Rob Potts Entertainment Edge, Chugg Entertainment and CMC are thrilled to announce that US superstar Dierks Bentley and Aussie country icon Lee Kernaghan are hitting the road together for a limited series of dynamic concerts in March.
Aussie audiences went crazy for DIERKS BENTLEY (USA) when he joined Brooks & Dunn on their sold-out 2009 Australian arena tour. Since he rocketed onto the country landscape in 2003, the singer/songwriter’s five albums have sold over five million copies, earned 10 GRAMMY nominations, have spawned eight No. one hits and 12 Top 10 hits. Bentley recently released the anthemic “Home” as the second single off his upcoming sixth Capitol Nashville album. The new album is scheduled for release in early 2012 and has already scored Bentley the No. one hit “Am I The Only One.”
20 years of incredible hits have cemented LEE KERNAGHAN as the modern-day King of Australian Country Music. He has criss-crossed the country countless times and his fans keep coming back for more of his patented brand of hard rocking, uniquely Australian country. Lee has just released his 2-CD “Ultimate Hits” package in September, which catalogues one of the great Australian music careers, which has produced 31 #1 chart hits and record sales approaching two million units in Australia alone.
Bentley and Kernaghan became friends after meeting during Dierks’ first trip to Australia in 2009, leading to their #1 hit duet ‘Scars’, which recently topped the charts in Australia.
“It’s great to have Dierks back in Oz and this will be the first time the pair have performed together live,” said promoter Rob Potts. “Fans have a unique opportunity to see the two acts up close in the more intimate theatre venues, something that doesn’t happen often with the big US country stars”.
Tickets for all shows go on sale 9am Monday 7th November.
For pre-sale access, visit www.entertainmentedge.com.au and sign up to the Red Carpet Club.
TOUR DATES
Friday 9th March – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba QLD
Tickets at empiretheatre.com.au or call 1300 655 299
Saturday 10th March – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane QLD
Tickets at ticketek.com.au or call 132 849
Tuesday 13th March – Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC
Tickets at ticketmaster.com.au or call 136 100
Thursday 15th March – Canberra Theatre Centre ACT
Tickets at canberratheatrecentre.com.au or call 02 6275 2700
Saturday 17th March - CMC Rocks the Hunter - Hope Estate, NSW
Tickets at cmcrocks.com.au
TICKETS TO ALL SHOWS ON SALE 9AM MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tommy Emmanuel to perform at Adelaide Guitar Festival 2012
2-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia's most respected musicians with a professional career spanning five decades. After the rave reviews and sell-out shows of his 50th Anniversary tour with his brother Phil, Tommy is returning to his homeland next August to perform at the Adelaide Guitar Festival, August 5 2012.
His unique style is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a band for melody, rhythm, bass and drum parts, Tommy plays all that - and more - on one guitar.
Guitar legend Chet Atkins was one of the first to inspire young Emmanuel to try this 'fingerpicker' style. Decades later, Atkins himself became one of Emmanuel's biggest fans.
Guitar players of all levels come to his shows to witness the magic hands of the 'Guitar Wizard of Oz', but his appeal goes far beyond musicians. Tommy Emmanuel's message is pure love for the guitar and the music and his delight in sharing it with the world, one audience at a time.
Special guest, Frank Vignola is widely regarded as a monster player and composer, and has played with everyone from Les Paul and Madonna through to Donald Fagen and the Boston Pops. This will be Frank's first visit to Australia.
"The best (guitar player) I've ever seen" - Eric Clapton
"...one of the greatest players on the planet!" - Chet Atkins
Tickets go on sale midday today from http://www.bass.net.au/events/enta/TOMMYE2012/
His unique style is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a band for melody, rhythm, bass and drum parts, Tommy plays all that - and more - on one guitar.
Guitar legend Chet Atkins was one of the first to inspire young Emmanuel to try this 'fingerpicker' style. Decades later, Atkins himself became one of Emmanuel's biggest fans.
Guitar players of all levels come to his shows to witness the magic hands of the 'Guitar Wizard of Oz', but his appeal goes far beyond musicians. Tommy Emmanuel's message is pure love for the guitar and the music and his delight in sharing it with the world, one audience at a time.
Special guest, Frank Vignola is widely regarded as a monster player and composer, and has played with everyone from Les Paul and Madonna through to Donald Fagen and the Boston Pops. This will be Frank's first visit to Australia.
