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SIMPLY RED - THE GREATEST HITS TOUR!

With special guests KATE CEBERANO and DRAGON

PETER LEHMANN WINES, BAROSSA VALLEY - FEBRUARY 7

Australia's favourite winery event 'a day on the green' returns to Peter Lehmann Wines with another spectacular concert announcement.

SIMPLY RED led by charismatic front man Mick Hucknall, will revisit the highlights of their incredible 25 year, 10 album career, in a Greatest Hits show on Saturday February 7 2009. It will be the only South Australian concert in the band's Australian tour.

Special guest support artists will be the wonderful Kate Ceberano and the classic pop of Dragon.

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.

With an unforgettable run of chart-toppers like Are You Old Enough, April Sun In Cuba, Still In Love With You, Rain, Get That Jive and many others, DRAGON's legacy is of one of Australasia's most successful pop bands. Joined two years ago after a lengthy hiatus by rock veteran Mark Williams as frontman, a revitalised DRAGON are thrilled to be back on stage again.

The band's contribution to Australian music history was recognised when they were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on July 1.

Established in 2001, 'a day on the green' was the forerunner in offering a quality music experience for the baby boomer market in a winery environment. Promoters Roundhouse Entertainment have spent the past seven years nurturing the concept, securing exclusive contracts with the best winery venues in Australia, and carefully building a brand which is now second to none. More than 130 shows and 800,000 happy patrons later, 'a day on the green' now has a loyal following in all states in Australia.

Simply Red with special guests Kate Ceberano and Dragon - an unforgettable night of hits, classics and style under the stars at one of the most picturesque wineries in the country!

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 PETER LEHMANN WINES, BAROSSA VALLEY
A Reserve Seat: $160.00 plus b/fee
B Reserve Seat: $125.00 plus b/fee
General Admission: $99.50 plus b/fee

For transport enquiries: Barossa Valley Coaches (08) 8564 3022.
For accommodation enquiries: Barossa Valley Tourism 1300 852 982.
For VIP packages, contact showbiz.com.au & 1300 658 009 or ticketmaster.com.au & 136 100.


GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:
'a day on the green' is a fully licensed event. Strictly no BYO alcohol. Food will be available on site or BYO picnic. Picnic rugs and deck chairs are recommended. Gates open at 4:00pm.

For full event information, please visit www.adayonthegreen.com.au.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 3

From venuetix.com.au & (08) 8225 8888, ticketmaster.com.au & 136 100
and Peter Lehmann Wines (08) 8563 2100