February, 2020

Fri14Feb8:00 pm- 10:30 pmBluesFunkRhythm & BluesrocksoulTicketedFeaturedCOCKER – The Man and His Music

Event Details

Music-lovers have a unique opportunity to relive the world-renowned sound of the late Joe Cocker with a truly fantastic show,

This 7-piece band consists of enthusiastic and talented musicians from across the blues and rock scene in South East Queensland;

The band is led by singer Bruce Bird,(Lead Vocals) widely regarded as having a Joe Cocker voice like no other. The band consists of experienced ,talented , enthusiastic top shelf musicians including Paul Rea(Keyboard), Dwight Wood(Lead Guitar), Gillian Kristensen (Vocalist), Ellie Jane (Vocalist) Illy Mahn(Bassist) Andrew Enquirda(Percussion/Drums)

Experienced in blues, soul, funk, classic rock and rhythm & blues, each member of the band adds a wealth of skill , experience, and enthusiasm giving an overall result of a tight sound, full of soul and attitude that is certain to get any audience tapping their feet and headed for the dance floor. Performing in an energetic visual show is every bit as important as the professional sound produced by the band.
The band now features a full coverage of classic songs as a tribute to the songs of Joe Cocker.

“We’ve worked very hard to create a show that celebrates the passion and energy of Joe Cocker’s legacy.”

The much loved Joe Cocker erupted into a musical career which spanned five decades, a truly remarkable achievement for a singer who left nothing in the tank at every performance. He performed and re-interpreted classic pop songs which he made his own and he became a household name. He toured with some of world’s best musicians and delivered spectacular high energy shows. In later life, Joe lived happily on his farm in Colorado for many years. Sadly he succumbed to lung cancer in December 2014.

“COCKER – The Man and His Music “ show , celebrates Joe Cocker’s epic hits and unique sound, throughout his life – showcasing Joe’s own interpretations of classic songs.Cocker recorded songs covering the Beatles , Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, BB King ,Leonard Cohan, The Loving Spoonful, The Box Tops, and so many more that eventually became known as his exclusive songs, taken from Cocker’s classic hits from his 1969 “Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour to his later hits.

Joe Cocker’s extensive catalogue includes :-
Cry Me A River, Feelin’ Alright, With a Little Help from My Friends, Delta Lady, , Unchain My Heart, Many Rivers to Cross, You are So Beautiful, Leave your Hat On, She Came in through the Bathroom Window, The Letter, Hitchcock Railway and many more

Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8.00pm.

See below to book your tickets today.

 

Artists

WHEN

(Friday) 14 February 2020, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

WHERE

Doo-Bop Gatsby Room

Level 1, 101 Edward Street, Brisbane, 4000

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Ticket options

$25 - GENERAL ADMISSION

(Attending: 146)

Tickets are no longer available online for this event. Tickets are available at the door.

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