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Dirt Fever Tour

March 2nd 2010 06:59

DIRT FEVER TOUR
THE BARONS OF TANG

The Barons of TanG
DiRt feVeR ToUr

Think a Frankenstein’s monster of traditional Irish, Jewish, Polish and Russian folk, polka and zydeco all mashed up together with a slamming drill sergeant punk brutality. it’s the exact same source that Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Grinderman, Baseball, Sailors Of Swine and Rocket Science all derive their volatile energy from. Part convict heritage, part history of organised crime, part shit awful weather and hilarious ethnic exaggeration.

Love it or hate it
you can’t help but move like a madman to it
Faster Louder
Jade Monkey Live

DIRT FEVER TOUR
Feb 20 Sustainable Living Festival River Stage Melbourne

Feb 27 Karavan International Gypsy Festival

March 7 Adelaide Fringe Festival Higher Ground Closing Party

March 12 Moonlight by Markets The Rocks

Mar 12 The Red Rattler Sydney

March 20 Brunswick Music Festival

Mar 26 The Merry Muse Canberra

Mar 28 Junkyard, Maitland
April 3, 4, 5 Byron Bay Bluesfest @ Caba Caba Ray Stage

April 9 – 11 Fairbridge Festival Pinjarra WA

DANCE FLOOR RIOT !!!!

Spawned from the collective nightmares of music nerds and avant-garde dance instructors, 'The Barons of Tang' want to ruin you for modern music.

The Barons of Tang hitch up their sleeves and blaze across the tyranny of distance with their scorchin Dirt Fever Tour!

Leaving a trail of bruised and battered dance floors across the nation, the Barons continue their touring mayhem and step on stages at the Karavan International Gipsy Festival starring international band Besh o droM, Adelaide Fringe, Brunswick Music Festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest and all the way out to the Pinjarra to play the magnificent Fairbridge Festival the Barons are foot to the floor ‘n burning the rubber, churning up the miles to play a stage near you!

The Barons of Tang have played a swag full of festivals, including The Falls, Sunset Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Brisbane Festival, Melbourne Arts Festival, Sydney Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, High Vibes, U Tribe and Alice Springs Desert Festival and have supported international artists such as Paprika Balkanicus, Fanfare Ciaccorlia and Gypsy Kings and Queens.

Lashing Tango, Rockabilly, Latin and Gypsy with breaks, hard hitting guitar riffs, double kick blast beats and massive horn arrangements The Barons of Tang serve up their molotov gypsy ‘deathcore’. With accordion, double bass, saxophone and Bass Clarinet to name just a few, the 7 piece Melbourne outfit bend traditional gypsy and tango feels played in the most inappropriate ways. The catchy tunes and punk ethos all tie together to mean one thing, dancing is inevitable!

The Barons of Tang have airplay on Triple J and community radio across Australia, and will launch their new EP Knots and Tangles in Spring 2010.

The Barons of Tang are now Don Carlos Parraga Garcia Rico Urunena Ijo Mal Parido: (Accordion, Vocals) Julian Cue: (Double bass, Vocals) Annie Pfeiffer: (Percussion, Vocals.): Sean Wyers: (Drums, vocals) and Aviva Endean (Bass Clarinet), Anna Gordon (Saxophone), Jules Brunton (Guitar)

Dogs of Rotterdam Northcote 2008

Had Frank Zappa jumped aboard the gypsy bandwagon
he might have made music something like Melbourne’s Barons of Tang!
John Shand Sydney Morning Herald EP Review 18/12/08

It’s wresting on the floor of the dingy pub shirtless and feeling like shit
But wanting to keep the party going and finding ways to do it!
David Jobling Adelaide Theatre Review 2009

Tuba on the floor, shirts off, death metal punk Gypsy..
Hardcore. Dance, dance, dance..the crowd was up for The Barons from the outset!
Andrew Galan 2009 The Pheonix

“There’s a madcap element to the playing and the songs alike that makes you want to smile,
..inevitable manic 2/4 rushes towards gypsy nirvana..rooted in a rock aesthetic”
John Shand Sydney Morning Herald EP Review 18/12/08

BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2010
FAIRBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
KARAVAN INTERNATIONAL GIPSY FESTIVAL SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL 2010 WA LUNAR CIRCUS FESTIVAL 2010
PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL 2009
HIGH AND DRY FESTIVAL 2009
NEWTOWN FESTIVAL 2009
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2009
BRISBANE FESTIVAL 2009
ALICE SPRINGS DESERT FESTIVAL 2009
WEST END CARNIVALE 2009
VERGE ARTS 2009
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL 2008
THE FALLS FESTIVAL 2008
SUNSET FESTIVAL 2009
U TRIBE FESTIVAL 2009
HIGH VIBES FESTIVAL 2009 & 8,
BOHEMIAN MASQUERADE BALL 2009 & 8,
THORNBURY THEATRE ,
SYDNEY FESTIVAL 2009

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John Cale's Keynote Online

February 18th 2010 09:14

Watch and Listen to John Cale's Keynote Online

On February 15 underground rock royalty and founding member of the Velvet Underground, John Cale, cut the red ribbon for Modular and Sydney Festival's Circa 1979: Signal to Noise with a Keynote speech at the Seymour Centre.

