UPDATE: With two Melbourne shows now sold out, PAUL KELLY, and special guest Urthboy, will take to the stage of the Recital Hall for a third and FINAL show on Saturday August 10.
Presented by Live Nation by arrangement with Artist Voice, tickets for this final Melbourne show of the ‘Spring and Fall Tour’ are now sale now through the venue box office.
Complete tour and ticket information can be found at www.livenation.com.au
Last October Australian singer songwriter PAUL KELLY released his 19th studio album ‘Spring And Fall’. This July and August he will be touring cities and towns around Australia performing the record in its entirety, followed by a generous selection of older songs. This selection will change from night to night and will include well-known songs and a few surprises.
Paul recently said on stage in the USA where he is currently touring to rave reviews: “‘Spring and Fall’ is a song cycle which is just a fancy way of saying – if you listen to the songs in order they tell a story. Each song links to the next and the whole piece is a love story told from multiple points of view.”
The band touring with Paul will be Dan Kelly on guitar and vocals; J. Walker, who co-produced and played on the album; Zoe Hauptmann on bass (who recently performed on the Finn and Kelly tour) and Bree Van Reyk (Holly Throsby, Seeker Lover Keeper) on drums.
Tickets for all shows on sale at 9am Friday June 14.
My Live Nation members can be among the first to access tickets during the exclusive members’ pre-sale beginning 9am this Tuesday, June 11. Head to www.livenation.com.au to register.
Australian Music Prize Nominee, Hip Hop MC and Producer, URTHBOY, will be opening the show each night. Paul and Urthboy first worked together in 2008, when Urthboy reworked Paul and Kev Carmody’s song From Little Things Big Things Grow to celebrate Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations. More recently they have collaborated on a cover of the Hunters and Collectors song True Tears Of Joy.
Urthboy’s most recent album ‘Smokey’s Haunt’ has been celebrated for its storytelling with 4 and 5 star reviews across the board and his live show promises to be an intriguing part of each night’s entertainment.
What the international media are saying about ‘Spring And Fall’,
Austin Chronicle USA): “A song cycle reflecting the rise and fall of a romance, it’s understated yet engaging, melancholy yet revealing – something only a master like Kelly can accomplish.”
Boston Globe (USA): “Kelly is one of the world’s most expressive and economical songwriters, one of the world’s best, period.”
Popdose (USA): “Paul Kelly is a national treasure; it’s just a shame he’s not our nation’s to claim.”
The Mirror (UK): “…He never loses the attention of the listener, which is a resounding confirmation of his sharply intelligent, heart-tugging talent.”
Mojo (UK): “…a singer-songwriter amongst the greatest of his – or any other generation.”
Americana (USA): “All good songwriters are not afraid to re-interpret their songs, change them around, play them differently. That’s what makes a good song; it can be whatever they want it to be at that particular time and it still stands up on its own. Kelly is the undisputed master of this.”
PAUL KELLY – Spring And Fall Australian Tour Dates:
with special guest URTHBOY*
CAIRNS CIVIC THEATRE TUESDAY JULY 23
TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE WEDNESDAY JULY 24
ROCKHAMPTON PILBEAM THEATRE FRIDAY JULY 26
BUNDABERG MONCRIEFF ENT. CENTRE SATURDAY JULY 27
MARYBOROUGH BROLGA THEATRE SUNDAY JULY 28
GOLD COAST ARTS THEATRE TUESDAY JULY 30
LAKE KAWANA COMMUNITY CENTRE WEDNESDAY JULY 31
BRISBANE QPAC CONCERT HALL THURSDAY AUGUST 1
PORT MACQUARIE THE GLASSHOUSE SATURDAY AUGUST 3 SOLD OUT
NEWCASTLE CIVIC THEATRE MONDAY AUGUST 5
GEELONG THE PLAYHOUSE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7
MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE THURSDAY AUGUST 8 SOLD OUT
MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE FRIDAY AUGUST 9 SOLD OUT
MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE SATURDAY AUGUST 10 3RD SHOW!
BALLARAT REGENT CINEMAS SUNDAY AUGUST 11
SYDNEY RECITAL HALL TUESDAY AUGUST 13
SYDNEY RECITAL HALL WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14
WOLLONGONG ANITA’S THEATRE FRIDAY AUGUST 16 2ND SHOW
WOLLONGONG ANITA’S THEATRE SATURDAY AUGUST 17 SOLD OUT
CANBERRA LLEWELLYN HALL SUNDAY AUGUST 18
ADELAIDE TOWN HALL TUESDAY AUGUST 20
PERTH REGAL THEATRE THURSDAY AUGUST 22 SOLD OUT
PERTH REGAL THEATRE FRIDAY AUGUST 23 2ND SHOW
PORT HEDLAND NORTH WEST FESTIVAL SATURDAY AUGUST 24
CASTLEMAINE ROYAL THEATRE TUESDAY AUGUST 27
LEONGATHA MEMORIAL HALL WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28
LAUNCESTON PRINCESS THEATRE THURSDAY AUGUST 29
HOBART CITY HALL FRIDAY AUGUST 30
‘Spring And Fall’ album out now on Gawd Aggie Recordings through Universal Music
www.paulkelly.com.au www.facebook.com/paulkellyofficial
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM FRIDAY JUNE 14
My Live Nation pre-sale begins 9am Tuesday June 11 & ends 5pm Thursday June 13
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.livenation.com.au
*Urthboy not performing in Geelong