http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Music And Concerts Channel http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182861 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182861 16/05/2010-17/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Dainty Consolidated Entertainment ITALY'S MOST ACCOMPLISHED MUSICAL EXPORT OF THE LAST DECADE RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA IN MAY 2010 FOR A NATIONAL CONCERT TOUR. Dainty Consolidated Entertainment is thrilled to confirm that Patrizio Buanne, the world's most exciting baritone crooner, will tour Australia in May 2010. The concert tour will travel to Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Inspired by the legendary Italian American singers of the 50's and 60's, like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, Patrizio Buanne epitomises style, sophistication and elegance. With his rich baritone voice he is a unique performer in the modern world of entertainment. Patrizio is renowned for his energetic yet intimate live shows, he uniquely combines charisma, sex appeal and raw talent with a natural intuition for performance. This will be Patrizio's 3rd national concert tour of Australia, he last toured in 2007 to sold-out crowds. With over a million album sales already to his credit, Patrizio enters an exciting new stage of his career with the release of his eponymously titled third album. The new collection follows his previous albums 'The Italian' (2005) and 'Forever Begins Tonight' (2007). Produced by Humberto Gatica (Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli and Michael Bubl?) and recorded at Westlake and Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, the album both pays homage to Patrizio's influences while also offering enthralling original compositions. It highlights contemporary interpretations of classics from the great Italian and American songbooks including 'Mambo Italiano', 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Have you Ever Really Loved a Woman' and 'Never, Never, Never' alongside new songs such as Diane Warren's 'Why Did You Have To Be?'. Patrizio recorded his debut album 'The Italian' at Abbey Road alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and it proved to be a truly global phenomenon with sales reaching double Platinum in Australia and Platinum in South Africa, New Zealand, Asia, Austria and Finland. In the UK, 'The Italian' was certified double Gold with sales in excess of 200,000 as it hit the Top 10 of the album charts. His second album 'Forever Begins Tonight' continued his success as it crashed into the Top 10 on Billboard's Top World Music Albums chart. Again featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the album was particularly notable for featuring the first and only Italian language interpretation of Robbie Williams' signature song 'Angels'. Patrizio's popularity spread to the live arena as he embarked on several sold-out international tours. Key to his success is his inimitable voice and charmingly charismatic live performances. DON'T MISS PATRIZIO BUANNE LIVE ON TOUR IN AUSTRALIA - MAY 2010 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182872 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182872 17/12/2010-18/12/2010 Music And Concerts Adelaide Festival Centre presents CHRISTMAS PROMS 2010 A spectacular Adelaide Festival Centre Christmas tradition. Share the joy of the Christmas season with the sensational Adelaide Art Orchestra, the inspirational Adelaide Vocal Project and conductor Timothy Sexton plus some very special guests, as they perform festive favourites and carols for the young and young at heart. “At last Adelaide has a festive event that fills its festival heart.”  Sunday Mail Corporate Boxes available - call 82168965. For full details regarding Season 2010, download the brochure here. Book your Season Pass online here.  Download a printable booking form here (if you wish to post or fax your order). If you have any queries, please contact BASS on 131 246. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182873 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182873 27/11/2010 Music And Concerts Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide International Guitar Festival presents MUSICA LATINA - MANUEL BARRUECO & YAMANDU COSTA Fiery and passionate virtuoso guitar A rare double bill featuring two giants of the classical guitar world. Drawing on Latin influences, Musica Latina references the ‘new world’ in the guitar’s evolution after The Americas were discovered and explores the departure from European traditions. Grammy nominated Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognised as one of the most important guitarists of our time. Known as a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, Manuel Barrueco performs exclusively at the Adelaide International Guitar Festival on his first visit to Australia. At 29, Yamandú Costa is already considered one of the greatest geniuses of Brazilian music. A virtuosic guitar player, composer and arranger, Yamandú’s impressive and explosive live performance highlights a deep intimacy with the guitar switching between samba, choro and tango with blistering dexterity. “…simply and consistently – awesome.” Los Angeles Times Suitable 12+ years For full details regarding Season 2010, download the brochure here. Book your Season Pass online here.  Download a printable booking form here (if you wish to post or fax your order). If you have any queries, please contact BASS on 131 246.           