Hipsters rubbed shoulders with electronic pioneers in a packed out York Theatre as Cale showed off a few snaps and described working with the likes of Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Happy Mondays, The Stooges and LCD Soundsystem before capping things off with a mind blowing rendition of "Heart Break Hotel."

If you missed the speech or want to listen/watch it again, ABC's Big Ideas are streaming it online.

January 28, 2010 at 10:23am in circa 1979: signal to noise

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JONATHAN BOULET - NEW SINGLE TOUR RICE SHAKER

February 18th 2010 08:59

With Jonathan Boulet’s first ever Australian headline tour kicking off this week MODULAR are celebrating in charitable style. After wooing every man and his dog with his debut single "A Community Announcement", Jono is set to release single number two, the stirring "North To South East To You" on March 15.

Not being one to muck around, Jono re-recorded a ’stripped back’ version of the tune over the weekend in his garage, and sent to us to share with you all. This version will be included on the single release, alongside the music video.

Head HERE to download it.

There's a brand new interview and part one in a series of video tour diaries for you to enjoy, posted up on the ol’ Mod Peeps for your enjoyment. Also make sure you tune into triple j this coming Friday morning around 7.50 AM to hear Jono re-work a classic on Like A Version.

Not being one to rest, Jono has set his fans some homework. At his request, the young man would like you all to bring along your own homemade rice shaker to help get the festivities going. Don’t know how to make one? No problem - download Boulet’s simple how-to guide.

Those dates are:

Thursday February 18
Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale NSW
Tickets from moshtix.com.au - 1300 438 849

Friday February 19
Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney NSW
Tickets from moshtix.com.au - 1300 438 849

Wednesday February 24
The Harp, Wollongong NSW
Tickets from oztix.com.au - 1300 762 545

Thursday February 25
ANU, Canberra ACT

Friday February 26
Cambridge, Newcastle NSW
Tickets from moshtix.com.au - 1300 438 849

Wednesday March 3
Beach Road Hotel, Bondi NSW

Friday March 5
Rocket Bar, Adelaide SA
Tickets from venuetix.com.au

Saturday Mar 6
Fly By Night, Fremantle WA
Tickets from flybynight.org and the Box Office - 08 9430 5976

Thursday March 11
Great Northern, Byron Bay NSW
Tickets from oztix.com.au - 1300 762 545

Friday March 12
Elsewhere, Gold Coast QLD
Tickets from oztix.com.au - 1300 762 545

Saturday March 13
Fans, Brisbane QLD

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ART vs SCIENCE go GOLD

February 18th 2010 08:10

Fresh from loping in at #2 and #74 on triple j's Hottest 100, Sydney's ART vs SCIENCE have recently achieved Gold status in the ARIA Charts for their the eponymous debut EP (out through Green/MGM). The Hottest 100 result also effected the re-entry of the EP into the Top 5 on iTunes and back into the ARIA Top 40. It is currently sitting at no. 1 on the physical singles chart.

Released last May, the independently-released 5-track EP contains radio favourites Parlez-Vous Francais?, Hollywood, Flippers and Friend in the Field. Its performance in the charts was no doubt augmented by the three piece's scene-stealing live show, which has seen the band play at countless festivals and sold-out gigs around the country over the past 12 months.

ART vs SCIENCE have again teamed up with producer/engineer Berkfinger and are currently in the studio writing and recording their anticipated debut long-player. The album - to be released independently through Green/MGM, with label services assistance from Parallel Management - is due out in June 2010. Keep an ear out for the first single in April.

