TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON
August 13th 2010 04:09
A Wizard, A True Star
TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON
RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA IN OCTOBER 2010
A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren's 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and, most recently, interactive artist, Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music.
Chugg Entertainment today announce that the music pioneer that is Todd Rundgren will be making his welcome return to Australian shores in October 2010 under the moniker of Todd Rundgren’s Johnson; the double entendre name of which was derived from Rundgren’s tribute show to American blues impresario, Robert Johnson.
The tour begins in Sydney on Saturday 2nd October when Rundgren takes the stage at The Basement before heading south to the newly homed Great Southern Blues Festival at Bateman’s Bay on Sunday 3rd October, then onwards to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Wednesday 6th October.
In the early part of his career, Rundgren was hailed as a new pop-wunderkind, following the release of his paradigm shifting album ‘A Wizard, A True Star’ in 1973. A record light years ahead of its time with its intensely amusing and sometimes confusing mixture of totally out there tunes which sits easily next to all time classics like Pet Sounds and The White Album. 37 years later, Wizard continues to inspire legions of contemporaries from Hot Chip and Daft Punk to Simian Mobile Disco.
As a live performer, Rundgren has toured with the likes of Ringo Starr as part of his All-Starr Band, and as producer has worked with just about every rock staple from the New York Dolls and Meatloaf to Hall & Oates and Rick Derringer.
Fans can expect to see the prog-rock innovator, guitar genius and consummate singer/songwriter take the stage and perform a range of songs from throughout his career in an infectious and dazzling performance, resplendent with Rundgren’s ever-irreverent and tongue-in-cheek schtick.
Australian fans will have the chance of getting their copy of ‘Todd Rundgren’s Johnson’ at his headline shows. Rundgren’s latest album is currently unreleased in Australia so don’t miss your chance to receive your copy.
With a professional music career that has spanned over forty years, Todd Rundgren is rightfully dubbed a legend. Don’t miss your chance to see him take the stage.
TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON TOUR DATES
Saturday 2nd October
The Basement, Sydney
www.thebasement.com.au or 02 9251 2797
Sunday 3rd October
Great Southern Blues Festival, Batemans Bay
www.bluesfestival.tv or 1300 369 882
Wednesday 6th October
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com or 03 9427 9198
TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST, 9AM
For more information and samples of ‘Todd Rundgren’s Johnson’ go to:
www.chuggentertainment.com
TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON
RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA IN OCTOBER 2010
A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren's 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and, most recently, interactive artist, Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music.
Chugg Entertainment today announce that the music pioneer that is Todd Rundgren will be making his welcome return to Australian shores in October 2010 under the moniker of Todd Rundgren’s Johnson; the double entendre name of which was derived from Rundgren’s tribute show to American blues impresario, Robert Johnson.
The tour begins in Sydney on Saturday 2nd October when Rundgren takes the stage at The Basement before heading south to the newly homed Great Southern Blues Festival at Bateman’s Bay on Sunday 3rd October, then onwards to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Wednesday 6th October.
In the early part of his career, Rundgren was hailed as a new pop-wunderkind, following the release of his paradigm shifting album ‘A Wizard, A True Star’ in 1973. A record light years ahead of its time with its intensely amusing and sometimes confusing mixture of totally out there tunes which sits easily next to all time classics like Pet Sounds and The White Album. 37 years later, Wizard continues to inspire legions of contemporaries from Hot Chip and Daft Punk to Simian Mobile Disco.
As a live performer, Rundgren has toured with the likes of Ringo Starr as part of his All-Starr Band, and as producer has worked with just about every rock staple from the New York Dolls and Meatloaf to Hall & Oates and Rick Derringer.
Fans can expect to see the prog-rock innovator, guitar genius and consummate singer/songwriter take the stage and perform a range of songs from throughout his career in an infectious and dazzling performance, resplendent with Rundgren’s ever-irreverent and tongue-in-cheek schtick.
Australian fans will have the chance of getting their copy of ‘Todd Rundgren’s Johnson’ at his headline shows. Rundgren’s latest album is currently unreleased in Australia so don’t miss your chance to receive your copy.
With a professional music career that has spanned over forty years, Todd Rundgren is rightfully dubbed a legend. Don’t miss your chance to see him take the stage.
TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON TOUR DATES
Saturday 2nd October
The Basement, Sydney
www.thebasement.com.au or 02 9251 2797
Sunday 3rd October
Great Southern Blues Festival, Batemans Bay
www.bluesfestival.tv or 1300 369 882
Wednesday 6th October
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com or 03 9427 9198
For more information and samples of ‘Todd Rundgren’s Johnson’ go to:
www.chuggentertainment.com
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