Earlier this year, Tassie-based singer-songwriter and friend John Coleman invited our little band to play a few songs as part of An Evening with John Coleman and Friends planned for Canberra on October 31.
Here's the spiel from the concert blurb: A John Coleman concert is a musical journey through universal experiences of love, loss, whimsy and joy. Over four decades John has recorded numerous original songs. His most recent (twelfth) album Amber and the Flow is a collection of master crafted Tasmanian story songs. In this concert, John will share new creations as well as diving into the back catalogue to sing songs that have meant much to him over the years. Along the way, John will be joined on stage by mate Al Campbell from his band ‘The Lovely Boats’ and supported by a short set from Canberra-based troubadours Bene.dict.us’
Here's what Sarah wrote about John in her endorsement of the event: ‘John Coleman is like a minstrel wooing us deeper into the poignant mystery of life and love. John’s music is balm for the soul and bread for the journey.'
And here's a few pics of the evening...
The man himself, John Coleman.
John and Al Campbell (on bass). Al also did a magnificent job with the PA along with some help and some gear from Chris.
Later in the evening, Al further gifted us with couple of his own beautiful songs.
And here's us - Jack, tucked away in the back on drums and harmonies, Ricardo Vox, Christoph on bass and harmonies and me on guitar. Alas, our keyboard player was o/s travelling (we hope you're having a good time, Paulo).