TOUR DATES

16 Feb 2010 ENMORE THEATRE supporting GOSSIP, Sydney - onstage 8.35pm

19 Feb 2010 ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT Adelaide

20 Feb 2010 GOOD VIBRATIONS @ PARKLANDS SHOWGROUNDS Gold Coast

21 Feb 2010 GOOD VIBRATIONS @ FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE Melbourne

11 Mar 2010 OFF THE RAILS @ PADDINGTON ALE HOUSE Perth

12 Mar 2010 OFF THE RAILS @ LIVE Adelaide

13 Mar 2010 OFF THE RAILS @ PADDY'S Albury

25 Mar 2010 BACARDI EXPRESS TOUR @ TIVOLI Queensland

26 Mar 2010 BACARDI EXPRESS TOUR @ CLUB COFFS Coffs Harbour

27 Mar 2010 BACARDI EXPRESS TOUR @ NEWCASTLE PANTHERS Newcastle

27 Mar 2010 BACARDI EXPRESS TOUR @ LUNA PARK Sydney

www.myspace.com/artvsscience

www.facebook.com/artvsscience

www.artvsscience.net

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AC/DC: Black Ice Tour

February 8th 2010 01:18

AC/DC: Black Ice Tour

When tickets went on sale in Australia recently, they smashed all previous records. It became the fast selling tour in Australian history. Across Australia, AC/DC hit fever pitch where fans queued overnight then snapped up 520,000 tickets in 3 hours!!

AC/DC will blast their way through Australia with one of the largest stage productions ever seen. The production will be moved around the country by 48 semi-trailers.

“AC/DC remain the gold standard for arena spectacle rock’n’roll.” - The Times (UK)

“Rock ‘n’ roll that outlasts time.” - Chicago Tribune

“It's been way too long since someone tore the roof off the place like this.” - Orange County Register (LA)

Don’t miss the rock event of the summer!!

Presented by: Garry Van Egmond and Chugg Entertainment

With Special Guest: Wolfmother

AC/DC the greatest rock and roll band on the planet, who have sold over 200 million records worldwide, return home to Australia in February 2010 as part of the Black Ice World Tour.

It will be the band's first Australian tour since January 2001 and will - without any question - be the most spectacular rock show ever staged in this country.

AC/DC will blast their way through each of the five major capital cities where they will appear at outdoor stadiums with one of the largest stage productions ever seen. The production will be moved around the country by 48 semi-trailers during February and March 2010.

TOUR DATES:*
Thu 18, Sat 20 & Mon 22 Feb - ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Thu 25 & Sat 27 Feb - QSAC, Brisbane
Tue 2 Mar - Adelaide Oval
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

Running times:

Sydney*
GA Gates Open From: 5.30pm
Seated Gates Open: 5.45pm
Calling All Cars: 6.45pm
Wolfmother: 7.45pm
AC/DC: 8.55pm
Approx Finish: 11pm
* Times approximate and subject to change

Adelaide & Brisbane*
GA Gates Open From: 5.30pm
Seated Gates Open: 5.45pm
Calling All Cars: 6.15pm
Wolfmother: 7.15pm
AC/DC: 8.25pm
Approx Finish: 10.30pm
* Times approximate and subject to change

WOLFMOTHER
Supporting AC/DC
11/02/2010 Etihad Stadium Melbourne VIC
13/02/2010 Etihad Stadium Melbourne VIC
15/02/2010 Etihad Stadium Melbourne VIC
18/02/2010 ANZ Stadium Sydney NSW
20/02/2010 ANZ Stadium Sydney NSW
22/02/2010 ANZ Stadium Sydney NSW
25/02/2010 QSAC Brisbane QLD
27/02/2010 QSAC Brisbane QLD
02/03/2010 Adelaide Oval Adelaide SA
06/03/2010 Subiaco Oval Perth WA
08/02/2010 Subiaco Oval Perth WA

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The Spanish Film Festival

February 2nd 2010 04:24

Sydney: 5 - 16 May Melbourne: 12 - 23 May Brisbane: 20 - 30 May Adelaide: 13 – 16 May Canberra: 6 - 16 May

Honoured by the Spanish Government in 2009 as the most important Spanish cultural event in Australia, The Spanish Film Festival is back for its 13th year with a programme that will show you why! Over 50 films of the best in contemporary Spanish language films from Spain and Latin America will be winging their way to Australia to work their Spanish storytelling magic for a wide variety of audiences in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide in May 2010 in the form of features, shorts and documentaries.

In 2010 the Spanish Film Festival builds on the diverse program of screenings and events that has become its strong trademark.

The programme includes:

All About Women. A programming first for any Spanish Film Festival, the special All About Women section will screen a selection of films directed by Spanish and Latin American women who have had a significant impact on Spanish cinema AND will look at the various and diverse portrayals of women in Spanish cinema from the 50’s to the present, expanding upon the iconic image of the strong, determined, sexy Spanish woman.

Contemporary Spanish cinema. Selection of the best current Spanish cinema. A highlight of this section will be THE DANCER AND THE THIEF (El Baile de la Victoria), Spain’s entry to the 2010 Academy Awards and nominated for 10 Goya (Spanish Academy) Awards, this is the new film from Fernado Trueba Academy Award Winner Best Foreign Language Film for BELLE EPOQUE; based on the celebrated novel by Antonio Skármeta, writer of IL POSTINO.

