Press Release
An Evening with Songman, Archie Roach.

ARCHIE ROACH is arguably one of the best voices of the world and his latest album, Journey, has been hailed by the critics as his masterwork.

Described as his most political and powerful work to date, Journey, Roach's long-awaited fifth album, firmly cements his place as one of Australia's most important singer/songwriters.

Following sell out shows launching Journey late last year, Roach returns to the Corner Hotel on Wed 6th February and to the Peninsula Lounge on Friday 8th February to share the songs and stories from Journey; songs he describes as "a reaffirmation of identity, country, beliefs and spirit".

Roach will be joined on stage by a powerful ensemble including Ruby Hunter, Amos Roach, Dave Arden, Ewan Baker, Amy Saunders and Sally Dastey (formerly of Tiddas).

In a rare public performance since the internationally renowned trio, Tiddas disbanded nearly eight years ago Amy and Sally will join forces to open the show over both nights.

This will be followed by Roach's special guest from Tasmania, Dewayne, a young Aboriginal singer/songwriter whose audition for Australian idol last year brought Mark Holden to tears whilst Marcia Hines described his voice as one of the most beautiful she'd heard in years.

Both nights promise to showcase a spiritually profound collection of songs and stories.

Writes one reviewer, Roach is a wonderful storyteller who takes on serious subjects and lances taboos. Another describes Journey as an Australian album of the highest order.

Tickets for both shows are $27.00 + $3.00 b/f or $30.00 at the door.

For the Corner Hotel show on Wednesday 6th February tickets are on-sale at the Corner Box Office (57 Swan St Richmond 12-8 Mon-Sat), phone bookings on 9427 9198, online bookings www.cornerhotel.com Please note: limited seating is available for the Corner Hotel show, be early. Doors 8.00pm,

For the Peninsula Lounge show tickets are on sale through the Box Office - 475 Moorooduc Hwy (Cnr Eramosa Rd), Moorooduc.
Ph (03) 59788955 and online at www.peninsulalounge.com.au

Archie is also performing on:

Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd January:
Black Arm Band murundak, Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall (as part of the Sydney Festival), Sydney NSW.
For the first time in Sydney, murundak - Black Arm Band. This extraordinary event gathers together many of the most significant names in Indigenous music history. Performing songs from a remarkable songbook, murundak ('alive' in Woiwurrung) is a living, breathing expression of Aboriginal history, resilience and identity. Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
For tickets call 02 9250 7777 or Ticketek: 1300 888 412. 8pm start Tickets $45-$75


Saturday 26th January:
Yabun 2008 for Survival Day, Victoria Park Broadway, Cnr City & Parramatta Rds, Sydney NSW.
Free Festival show.
Archie and Ruby playing 11.00am-11.20am


Saturday 26th January:
An Australian Day On The Green, Bimbadgen Estate – Hunter Valley, 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, NSW.
Archie and Ruby perform at 4.30-5.15pm
Also playing 5.45pm – Tim Rogers Impression, 7pm – Baby Animals, 8.30pm- Jimmy Barnes feat Diesel plus Tex Perkins & Mahalia Barnes.
www.adayonthegreen.com.au


Sunday 3rd February:
Chill Island, Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island ViC
3.15-4pm - Archie Roach & Shane Howard
Also playing 12.15-12.45pm- White Sumer
1pm- Dan Sultan, 2pm- San Lazaro, 4.30pm- The Waifs, 6.15pm – John Butler Trio
www.chillisland.org


Wednesday 6th February:
An Evening With Songman, Archie Roach @ Corner Hotel, 57 Swan Street, Richmond VIC.
One of the best voices of the world sharing songs from his new album, Journey
With special guests Ruby Hunter, Amy Saunders and Sally Dastey (ex Tiddas), Dave Arden, Amos Roach, Ewan Baker and Dewayne, a hugely talented indigenous singer songwriter from Tasmania.
Tickets $27 +B/F on sale now at the Corner Hotel Box Office on 9427 9198 or online bookings www.cornerhotel.com


Friday 8th February:
An Evening with Songman, Archie Roach@ PENINSULA LOUNGE, Moorooduc, VIC
One of the best voices of the world sharing songs from his new album, Journey
Special Guests, Ruby Hunter, Amy Saunders and Sally Dastey (ex Tiddas), Amos Roach, Dave Arden, Ewan Baker and introducing Dewayne, a hugely talented indigenous singer songwriter from Tasmania.
Tickets $27 + b/f on sale now at the Peninsula Lounge Box Office on (03) 59788955 or online bookings www.peninsulalounge.com.au


Sunday 10th February:
Max Beach Concert, St Kilda Festival, St Kilda VIC.
Main Beach Stage
Archie Roach performing at 3.45-4.30pm
For further festival inquires ring 9209 6490
www.stkildafestival.com.au


Saturday 23rd February:
murundak - Black Arm Band, Fremantle Arts Centre (as part of Perth International Arts Festival), WA.
Tickets from $45-$55.00
www.perthfestival.com.au


Saturday 1st March
Archie Roach and Shane Howard - Brunswick Music Festival, Cnr Sydney Rd and Dawson St, Brunswick VIC.
Show starts 8pm
www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au


Friday 7th March
murundak - Black Arm Band - WOMADelaide, Botanic Park, Adelaide, SA.
www.womadelaide.com.au


Sunday 9th March
Port Fairy Folk Festival
Archie performing on Stage 1 @ 10.15pm-11.30pm
www.portfairyfolkfestival.com
For general inquiries and information you can call the Office:
Phone: +61 03 55682227 (12 -3pm)
Email: pfff@hotkey.net.au


Monday 10th March
Port Fairy Folk Festival
Archie performing on Stage 3 @ 11.05am-11.55am minutes
www.portfairyfolkfestival.com
For general inquiries and information you can call the Office:
Phone: +61 03 55682227 (12 -3pm)
Email: pfff@hotkey.net.au