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Have Guitar doesn’t have to travel
In a welcome change to the ‘have guitar will travel’ ethos, Doug Wilshire, of Doug Wilshire and the Tailspinners, gets to stay home for his next big gig. On Sunday, May 30 from 2PM, he leads off the Sunday session at The Tempo Hotel in Fortitude Valley. And best of all, admission is absolutely free!
Diamond’ Doug Wilshire is a 25 year veteran of the Australian and international music scene and was well known as front man and songwriter for the Chrome Daddies. Starting out in 1979 in Toronto Canada, Doug has been thrilling crowds the world over with his high-octane mix of Roots-based music.
Doug is recognised throughout Australia’s roots and rockabilly music scene with his high-energy appearances at the Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Woodford Folk festival, Brisbane Blues Festival and pubs and clubs all over. Highly influenced by Rockabilly, Blues, Swing, Pop, Hillbilly, Bluegrass, Rock, Country and many other genres, Doug brings these styles together in a unique blend that folks the world over have grown to love!
Expect a full dance floor from an electrifying mix of slappin’ double bass, steel guitar and the occasional banjo from ‘Diamond’ Doug’s latest outfit The Tailspinners.
Doug Wilshire and the Tailspinners with Freddie Scat – Free Sunday Session
Venue: The Tempo Hotel Main Stage, 388 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Dates: 30/05/10 from 2pm
Cost: Free
Official Site: www.dougwilshire.com or www.myspace.com/diamonddougwilshire
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