HUNTER VALLEY UPCOMING CONCERTS AND EVENTS
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INXS - January 29, 2011 Bimbadgen Estate
With a career spanning 25 extraordinary years, INXS are undoubtedly one of the world's great bands. With more than 30 million records sold worldwide, countless awards from their peers and fans, platinum certifications, and a history peppered with outstanding achievements, the band are arguably Australia's most successful rock export.
In 2010 the band performed their first live gig in two years at the Winter Olympics. Now back on the road for an extensive tour of Australia here is a great opportunity to hear this classic group. Support groups are Train and Baby Animals.
STING - February 5, 2011
Following sold-out performances throughout North America and Europe, Symphonicity finds Sting performing his greatest hits, re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio (Pavarotti, Bocelli). For this portion of the tour, Symphonicity will feature the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Perth, Barossa Valley and Melbourne, the Sydney Symphony in Sydney, Brisbane and Hunter Valley, with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performing in Christchurch and Napier, NZ.
Sting will also be joined by a group of accomplished musicians, comprised of Dominic Miller (Sting's longtime guitarist), Rhani Krija (Sting's longtime multi-genre percussionist), David Cossin (a multi-percussion specialist in new and experimental music and featured member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars), Jo Lawry (Australian vocalist) and Ira Coleman (bassist).
JOE COCKER - February 12, 2011
Not only is Cocker one of the most successful and popular singers of the last four decades, he is also one of music's most loved and most respected. This Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winning artist has 21 studio and four live albums under his belt, his unmistakable bluesy soul voice a musical trademark in its own right. Cocker will be performing songs from his new album Hard Knocks in addition to the many gems in his illustrious back catalogue like You Can Leave Your Hat On, Unchain My Heart, Up Where We Belong, The Letter and You Are So Beautiful. After 40 years, Cocker remains one of rock's pre-eminent survivors and a must-see live performer.
Special guest support artist is George Thorogood and his band The Destroyers. The blues/rock specialist has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, amassing an enviable reputation and loyal following for his scorching live performances.
ROXY MUSIC - February 26, 2011
Roxy Music is touring nationally with the original line-up of vocalist Bryan Ferry, guitarist Phil Manzanera, saxophonist Andy Mackay and the great Paul Thompson on drums. Fans will be thrilled to know that Roxy Music will be performing material from their entire catalogue including such hits as Dance Away, Avalon, Let's Stick Together, Take A Chance With Me, Do the Strand, Angel Eyes, Oh Yeah, In the Midnight Hour, Jealous Guy, Love Is The Drug, More Than This and many more.
Roxy Music will be supported by Australian rock'n'roll legends Mondo Rock.
NEIL DIAMOND - March 19, 2011
Across a musical career stretching nearly 50 years, Neil Diamond has sold more than 128 million albums worldwide. He has charted a staggering 37 Top 10 singles and 16 Top 10 albums. His last studio album, Home Before Dark (2008), debuted at #1 in the U.S. and internationally. His 2009 DVD, Hot August Night/ NYC has been certified double platinum.
A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honours bestowed upon songwriters. Neil Diamond's eclectic and universally beloved songs - as well as his charismatic and openhearted performances of them - continue to make him an international force both as a record maker and a live entertainer.
GUITAR LEGEND SANTANA - March 26, 2011 with The Doobie Brothers.
Santana is one of the greatest musicians and legendary guitarists of our generation is set to ignite Australian and New Zealand shores. Toting a style that defies definition, immediately recognizable yet unlike any other, Santana's fusion of Latin rock, blues, soul and jazz comes in full swing on stage in a way that transcends time and the limits of genre typecasting.