HIT THE FESTIVAL HIGH NOTES
Paul Kelly: “People’s Poet” Paul Kelly’s The A-Z Shows the Aussie icon performing over a hundred songs over four nights in alphabetical order with no repeats – a once in a life time opportunity surely. Jan 20-23, City Recital Hall, Angel Place
Ólöf Arnalds: This Icelandic folk songstress and sometime Björk and Sigur Rós collaborator is accompanied by multi-instumentalist and fellow Icelander Davíð Þór Jónsson. Jan 22, The Famous Spiegeltent
Lah-Lah’s Musical Wonderland:One for the kids – a show created especially for Sydney Festival that features some of Sydney’s finest jazz musicians letting loose for the little ones. Jan 22-23, Riverside Theatre
Beach House: Led by vocalist Victoria Legrand, this Baltimore duo mesmerise audiences with their cinematic pop and passionate live show. Local art-rock band Parades support. Jan 26, Beck’s Festival Bar, Jan 27 sold out
Gotye: Performing songs from his captivating first album as well as from his upcoming second release, Gotye is sure to impress with his sensitive vocals and soulful, epic instrumentals. Jan 27, City Recital Hall, Angel Place
Holy Fuck: The clue is in the name with this Canadian quartet; chaotic experimental rock to let your hair down to. Melbourne-based My Disco support. Jan 27, Beck’s Festival Bar
Aloe Blacc and the Grand Scheme: Funky driven beats and raw soul vocals channel Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers in a captivating live show. Supports by Benji B, Waajeed and Africa Hitech. Jan 28, Beck’s Festival Bar
Tomasz Stanko Quintet: ECM recording artist and international jazz heavyweight, Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko brings his considered, melodic jazz back to Sydney for what is sure to be a stellar performance form him and his quintet. Jan 28, City Recital Hall, Angel Place
