PAT THOMAS BAND
Pat Thomas (born Nana Kwabena Amo Mensah; August 14, 1946) is a Ghanaian vocalist and songwriter. He is widely known for his work in highlife bands of Ebo Taylor.
Pat Thomas was born in Agona, Gold Coast (now in the Central Region of Ghana). His father was a music theory instructor and his mother a bandleader.
Career: He started his musical career in the 1960s when he collaborated with Ebo Taylor. In 1974, he formed the band "Sweet Beans" and with them, he recorded his first album False lover. He recorded his second album "Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata" with the band Marijata. After the coup in Ghana in 1979, he relocated to Berlin and later settled in Canada. He is now touring worldwide with his Kwashibu Area Band. In June 2015 they released the album Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band to mark 50 years of his musical career. Thomas is known as "The Golden Voice Of Africa". Thomas sings in Fante Language.
Please note: The performance on 14th of March has changed times from 4:05pm to 8:00pm,and the performance on 15th of March has changed times from 4:05pm to 9:00pm since the Adelaide Fringe Guide was printed. Both of these performances have also changed duration from 2 hours to 1.5 hours. Please note: This event has had a venue change from Wakanda Multicultural Bar to Pat Thomas Band since the Adelaide Fringe Guide was printed.
Presented by: REJOICE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP & ONE BRAVE HEART ENTERTAINMENT
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Sessions
Ticket Prices
Full price:
$30.00
Family: $80.00
Child: $15.00
Schools Program: $15.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
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2 Venues
Blue Room at Blue Ivy
279A Hindley St, Adelaide, Kaurna
Entrance via up stairs Hindley Street.
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times (before 9pm)
Wakanda Multicultural Bar
258 Hindley Street, 258 Hindley Street, Adelaide, Barngarla
Entrance at front via Hindley St
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times (before 9pm)
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- High Visual Content
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language