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Nigel Kennedy makes Classical and Jazz Rock first Australian show for 2019 REVIEW

Nigel Kennedy is the rock star of classical music. What is incredible is that when rock bands like Metallica try classical they have to recruit an army of musicians. Kennedy is the opposite. His magic happens with just four other musicians on stage.

Tagged as: 80s, AKA, Andrew Kay, Australia, classical, Nigel Kennedy, Shawn Mendes, UK, violin

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Nigel Kennedy has Robert Plant’s guitarist in his band

by Paul Cashmere

When violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy tours Australia in 2019 the guitarist flanking him is Doug Boyle, previously of Robert Plant’s band.

Tagged as: 80s, AKA, Andrew Kay, Australia, classical, Nigel Kennedy, UK, violin

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Nigel Kennedy to perform Bach, Kennedy, Gershwin on 2019 Australian tour

by Paul Cashmere

When superstar violinist Nigel Kennedy returns to Australia in 2019 he will perform a program of Sebastian Bach and George Gershwin, as well as his own composition ‘The Magician of Lublin’ for the tour.

Tagged as: 80s, AKA, classical, Nigel Kennedy, UK

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Violinist Nigel Kennedy has a rock streak

by Paul Cashmere

Classical violinist Nigel Kennedy has built up a long history of performing with rock acts.

Tagged as: 80s, AKA, Andrew Kay, Australia, classical, Nigel Kennedy, UK, violin

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Hozier Covers The Pogues On SNL

Hozier has covered The Pogues Christmas classic ‘A Fairytale In New York’ on Saturday Night Live.

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Joan As Police Woman Joan Wassar On Her Time With The Dambuilders

Before Joan Wassar became Joan As Police Woman she was the violin player in The Dambuilders.

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Wanstock Is Back For 2025 With The Babys and Baby Animals

Wanstock, Geoff Wansbrough’s celebration of the pub rock era, will return to Doncaster in Melbourne in 2025 with not only Britain’s The Babys but also Australia’s Baby Animals, Taxiride featuring Jason Singh, Mi-Sex and Ted Mulry Gang.

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