http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182883 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182883 16/06/2010-19/06/2010 Music And Concerts Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival Presents BREL Enjoy a night of French Cabaret with JOHN WATERS. One of Australia’s most recognised and respected actors and singers, John Waters will perform a concert that highlights the songs of the great French Chanson singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. While many of Brel’s songs were recorded in English translation in the ‘60s and ‘70s by artists including Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Dusty Springfield, and Ray Charles, Waters will perform them as the original French versions, explaining their significance along the way - sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, sometimes painfully romantic but always engrossing and compelling. Waters has been inspired by Brel’s songbook since he was in his teens, leading him to perform these incredible songs in late night shows in Sydney’s Kings Cross in the early 1970s. This eventually evolved into the critically acclaimed tribute show Cafe Brel in 1999. Now in this brand new incarnation, simply titled BREL, Waters will create and assume the character again, telling stories rich in dimensions that will arouse and entice you into the world and music of Jacques Brel. If you saw Waters’ popular John Lennon tribute Looking through a Glass Onion and loved it, then BREL is sure to cast a spell and get under your skin. “Waters makes the French connection.” Sydney Morning Herald Suitable 16+ years. For full details regarding Season 2010, download the brochure here. Book your Season Pass online here.  Download a printable booking form here (if you wish to post or fax your order). If you have any queries, please contact BASS on 131 246.       http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182884 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182884 09/04/2010 Music And Concerts Adelaide Festival Centre's trans:mission program in association with Bluesfest presents BELA FLECK'S AFRICAN PROJECT featuring Oumou Sangare and band A finger-pickin' night of African banjo-beats. Described as the premiere banjo player in the world multi Grammy Award winner Béla Fleck and his renowned ensemble the Flecktones have taken the banjo across the global musical map through collaborations with musical legends as diverse as Chick Corea, Sting, Bobby McFerrin, Bonnie Rait and even the Grateful Dead. Most recently Béla Fleck’s African Project traced origins of the banjo, the prototype of which was brought to American shores by African slaves. In Africa, Fleck found common musical ground with some of Africa’s leading musicians, including international superstar Malian diva Oumou Sangaré. The African Project resulted in Fleck’s most ambitious recording, Throw Down Your Heart and a companion award-winning documentary of the same name. Oumou Sangaré is described as one of Mali’s greatest female voices. She sings about love and the importance of freedom backed up by her trademark funk-driven Wassoulou sound.  Sangaré has toured with Baaba Maal, Femi Kuti and more recently has duetted with stars such as Alicia Keys, Me’Shell Ndégéocello, and Pink Floyd guitarist Dave Gilmour. Béla Fleck will join Oumou Sangare’s 12 piece Malian band on stage for a finger-pickin’ night of African banjo-beats. Winner of 13 Grammys Fleck has been nominated in more categories than anyone in Grammy history. “One of the world’s great female singers... Sangaré is one of those rare stars...” Daily Telegraph Suitable 12+ years. Corporate Boxes available - call 8216 8965. Further trans:mission (universal beats, rhythms and grooves) concerts to be announced throughout the year as we take advantage of the best music the world has to offer. Stay tuned! For full details regarding Season 2010, download the brochure here. Book your Season Pass online here.  Download a printable booking form here (if you wish to post or fax your order). If you have any queries, please contact BASS on 131 246.     http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182885 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182885 11/06/2010-13/06/2010 Music And Concerts Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival presents ENNIO MARCHETTO A One-Man-Living Cartoon Ennio is the ultimate quick change artist, revolutionising the art of origami into theatrical magic. His screamingly funny and wildly entertaining solo performance features a whirlwind of superb paper costumes and split second transformations, backed by an eclectic soundtrack, Ennio uses his dynamic and physical comedy and ingenious costumes to magically morph into parodies of our favourite cultural icons. Not just a celebrity impersonator, he is a unique character entertainer whose virtuoso performance is a display of technical ingenuity and extraordinary physical dexterity. Rooted in a deep history of commedia dellárte, Ennio is a born and bred Venetian. Before bursting on to the scene in the 1980s Ennio used to make extravagant costumes for the Venice Carnivale and was a master mask maker. Since the creation of his spectacular theatre show, Ennio has won multiple awards and nominations including the Golden Lion, Drama Desk and an Olivier. He has toured over 60 countries worldwide to great acclaim and sell-out performances. No celebrity is safe! 'It's an absolute hoot... irrepressible' New York Times Suitable 10+ years. For full details regarding Season 2010, download the brochure here. Book your Season Pass online here.  Download a printable booking form here (if you wish to post or fax your order). If you have any queries, please contact BASS on 131 246.                 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182886 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182886 11/06/2010 Music And Concerts SOLD OUT Full 2010 program will be launched on 7 April 2010 Adelaide Festival Centre's Adelaide Cabaret Festival presents VARIETY GALA PERFORMANCE The most glamorous night of the year! You are invited to the star-studded highlight of the entertainment calendar, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival’s Variety Gala Performance.  This exclusive event will open the 10th Adelaide Cabaret Festival in spectacular style. After last year’s inaugural event the Variety Gala Performance is now one of the hottest tickets of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and the must-have ticket of the year, offering a dazzling array of performers and a tantalising insight into this year’s festival program featuring local and international cabaret stars. The 2009 Variety Gala performance sold out in record time so book early to avoid disappointment! '...the audience went gaga over the gala' Sunday Mail Suitable 15+ years.  For full details re Season 2010, download the brochure here. Book your Season Pass online here.  Download a printable booking form here (if you wish to post or fax your order). If you have any queries, please contact BASS on 131 246.             