Dan Sultan & Scott Wilson ‘Up Close and Acoustic’ Tour - with very special guest Archie Roach presented by ABC DIG Music.
Hot on the heels of triumphant performances at Splendour in the Grass and Womad UK and with 6 major award nominations [AIR & Deadly Awards 2010], Dan Sultan and Scott Wilson are shifting gears from their powerhouse seven-piece band and paring it down to just two men and two guitars.
Up close and Acoustic is a rare opportunity to see one of the most talked about rising stars of Australian rock, Dan Sultan with his musical collaborator Scott Wilson. Joining them on the road as special guest is one of Australia’s favourite singer songwriters - the legendary Archie Roach.
Presented in selected venues across NSW, QLD and VIC, this tour is a chance to experience the essence of the songs and the totally engaging and often humorous stories behind them, from both Dan Sultan albums ‘Get out while you can’ and ‘Homemade Biscuits’ together with the multi-award winning music from Archie Roach including songs from his latest album ‘1988’.
“As much as we love the dynamic and buzz of a big show, it’s good to strip it back to just Dan and myself. We have never done a tour like this before but the first fifty gigs we ever did were in this shape and it reminds me when we first met and played in my lounge room!” Scott Wilson, Songwriter & Guitarist
A philosopher and storyteller in the tradition of his ancestors, Archie Roach has touched the hearts and souls of audiences around the world. This special tour will be no exception as he relays and retells intimate real life stories through his songs. Nobody could be looking forward to this opportunity more than Dan Sultan himself who says of his mentor: “I grew up with his music - my parents played his records and I have always looked up to him as a great indigenous musician. It was a humbling experience to join the Black Arm Band and as young member of it, I have learnt so much from being around Uncle Archie. I am proud, excited and honoured to be on the road performing together with Archie Roach.” Dan Sultan
Supported by ABC DIG Music, the Dan Sultan & Scott Wilson – Up Close and Acoustic Tour will bring together the special talents of two indigenous men spanning generations, for one very special musical event.
Wed 3 Nov - Byron Bay Community Centre, Byron Bay *(note- Archie Roach will NOT play Wed 3rd Nov. Special Guest act to be announced)
Thu 4 Nov & Fri 5 Nov - Troubadour, Brisbane
Sat 6 Nov – Joes Waterhole, Eumundi
Thu 11 Nov – Notes, Sydney
Fri 12 Nov – Heritage Hotel, Wollongong
Fri 19 Nov – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
