Australia’s internationally acclaimed acoustic guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel returns to Australia in April 2019 for a special 30th anniversary appearance at Bluesfest with select capital city performances and rare regional shows.
Tommy brings a very special guest with him for these shows – for the first time in Australia, audiences will be able to see legendary dobro master Jerry Douglas in action, direct from Nashville.
A great friend of Tommy’s and winner of 14 Grammy Awards, Jerry has played on more than 1,600 albums and will not only open the shows, but also team up with Tommy for some very special musical treats together.
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the most talented and well-respected musicians on the planet, with Monty Python alum Eric Idle and guitar god Steve Vai both singing his praises.
His greatest honour however was being named a Certified Guitar Player (CGP) by his childhood idol, musician and producer Chet Atkins. Tommy is one of only five players in history who have earned this acclaim.
Tommy's new album 'Accomplice One' is out now, a 16-track collaborative album that features guest artists such as Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Douglas, Amanda Shires and more.
Tickets go on sale Monday 3 December.
Tommy Emmanuel Australia Tour 2019
Fri 12 Apr - Cairns Performing Arts CentreSat 13 Apr - Townsville Civic Theatre
Sun 14 Apr - Mackay Entertainment Centre
Tues 16 Apr - Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Wed 17 Apr - Perth Concert Hall
Thur 18 Apr - Arts Centre Melbourne
Sat 20 Apr - Bluesfest (Byron Bay - Tommy only)
Sun 21 Apr - Sydney Opera House