Tribute to Colombia. Each year the festival pays tribute to a Latino America country in order to celebrate the culture diversity and richness among the Spanish speaking countries in the world, presenting the most current films of that country combined with a live music event. This year we look to the land of the snowy Andes Mountains, sunny Caribbean beaches and luscious Amazon rainforest for a cinema programme that is just as rich and varied!

The 13th Spanish Film Festival produced with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs in Spain, the Spanish Consulate in Sydney and Melbourne, The Spanish Embassy, the Argentinean Government through INCAA (Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts Argentina), Victorian Multicultural Commission, The Embassies and Consulates of Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, The Australian National University and many prestigious Spanish and Australian companies.

Festival Information will be available from late February HERE

Sydney: Wed 5 - Sun 16 May at Palace Norton Street, Academy Twin & The Chauvel

Melbourne: Wed 12 - Sun 23 May at Palace Cinema Como & Kino Cinemas

Brisbane: Thu 20 - Sun 30 May at Palace Centro Cinemas

Adelaide: Thu 13 - Sun 16 May at Palace Nova Eastend

Canberra: Thu 6 – Sun 16 May at GU Manuka

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Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia

January 10th 2010 03:56

Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
Touring Australia & New Zealand
from March 2010

Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010. One of the most prominent virtuosos in the contemporary instrumental jazz field, Al Di Meola’s dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars is unmatched, extending to fluid arpeggios flying at breakneck speed and beautiful, slow vibrato-laden melodies.

The tour commences in Perth and extends through NSW, Queensland, New Zealand, Tasmania, South Australia and ACT. Provocative and enchanting, Al Di Meola’s intriguing union of complex rhythms, lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmonies ensures an unforgettable aural sensation.

Known for his guitar mastery, Al Di Meola has twenty one recordings, three gold albums and has recorded and played with a number of illustrious names including Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Santana, Luciano Pavarotti, Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Chick Corea, Steve Winwood, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jaco Pastorius, Les Paul, Jean Luc Ponty, Steve Vai, Milton Naciemento, Egberto Gismonti, and many more.

Early in his career Al Di Meola was bestowed a Grammy, as part of Chick Corea’s Return To Forever. He has been voted World’s Best Guitarist several times by Guitar Player Magazine and has had sold out concerts across the world including Bulgaria and the United States.

Al Di Meola’s finds inspiration in music cultures across the world including sounds from Argentina, Brazil, Israel and the Mediterranean and in acoustic genres such as flamenco and the tango. The depth of his writing along with the soulfulness of his guitar expression have won this guitar virtuoso legions of fans worldwide, having played over many years to sell out shows across Europe, Canada and his native USA.
Of Di Meola, Guitar historian Robert Lynch said: “In the history of the electric guitar, no one figure has done more to advance the instrument in a purely technical manner than Al Di Meola. His total command of the various styles and scales is simply mind-boggling.”

Al Di Meola
with World Sinfonia
Australian & New Zealand Tour
MARCH & APRIL 2009

Perth Concert Hall
March 5
08 9231 9900

Sydney City Recital Hall Angel PlaceMarch 7
02 8256 2222
Bellingen Memorial Hall
March 9
02 6655 1522

Byron Bay High SchoolMarch 10

Enmore Theatre Sydney
March 12
02 9550 3666

The Basement, Sydney
March 13
02 9251 2797

Christchurch James Hay
BrisbaneMarch 15
136 246
Kuranda Amphitheatre
New ZealandMarch 16
1300 762 545

Auckland The Great Hall
March 18
0800 289 842

James Hay Theatre Christchurch
March 19
03366 8899

Wellington Opera House
March 22
04384 3840

Hobart City HallMarch 24
1300 762 545
Melbourne Hamer Hall
March 25
1300 182 183
Adelaide Her Majesty’s Theatre
March 26
08 8216 8600

Canberra Royal Theatre March 27
02 6243 5711

Newcastle Civic Theatre
March 29
02 4929 1977
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
March 30
02 8839 3399

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet

March 14th 2009 03:52

Unfortunately for me I was called away at interval to an emergency. A friend in need. But the first half of this show was magnificent, so I think the whole show would have been magic to see. Unlucky for me, and my friend who lost a dog until we found it, on the side of the road dead.

Very sad news and unlucky for the dog, so farewell Maxie Poodle and my apologies for not completly reviewing this show; but as I say - what I saw was truly great.

David

Adelaide Festival Centre's Pivot(al) program presents
Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Mr Rhoden's choreography was like hot molten lava; flowing with undeniable power. New York Times

Pivot(al), Adelaide Festival Centre's year long dance program proudly presents one of America's most innovative and extraordinary dance companies, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, performing at the Festival Theatre from 10 - 12 March.

