Celebrated Australian singer-songwriter John Williamson will celebrate the release of his 52nd album Butcherbird, with a national tour of the same name.
The trek, which will keep him on the road for the next 18 months, will bring him to Windsor RSL club on January 18.
On the night he will share his latest compositions as well as a selection of cuts from his massive back catalogue of constantly requested favourites.
The tour will again see Williamson take his audience on a journey through the country, combining humour, romance, environmental issues, travelling songs and campfire stories woven together by the master storyteller’s songs.
Unlike many of today’s music, John’s songs have real meaning. His new songs are no exception.
The passage of time and life itself is captured in striking images. New songs such as Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone and Looking For A Story will bring his audience to tears, balanced by the humour of songs such as When My Horse Came In and Simpson Desert.
Never one to shy away from controversy or issues he’s passionate about, Pigs On The River will be applauded. Buddy And Slim pays tribute to the industry’s founders.
It’s no wonder he is still one of the most sought-after live performers in Australia.
“I’m still having fun touring,” John said. “I guess I will keep going until 2020 (my 50th year in the industry).
“My new album Butcherbird has come up amazingly well, considering I didn’t plan or promise another of all new songs.
“Everyone is very excited and so am I. For me, it’s all about entertainment, just like my concerts and I can’t wait to get on the road with this new tour.”
John was inducted into the prestigious ARIA Hall of Fame from 2010. He is the recipient of more awards than he cares to mention, particularly as he considers the reaction from his audiences the most important recognition.
Nevertheless, his three ARIA Awards, 25 Golden Guitars, numerous MO Awards, APRA Awards, multiple platinum and gold albums and more than four million album sales are recognition well deserved.
Since he wrote his first song, Old Man Emu in 1970, which went to number one for five weeks, John has continued to create enduring hits including True Blue, Cootamundra Wattle, Galleries of Pink Galahs, Rip Rip Woodchip, Salisbury Street and Raining On The Rock.
John’s Windsor RSL show will start at 8pm.
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