TAKE ME TO THE RIVER, a night of blues gospel with KINGS AND ASSOCIATES
Kings and Associates, 3 x Australian Blues Music Award winners, have been touring internationally for 5 years being regulars at festivals such as Broadbeach, Womadelaide, and Wangaratta. The Kings’ breakout year came in 2019 performing at a series of major US festivals and events with artists such as Buddy Guy, Kingfish, and Trombone Shorty.
"....Produced by Seven-Time Grammy-winner Jim Scott the album promises to be a humdinger." Randy Radic HuffPost.
As a Fringe special presentation the band has compiled a show performing some of the most iconic gospel blues tunes of the ages. Featuring artists such as Blind Willie Johnson, Mavis Staples, Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James, along with tunes of their own , it is an inspired performance of ‘religious experience’!
Presented by: Kings and Associates
Best described as 'neo soul’ Australian band KINGS & ASSOCIATES live show is both powerful and poignant. 3 X 2018 Australian BMA's on the back of their 2nd album TALES OF A RICH GIRL which was tracked in LA by 7 x Grammy winner Jim Scott and mixed in Nashville by 6 X Grammy winner Vance Powell. The band features the vocals of principal song writer Angie Portolesi singing her 'life stories' with honesty and vulnerability.
"....Produced by Seven-Time Grammy-winner Jim Scott the album promises to be a humdinger." Randy Radic HuffPost.