ERIC BIBB | NEW ALBUM
January 14th 2009 07:44
ERIC BIBB | GET ONBOARD
Available Saturday January 17
International folk-blues ambassador, Eric Bibb, is about to release his stunning new album, Get Onboard. Produced by Eric Bibb and his producer Glen Scott, is Bibb’s finest album to date and significantly topped the most added list at US Triple A radio (Adult album alternative) last year. Featuring guest appearances by Bonnie Raitt and Ruthie Foster, the album signals a deeper exploration into his musical roots. Eric himself said, “My new album is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting projects of my career. It’s a further exploration into the place where blues meets gospel and soul.”
The album was recorded in Nashville and features a stellar line-up of musicians headed up by Bonnie Raitt (slide guitar on “If Our Hearts Ain’t In It”) and including a duet (“Conversation”) with Ruthie Foster. The Nashville band included producer Glen Scott on keyboards and backing vocals, Tommy Sims (Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Clapton) on guitar, bass and backing vocals, Lemar Carter on drums (Carrie Underwood, Joss Stone, India.Arie) and other Nashville musical luminaries.
Australian fans can get a taste of Eric Bibb as he returns to play in March 2009. His run of shows will take in most capital cities, and includes much anticipated performances at Byron Bay’s East Coast Blues & Roots music festival.
Since Bibb last toured here on the back of his 2006 album Diamond Days, he’s played hundreds of shows across three continents, with acclaimed appearances at esteemed festivals in 2008 such as Glastonbury, Cornbury Festival, the Cambridge Folk Festival, Nice Jazz Festival (France), and more.
As if to echo the sentiment, the Austin American-Statesmen commented after seeing a 2008 performance that, “Bibb’s voice is a sweet, smoky baritone… when Bibb plays, blues and gospel become one glorious whole.”
Eric Bibb's music is a rich blend of the blues with elements of folk, country, gospel, and soul. He is the son of New York folk singer, who influenced Eric immeasurably with exposure to a wide variety of acoustic folk music and the opportunity to “hang out” with performers like and in the sixties when Eric was a young boy. He later went on to immerse himself in pre-war blues guitar playing and song writing, moved to Europe in his twenties and eventually settled in Sweden where a world music folk scene was emerging ahead of being marketed throughout the globe.
“(New album) ‘Get Onboard’ offers further proof that Bibb is working at an extremely high level of artistry.” – Billboard Magazine
“A superb musician and performer.” – Q Magazine
“A voice to die for.” – The Times
Tour Dates
Thursday March 12, Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin NT
Tickets available from darwinentertainment.com.au or phone 08 8980 3333
Saturday March 14, Tanks, Cairns, QLD
Tickets available from ticketlink.com.au or phone 1300 855 835
Monday March 16, Canberra Theatre, Canberra
Tickets available from canberratheatrecentre.com.au or phone 02 6275 2700
Thursday March 19, The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Friday March 20, The J, Noosa
Tickets available from thej.com.au or phone 07 5455 4455
Saturday March 21, The Centre, Beaudesert
Tickets available from liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 07 5540 5050
Tuesday March 24, Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide
Tickets available from www.npsp.sa.gov.au or phone 08 8366 4557
Thursday March 26, Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets available from ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136 100
Friday March 27, Hepburn Palais, Hepburn Springs
Tickets available from the palais.com.au or phone 136 100
Saturday March 28, Menniyan Hall, Menniyan
Tickets available from lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au or phone 03 5664 9239
Sunday March 29, Wrest Point Showroom
Tickets available from wrestpoint.com.au or phone 1300 795 257
Wednesday April 2, Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Friday April 3, Heritage Hotel, Bulli
Tickets available from heritagehotel.com.au or phone 02 4284 5884
Wednesday April 8, Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Thursday April 9, Memorial Hall, Bellingen
Tickets available from Park Beach Music & HiFi, Coffs 02 6652 3752
Tuesday April 14, Live N’ Cookin At Lizotte’s, Kincumber
Tickets available from lizottes.com.au or phone 02 4368 2017
Wednesday April 15, Live N’ Cookin At Lizotte’s
Tickets available from lizottes.com.au or phone 02 4368 2017
Saturday April 18, West Coast Blues N Roots Festival
Tickets available from Moshtix 1300 438 849
Also appearing at the Buesfest Byron Bay
Available Saturday January 17
International folk-blues ambassador, Eric Bibb, is about to release his stunning new album, Get Onboard. Produced by Eric Bibb and his producer Glen Scott, is Bibb’s finest album to date and significantly topped the most added list at US Triple A radio (Adult album alternative) last year. Featuring guest appearances by Bonnie Raitt and Ruthie Foster, the album signals a deeper exploration into his musical roots. Eric himself said, “My new album is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting projects of my career. It’s a further exploration into the place where blues meets gospel and soul.”
