Eskimo Joe
Over the past year cancellations/postponements have become commonplace. Aussie rock legends Eskimo Joe didn't want to become yet another of those so they will return in 2022 with a special live concert showcasing their two most beloved albums, Black Fingernails Red Wine & A Song Is A City, from front to back.
Guitarist Stuart MacLeod revealed that this tour has been a long time coming.
"We started planning this tour at the start of 2019 to do it in Sep/Oct 2020, but when COVID hit there was no way that we could have done it... With the whole world shutting down the way it did I think it took everyone by surprise. So we're we put that on hold to always come back to it once the world returned to some semblance of normality."
As that normality began returning MacLeod explained that they didn't want to risk being forced to postpone or reschedule due to the "logistical nightmare" & emotional toll it can take.
"Postponing is just so disheartening, & it really takes a toll on your mental health," said MacLeod.
The decision to perform their two most highly regarded albums was one based purely on "fun" chuckled MacLeod.
"It's such an enjoyable experience for us, not only playing live this way but also in the rehearsal room learning all of the songs again. Performing in this way there are songs that we've never played live before."
In terms of what fans can expect from this tour, MacLeod said, "I think the special factor will just be the excitement on our faces knowing that these are all fresh in our minds & in our fingers. Just playing these songs, it's all going to be new, or at least, you know, like visiting old friends again."
For the band, this tour will also be significant in that they are playing at a venue that they have never played previously, which is a rarity for them these days.
"We've never played Anita's Theatre before, so it's good to be able to play a new venue when you're this far down the road in your career," said MacLeod. "It's a rare experience to have a venue you haven't played before, especially one that's got a bit of history like that. So that's going to be awesome."
Mar 31, 2022. Anita's Theatre, 264-270 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul. $89.90+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.anitastheatrethirroul.com
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