This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2024 season. This season is now over.

Nick Drake Playing Guitar
Adelaide Fringe 2024

A History of Nick Drake

Multi-award winning musician Cal Williams Jr and his highly-acclaimed Quartet play songs from 'Five Leaves Left', 'Bryter Layter' and 'Pink Moon' in this must-see musical journey of one of England's most iconic singer/songwriters. Discover the genius and tragedy of Nick Drake's music in this must-see celebration of his fragile and ethereal songs.

Presented by: Cal Williams Jr

2021 SA Music Awards - 'Best Blues and Roots Artist' 2022 SA Music Awards - 'Best Blues and Roots Artist' Multi-award winning Blues singer/songwriter, Cal Williams Jr, combines the gentle fingerpicking of British Folk with the raw intensity of Delta Slide Blues to create a sound that is both intricate and powerful. Blues Blast Magazine, USA, said “Cal Williams Jr’s guitar work is impeccable under his gorgeous voice. A marvellous quilt of tones and textures from this masterful player” and Rhythms magazine said that “Cal’s gentle high tenor voice, delicate fingerpicking and snaky bottleneck fretwork evoke the sound of Mississippi John Hurt in his exceptional guitar playing”.
Music • Folk
South Australia • World Premiere

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Cal Williams Jr

2021 SA Music Awards - 'Best Blues and Roots Artist' 2022 SA Music Awards - 'Best Blues and Roots Artist' Multi-award winning Blues singer/songwriter, Cal Williams Jr, combines the gentle fingerpicking of British Folk with the raw intensity of Delta Slide Blues to create a sound that is both intricate and powerful. Blues Blast Magazine, USA, said “Cal Williams Jr’s guitar work is impeccable under his gorgeous voice. A marvellous quilt of tones and textures from this masterful player” and Rhythms magazine said that “Cal’s gentle high tenor voice, delicate fingerpicking and snaky bottleneck fretwork evoke the sound of Mississippi John Hurt in his exceptional guitar playing”.