Three exclusive shows 22-24 June
With Guest Nick Batterham
Fresh from crawling out of the ancient skin of Quentin Crisp, multi-award winning Australian performer Paul Capsis returns to what he loves doing best – singin’ tunes in an exclusive three-night season at MEMO Music Hall St Kilda.
He brings together some of Melbourne’s best musicians under the leadership of Jethro Woodward to present a rock n roll Gothic romp, trawling the dark lyrics of Patti Smith, Tom Waites, Sony Bono, Lou Reed, Lana Del Ray, Skyhooks, The Doors, Eurythmics, The Suicide and songs made famous by Janis Joplin, Nina Simone, Led Zeppelin, Joan Baez and Ike and Tina Turner.
Revisiting songs from musical theatre shows in which Capsis recently starred – Cabaret and The Black Rider plus some unearthed gems…..
These songs are remade and delivered in Capsis’ own unique style: a blend of gender bending scorching torch rock n roll. These shows are a strictly limited season at one of Melbourne’s best live venues.
Capsis up close and personal with a kick arse live band.
Music Director Jethro Woodward has put together a new band for the show – The Fitzroy Youth Orchestra (ahem their tongue is firmly planted in their cheeks)
MD/Band Leader: Jethro Woodward – also playing keyboards, electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, piano and drum machine/loops (15 year member of Cordazine)
Dan Witton: Double Bass and piano
Nicholas Murray: Electric guitar
Ralph Rehak: Drums
Dates: 22-24 June
Times: Doors 7.30pm 22 & 23 June, 2pm 24 June
Tickets: Premium Reserved Seating: $50+bf, A-Reserved Seating: $45+bf, General Admission: $30+bf & $35 at the door (if available) at www.memomusichall.com.au
Venue: MEMO Music Hall, 88 Acland Street St Kilda
