Live music is making a huge comeback in November 2020 with 1,000 gigs happening across NSW under the umbrella of Great Southern Nights. Getting in on the action is one of Sydney’s most seasoned singer-songwriters, none other than Tim Freedman of the Whitlams.
Tim needs little introduction, having formed the Whitlams in 1992 and delivered six studio albums and beloved singles such as ‘No Aphrodisiac’, ‘Blow up the Pokies’, ‘Thank You (for Loving Me at My Worst)’ and ‘Fall for You’. The Whitlams’ Gaffage and Clink Tour with Ben Lee and Alex Lloyd sold out multiple dates around the country soon after being announced, but has now been rescheduled to August and September 2021. Instead, reacquaint yourself with the repertoire of one of Australia’s most-loved bands when Freedman plays an intimate solo show at City Recital Hall.
Freedman will settle in with his piano to launch the Whitlams’ new single, ‘Ballad of Bertie Kidd’ – a six-minute epic that describes a little-known escapade in the career of one of Australia’s most notorious criminals. He’ll also be telling tales and putting a new spin on classic Whitlams songs. He’ll be joined on stage by bandmate Jak Housden, and Phil Stack will perform a supporting set.
As another great Whitlam once said, it’s time – time to get live music back on track in NSW. Tickets are on sale now, as are tickets to another solo show at City Recital Hall for Great Southern Nights, Sarah Blasko.
To facilitate social distancing City Recital Hall which will be running at a reduced capacity of 600 (the venue normally holds 1,238).