With a #1 debut for his new album ‘Departures’, rave reviews, press covers everywhere, plenty of radio love and fans more than thrilled with his new songs, Bernard Fanning is once again at the forefront of Australian music.
And that being said, it’s the perfect time to announce the much-loved, multi-awarded singer-songwriter has teamed up with the equally much-loved winery event a day on the green for a series of concerts nationally in late October/November.
Fanning is set to bring his acclaimed ‘Tea & Sympathy’ and ‘Departures’ albums to the stage on a warm summer’s night against the back-drop of the beautiful vineyards of Mudgee and the Hunter Valley in NSW, Barossa Valley in SA, Yarra Valley in VIC and Mt Cotton in Qld, and the picturesque Kings Park in Perth. How good will this be?
Special guests will be the incredible Sarah Blasko, the charming Bob Evans and Band of Frequencies. The tour hits Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley on Saturday November 16.
“I’m really looking forward to these a day on the green shows,” Fanning said. “I have been hearing about them for years and am glad to be playing my new songs in such a dignified setting. And I’m looking forward to a couple of vinos with Bob Evans and Sarah Blasko.”
Fanning’s ‘Departures’ album, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA chart last week, is his first since Powderfinger called it a day and is the highly anticipated follow up to his 5 x Platinum solo debut ‘Tea & Sympathy’. His recording success is paralleled in the live arena, where he has proved again and again why he is one of Australia’s finest and most popular live performers.
He is delighted to have three top quality Australian acts in Sarah Blasko, Bob Evans and Band of Frequencies joining him for what promises to be a very special a day on the green.
Sarah’s fourth album ‘I Awake’ has re-affirmed her status as one of the country’s most outstanding and most applauded artists ……‘a defining, unsettling masterpiece’ (Rolling Stone), ‘a great Australian talent’ (The Australian), ‘a truly once in a lifetime artist’ (West Australian) and ‘captivating’’ (Herald Sun). After a sojourn in Paris touring and promoting ‘I Awake’, the ARIA award-winning Best Female Artist returns home in July for further concerts to coincide with the release of the haunting single ‘All Of Me’. Enchanting and undeniably brilliant, Sarah is set to thrill a day on the green audiences.
Bob Evans, the lovable alter-ego of Jebediah frontman Kevin Mitchell, has been charming fans with his quirky solo projects for the past decade. His fourth album instalment ‘Famous Stranger’ was released in March and showcases a progressive pop sound that is downright irresistible. He’s sure to be a crowd pleaser at the upcoming concerts.
Surf roots rockers Band of Frequencies have played with Donovan Frankenreiter, Ash Grunwald and John Butler Trio and at major surfing events around the world. Their feel-good roots-blues-funk sound, anchored with a strong environmental conscience, will be the perfect start to the day.
Fanning is the first national tour announcement for the upcoming – and 13th – a day on the green summer season for which promoter Roundhouse Entertainment is pleased to welcome two sponsors, AAMI and Sunsuper.
Bernard Fanning, Sarah Blasko, Bob Evans and Band Of Frequencies – sounds like a wonderful day of great Australian music!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 – PETER LEHMANN WINES, BAROSSA VALLEY
EVENT INFORMATION:
a day on the green is a fully licensed event. Strictly no BYO alcohol. Food will be available on site or BYO picnic. Deck chairs and picnic rugs are recommended. For all event information, go to adayonthegreen.com.au.
TICKETING INFORMATION:
Platinum: $179 plus b/fee
Gold: $149 plus b/fee
Silver: $129 plus b/fee
General Admission (BYO chairs & rugs): $94.90 plus b/fee
Recent Comments