Jimmy Barnes Tickets

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JIMMY BARNES
HEADS 10 GREAT AUSSIE ARTISTS
FOR 10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS!

A 10th anniversary deserves a very special celebration and that's exactly what a day on the green has planned with Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes heading up the festivities for this noteworthy occasion.
Although all shows in the upcoming a day on the green 2010/2011 summer season fall under the 10th anniversary banner, promoters Roundhouse Entertainment wanted to pay homage to many of the Aussie artists who have played a part in the event's 215 concerts to date  - and that desire has resulted in four massive birthday concerts in November.  
‘Barnesy', who has retu...

Short Biography
JIMMY BARNES
HEADS 10 GREAT AUSSIE ARTISTS
FOR 10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS!

A 10th anniversary deserves a very special celebration and that's exactly what a day on the green has planned with Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes heading up the festivities for this noteworthy occasion.
Although all shows in the upcoming a day on the green 2010/2011 summer season fall under the 10th anniversary banner, promoters Roundhouse Entertainment wanted to pay homage to many of the Aussie artists who have played a part in the event's 215 concerts to date  - and that desire has resulted in four massive birthday concerts in November.  
‘Barnesy', who has returned to his roots with a brand spanking new rock album ‘Rage and Ruin', will head up a sensational 10-artist line-up featuring Vanessa Amorosi, Tex Perkins and Dan Sultan at all shows, plus a rotating list of the who's who of Aussie rock with Mark Seymour, Ian Moss, Richard Clapton, Ross Wilson, Diesel, Michael Spiby and Swanee.
This 10-artist line-up will perform at Leconfield Wines McLaren Vale SA, Bimbadgen Estate Hunter Valley NSW and Sirromet Wines Mt Cotton QLD, whilst six artists - Jimmy, Vanessa, Tex Perkins, Diesel, Dan Sultan and Vika & Linda - will take to the stage for the WA concert at Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth.  Full line-ups below.
Plans are afoot for the artists to guest in each other's sets, cook up some tasty duets and provide some surprises and highly memorable musical moments!  With a feast of the best Aussie rock on offer and ticket prices starting from $99.50, the a day on the green 10th birthday concerts are guaranteed to be one of the parties of the year!
Promoter Michael Newton said: "Since we started in January 2001, more than 50 Australian artists have played at our events. Supporting local talent has been a huge part of what a day on the green is all about.  We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our anniversary than bringing together this great collection of acts with Jimmy headlining and all for under $100."  
And here's what our two headline artists have to say:
Jimmy Barnes said: "I think that a day on the green has been like a breath of fresh air to the Australian music industry. No longer do people have to settle for being crushed up the front of a suburban pub to be able to get a drink and see their favourite bands at the same time.  They can now do it in style and sit back in some of the best locations. Eat, drink and listen to the best music in the world. What more could you want?"
Vanessa Amorosi:  "Touring is the favourite aspect of my career and the a day on the green shows are always amazing. Huge outdoor gigs, good food and great wine!  Not only is there always a great atmosphere but the venues are fabulous places to play. I am honoured to be part of the 10th anniversary celebrations with Jimmy Barnes. Congratulations to a day on the green on its 10th year." 
THE HEADLINERS:
For fans yearning for JIMMY BARNES' return to his rockin' old ways, the wait is well and truly over as he rolls out a dozen gems on ‘Rage and Ruin', his 16th studio solo album, released August 27.  Already first single The Devil Knows You're Dead has received strong airplay - and there's more where that came from. From addictive mid-tempo groovers like God Or Money and Turn It Around to the irresistible energy of Can't Do It Again and the tenderness of Love Can Break The Hardest Heart, it's Barnes at his very best.  A longtime a day on the green favourite over many years, we can't think of anyone better to head up these birthday shows.  www.jimmybarnes.com.au
VANESSA AMOROSI's Hazardous album shows no sign of slowing up! Following the triple platinum This Is Who I Am and the platinum Mr Mysterious, comes the new single Holiday, out on August 13. Vanessa has just returned from a hugely successful three months in the UK and Europe promoting the album's release there. Vanessa last played a day on the green supporting Rob Thomas earlier this year wowing audiences with her fantastic live performances.  www.vanessaamorosi.com
THE CONCERTS:
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7  LECONFIELD WINES, MCLAREN VALE SA
Jimmy Barnes, Vanessa Amorosi, Tex Perkins & The Dark Horses, Mark Seymour, Ian Moss, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks, Richard Clapton, Dan Sultan, Michael Spiby, Swanee.
Ticket Prices: Gold $149, Silver $129, General Admission $99.50 plus booking fees.
 