From pointe to pop this New York based dance company is hot! Inspired by social and political issues, and yet deeply personal, Complexions have always sought to ponder the human condition and to explore the full range of human emotions. In 1995, the company received the coveted New York Times Critics Choice Award and began touring the world. Subsequently Complexions were invited to perform at major European dance festivals and toured extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia and Australia, with each new city presenting an opportunity to extend their message: Complexions is more than dance it is language itself!

For their upcoming Australian season Complexions Contemporary Ballet will present an exciting program of material that will combine stunning classical ballet skills, cutting edge contemporary dance moves and unbelievable physicality and strength. The program will include the electrifying newly created work Rise(2008), set to the powerful rock music of world-renowned band U2, that will close each performance.

This is the first time U2 has granted permission for the use of their work in a ballet and in a major choreographic milestone, Dwight Rhoden has created a truly stunning piece featuring the entire company.

Also featured in the program is Routines (2008) and Gone (2000), an astonishingly powerful and intense physical performance about brotherhood, conflict and survival featuring the emotional music of American folk singer Odetta; Momentary Forevers (2007), featuring the musical collaboration of George Frideric Handel and John Cage; Moody Booty Blues (2006), a short work for five dancers featuring the electrifying American blues music of Muddy Waters, Son House, Roy Buchanan and Stevie Ray Vaughan and I Will Not Be Broken (2008), inspired by the doctrine from tragedy to triumph.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet was founded in 1994 by the current Artistic Directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. Reflective of the name, they brought together a multiracial troupe to express their uniqueness in culture, race and background by combining classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Resident choreographer Dwight Rhoden began dancing at the age of 17 and has created over 60 ballets for Complexions, as well as numerous other commissions. Rhoden has directed and choreographed for film, theatre and live performances and worked for high profile artists including Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Kelly Clarkson and Patrick Swayze. Rhoden was a principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

Desmond Richardson is one of the most widely recognized and talented contemporary dancers of his generation, a multi-talented artist he has mastered a wide range of dance forms including classical, modern and contemporary and worked in television, film and video in the U.S. and abroad, performing with musical artists Michael Jackson, Prince, Aretha Franklin and Madonna. He was a member of the American Ballet Theatre and his performance was described in the NY Times as one of the most majestic dancers ever to tread the MET Stage. Richardson was also nominated in 1998 for a Tony Award for his role in Broadway Musical. Recently Rhoden and Richardson choreographed a new work for the last season of the US hit show So You Think You Can Dance, which received rave reviews.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet celebrates excellence in dance with thought provoking and impassioned performance, be sure not to miss one of the most exhilarating and remarkable dance companies to come out of the U.S.!

Power, punch and pizzazz. For sheer exuberance, the dancers of Complexions Contemporary Ballet must hold the gold medal. The Age

Pivot(al) presents the best dance companies in the country alongside the best in the world.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

What: Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Venue: Festival Theatre

When: 10 - 12 March, 8pm

Cost: Premium $80, Adult $65 / $55 / $45, Concession $60 / $50 / $40, Groups $60 / $50 (6 or more tickets), Student $30

Bookings: 131 246 or online at BASS

Complexions Contemporary Ballet will also perform in Melbourne from 26 February - 7 March at the Arts Centre, State Theatre

For further information check out: www.complexionsdance.org

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Martin Taylor & Alison Burns | Tour

February 18th 2009 06:20

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AND GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST MARTIN TAYLOR TO TOUR AUSTRALIA WITH UK'S FASTEST RISING JAZZ SINGER ALISON BURNS IN MARCH 2009

When Grammy award winning guitarist Martin Taylor (pictured), who has collaborated with great singers including Peggy Lee, Martin Carthy, Jamie Cullum, Dionne Warwick and Bryn Terfel, chose to record a special duo album with a vocalist he chose the UKs fastest rising jazz singer Alison Burns.

MARTIN TAYLOR MBE
Award winning guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognized as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. Although completely self taught, he has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning across four decades, and during that time has invented and developed a way of playing the guitar that is admired, and often imitated, by guitarists all over the world.

As well as being a true guitar innovator, he is also a master concert performer, dazzling audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion, humor, with a strong stage presence. He spends much of the year traveling the world, playing in concert halls in Europe, North America, Japan, Asia, and Australasia. As well as his solo concerts and recordings, he has also collaborated with musicians from many different musical genre including Stephane Grappelli, Chet Atkins, Bill Wyman, Dionne Warwick, Sacha Distel, Bryn Terfel and Jamie Cullum.

