Black Sorrows

Join Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows for a very special night.

Joe Camilleri has been at the forefront of the Australian music scene for decades as the leader of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Black Sorrows, and as writer of radio anthems Hit & Run, Shape I’m In, Chained To The Wheel, Harley & Rose and Never Let Me Go. He is the consummate entertainer constantly honing his craft, an ARIA Hall of Famer and a rock’n’roll lifer. Joe fronts The Black Sorrows, one of Australia’s most prolific and enduringly popular bands, renowned for their high-energy live shows, musicianship and infectious, roots-soaked blues rock. They’ve sold more than two million albums to date and won an ARIA Award for Best Group.

The Black Sorrows are celebrating The Black Sorrows' Live from The Shangri-La, an incredible live recording that captures that spark that defines The Black Sorrows. In Joe’s words: “Live from The Shangri-La gives you a sense of how far the Sorrows have come, of how we’re always moving forward as a band. It’s never about the past. Although we are aways celebrating where we been, we are constantly finding anew and fresh pathway... for the beyond.”

The joy of live music, the excitement of watching great performers playing off each other and feeding off the room, and the thrill of never knowing what is coming next but knowing it will be incredible is what The Black Sorrows are all about. Do not miss your chance to see The Black Sorrows.

JAMES SOUTHWELL BAND

Over the past 15 years James has firmly established his credentials as one of Australia's leading blues/rock/funk performers, constantly playing at the top of the bill at almost all music and blues festivals throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

James Southwell commands the stage like few others, with powering riffs and vocals that bite. James and his incredible band are truly world class and would not be out of place on any stage anywhere. 

James is not afraid to push his music past all previously existing boundaries and well past what others may consider the limits of what is safe. His music comes from a deep love of the blues with heavy inspirational funk and rock & roll influences. 

This show will capture your attention and you will be totally engrossed as James and his band project themselves off the stage and through you with their music.

KAREN LEE ANDREWS

Karen Lee Andrews is in possession of a unique sense of artistic purpose. Surrounded by music her entire life, Karen’s career to date has largely revolved around classic soul and rhythm and blues sounds. But in recent years, as her musicality has evolved, she’s been leaning more towards blues with a nod to dirty rock and power ballads.

 

Karen Lee Andrews’ songcraft is built on a thorough knowledge of blues, gospel and soul music and motored by an undeniable hunger to connect. Yet the defining ingredient is Karen’s unshakeable artistic passion.

 

“One of the most original and dignified talents to emerge in Australian Entertainment in a long time. She manages to be both imperial yet vulnerable.” Paul Sheehan, Sydney Morning Herald

"Andrews is on an inspiring and passionate musical journey. A must see." Beat Magazine

“Commanding and brilliant.” Daily Telegraph

“Karen Lee Andrews doesn’t need a band behind her to fill a room with music. Her voice is big enough on its own.” The Australian

“Karen Lee Andrews has a vocal tone that is undeniably powerful.” Earmilk

OWEN CAMPBELL

Owen Campbell has cemented himself as one of Australia’s premier alternative blues/rock exports with 3 best-selling studio albums, 2 EPs and over 12 years of national and international touring.

Owen has wowed audiences in all corners of the world from the USA, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, Hong Kong, India and even performed at the highest blues festival in the world, The Himalayan Blues Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal.

 Owen Campbell & The Cosmic People are alternative blues and soulful cosmic rock at its best. Inspired by the tempo of the ocean, Owen’s sound is best described as smouldering guitar work running from bluesy riffs and soulful finger-picking to lap steel guitar solos using a shot glass slide, gritty caramel vocals and a sublime rhythm section.

“A well-honed, ageless style, one that never seems to lose its conjuring powers.” BMA Magazine

“Owen Campbell brings us a sound born and bred in American southern country blues all the way from the Land of Oz.” Blues Blast Magazine

“One of the best performers to come out of Australia for quite some time.” Argus News Ireland

“Campbell possesses an exceptional musical personality. You wholeheartedly believe every note he plays and sings.” Rhythms Magazine