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SIMPLY RED - KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5
SIMPLY RED
THE GREATEST HITS TOUR!
With very special guest KATE CEBERANO
KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5
In what is being billed as the The Greatest Hits Live, SIMPLY RED led by charismatic front man Mick Hucknall, will revisit the highlights of their incredible 25 year, 10 album career, in theatre and outdoor shows around the country this summer.
The tour will include five 'a day on the green' events nationally, including Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Thursday February 5 2009.
Special guest support artists will be the wonderful Kate Ceberano and Perth's very own Howie Morgan.
From their very first albums Picture Book (1985) and Men And Women (1987) to the juggernaut's The New Flame (1989) and Stars (1991), which sat at the top of the UK charts for 19 weeks, to their last studio album Stay (2007), Simply Red's classic hits have dominated Australian charts, racking up more than one million album sales.
The Greatest Hits tour is set to thrill fans with a set list showcasing their amazing career including Money's Too Tight To Mention, Holding Back The Years, The Right Thing, Stars, Fairground, If You Don't Know Me By Now, Something Got Me Started, A New Flame and Sunrise.
The tour will celebrate the release of the band's eagerly-anticipated 2CD Greatest Hits album and Greatest Hits DVD out November 22.
With Hucknall's gorgeous vocals and irresistible stage charisma, Simply Red's show-stopping concerts are part of the reason for the band's longevity and enduring popularity.
Special guest on all shows is Kate Ceberano. Kate recently released her 17th album So Much Beauty, following up the 2007 platinum release Nine Lime Avenue. Showcasing her breathtaking voice, So Much Beauty features fabulous covers of many of her favourite songs, plus three new original tracks, including one with her 'It Takes Two' partner Russell Robertson. Expect Kate to deliver the wonderful live performances for which she is renowned.
In a musically rich style described as a cross between roots, soul, pop & rock, Perth's fabulous singer/songwriter, Howie Morgan will open the show.
Simply Red with special guests Kate Ceberano and Howie Morgan - an unforgettable night of hits, classics and style under the stars at one of the most picturesque outdoor venues in the country.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5 - KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN, PERTH
General Admission: $119.90 (plus transaction fee)
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
'a day on the green' is a fully licensed event. Minors (children under 18 years of age) may only attend the event if they are accompanied by their parent/step-parent or legal guardian.
Strictly no BYO alcohol and no glass. Food will be available on site or BYO picnic. Picnic rugs and low deck chairs are recommended.
The Botanic Garden is a non-smoking venue. Parking is available on site.
For full event information, please visit www.adayonthegreen.com.au or www.mellenevents.com
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 3
from ticketmaster.com.au & 136 100