http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182954 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182954 17/04/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Spitfire Music & PZM Touring Legendary Rock Band THE ANGELS perform their classic hits with the Adelaide Art Orchestra in an Australian first. See the original Angels line up of Doc Neeson, John Brewster, Rick Brewster, Chris Bailey and Graham 'Buzz' Bidstrip perform in this one off event. Hear the hits, Take a Long Line, Shadow Boxer and Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again live in the biggest project ever undertaken by this iconic band in their 35 year history. It's rock plus the full power of an orchestra delivering a must see concert for all Angels and Hard Rock fans. Angels play the entire concert. All Premium tickets purchased will receive the following: - PREMIUM SEATING - PRE-SHOW MEET N GREET - PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH THE BAND - SIGNED TEE-SHIRT - VIP LAMINATE Suitable for patrons aged 10 years and above. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182955 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182955 08/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Cruise 1323AM They’re back! After the sell out Cliff & the Big O tour in 2009, Australian music legend Marty Rhone and the world’s #1 Orbison tribute artist Dean Bourne return in a brand new show Marty Rhone & the Big O - ‘Born to Rock’ Rock n’ Roll has inspired generations and has become the soundtrack for our lives. Roy Orbison was there from the start and Marty Rhone has been part of Australia’s rock culture for an amazing 5 decades. Now they come together to perform the songs that rocked the world… from the Big O’s very first ‘Ooby Dooby, to Pretty Woman and through to the Travelling Wilbury’s. Marty Rhone performs the hits of the great artists he has shared the stage with including the Bee Gees, Rolling Stones, the Searchers, Bon Scott and more, plus his huge hits Denim & Lace, A Mean Pair of Jeans and On the Loose Again. The ‘Born to Rock’ tour shows just why…” Marty Rhone is one of this country’sbest ever” – Bert Newton, and “Dean Bourne is in a class of his own” – Larry Muhoberac, Elvis’s piano player.  Don’t miss it!  http://www.martyrhone.com/ http://www.deanbourne.com.au/ http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182958 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182958 15/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Jon Nicholls Productions ABBA MANIA HITS RETURNS. THE BEST ABBA CONCERT SINCE ABBA THE WORLD'S MOST SUCCESSFUL TOURING ABBA SHOW After a sell out tour of the USA and highly successful run on London's West End including record-breaking seasons throughout Europe and South America, ABBA MANIA returns to tour Australia in 2010. ABBA MANIA is a spectacular musical event recreating on stage the last ever live concert by the Swedish disco sensation ABBA in 1979, including over two hours of uplifting, dance inducing hit songs, such as "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", "Voulez Vous", "Waterloo", "Fernando", "Take A Chance On Me", "Super Trouper" and "The Winner Takes It All". ABBA MANIA brings to life the 70's era with vibrant costumes, extravagant lighting and all the endearing memories of the band that took over the disco world in one unforgettable night. Who would have ever guessed that the little known group ABBA, winners of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, would make such an indelible mark on the pop scene with their smash hit single "Waterloo". ABBA dominated the charts for nearly ten years and became Sweden's highest export earners, amazingly outselling Volvo cars. ABBA MANIA was formed in 1999 and has been touring the world non-stop ever since. Featuring the ABBA Orchestra, ABBA MANIA is the perfect excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been. "Abba-solutely brilliant. This IS the best time you can have with your clothes on!" - whatsonstage.com http://www.abbamanialive.com.au/ http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182959 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182959 20/03/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Showtime Beatlemania On Tour takes you "across the universe" on a "magical mystery tour" exploring the Beatle's "revolution" in popular music and culture, including songs such as I Want To Hold Your Hand, She Loves You, A Hard Days Night, and Hey Jude. Recreating The Beatles like never before, audiences will be taken back in time to Hamburg, the Cavern Club and the Ed Sullivan Show, Sergeant Pepper, Abbey Road, and Beatlemania with this fully produced multimedia theatrical production. More than just a concert, visually and aurally, Beatlemania On Tour is as close to the real thing as you can imagine as we take you on this amazing journey of The Beatles. WARNING: Show contains smoke and fog effects. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182960 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182960 26/03/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Belle Promotions Voted "worlds best guitarist" several times by Guitar Player Magazine... A pioneer of blending world music and jazz, going back to early Latin-tinged fusion outings like 1976’s Land of the Midnight Sun, 1977’s Elegant Gypsy and 1978’s Casino, the guitar great continues to reflect the rich influence of flamenco, tango, Middle Eastern, Brazilian and African music on more recent outings like 1998’s The Infinite Desire, 2000’s The Grand Passion, 2006’s Consequence of Chaos and 2008’s La Melodia, Live in Milano. Coming off of 2008’s triumphant 25-year reunion tour by Return To Forever, which produced the live two-CD set Returns and the concert DVD Live at Montreux, Di Meola began rehearsing new music with his New World Sinfonia band in preparation for a coast-to-coast tour of the States in the early part of 2009, followed by whirlwind tours of Europe and the Middle East. Di Meola calls his bandmates in the New World Sinfonia --Fausto Beccalossi on accordian, Kevin Seddiki on acoustic guitar, Peter Kaszas on percussion, Gumbi Ortiz on percussion, Victor Miranda on bass -- "the best group of musicians so far in my career." Full tour details http://www.bellepromotions.com.au/               http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182963 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182963 