JOHNNY CASH LIVE Back to San Quentin- 50 Years On

WHEN: 6TH JULY 2019

WHERE: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

In 1969, off the back of the huge success of his At Folsom Prison album, Johnny Cash recorded the second of his legendary prison albums at California’s notorious maximum security prison, San Quentin.
With the Folsom album kick starting a golden era of Cash’s career, At San Quentin cemented his place as a legendary figure and icon of 20th century popular music.
During the February 24 recording session, in typical Johnny Cash fashion, he got the already enthusiastic inmates onside with his song San Quentin which contains the lyrics “San Quentin, I hate every inch of you” and he immediately replayed the song at the request of his cheering audience with both versions included on the original release of the At San Quentin album. Most notably the album included the worldwide smash hit single, A Boy Named Sue, which undeniably made Cash a superstar and household name. Sue became Cash’s highest ever charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was only held out of the number one spot by the Rolling Stones ‘Honky Tonk Women’.

50 Years on, Johnny Cash The Concert hit the road in 2019 celebrating this legendary album and the career of the Man in Black.
A brand new show featuring more than 35 hits, Back to San Quentin – 50 Years On includes the great moments of the San Quentin album plus the hits and favourites spanning Cash’s entire 50 year recording career.

After 6 National tours and more than 175 shows, Johnny Cash The Concert has become lauded as one of Australia’s premier tribute acts. With ace guitarist Stuie French, powerhouse backing band, The Tennessee Express and led by vocalist Daniel Thompson, Johnny Cash The Concert presents an unforgettable night paying tribute to one of music’s most iconic and influential figures.
With more than 60 thousand tickets sold Australia wide, don’t miss your chance to see what has audiences on their feet and coming back each year for more.

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR ‘Freedom’

WHEN: 26th July 2019

WHERE: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for their latest album “Freedom”, a collection of songs which celebrate and commemorate South Africa’s democratic movements struggle for freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir now bring their “Freedom” concert to Australia for the first time.

Hailing from Soweto (South West Township), a town outside of Johannesburg and home of Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s democratic movement, Soweto Gospel Choir continues to inspire audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics.

Comprised a line-up of South Africa’s best vocalists, these uplifting performers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music including U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Josh Groban.

In this uplifting and joyous repertoire, The Choir will perform a rousing program of freedom songs celebrating the life of the father of their Rainbow Nation, Nelson Mandela as well as international gospel classics including a spine-tingling take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and an extraordinary rendition of “Amazing Grace” which has had over 15 million views on YouTube.

Don’t miss the spectacular Soweto Gospel Choir LIVE in Australia in 2019!

THE DOORS ALIVE

WHEN: 3rd August, 2019

WHERE: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

THE DOORS ALIVE are “The best Doors tribute band that I’ve seen… Sometimes they sound more like The Doors than The Doors” (Doug Cameron – The Doors Assistant Road Manager)  Performing all The Doors Classics – Light My Fire, Break on Through, Riders On The Storm, People Are Strange, L.A.Woman, The End, Roadhouse Blues, Love Her Madly plus More

The Robertson Brothers

When: 9th August 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

ABOUT THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS VARIETY SHOW:
Oh What A Night….. you’ll have!
The Robertson Brothers grew up in a home that appreciated the Variety TV Show. When conceiving and designing this new live touring show they decided to reinvent the magic and diversity of the old school 60’s Variety TV shows.

So… expect to be entertained by a bunch of Classic Hit songs from artists such as The Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Hollies, plus many more. Through the prism of the Variety TV show format you’ll travel back in time to embrace and celebrate all the hits of these Music Legends.

The glorious melodies and harmonies of The Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Hollies, plus many more are meticulously recreated and come alive with Australia’s very own Multi Award Winning vocal harmony duo…. The Robertson Brothers and Simon Brook McLachlan from The Jersey Boys…., combined with their amazing big screen interactive multimedia presentation and rockin’ live band.