From 1979 to 1989 he toured the world and recorded over 20 albums with the French jazz violin legend STEPHANE GRAPPELLI. Monsieur Grappelli described him as Rich in talent and elegance, he's a great artist.

In 2002, he was appointed MBE For Services to Jazz Music, in The Queen's Birthday Honors List, which he received personally from Her Majesty the Queen at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.

In 2007 he recieved the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Heart of Jazz Award in recognition of his career in music, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Wales Jazz Guitar Festival for his Contribution to Jazz Guitar Worldwide and was voted Best Guitarist in the British Jazz Awards for a record eleventh time.

When not touring he divides his time between his homes in France and Scotland where he writes music for TV and film.

His autobiography MARTIN TAYLOR - AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A TRAVELLING MUSICIAN and his latest CD/DVD FRETERNITY are available worldwide.

ALISON BURNS

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. Surrounded by the surfeit of little girl voices prevalent in jazz today, it's almost a relief to encounter a mature but flexible voice like ALISON BURNS. Beyond the vocal quality is imaginative delivery and interpretation that comes from experience in life as well as extensive touring in the US, UK, Italy and China. TV host Michael Parkinson has declared himself as a fan and her debut album 'Kissing Bug' featuring Guy Barker and David Newton and produced by guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR has received rave reviews. At home in any setting, from festival and theatre stages to small, intimate venues, Alison Burns never fails to touch the audience with her soul-stirring performances.

Born in Scotland, ALISON BURNS grew up drawing inspiration from the recordings of the jazz greats like Sarah Vaughn, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. In demand as much abroad as in the UK she has performed concerts in Tokyo, Nashville, New York, Cannes, Capri and Shanghai.

French writer Emile Zola never met ALISON BURNS, and his perceptive quote may seem like an unusual introduction, but it's wholly appropriate for this rising star of the jazz world, and her rather unusual road to success. With the release of her second album 1:AM, a collaboration with world-renowned and multi award-winning jazz guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR, Alison brings her unique interpretation to a combination of traditional jazz standards, classic contemporary songwriting, and an original song which holds particular personal significance. It's a track listing which reflects the Dundee singer's lifetime love affair with music.

“My father was a guitarist and my mum would get into his gigs around Dundee for free by carrying the case...he still carried the guitar! He used to sing to me, numbers by Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Bessie Smith. That's what I heard around the house. I also used to watch old Hollywood movies and dream of being a singer and actress. We had linoleum flooring in the bathroom, so I used to sprinkle it with salt and try my hand at tap dancing! The first time I sang was trying to pick out harmonies in songs on the radio.”

No matter what else has happened in Alison's life, that involvement with music has run in parallel - only now is it being allowed to take the lead. Life has certainly provided inspiration. As the first female apprentice engineer in the famous Timex watch factory in Dundee, the 16-year-old refused to compromise glamour in the workplace and never forgot her lipstick. The experience showed that she was perfectly capable of holding her own in a man's world.

Other jobs followed (including being sacked from a bingo-calling job) but it was at the age of 21 that Alison realised that her childhood dreams would only be realised if she actually did something about it. The death of her brother Alan, who was serving in the Falklands brought home the reality of a life lived unfulfilled. Alan was very much the inspiration for the lyrics of the original song True on 1AM, which has music written by Martin Taylor.

Still based in Dundee, ALISON BURNS's acting, singing, and presenting career took off. As singer and songwriter in a band called The Rainmates, she tuned down two record deals which just “didn't feel right at the time”. Her first love was still the music she had heard in her childhood, however, and this led to the formation of a three-part female harmony group, The Penny Dainties. Not only did Alison get the group together, it was normal for her to be hanging over a sewing machine in the early hours, making the frocks!

Like every other performer, the days could be empty. However, never one to waste any time, Alison used the days productively and gained a law degree from Dundee University. She practised briefly, but the pull of music was too much and she found herself working in the music business, albeit behind the scenes. For a while, her own music career was put on the back burner, but it's telling that as soon as she turned her attention to jazz singing again, there was instant acclaim. The release of her debut album, Kissing Bug, in March 2007 was received with universal acclaim and became the first album by a Scottish jazz singer to reach the Jazz Top 10. She was lauded by the likes of jazz guru Michael Parkinson who invited ALISON BURNS to play at his hotel. The man himself was in the front row and threw his arms around her as she came off stage.