24/03/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Michael Coppel Presents AUSTRALIAN TOUR MARCH 2010 With special guest KASEY CHAMBERS Lyle Lovett takes to the road for his first-ever Australian tour playing dates nationally in March 2010. The four-time Grammy winner is one of America's finest singer-songwriters, leading a remarkable 20-year career spanning 13 albums and over four million records sold. Finely wrought and full of wit, wisdom and Texas-sized storytelling, the veteran songwriter's catalogue is rife with characters and concepts that loom large on the American landscape. Fans can expect to hear classics, favourites and a selection of new songs taken from his forthcoming album release Natural Forces, in-stores November 27 (Sony Music). Lovett, with his Large Band, are currently touring across the US. "... the long, tall Texan's entire two-and-a-half hour performance felt like the best kind of soul-stirring church service, full of joy, solemnity, reverence and contemplation." The Boston Globe "His wry voice and parched-dry vocals were consistent through the night - as good at the start of the show as in the encore." New York Post "The two-and-a-half hour performance cut a wide swath through Lovett's category-elusive personal songbook: gospel and soul, heartfelt ballads, jazz, bluegrass, swing and straight-up pedal steel country." The Charleston Post & Courier Lovett's music uniquely intersects an array of genres from country and folk to big-band swing and traditional pop as evidenced by such well-known songs as If I Had a Boat, Nobody Knows Me, South Texas Girl, She's No Lady, Baby Don't Tolerate, In My Own Mind and revered albums as Lyle Lovett, Pontiac, Joshua Judges Ruth, The Road To Ensenada and most recently, It's Not Big It's Large. Another facet of Lovett's career is acting, most recently appearing in The Open Road directed by Michael Meredith. He also appeared in four Robert Altman films: The Player, Short Cuts, Pret-a-Porter, and Cookie's Fortune, and scored the music for another: Dr. T and the Women. In the end, though, it's the music to which Lovett always returns and the song that is always central. Natural Forces is Lovett's 12th album, featuring four original tunes, along with seven covers of works by Texas songwriters, including Eric Taylor?s Whooping Crane, Vince Bell's Sun and Moon and Stars and Townes Van Zandt's Loretta. Special guest on the national tour will be Australia's premiere country female singer-songwriter KASEY CHAMBERS. Her natural, outstanding musical talents have made Kasey a household name. The last four albums have all reached #1 and all five albums achieving platinum plus sales. Kasey's debut release earned the ARIA for Best Country Release. The following year she was awarded Best Female Artist, and reached the Top 50 of the Billboard Country Album Chart. The accolades have continued, notching up multiple ARIA, APRA, and Golden Guitar Awards. Earlier this month a family collaboration album was released - Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill & The Little Hillbillies, along with Kasey's first children's book. http://www.lylelovett.com/ http://www.kaseychambers.com/ http://www.coppel.com.au/ http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182983 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182983 19/05/2010 Music And Concerts “Sheer brilliance … Make sure you do not miss The Pink Floyd Experience.”    - Adelaide Advertiser “More than a homage it was almost a resurrection!” - Australian Stage Online THE BACK CATALOGUE TOUR The Pink Floyd Experience returns to Australia with a concert event that could be one of the greatest Pink Floyd shows ever conceived … as determined by you! This time The Pink Floyd Experience invites you to create the consummate Pink Floyd set list. Whether you’re a Syd Barrett purist, a Wright/Gilmour fan or you simply love great music, click on www.pinkfloydexperience.com.au  to vote for the songs you most want to hear. The 24 songs with the most votes will be performed on the night. From the The Piper At the Gates Of Dawn to The Division Bell, travel through more than 30 years of Pink Floyd’s musical history and experience some of the best rock music ever written. Leaving a constant trail of sell-out shows in its wake, The Pink Floyd Experience is set to storm Australia for the fifth time with another outstanding concert event. With each tour bigger and bolder than the last, you are in for a full-scale Floydian spectacular. With soaring music, mind-blowing visuals and flawless production, The Pink Floyd Experience immortalises Pink Floyd, capturing the intense live experience, the psychedelia, the genius and the madness. With the set list devised by you, The Back Catalogue Tour is a personalised celebration of one of the most influential bands of all time. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182984 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182984 14/04/2010-18/04/2010 Music And Concerts BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!   A high energy, sophisticated song & dance experience that celebrates the life and music of Sammy Davis Jr: The Ultimate Entertainer. Starring multi-talented Mo Award winner WAYNE SCOTT KERMOND Wayne takes the audience on a journey, paralleled to his own, through the legendary career of the ultimate entertainer in vaudeville, Las Vegas nightclubs, concert halls, musicals, film and television. He has captured the feel good essence and energy of Sammy, the definitive Song & Dance Man, with his imagination, talent and creativity bringing to life the complete entertainment experience. Wayne gives an insight into the Song & Dance Man's intricate personality and the triumph over his own doubts and fears. This show captures the audience's imagination as they share in this unique journey. A feel good antidote to the weary and troubled world. CANDY MAN blends Wayne's unique talents with his musical heritage to push the boundaries of contemporary musical theatre cabaret. A Big Band, a cast of musical theatre Dancers & Junior Choir join him on Stage. REVIEWS "Candy Man is Exuberant Entertainment." Sydney Morning Herald "A brilliant evening of Capital E entertainment. An outstanding hand-picked dance troupe, a fabulous orchestra that keeps the joint jumping and Kermond, that rare endangered species - a song and dance