The album was recorded in Nashville and features a stellar line-up of musicians headed up by Bonnie Raitt (slide guitar on “If Our Hearts Ain’t In It”) and including a duet (“Conversation”) with Ruthie Foster. The Nashville band included producer Glen Scott on keyboards and backing vocals, Tommy Sims (Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Clapton) on guitar, bass and backing vocals, Lemar Carter on drums (Carrie Underwood, Joss Stone, India.Arie) and other Nashville musical luminaries.
Australian fans can get a taste of Eric Bibb as he returns to play in March 2009. His run of shows will take in most capital cities, and includes much anticipated performances at Byron Bay’s East Coast Blues & Roots music festival.
Since Bibb last toured here on the back of his 2006 album Diamond Days, he’s played hundreds of shows across three continents, with acclaimed appearances at esteemed festivals in 2008 such as Glastonbury, Cornbury Festival, the Cambridge Folk Festival, Nice Jazz Festival (France), and more.
As if to echo the sentiment, the Austin American-Statesmen commented after seeing a 2008 performance that, “Bibb’s voice is a sweet, smoky baritone… when Bibb plays, blues and gospel become one glorious whole.”
Eric Bibb's music is a rich blend of the blues with elements of folk, country, gospel, and soul. He is the son of New York folk singer, who influenced Eric immeasurably with exposure to a wide variety of acoustic folk music and the opportunity to “hang out” with performers like and in the sixties when Eric was a young boy. He later went on to immerse himself in pre-war blues guitar playing and song writing, moved to Europe in his twenties and eventually settled in Sweden where a world music folk scene was emerging ahead of being marketed throughout the globe.
“(New album) ‘Get Onboard’ offers further proof that Bibb is working at an extremely high level of artistry.” – Billboard Magazine
“A superb musician and performer.” – Q Magazine
“A voice to die for.” – The Times
Tour Dates
Thursday March 12, Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin NT
Tickets available from darwinentertainment.com.au or phone 08 8980 3333
Saturday March 14, Tanks, Cairns, QLD
Tickets available from ticketlink.com.au or phone 1300 855 835
Monday March 16, Canberra Theatre, Canberra
Tickets available from canberratheatrecentre.com.au or phone 02 6275 2700
Thursday March 19, The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Friday March 20, The J, Noosa
Tickets available from thej.com.au or phone 07 5455 4455
Saturday March 21, The Centre, Beaudesert
Tickets available from liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 07 5540 5050
Tuesday March 24, Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide
Tickets available from www.npsp.sa.gov.au or phone 08 8366 4557
Thursday March 26, Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets available from ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136 100
Friday March 27, Hepburn Palais, Hepburn Springs
Tickets available from the palais.com.au or phone 136 100
Saturday March 28, Menniyan Hall, Menniyan
Tickets available from lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au or phone 03 5664 9239
Sunday March 29, Wrest Point Showroom
Tickets available from wrestpoint.com.au or phone 1300 795 257
Wednesday April 2, Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Friday April 3, Heritage Hotel, Bulli
Tickets available from heritagehotel.com.au or phone 02 4284 5884
Wednesday April 8, Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Thursday April 9, Memorial Hall, Bellingen
Tickets available from Park Beach Music & HiFi, Coffs 02 6652 3752
Tuesday April 14, Live N’ Cookin At Lizotte’s, Kincumber
Tickets available from lizottes.com.au or phone 02 4368 2017
Wednesday April 15, Live N’ Cookin At Lizotte’s
Tickets available from lizottes.com.au or phone 02 4368 2017
Saturday April 18, West Coast Blues N Roots Festival
Tickets available from Moshtix 1300 438 849
Also appearing at the Buesfest Byron Bay
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