So far she has packed her bag to perform in far-flung destinations such as Tokyo, Nashville, New York, Cannes, Italy and Shanghai as well as exclusive events for the likes of Virgin Airlines and Sir Terence Conran. She has performed at jazz festivals and venues across the country, with her own group and guesting with Martin Taylor at a number of concerts. It was at these concerts that the idea for 1:AM came about. The recordings of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass were the inspiration, stripping back the songs to vocal and guitar. Despite the smoky dark eyes and robust sense of humour, there's little of the jazz diva about Alison Burns. As a committed vegetarian, her greatest concern on the road is finding decent food as well as keeping in touch with her husband, family and friends. Venues will be shocked to find the only dressing room request is water and her only real superstition is “always wearing my granny's earrings”. For those who may think that Alison is where she has always wanted to be, that's true up to a point, but looking at her track record, this is obviously just the beginning. “I'd like to tour more and keep adding songs to my repertoire. It would be wonderful to sing with Tony Bennett and Michael Buble. It's also an ambition to sing with strings – I think it’s every singers ambition to sing with strings. I'd also like to write more songs.”

1:AM from ALISON BURNS and MARTIN TAYLOR is released on P3 Records. The album was inspired by the recordings of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass. On the album, produced by Tony Platt, Alison Burns and Martin Taylor capture the essence of the recordings with just voice and guitar.

In 2009 the duo will hit the road to tour and promote this new album which is produced by legendary record producer Tony Platt (Bob Marley, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy). The tour and album take its inspiration from the Grammy award winning collaboration between Joe Pass & Ella Fitzgerald, mixing repertoire from The Great American Songbook and contemporary material.

Europe's finest guitarist Jazz Times, New York

Martin Taylor was the Head-line act at the last International Guitar Festival in Adelaide.

28 Feb 2009 20:00
Theatre of the Thailand Cultural Centre Bangkok, Thailand

3 Mar 2009 20:00
The Basement Sydney, Australia | Bookings: 02 9251 2791

4 Mar 2009 20:00
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Nowra, NSW, Australia | Bookings: 1300 788 503 with Special Guest George Golla

5 Mar 2009 20:00
Dizzy's Melbourne, Australia | Bookings: 03 9428 1233

6 Mar 2009 20:00
Dizzy's Melbourne, Australia | Bookings: 03 9428 1233

7 Mar 2009 20:00
Dizzy's Melbourne, Australia | Bookings: 03 9428 1233

8 Mar 2009 20:00
Gold Coast Arts & Cultural Centre Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Bookings: 05 5588 4000

9 Mar 2009 20:00
The Basement Sydney, Australia | Bookings: 02 9251 2791

11 Mar 2009 20:00
Avalon RSL Avalon, NSW, Australia | Bookings: 02 9918 2201

12 Mar 2009 20:00
Governor Hindmarsh Hotel Adelaide, Australia | Bookings: 08 8340 0744

13 Mar 2009 20:00
Ellington's Jazz Club Perth, Australia |

14 Mar 2009 20:00
Ellington's Jazz Club Perth, Australia

15 Mar 2009 20:00
Jazz Freemantle, Navy Club, High Street Freemantle, Australia | Bookings: 08 9384 4835

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REVIEW | NEIL YOUNG | BIG DAY OUT

February 3rd 2009 03:26

NEIL YOUNG AT THE BIG DAY OUT

It's difficult to find words for the emotional impact this concert took on me. What a fantastic musician, singer and personality Neil Young is. Why was I emotionally staggered seeing/hearing him? The simple answer is - he has been a constant all my life. In fact we used (my older sister) to have a green vinyl bootleg of a concert he gave in 1978 or thereabouts. It had his classics of the day on it, a good deal of rambling philosophy leaning towards preserving the natural world of the time... Mother Nature featured big then, and although she still does, it was his intense rocking soul that cracked through the generations.

Surrounded by younger folk who had spent hours and hours hearing all sorts of great music, Big Day Out crowds in Adelaide certainly took a little while to place Young's sound and appreciate it. A stinking hot day didn't really stop anyone from enjoying the day, it was awesome over all; not the least because so many of Young's songs have been part of the fabric of life for at least thirty years. When he sang Hurricane there was a swell of recognition - it was all on for the massive 30,000 strong crowd. Maybe 6000 of them were my age (mid 40's) and they mostly seemed to be sitting in the shade up the back quietly enjoying the view and the music.

Sure, down the front in the mosh pit some yelled disrespectfully "Play some rock and roll" but they didn't do that for long. Needle and the damage done caused a bit of a quiet riot. One 20-something lad who had been bagging the "old dude" on stage suddenly shut up and sat down on the cool grass. There's always been power and emotion in Young's work. Part of my excitement and enthusiasm was a direct result of watching many younger people hearing some of his classics in the flesh. The songs still mean as much, if not more, today as they did 30 years ago.

The set was dressed with a range of novel fans, hanging letters and golden light. All in all it was an excellent concert and I was just as excited at the end of it as my 15 year old was; and he was very skeptical about the whole idea of an elder statesman of folk rock (nearly as old as his grandfather) until the messages and emotional journeys.

