Eric Bibb
In duo mode with Swedish guitarist Staffan Astner
International folk-blues master of songcraft, is returning to his Australian fans. In duo mode for this Australian tour, Eric will be accompanied by beautiful Swedish guitarist Staffan Astner,who is also featured on the live CD Troubadour Live! His last studio album "Booker's Guitar won the 2010 DownBeat Critics Poll for best Blues Album!
Eric performs with matchless ease and a poet’s sensibility. Purveying a beautifully realised and deftly accomplished, soulful and gospel infused, folk- blues, Eric has no problem melding a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle contemporary sensibility. As one critic wrote, “Eric’s singing and versatile guitar playing fuses a variety of genres to become a New World Blues”.
He has criss-crossed the world paying his dues and absorbing musical influences, picking up countless awards and nominations, and mesmerising audiences along the way.
A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience – both musically and spiritually.
Critically Acclaimed
“Eric Bibb’s performance at the three day London Guitar Festival at Queen Elizabeth Hall, was rich in soulful intensity” – Clive Davis, The Times London
"Eric is one of the new, young singers that has appeared on the scene that, much to my delight, has a great voice, is an excellent performer and has a great knowledge about the roots of this music"
– Taj Mahal
“Bibb possesses a warmly expressive voice and a fine sense of phrasing. He shines, too, as a guitarist with a quiet and confident approach” – Downbeat Magazine
Bibb’s breezy, poetic blues makes for an intimate show, and his smooth laid-back style is enhanced with some neat guitar licks from Staffan Astner” – Guitar and Bass Magazine
Tickets
General admission $49
Concessions $45
Groups of six or more $42
Dining
Why not make a night of it and dine at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre. There are two options for this show: you can enjoy pre show dining and then watch the show from the balcony or dine cabaret style in the auditorium whilst watching the performance.
Our Menu options for this performance are:
Option 1: Alternate serve menu at $27 per person
MAIN
Pan Seared Angus Sirloin on roasted garlic mash with Cajun onion rings and lemon parsley butter
Chicken Breast filled with basil and fetta on cracked pepper and parmesan potato slice and roasted tomato compote
DESSERT
Manuka Honey Panna Cotta with roasted rhubarb and double cream
Meringue Swirls with Belgian white chocolate icecream and mixed berries
Option 2: Our delicious seafood platter for two including dessert from our option 1 menu for just $120
Please advise special dietary requirements at time of booking. The Sutherland Entertainment Centre is not a BYO venue. Wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks are available from the bar
Bookings
Select your own seat by booking online now.