man, a guy who can keep you entertained all night." The Sunday Mail "Kermond...had the audience eating out of his hand." The Sun Herald "Sheer joyful exuberance sweeps the audience up to standing ovations." City Messenger "Vibrant dancing, vigorous tapping, and infectious energy." The Sun Herald "Polished, pacey and incredibly well-executed. Kermond and his company of young dancers grind, writhe and leap with boundless energy. The percussive tap sequences are incredible and mesmerising." The Independent Weekly "A guaranteed recession & blues buster." The West Australian http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182989 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182989 20/03/2010 Music And Concerts One of today's most versatile and accomplished entertainers - pianist, singer, composer and bandleader - Connick has extended his Australian tour to an intimate Adelaide performance. It will be ten years since Harry Connick Jr. last played Adelaide, headlining at the Entertainment Centre, so this is a rare opportunity for his many South Australian fans to see him in an intimate theatre setting. Connick was last in Australia 2 years ago, following the release of Oh, My NOLA, music inspired by his hometown of New Orleans and a companion album of instrumentals by Connick's big band, Chanson du Vieux Carre. Connick frolicked and hi-jinxed his way through a two-hour set like a kid at Christmas. Perth Now I was lucky enough to bear witness to a music aficionado, consummate performer and showman. Inpress Your Songs (Sony Music, 2009) is Connick's most recent release, offering his own fresh take on familiar, classic tunes such as The Carpenter's Close To You, Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are, Roberta Flack's First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Nat King Cole's Mona Lisa. Connick's illustrious career spans more than 30 years. He made his first public performance at age five, appeared on his first jazz recording at age ten and released his self-titled major label debut for Columbia Records at 19 - a year after his high school graduation and relocation to New York. Connick has released 25 albums, sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and has been deservedly honoured with numerous award nominations and accolades including three Grammys and an Emmy. Commercial breakthrough came for Connick in 1989 with his When Harry Met Sally film score, his first multi-platinum album. Best-selling masterpieces also include double-platinum success It Had To Be You, Blue Light Red Light, Forever Now, triple-platinum She and the ballad collection Only You. Connick's talents extend beyond music, making his acting debut the World War II film in Memphis Belle (1990). Further credits include Copy Cat, Independence Day, P.S. I Love You plus the reoccurring character Dr. Leo Markus in Will & Grace. Don't miss Harry Connick, Jr. and orchestra performing this March. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182990 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182990 25/03/2010 Music And Concerts Australian Tour March 2010 Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck returns to perform four select theatre shows during his March 2010 Australian tour. Beck, who was admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year, is universally hailed as one of the greatest guitarists ever, mentioned in the same breath as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, and listed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 15 most influential lead guitarists in rock. In January 2009 Beck performed his first Australian shows since 1977 to rapturous reviews and standing ovations. Scheduled to release a just completed new studio album in February, the guitar virtuoso returns to perform in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Beck's career has spanned an incredible 40 years. First stepping into the public spotlight in the mid-60s, Beck replaced Clapton in the Yardbirds, recording classic hits Heart Full of Soul and Shapes of Things before moving on in 1967 at the height of the band's popularity. Beck later formed the blues infused Jeff Beck Group, featuring Rod Stewart on vocals and Ronnie Wood on bass. The group released Truth ('68) and Beck-Ola ('69) but soon disbanded. In 1975 Beck released the first of two landmark albums. Blow By Blow, produced by George Martin, a groundbreaking instrumental jazz-fusion album, followed by a collaboration with Jan Hammer on Wired ('76). Both these albums received critical acclaim as well as commercial success, and are still listed amongst the top-selling guitarist instrumental albums of all time. Beck continued to release albums intermittently through the 80s and 90s, including 1985's Flash featuring Beck's most commercially successful single People Get Ready with old band-mate Rod Stewart on vocals. That album is also home to Escape, the tune that won Beck the first of 4 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Instrumental. Following the acclaimed release of Performing This Week? Live at Ronnie Scott's, Beck returned to Australia after an absence of 32 years, wielding his trademark white Fender Stratocaster and leaving audiences in awe. "It all appeared so effortless but he managed his tone and volume swells so skilfully that few, if any, could replicate his abilities live." - Australian Guitar Magazine "The final encore Where Were You? was a gorgeous exhibition of harmonics and whammy; a serene and sublime close that held the recently-raucous crowd in silent thrall." - Fasterlouder "What followed was 90 minutes of alternating bone-jarring power in songs such as Blast and Pump and the fine delicacy of Nadia and Where Were You, in a performance remarkable for it's nuance and structure." - The Age "His touch was surgeon-like as he brought colour and shade to the mostly original tunes. So much power appeared to result from so little effort." - The Australian Most recently Jeff Beck was invited to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concerts held at Madison Square Gardens this October. Jeff surprised rapturous a crowd on the first night by coming out to play Superstition with Stevie Wonder. On the 2nd night Jeff and his band played with special guests Sting, Buddy Guy and Billy Gibbons, driving the crowd wild and drawing phenomenal reviews. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182991 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182991 26/03/2010 - 27/03/2010 Music And Concerts The South Australian Council for the Greek Cultural Month proudly presents - HER REBEL HEART - Celebrating Women in Greek Song. Women have always played a powerful and pivotal role in Greek song. Through their strength and the sublime quality of their voices, they have expressed the intense emotions inherent in the music of the Hellenic world. Pop! Rock! Euro pop! - yes they've done it all! Adelaide's Divas of Greek song, come together in a vibrant and dynamic celebration of their acclaimed sisters. Featuring: Chrisoula Louca Christina Politis Deanne Taliangis Freda Kontoleon Musical accompaniment: Stelios Capetanakis George Arhontoulis Con Piliouras Con Dalagiorgos Musical Director: Sofie Arhontoulis Songs like Noima, Ela, Alitissa Psichi and To Fili Tis Zois, made famous by Haris Alexiou, Peggy Zina, Rallia Christidou, Despina Vandi and Elena Paparizou will be featured. All local Adelaide talent. Part of Festival Hellenika 2010 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182992 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182992 26/03/2010 - 27/03/2010 Music And Concerts Master Series 1 - TOGNETTI AND THE SYMPHONY. Richard Tognetti: Conductor & Violin Beethoven: Violin Concerto Dvořák: Symphony No 8 Richard Tognetti brings his unique musicianship to the Symphony, showcasing his remarkable abilities as a musical leader. The London Daily Telegraph hailed his playing as 'incisive, impassioned and characterful'. The critic could have added 'charismatic', as few other artists in the world today radiate the unique platform presence of Tognetti. His performance of the greatest concerto in the violin repertoire on his 1743 Guaneri del Gesù instrument will be something to cherish. Tognetti then turns his hand to conducting Antonin Dvořák's sublimely lyrical Eighth Symphony, a work brimming with warmth, exuberant dance rhythms and al fresco scenes from the sunlit meadows of his native Bohemia. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182994 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182994 11/04/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by N.B & Co/Good Time Events Live Bhangra and Punjabi music performance by Gurdas Maan plus 12 musicans. First live performance in Australia. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182995 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182995 30/04/2010 - 01/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by The Big Bopper Hey all you boppers... the Big Bopper himself is inviting you to shake, rattle and roll like never before for ELVIS MEETS BUDDY - A stage spectacular bringing to life a concert like nothing you've ever seen before... Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly... together on one stage for a once in a lifetime concert that can only be made here in heaven. Starring Doug Parkinson as the Big Bopper, Donny Edwards the most sought after Elvis Tribute Artist in the world and Scott Cameron as Buddy Holly from the hit stage musical 'Buddy The Musical'. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182996 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182996 01/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by HVK Production Pty Ltd The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir, makes its much-awaited return to Australia with a national tour commencing in May. Harlem Gospel Choir's 'Concert of Hope - Remembering Michael Jackson' will feature some of the world's most popular gospel music including O Happy Day, Man From Galilee, Will you be there?... The Concert of Hope also celebrates the life & music of their friend & compatriot, the late Michael Jackson, with a special tribute of the songs that made him the most significant figure in the world of pop-music over the last 30 years including We Are The World, Billie Jean, You Are Not Alone... Harlem Gospel Choir's relationship with Michael Jackson goes back to the choir's founder, Allen Bailey, and his very first tour with the Commodores who were performing as the opening act for the Jackson 5 on a national tour of the USA. That association forged on the road, was later to continue through its dealings with Motown records. In 2009, members of Harlem Gospel Choir were humbled to be invited to take part in the NBC broadcast of Michael Jackson's funeral service. Their performance of Michael Jackson songs is in memory of a truly great and inspirational figure of the world of pop music. Harlem Gospel Choir travels the globe sharing its joy of faith through its music. Allen Bailey got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. The Choir represents the finest singers & musicians from Harlem's Black Churches & the New York area.Suitable for patrons of all ages. Children's ages are 2 years to 15 years. Children aged under 2 years are FREE on lap. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182997 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182997 22/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Maggie Gerrand "Lemper grabs her audience by the throat the moment she marches into the spotlight..." The Guardian July 2009 The international singing sensation and undisputed queen of cabaret, Ute Lemper, returns to the Australian stage in May for an exclusive series of once-only concerts in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. Angels over Berlin is her brand new show. Her recent appearances in Europe and North America have wowed audiences and won the admiration of critics bowled over by the sheer presence and vocal mastery of this talented and charismatic artist at the height of her powers. Opening in the Weimar Republic Angels over Berlin journeys through the repertoire of Brecht and Weill for which Ute Lemper is justly famous, continuing into the poetic universe of the French chansons of Brel, Piaf, Ferre and further to the Argentinian world of Tango by Astor Piazzolla. Backed by a superb line-up of musicians - Vana Gierig on piano, Steve Millhouse on bass, Tito Castro on Bandoneo and drummer, Eric Halvorson - Angels over Berlin will show Australian audiences, eager for her return since her triumphant national tour in 2003, why Ute Lemper is regarded as one of the world's great performing artists. Admired worldwide for her dazzling solo performances and leading roles in Broadway and West End musicals including Cats and Chicago, Ute Lemper is also a successful recording star who achieved major international recognition with the release of Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill, Songbook, a collaboration with the British composer Michael Nyman as well as a string of solo recordings including Punishing Kiss, But One Day, Blood & Feathers: Live at the Cafe Carlyle and most recently, Between Yesterday and Today. