Gary Clark Jnr, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Gary Clark Jr Announces Side Trip To Australia

by Paul Cashmere on August 21, 2012

Texan blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr will perform two shows in Australia in September before heading back for Big Day Out in January.

Gary Clark Jnr, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Clark was one of the buzz acts at SXSW this year after performing at The White House with Mick Jagger and BB King not long before his hometown Austin, Texas showcases.

So far this year as well as SXSW he has played Bonnaroo, Sasquatch New Orleans Essence Festival and Lollapalooza.

Gary Clark Jr will appear at all Big Day Out’s across Australia in 2013 and also perform on:

September 27, Melbourne, The Tote
September 28, Sydney, The Annandale Hotel

Watch the Noise11.com interview with Gary Clark Jr at SXSW.

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