a Show not to be missed!
It was late 1965 when Mike McClellan first took to the stage at the Troubadour. It was Sydney’s premier folk venue. Few among the audience that night would have been aware that they were witnessing the beginning of a career that would see the young man with the engaging tenor voice and remarkable guitar technique go on to become one of the most acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarists of his generation.
And it is even less likely that they would have conceived of him still enchanting audiences in 2025. The depth and artistry of his writing, singing and playing has never waned across his long career. Not long before he recently retired from radio, ABC broadcaster Richard Glover remarked, “Mike McClellan just gets better and better.”
Though seemingly ageless, and with no desire to stop performing, Mike has suggested that this tour will be the last long one he will undertake. The concerts will feature songs from his entire career: his classic 1974 hit Song and Dance Man, his second hit, The One I Love, produced by Vanda and Young, his I Wonder Who You’re Waiting For, a new song from a wonderful series of late career albums, to his powerful Letter To America from his 12th album for which Bob Dylan gave him permission to use one of his lines.
Steve Britt recently wrote, “McClellan is still the consummate performer – a wonderful singer, guitar player and songwriter who keeps the audience in the palm of his hand”.
SUPPORT ACT:
John Spillane, Gregg Stevens & Jason Rosewarn are Whistle, Wood 'n' Hide. With instrumentation including Irish whistle, bouzouki, guitar, mandolin & bodhran, they bring a captivating fusion of traditional Irish music, jigs and reels, and a blend of contemporary folk music that resonates with audiences old and new.
What a fabulous concert!
And a great new concert venue for the Folk Club !
Why not make a day of it and visit Kiama and surrounds, ending with a meal and fantastic concert at the Kiama Leagues Club!
You may also like the following events from Illawarra Folk Club:
- This Sunday, 9th November, 04:30 am, Man on Man, it's George Mann! (Supported by the Romeos and Colleen & Chris) in Wollongong
- Next Sunday, 16th November, 05:00 am, Rob Barratt in Concert in Wollongong
- This month, 19th November, 09:00 am, Illawarra Folk Club presents the Railway Sessions Open Mic in Wollongong
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