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It’s a phrase which is ridiculously over-used, but not in this case.
When it comes to true music legends, JOE COCKER, OBE please stand up.
And whilst also over-used, not in this case - get ready for double trouble when JOE COCKER and band return to Australia in February, accompanied by his special guests, the master of the slide guitar, and truly BAD-TO-THE-BONE, GEORGE THOROGOOD and his Destroyers.
This dream team pairing of gritty R&B, blues and soul legends will be an early 2011 musical highlight for audiences, returning for indoor concerts and A Day on the Green winery events.
Not only is Joe Cocker one of the most successful and popular singers of the last four decades, he is also one of music’s most loved and most respected. This Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winning artist has 21 studio and four live albums under his belt, and his unmistakable bluesy soul voice a musical trademark in its own right.
The Sheffield-born singer has always been a huge favourite with Australian audiences. 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 preeminent 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.
Tour dates are:
CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE TUESDAY FEB 1
TOWNSVILLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WEDNESDAY FEB 2
Brisbane, Entertainment Centre - Friday Feb 4
MELBOURNE PALAIS THEATRE TUESDAY FEB 8
SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE THURSDAY FEB 10
HOBART DERWENT ENTERTAINEMENT CENTRE TUESDAY FEB 15
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26
Bookings through:
Cairns – Ticketlink 1300 855 835 www.ticketlink.com.au
Townsville – Venue box office 07 4771 4000 www.tecc.net.au
Brisbane / Melbourne / Sydney / Hobart - Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au
Pre-sale begins midday Tuesday Nov 23 & ends 5pm Thursday Nov 25
Also appearing at a day on the green shows:
Yarra Valley, VIC Rochford Wines Saturday Feb 5
McLaren Vale, SA Leconfield Wines Sunday Feb 6
Hunter Valley, NSW Bimbadgen Estate Saturday Feb 12
Bowral, NSW Centennial Vineyards Sunday Feb 13
Tickets on sale November 26 through Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au