Top quality, no holes barred - beautiful concert.

NEIL YOUNG at BIG DAY OUT? You better believe it. From the festival that brought you the likes of Iggy Pop, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica and Nick Cave. In 2009, BIG DAY OUT presents legendary guitarist and songwriter NEIL YOUNG –Anti-war protestor. Hall of Famer. Environmental crusader. Instantly recognisable vocalist. Father. Social activist. Filmmaker. Godfather of Grunge. Oscar-nominated songwriter. Crazy Horse. Buffalo Springfield. Crosby, Stills, Nash and…

YOUNG’s 90-minute BIG DAY OUT sets around the nation will crackle into life at 8.30pm on the main stage and are guaranteed to be full of classics. His electric band features long-time cohort and pedal steel guitarist Ben Keith, bassist Rick Rosas, drummer Chad Cromwell, guitarist Anthony Crawford and singer/guitarist (and wife) Pegi Young.

For a taste of what you’re in for, check out this hit-heavy setlist YOUNG played at Denmark’s Roskilde festival earlier this year: Love and Only Love; Hey Hey, My My; Powderfinger; Spirit Road; Cinnamon Girl; All Along the Watchtower; Oh, Lonesome Me; Mother Earth; The Needle and the Damage Done; Unknown Legend; Heart of Gold; Old Man; Get Back to the Country; Words; No Hidden Path; A Day in the Life.

Reviews from YOUNG’s string of festival appearances this past European summer have singled the shows out as some of his best in years – pointing to the feelgood singalong moments, the band’s awe-inspiring rock playing and “full-on electric assault”, the moving and “simply harmonious” nature of the “quieter section” of the set, the frontman’s good mood, and the great atmosphere in the crowd.

“NEIL YOUNG is… NEIL YOUNG. How else can it be put? No one else can do this. Live, he’s the greatest, hands down. A cathartic and primal musical experience.” (Epoch Times, July 2008)

Back in the States in October, Spin witnessed this elder statesman of rock kick off his US tour by breathing “new vitality into songs more than three decades old… his set became a veritable greatest hits collection”.

It’s been five years since YOUNG last toured Down Under – and even longer since he delivered such a dream setlist for fans. Who knows when he will be back again? So whether you’ve followed him for years, or you’re in need of a rock’n’roll history lesson, NEIL YOUNG at BIG DAY OUT 2009 is a rarefied experience you can’t afford to miss.

Tickets to his Sydney and Melbourne solo shows and to the Sydney and Gold Coast BIG DAY OUTs were snapped up within hours of going on sale but if you’re quick you may still be able to experience one of the greatest rock and roll experiences of your lifetime at one of the following shows.

NEIL YOUNG SOLO SHOWS

supported by My Morning Jacket

BRISBANE l Wednesday 21 January l BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Tickets: Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au Outlets and Phonecharge 132 849

SYDNEY l Sat 24 January l SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Tickets: Ticketmaster www.tickemaster.com.au Outlets and Phone charge 136 100

MELBOURNE l Wednesday 28 January l MYER MUSIC BOWL l SOLD OUT!!!

Please go to bigdayout.com for all ticketing details.

NEIL YOUNG AT THE BIG DAY OUT 2009

GOLD COAST l Sunday 18 January l Parklands

SOLD OUT ticket ballot in place

SYDNEY l Friday 23 January l Sydney Showground

SOLD OUT ticket ballot in place

MELBOURNE l Monday 26 January l Flemington Racecourse

BDO website SOLD OUT

Available from Ticketmaster outlets/Phonecharge 136 100, www.ticketmaster.com.au

ADELAIDE lFriday 30 January l Adelaide Showground

Available from Krypton Discs (Glenelg), Mr V Music (Semaphore), Elevator Music (Seaford), Globalize (Rundle Mall, Elizabeth, Noarlunga), Ticketmaster outlets/Phonecharge 136 100, www.ticketmaster.com.au and from our website www.bigdayout.com

PERTH l Sunday 1 February l Claremont Showground

Available from 78 Records (Perth), Mills Records (Fremantle), Planet Video (Mt Lawley), Live Clothing, Malibu Dive (Perth), Bassendean Newsagency (Bassendean), Cellarbrations (Bayswater), Trax (Mandurah), Collins Music (Bunbury), Blue 62 (Busselton), Geraldton CD Centre (Geraldton), Kalgoorlie Sound (Kalgoorlie), Vibes (Albany), Chinatown Music (Broome), Ticketmaster outlets/Phonecharge 136 100, ticketmaster.com.au or go to bigdayout.com for all ticketing details.

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