"The best (guitar player) I've ever seen" - Eric Clapton
"...one of the greatest players on the planet!" - Chet Atkins
Tickets go on sale midday today from http://www.bass.net.au/events/enta/TOMMYE2012/
Thursday, October 20, 2011
LOCAL NEWCASTLE & HUNTER REGION STARS ANNOUNCED!
The already star-studded lineup for CMC Rocks the Hunter 2012 has just expanded with the addition of four stellar artists who hail from the Hunter Valley region - Catherine Britt, McAlister Kemp, Morgan Evans and Kirsty Akers.
Catherine Britt has come a long way since Elton John discovered her as a traditionalist teenage prodigy. After a six years living and recording in Nashville, Catherine returned to Australia to be crowned Female Artist of the Year at the 2009 Golden Guitar Awards. She has continued to blaze her own path as one of our most dynamic and poetic singer-songwriters. She recently returned to the US to perform a special showcase at the Americana Music Festival.
McAlister Kemp were named CMC New Oz Artist at this year’s CMC Rocks the Hunter, but were unable to accept the award as the rowdy duo were on the road, opening for country icon, Alan Jackson. Just another milestone in the career of the reigning Golden Guitar New Artist of the Year, who are readying the follow-up to their hit debut album, “All Kinds of Tough”, for release soon.
Morgan Evans spent his teenage years fronting a Newcastle rock trio, before incorporating his love of country music as well to his contemporary sound. The singer-songwriter’s debut single, “Big Skies”, went to #1 on radio and the CMC National Video Chart and he quickly built a devoted fanbase. His energetic on-stage charisma led to tours with US superstars, Taylor Swift, Brooks and Dunn and Gary Allan. Morgan’s new EP is set for release in coming months, with his self-penned track, “Live Each Day”, as the new single.
Kirsty Akers makes music that owes as much to Mumford and Sons as it does the traditional sounds of Dolly Parton. The singer-songwriter began her professional career at age 17 and has gone on to become an acclaimed performer and Golden Guitar winner. Kirsty’s local roots are deep - she’s a descendant of the Wanaruah people, who have lived in the Hunter Valley region for centuries.
Now in its fifth year, the CMC Rocks the Hunter festival has established itself as the biggest International Country & Roots Festival outside of North America. One of the premiere events on the Australian music calendar, it brings together the best international and local country and roots performers in the beautiful surrounds of the *Hope Estate.
“The Hunter Valley region isn’t just a gorgeous location for the festival, it’s home to a number of hugely talented singer-songwriters and musicians,” said festival co-promoter, Rob Potts. “It’s great for us to be able to feature some world-class performers in their own backyard.”
In a first for 2012, the promoters have announced the addition of a main stage program on Friday 16 March from 4pm-11pm. The festival will continue through Saturday 17 March and Sunday 18 March, when US headliners, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, will close the proceedings.
Artists announced for 3 days of CMC Rocks the Hunter 2012 are - TIM McGRAW and FAITH HILL (US), Dierks Bentley (US), Lee Kernaghan, Eli Young Band (US), Tex Perkins and The Dark Horses, James Blundell, Craig Campbell (US), Jim Lauderdale (US), Colt Ford (US), Steve Forde, Shane Nicholson, Jedd Hughes (US), Felicity Urquhart, Pete Denahy, Buddy Goode, Jetty Road and Jayne Denham.
The four local area artists are also now included - Catherine Britt, McAlister Kemp, Morgan Evans and Kirsty Akers - with more artists still to be announced.
The festival will once again be hosted by GAC television personality, Storme Warren (US), from Headline Country. Storme will be joined by co-hosts, Darren Carr and Mike Carr.
For the first time in the festival’s history, organizers have introduced a Time to Pay Option, which has received an overwhelmingly positive response and take-up from fans. However, this option is only available until Tuesday 15 November, where tickets can be ordered immediately, with payments spread over several months. After this date, tickets must be purchased with one single payment.
For tickets, camping, travel and accommodation details go to www.cmcrocks.com.au
CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER 2012
FRI 16 - SAT 17 - SUN 18 MARCH
TICKET PRICES
3 Day Ticket - Adult (15 and above) $249
3 Day Ticket - Child (Ages 4 to 14) $125
Friday /Saturday only Ticket - Adult (15 and above) $159
Friday/Saturday only Ticket - Child (Ages 4 to 14) $80
Sunday only Ticket - Adult (15 and above) $159
Sunday only Ticket - Child (Ages 4 to 14) $80
Free admission to children under 4 years & accompanied by an adult.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Sunday, October 9, 2011
DOLLY PARTON’S BETTER DAY WORLD TOUR ADDS A FINAL SHOW IN SYDNEY
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