THE NEIL DIAMOND SUPER HITS SHOW

Steve Cummins starring in The Neil Diamond Super Hits Show

When: 16th August 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Remember songs like Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Cracklin Rosie, Kentucky Woman, Solitary Man, Beautiful Noise, I’m a Believer, Crunchy Granola Suite & I Am I Said.
Well Neil Diamond music is still as popular today as it was when it was first released, so popular in fact there is not enough of Neil to go around. Multi award winning Australian Entertainer Steve Cummins is the only tribute artist in the world to have featured on the same program as the man himself.

It was live to air on the UK’s BBC radio program Beautiful Noise (The Neil Diamond Story), to over 3 million listeners, Steve Cummins has been described by the president of the Neil Diamond fan club in Australia as the only performer to have mastered the feel of Neil Diamond Music and performs a brilliant tribute to the man and the songs that embraced the world.

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH KIKI DEE

When: 17th August 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Join the legendary Kiki Dee for a special intimate performance as she celebrates 5 decades as one of the most prolific recording and touring artist in the UK.
After 100 sell out shows in the UK, Kiki Dee brings to Australian audiences the most memorable songs of her illustrious career including “I Got The Music In Me”, the hauntingly beautiful “Amareuse”, “True Love” one of the most requested wedding waltzes of all time and of course the smash hit “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”. But she doesn’t stop there. With 12 Albums, 4 EP’s and 40 Singles to her credit Kiki’s repertoire also includes tributes to Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, The Everly Brothers and a host of other great songwriters of our generation.
Her performance at the historic Live Aid concert at Wembley stadium is a milestone in her long career.

JOHN WATERS ‘DYLAN REVISITED’

When: 30th August, 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL Club, Tweed Heads

Abstract Entertainment presents a tribute to Bob Dylan as distinct as the man himself. One of Australia’s leading actor/singer’s, John Waters, brings you his unique perspective on the work of the greatest living songwriter.

John Waters is revisiting the illustrious Bob Dylan songbook. From “Blowin’ in the Wind” to “Like A Rolling Stone”, “Hurricane” to “Knocking on Heaven’s Door.” Hear the songs that changed the world, performed by an artist whose world was changed by Dylan’s songs.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON & THE STRANGERS

When: 2nd October, 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL Club, Tweed Heads

Three times Grammy winner, Actor, storyteller and country music superstar Kris Kristofferson returns to Australia for a national tour with band The Strangers this September & October!

Having accomplished more in his lifetime than most performers dream of, Kris Kristofferson has recorded over 30 albums and written some of the greatest songs of all time.

Music fans will not want to miss the opportunity to see the original A Star Is Born legend and Country Music Hall of Fame’s Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers live on stage performing the hits from the Kristofferson songbook.

LEE KERNAGHAN

Back Road Nation Tour 2019 with special guests The Wolfe Brothers & Christie Lamb

When: 29th November 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Lee Kernaghan is one of the all-time greats of Australian music with 38 number 1 hits and a ute load of Golden Guitar awards to his credit.
Following his sold out 25th Anniversary Tour Lee began turning his experiences out on the road into songs and a brand new album “Backroad Nation”.
Lee said “Backroad Nation” is a celebration of us, our way of life and the people who make our country great. Much of the inspiration for the songs has come from the people I’ve met and the places I’ve travelled to from Alice Springs to the Deni Ute Muster, from the mighty Pilbara region in WA to backroads QLD and everywhere in between.”

Since the release of his mega hit Boys From The Bush, Lee has scored a plethora of hits with songs like The Outback Club, Hat Town, She’s My Ute, Planet Country, Flying With The King, Australian Boy and Spirit Of The ANZACS – the highest selling Australian album of 2015,
Fans are encouraged to book tickets early to secure their place to celebrate with Lee as he tours the country with his new album and incredible new show – Backroad Nation.

Lee’s Special Guests are the 2019 multiple Golden Guitar award winners The Wolfe Brothers and CMC’s Female Artist Of The Year Christie Lamb.