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182998 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182998 14/05/2010 - 15/05/2010 Music And Concerts What's Up, Doc? Following the sold-out success of the internationally acclaimed Bugs Bunny on Broadway, comes a brand new film-and-orchestra concert direct from Warner Bros. Bugs Bunny has been seen and loved by millions around the world, and his antics have captivated every generation. This unique concert will feature musical masterpieces of Wagner, Rossini, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and others, as interpreted through the 'hareraising' cartoon scores of Carl Stalling, while the world's favourite Looney Tunes are projected on the big screen. Don't miss Bugs, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Porky Pig, and other Warner Bros. characters, all accompanied live by the ASO, conducted by George Daugherty. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182999 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182999 21/05/2010 - 22/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Master Series 6 - DANCES AND ROMANCES. Arvo Volmer: Conductor Peter Jablonski: Piano Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Chopin: Piano Concerto No 2 Berlioz: Romeo and Juliet: Lovescene Bernstein: West Side Story: Symphonic Dances The extreme and ultimately fatal passion of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet has cast a spell over composers as diverse as Piotr Tchaikovsky and Leonard Bernstein. Tchaikovsky's 20 minute distillation of the play is among the most beloved works in the repertoire where the composer reveals his deeply romantic spirit. In West Side Story, Bernstein transferred the setting from 16th century Verona to the mean streets of New York, where rival street gangs express themselves in dance. Former Vladimir Ashkenazy protégé, Peter Jablonski, described by The Australian as 'a young eagle in full flight', brings the true spirit of Poland to Chopin's Second Piano Concerto in the composer'S 200th anniversary year. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183001 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183001 24/05/2010 - 25/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Showcase Series 4 - ASO PLAYS THE BEATLES. Travel back in time to an era when four lads from Liverpool ruled the musical world! The original members of the Broadway sensation 'Beatlemania', perform The Beatles' classic hits. The show presents some 20 Beatles tunes sung, played, and performed exactly as they were written. Hear Penny Lane with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of Yesterday with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/classical blend on the hard edged I Am the Walrus. From early Beatles music through to the solo years, 'ASO Plays The Beatles' is the best of The Beatles, totally live and symphonic. Proudly supported by KPMG http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183003 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183003 28/05/2010 - 29/05/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Showcase Series 5 - A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG. Join us for a tribute to the greatest jazz trumpeter of all time, Louis Armstrong. Hear James Morrison perform some of Satchmo's classic hits as well as golden standards from his big band days, all with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Louis Armstrong's life is an American dream, transcending class and racial divides, establishing a new sound and leading generations of marginalised musicians into the mainstream. What a wonderful world! http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183004 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183004 04/06/2010 - 05/06/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Master Series 7 - ORCHESTRAL FANTASIA. Arvo Volmer: Conductor Bach Arr. Stokowski: Toccato and Fugue in D Minor Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice Stravinsky: The Firebird: Suite (1919) Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks Respighi: The Pines of Rome Brace yourself for an unforgettable feast of colour and movement, from the exotic, voluptuous sonorities and orchestral plumage of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite to the bravura orchestra display of Strauss. No other podium wizard has used the orchestral palette as vividly as Leopold Stokowski, whose legendary arrangement of JS Bach's Toccata and Fugue, originally created for Walt Disney's Fantasia, allows every orchestral section to shine. The Sorcerer's Apprentice has long been many music lovers' first truly spell-binding musical experience. After two majestic showpieces from Stravinsky and Richard Strauss, what other climax could possibly top Respighi's depiction of Ancient Rome; more epic than any film score? http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183005 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183005 19/06/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adrian Bohm Foster & Allen began back in the seventies when Mick & Tony were playing in Country Music bands around Ireland. In 1975 they formed a small group and went over to the UK to work the Irish music venues on a short tour. Mick & Tony had at this stage the idea of working together as a duo, playing 'easy listening' music with a touch of traditional Irish instrumentals. When their UK tour finished they decided to let the band return to Ireland whilst they stayed behind to try and break into the public eye. They played several venues in the London area and the reaction was very favourable; so much so, they decided to remain as a duo and Foster & Allen was formed. It was difficult at the beginning and after a time working around the circuit in the UK & Ireland, they released their first single record The Rambles of Spring. This made a good impact on the Irish market and Foster & Allen were soon in demand for cabaret venues all over Ireland and to a lesser extent the UK. At the end of 1978 Foster & Allen released the single A Bunch Of Thyme in Ireland, and it entered the Irish charts and became their first top-selling No. 1 single. It was not until 1982 that this single was released in the UK. It was played by all the radio stations in Britain and was soon in the pop charts. It climbed rapidly to number 18 in the UK Singles Chart. At the time, Mick & Tony were in the U.S. on a tour. They were contacted and told to fly back to Britain immediately as they were required to appear on television's Top of the Pops. Demand for Foster & Allen's services at venues all over Ireland and the UK increased at this point. They released another single Old Flames which also made its way into the UK Charts. They did their first concert tour of the UK in 1983 and this tour was boosted even more by the release of another single Maggie. This reached number 27 in the UK singles chart and, along with A Bunch Of Thyme, these became the signature tunes for the duo. Since then they have toured the UK twice each year. In addition to the UK tours, Foster & Allen have toured the U.S, Canada, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand. They had five No. 1 Hits in Australia/New Zealand. They have also appeared on numerous TV shows in Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales as well as Australia, USA & Canada, and they have had their own TV series on RTE Television in Ireland. In the early days Mick & Tony performed on stage as a duo, but in 1982 (when the concert tours started) they added a band to their show thus giving a much fuller sound to their program. On the recording front, Foster & Allen have to date released a total of 27 albums, all of which have gone into the British charts. This is a great achievement for a middle-of-the-road 'easy listening' act. As well as the albums, they have released thirteen videos, again all of which have entered the British charts. The video Souvenirs and Memories reached No. 3 in the British charts around Christmas 1991, the By Request video went straight into the No. 1 spot in 1993 and their latest DVD/Video release After All These Years was a Top 10 Chart Release in the UK. To date Foster & Allen have achieved album & video sales in excess of 19 million worldwide. Foster & Allen celebrated their 30th Anniversary together in the music industry with the release of their new album Foster & Allen Sing The No. 1's which was a Top 30 Chart hit in the UK during Christmas 2005 bringing the sales of their last three albums in the UK & Ireland to over 500,000 units. The duo recently completed their "World Concert Tour - 2005/2006" which took them on tour to the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, U.S.A. & Australia. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183006 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183006 13/08/2010 - 14/08/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Showcase Series 6 - THE COOK, THE CHEF & THE ASO. In a gastronomic feast for foodies and music lovers alike, the ASO will sizzle when it pairs a smorgasbord of music with the culinary delights conjured by two of Australia's leading chefs. Famous for their chemistry in the popular ABC TV series The Cook and the Chef, food icon Maggie Beer and Executive Chef for the Hilton, Simon Bryant will chop, blend and whip their ingredients while the ASO provides the perfect soundtrack for an evening of sumptuous culinary and musical surprises. Conducted by Guy Noble. Proudly supported by Sumptuous http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183007 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183007 04/9/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Himselvis Mark Anthony presents a dynamic Elvis tribute show like no other. Live performances together with historical images, makes this experience a feast for the senses. This show brings the attention back to the talents of Elvis, and shows just why he is the "King of Rock'n' Roll" http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183008 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183008 15/10/2010 - 16/10/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Master Series 12 - TRIUMPHANT SHOSTAKOVICH. Arvo Volmer: Conductor Bernd Glemser: Piano Anne Cawrse: New Work (Schueler Prize 2010)* Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Liszt: Totentanz Shostakovich: Symphony No 5 This concert includes a special work commissioned by the ASO with the support of the Schueler Composition Award (2010), established through the generosity of Mr Norman Schueler and Mrs Carol Schueler, in honour of Mrs Gogo Schueler. Bernd Glemser, with rock solid technique and take-no-prisoners virtuosity, is equally at home with Liszt's wonderfully macabre bravura and the quicksilver brilliance and wit of Rachmaninov. Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony originally titled 'A Soviet Artist's Reply to Just Criticism' with the uniquely visceral excitement of its climaxes, is one of the few twentieth century symphonies to acquire the coveted status of a 'classic'. Is there an undercurrent of cynicism and irony beneath the epic dimensions? You be the judge. * WORLD PREMIERE http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183010 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183010 19/11/2010 - 20/11/2010 Music And Concerts Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Master Series 13 - SCHEHERAZADE. Arvo Volmer: Conductor Kalle Randalu: Piano Brahms: Piano Concerto No 2 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Estonian keyboard master Kalle Randalu makes his Australian debut in Brahms' Second Piano Concerto, one of the most expansive piano concertos, composed at the high water mark of Brahms' mature inspiration. Despite its grand symphonic dimensions, the mood of its adagio is intimate and reflective and the finale charming. Then, in Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, one of the most dazzling orchestral showpieces ever composed, Arvo Volmer and the orchestra will beguile you with beautiful sounds, just as Scheherazade mesmerized the cruel sultan with her exotic tales.