Jon Cleary is bringing The Absolute Monster Gentlemen band to Australia in March, 2014.
The 4-piece funk group will play Melbourne, Newport’s (Vic) Substation, Byron Bay, Sydney and Newcastle, as well as appearances at WOMADelaide and the Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Originating in New Orleans, Jon Cleary and TAMG are widely considered one of New Orleans’ funkiest groups. Playing a mix of Southern soul, gospel and rhythm and blues, all driven by Cleary’s astonishing piano wizardry and soul drenched vocals.
Although Jon Cleary is actually English-born, he was bred in New Orleans on a healthy dose of funk and soul, learning his chops from the old masters of the New Orleans music community.
While he is not playing with TAMG Jon Cleary also performs with his trio The Philthy Phew, as well as playing solo piano gigs. During his extensive career he has also performed with the likes of Bonnie Raitt and John Scofield, with Raitt calling him ‘the ninth wonder of the world’.
Make sure you catch Jon Cleary And The Absolute Monster Gentlemen when they tour our shores next year. Tour dates and information below.
JON CLEARY AND THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2014
Proudly presented by Nathan Farrell Entertainment & Elastic Entertainment
Thursday 6 March @ Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Friday 7 – Saturday 8 March @ WOMAD, Adelaide SA
Sunday 9 March & Monday 10 March @ Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy VIC
Wed 12 March @ The Substation, Newport VIC
Thu 13 March @ The Great Northern, Byron Bay NSW
Fri 14 March @ The Basement, Sydney NSW
Sat 15 March @ The Basement, Sydney NSW
Sun 16 March @ Lizottes, Newcastle NSW
WATCH: Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen – Mo Hippa / Gettin’ Crazy Up In Here 2008
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