solo)
MELBOURNE, VIC

SATURDAY 1ST & SUNDAY 2ND MAY
LIZOTTE’S – “UNDER THE INFLUENCE – SERIES 2″
NEWCASTLE, NSW
Tickets from the venue

THURSDAY 6TH MAY
COUTTS TAVERN
AYR, QLD
Tickets (07) 4783 1999

FRIDAY 7TH MAY
BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
CAIRNS, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4053 1053

SATURDAY 8TH MAY
RIVERWAY ARTS CENTRE
TOWNSVILLE, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4727 9797

SUNDAY 9TH MAY
NORTHERN BEACHES BOWLS CLUB
MACKAY, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4954 8677

TUESDAY 11TH MAY
MAGNUMS
AIRLIE BEACH, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4946 6188

WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY
GLENMORE TAVERN
ROCKHAMPTON, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 49280455

THURSDAY 13TH MAY
GLADSTONE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
GLADSTONE, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4928 0455

FRIDAY 14TH MAY
BROTHERS SPORTS CLUB
BUNDABERG, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4151 3532

SATURDAY 15TH MAY
JOE’S WATERHOLE, EUMUNDI
SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 5442 8144

SUNDAY 16TH MAY
KINGS BEACH TAVERN
SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 5491 1366 or Oztix 1300 762 545

WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY
BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
IPSWICH, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 3817 2999

THURSDAY 20TH MAY
SPRINGWOOD TAVERN HOTEL
BRISBANE SOUTH, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 3208 4444

FRIDAY 21ST MAY
HAMILTON HOTEL
BRISBANE, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 3268 7500

SATURDAY 22ND MAY
LONE STAR TAVERN
GOLD COAST, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 5572 2500

SUNDAY 23RD MAY
BILLY’S BAR & RESTAURANT
GYMPIE, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 5482 1506

FRIDAY 11TH JUNE
YORK ON LILYDALE
MT EVELYN, VIC
Tickets from the venue (03) 9376 4000 or ticketek

SATURDAY 12TH JUNE
CHELSEA HEIGHTS HOTEL
CHELSEA HEIGHTS, VIC
Tickets from the venue (03) 9773 4453 or ticketek

Diesel Gets The Blues

The consistently prolific Mark Lizotte, still better known as Diesel has a new album in the works. It’s more of a blues album than recent releases and as such sees him treturning to a fertile genre of music that he visited before with Short Cool Ones, the 1996 release he made with Chris Wilson.

The new album has the working title Saturday Suffering Fools.

It is intended to be released in May 2009 and is a combination of originals and unearthed blues gems. The album features members of Diesel’s touring band Richie Vez and Lee Moloney, as well as Bernie Bremond (ex the Injectors) and father Hank Lizotte on horns.

Before the release of the album Diesel is heading out for an extensive selection of live dates.

THU 5 MAR
LOGAN DIGGERS CLUB – BRISBANE SOUTH (QLD)

FRI 6 MAR
CALOUNDRA RSL – SUNSHINE COAST (QLD)

SAT 7 MAR
TWIN TOWN SERVICES – TWEED HEADS (QLD)

SUN 8 MAR
MELBOURNE ZOO – MELBOURNE (VIC)

WED 11 MAR
GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS – ADELAIDE, SA (Solo)

THU 12 MAR
GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS – ADELAIDE, SA (Solo)

FRI 13 MAR
THE FACTORY – MARRICKVILLE (NSW)
~DIESEL PROJECT BLUES~

SAT 14 MAR
DEE WHY RSL – DEE WHY (NSW)
~DIESEL PROJECT BLUES~

THU 19 MAR
STAWELL THEATRE – STAWELL (VIC)

FRI 20 MAR
PRINCE OF WALES – ST KILDA (VIC)
~DIESEL PROJECT BLUES~

SAT 21 MAR
BETWEEN THE BAYS – MORNINGTON (VIC)

Between The Bays Festival Returns

In its fourth year the Between The Bays Festival is on again providing a late summer highlight for Victorian gig goers.

The date this year is Saturday 21st March and the line-up is impressive:

DIESEL & BAND

JOE CAMILLERI & THE BLACK SORROWS

DEBORAH CONWAY & WILLY ZYGIER

NICK BARKER

STEPHEN CUMMINGS

REBECCA BARNARD

LISA MILLER

GOOD FIGHT

Between the Bays happens at Penbank, located at the end of Rickards Road in Moorooduc, Mornington Peninsula (Mel Ref 146 G8) approximately 1 hour south of Melbourne on a  37 acre property five minutes from Mornington, which has many different accommodation options.

Between the Bays is also a food festival and attendees will be treated to a variable feast of local gourmet food stalls offering a wide range of tastes and smells. Food stalls include the Flying Calamari Brothers, The Moroccan Spice Kitchen, Wood Fired Pizzas, Specialty Cheese Platters, Chorizo Sausage, Salad Cones, Mango Licks and even a Lolly Shop for the kids! Not to mention the amazing assortment of homemade cakes, slices and jams available to enjoy with your freshly brewed latte or cappuccino!

Between the Bays has a great patronage of local wineries that attend the festival. including Barmah Park, Tuck’s Ridge and T’Gallant to sip try and buy whilst lying back on the lawn enjoying the festival sights and sounds. If wine is not your thing, then you may be interested in sampling a few different local beers handcrafted by the famous Red Hill Brewery. Beers include Golden Ale, Wheat Beer and Scotch Ale.

Music At Melbourne Zoo

If you are looking for something a bit different to do on a warm summer night then perhaps a Zoo Twilight might be the go. For $34 you get admission to the Zoo from 4.30pm  where you can wander around looking at the animals before setting up your picnic blanket and staking your claim on the lawn.

There’s a bunch of shows happening over January, February and March and although some of them have more appeal than others those listed below look like the pick of the crop.

The music starts at 6.30pm and the food options are impressive.

You can take advantage of Tastes of Twilights. On offer will be gourmet pizzas, noodles, grilled wraps and paella straight from the pan. Matilda Bay will be offering boutique tap beers and showcasing some of Victoria’s best wines. Coffee, cold beverages and ice-creams will also be available. All food items will be the same price and to simplify and spend less time in queues you will be able to buy food tickets from all the beverage outlets.

January

Sun. 18     Tim Rogers and Nick Barker
Sat. 24      Tex Perkins and Jess McAvoy

February

Sat. 14       Kate Ceberano and Ryan Meeking
Sat. 21       Mental As Anything and Michael Paynter
Sun. 22      The Badloves and Chris Wilson
Sat. 28       Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows

March

Sun. 8         Diesel and The Hello Morning
Sun. 15       Wilbur Wilde & Lisa Edwards