What's On — Soul events

Errol Brown The Farewell Tour, plus guests

Thu 26 Feb 2009 Symphony Hall

Errol Brown, one of the first innovators of Brit pop returns to Australia with his distinctive vocal style, which is always packed with soul on delivery, and laminates the lyrical content of each song with a depth of honesty. His songs have stood the test of time and are frequently heard on radio stations, commercials and all good parties! £23, £26
This is Soul featuring Geno Washington, Jimmy James, PP Arnold & The Ram Jam Band

Fri 27 Feb 2009 Town Hall

This is Soul brings together the giants of soul music in one sensational show. Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band are 60s soul legends, famously immortalised in the Dexy’s Midnight Runners song _Geno_. Jimmy James, formerly of The Vagabonds, scored a hit with their cover of _Red Red Wine_, and he brings his own vintage style soul to this line-up. Completing this soul explosion is PP Arnold, whose soulful vocals have graced classic hits such as _Angel of the Morning_ and _First Cut is the Deepest_. £22
Nick Lowe plus support

Thu 14 May 2009 Symphony Hall

Somewhere in London a musician lives who carries the keys to the musical kingdom. In his Technicolor sonic scope are all kinds of sounds, from rock to country to soul to pop. Nothing is off limits, as long as it has a groove and goodness based in reality. The musician has been performing for 40 years, but is as fresh today as the first time he stepped on stage. There are no tricks or short cuts here. Far from it. His songs are as solid as the earth, yet carry no lingering hype or heaviness. The musician is Nick Lowe, the headmaster of British rock, and his new album, At My Age, is such a cause for certain celebration that fans and neophytes alike should mark its release as a date to remember.