LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide April 17th
Image: Morcheeba
Morcheeba: Since the decade when bandannas, overalls and mood rings were cool, this trip-hop trio have carved out a career of smooth, lavish vocals and down-tempo rhythms. With their eighth studio album Head Up High released last October, the sounds of this collection pose a new direction for the trio that will no doubt translate well for their live shows. They will be supported by Jurassic 5 member Chali 2na.
Thu, Apr 17th, Metro Theatre, Sydney.
The Date Brothers: Two brothers separated by land and sea but drawn together by blood and music, Ian and Nigel Date will be making their debut at Sydney’s finest jazz shack. Ian is taking time out from his adopted home in Ireland to work with his brother and they will bring their signature humour and fantastic energy to the stage to enlighten and engage. They will be joined by Howard Cairns on double bass.
Sat, Apr 19th, Foundry616, Ultimo.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80: As the youngest son of Afrobeat founding member Fela Kuti, Seun and his musical gift have been described as “a relentless Nigerian funkfest”. This will be the perfect set, mixing some of his father’s legendary works with his own new and original pieces, all with the help of his father’s former band Egypt 80. The rhythms are insatiable, the mood is both exciting and nostalgic and will ultimately provide a snapshot into the life of a famous family and their place in history.
Sun, Apr 20th, Metro Theatre, Sydney.
Gregg Allman: With an interpretation of the blues that stems from a natural flow of creativity, Allman will be stepping foot on Australian soil for the first time in his extensive music career. As a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band he is known by many as pivotal in music history, steering the band from their beginning in 1969 to the height of the Southern rock genre. Allman will be going solo, pulling material from latest release Low Country Blues aa well as picking and choosing from history. He will be joined by his son Devon.
Mon, Apr 21st, Enmore Theatre.
North Mississippi Allstars: Touring as part of the monolithic Bluesfest tour, brothers Cody and Luther Dickinson have some sweet country tunes to dish out. They’ve been together for over a decade and the duo have progressed incessantly from their millennium debut, Shake Hands With Shorty. They’ve earned multiple Grammy nominations, toured with the likes of the legendary Robert Plant and played festival slots that are reserved for the messy business end of the day. Get down to the Hernando natives’ set to hear snippets of 51 Phantom and Electric Blue Watermelon amongst others.
Tues, Apr 22nd, The Basement, Circular Quay.
Iron & Wine: Paving the way for revered artists such as Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes, this South Carolina native has experienced a significant amount of success with his smooth delicate indie-folk. He’s created four albums since his sub-pop debut The Creek Drank The Cradle with no signs of slowing down, releasing live albums and a handful of EPs. This performance marks his debut at the iconic Circular Quay venue.
Wed, Apr 23rd, Sydney Opera House.