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13 BIMBADGEN ESTATE, HUNTER VALLEY NSW
Jimmy Barnes, Vanessa Amorosi, Tex Perkins & The Dark Horses, Mark Seymour, Richard Clapton, Diesel, Dan Sultan, Mahalia Barnes, Michael Spiby, Swanee.
Ticket Prices: Gold $149, Silver $129, General Admission $99.50 plus booking fees.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14  SIRROMET WINES, MOUNT COTTON QLD
Jimmy Barnes, Vanessa Amorosi, Tex Perkins & The Dark Horses, Diesel, Mark Seymour, Richard Clapton, Dan Sultan, Mahalia Barnes, Michael Spiby, Swanee.
Ticket Prices:  Gold $149, Silver $129, General Admission $99.50 plus booking fees.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21  KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN, PERTH WA
Jimmy Barnes, Vanessa Amorosi, Tex Perkins & The Dark Horses, Diesel, Dan Sultan, Vika & Linda
Ticket Prices: Gold $213, Silver $152, General Admission $99.50 plus booking fees.
EVENT DETAILS:
a day on the green is a fully licensed event. Strictly no BYO alcohol.  Food will be available for purchase on site or BYO picnic. Picnic rugs & deck chairs are recommended. For all show, transport    and accom details and playing times, go to adayonthegreen.com.au.
  
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY AUGUST 23 
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In-depth Biography
As a solo artist Jimmy Barnes has scored seven number one records in Australia, putting him up in the same league as the Beatles, Madonna, the Rolling Stones, and Rod Stewart. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, his family emigrated to Adelaide in 1956 when Barnes was four. It was his older brother John's interest in music that inspired Jim to follow suit, eventually leading to him becoming lead singer of Cold Chisel, who emerged as Australia's most popular band of the '80s. While their rock/soul/blues fusion music was part of the band's appeal, a large part was also the stage presence of its raw-voiced singer, crouched with intensity as he sang/shouted into the microphone with every breath in his lungs. After 12 years, Cold Chisel gave their final performance in December 1983 and Barnes launched an immediate solo career, eclipsing Cold Chisel's record sales with six solo number one albums in a row.

Released in October 1984, the first Jimmy Barnes album Bodyswerve, was clearly the singer's attempt to grab Cold Chisel's audience and take them with him. Also keen to achieve the international status Cold Chisel was never able to grab, Barnes recorded extra tracks for the album's American release in Los Angeles and New York with session players Waddy Watchel, Billy Burnette, Charlie Sexton, Mick Fleetwood, members of Little Feat, and Journey's Jonathan Caine. Caine was also involved in writing the extra songs, including "Working Class Man," which became Jimmy Barnes' signature tune. Working Class Hero also became the title of the second Australian album, comprising the new tracks, plus remixed versions of Bodyswerve songs. The song "Working Class Man" was featured in Ronnie Howard's feature film Gung Ho, renamed after the Barnes song in Australia. While Jonathan Caine was impressed to the point where he thought about asking Barnes to become Journey's singer, the American album release on Geffen did not establish Barnes outside of Australia.

Back at home, he recorded the Easybeats' "Good Times" with INXS to help promote a nationalistic package tour featuring a bill of Australia-only artists. Barnes now divided his time on the road and in the studio between Australia and America, forming a songwriting partnership with Jim Vallence (Bryan Adams) for the album Freight Train Heart, produced by Jonathan Caine. A double live album, Barnstorming, followed, before Don Gehman (REM, John Mellencamp) produced Two Hearts at Barnes' home studio in rural Bowral in New South Wales. The singer's biggest selling album, Soul Deep, followed in November 1991, a tribute to his favorite soul/R&B performers of the '60s. Gehmen returned to produce the grunge-era Heat, followed by Flesh and Blood, an album characterized by guest appearances from other Australian artists. In the space of nine years, Barnes had recorded eight albums and toured almost constantly, not just to satisfy the singer's love of performing, but also to cater for his live-now pay-later lifestyle. In 1994, it all caught up with him. He was forced to sell his vast property to help pay unpaid taxes and took his family to live in France where he recorded 1995's Psyclone.

In 1997 the event Cold Chisel fans dreamt of eventuated, with the band reforming for the highly anticipated The Last Days of Summer album and tour. Barnes followed up with an 11th solo album, Love and Fear, in November 1999, peaking at number 16. During 2000, Barnes gave Don Gehman the mission of putting together a band of the best R&B players he knew back home in the United States. What followed became something of a pilgrimage for Barnes, a journey to the heart and home of the songs which shaped his tastes as a youngster, this time named Soul Deeper, and this time with musicians and singers who'd helped shape the real thing. To promote the album, Barnes brought the musicians on Soul Deeper to Australia for a national tour. ~ Ed Nimmervoll, Rovi