The now legendary Detroit-based singer-songwriter Rodriguez will head back to Australia this October and November for a string of national tour dates, which will include a long-awaited return to Perth stages.
The bluesman, who is of course the subject of 2012’s Oscar-winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man, will kick things off in Brisbane on Sunday, 19th October, before moving onto Sydney where he will play two very special shows at the iconic Opera House. The talented musician will then head to Melbourne, Adelaide and then wrap things up in Perth on Friday, 7th November.
A self-taught guitarist, Rodriguez has been outspoken about his fondness for playing to Australian audiences and first toured Australia in the late 70s, returning in 1981 when Midnight Oil joined him for some shows.
The enigmatic artist enjoyed a resurgence of fame and notoriety following the release of the Oscar-winning film and Rodriguez now tours extensively in South Africa, Australia, Europe, and the US, finding both long-time fans and a new generation of listeners.
See the tour details below.
UPDATE 29/08/14: Tickets for Rodriguez’s Australian tour have all sold out, and due to overwhelming demand a third show has been added for Sydney, Melbourne and Perth this November. See the updated tour schedule below.
UPDATE 12/09/14: Due to popular demand Rodriguez has added three extra shows to his upcoming national tour. The new dates will take place in Brisbane, on Friday, 17th October, Sydney, on Wednesday, 12th November, and Melbourne, Saturday 15 November.
There is also a venue change for Adelaide, with the AEC Theatre show on the Wednesday, 29th October, moving to the Entertainment Centre. For those who have already purchased tickets for the Adelaide gig, your tickets remain valid and there is no change to seating location.
Tickets for the new dates, and the extra tickets for the Adelaide change of venue, go on sale 10am Wednesday, 17th September.
Check below for full tour details.
Watch: Rodriguez – Bonus song from Tracks
Rodriguez Australian Tour Dates
Tickets to new shows go on sale Monday 1st September at 1pm.
Friday, 17th October (2nd & Final show)
The Riverstage, Brisbane
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100
strong>Sunday, 19th October 2014 – SOLD OUT
Convention Centre, Brisbane
Tickets: Ticketek / 132 849
Tuesday, 21st October 2014 – SOLD OUT
Opera House, Sydney
Tickets: Sydney Opera House / 02 9270 7111
Thursday, 23rd October 2014 – SOLD OUT
Opera House, Sydney
Tickets: Sydney Opera House / 02 9270 7111
Saturday, 25th October 2014 – SOLD OUT
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100
Wednesday, 29th October 2014
Entertainment Centre, Adelaide – NEW VENUE
Tickets: Ticketek / 132 849
Friday, 7th November 2014 SOLD OUT
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100
Sunday, 2nd November – NEW SHOW
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100
Tuesday, 4th November – NEW SHOW
State Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100
Sunday, 9th November – NEW SHOW
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100
Wednesday, 12th November (4th & Final Show)
The State Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100
Saturday, 15th November (4th & Final Show)
The Plenary, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster, 136 100