Redgum
Behind The Lines - Australia at War in Words & Music starring John Schumann & The Vagabond Crew
Nautilus Art Centre
66 Tasman Terrace
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Behind the Lines Australia at War - in Words and Music
Special Guest Graham Cornes (ex 7RAR) – “Reminiscences and Reflections” Commemorating the veterans of the West Coast
“Schumann’s voice carries the wind in from the outback. It has grains of red dust and yellow earth, it’s flecked with toil, hardship, humanity and love. It’s as old as the land, with a gnarled weariness like the weathered bark of a gum, tinged with the light of hope. He sings of Australia, of its past and present, its people.” Poet and journalist Warwick McFadyen
John Schumann is best known for his leadership of the legendary folk-rock band, Redgum and his timeless anthem for all veterans, “I Was Only 19”.
On the eve of Vietnam Veterans Day, John Schumann and his band, The Vagabond Crew, present “Behind the Lines - Australia at War in words and music” at the Nautilus Arts Centre.
Beautifully played by The Vagabond Crew, an international class band comprising international class players, songs are linked by a moving narrative delivered by acclaimed actor, Celine O’Leary. The narrative consists of newspaper reports of the day, poems, letters from the front and gentle reflections illustrated by rare, evocative images.
Behind the Lines” is a heartfelt commemoration bringing into focus the very best of Australian songwriting. Along with beautiful rearrangements of much-loved Australian classics, John and the band will perform his own songs including “I was only 19”, “Safe behind the Wire”, “On Every Anzac Day” and “Anzac Biscuits” (from his bestselling album “Behind the Lines” ABC Music/Universal).
The first 100 tickets sold include an invitation to breakfast at the RSL on Vietnam Veterans Day to hear John Schumann tell the true story behind “I was only 19”. Invitees will notified by email.
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Stewart
February 20th 2024
FANTASTIC this would have been out 8th show we have seen by John Schumann.
He is a legend 🙌 his music never gets old and his commentary on recent events speaks the truth. No WOKE personalities in this show! As they were told to F@#$ off early in the proceedings. Polly is fantastic on the keyboard and a personality that works well, F@#$knuckle and the rest of the boys well done. Wonder when I will see them again?
Lambton, Australia@Lizotte's
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Redgum Biography
Redgum was an important Australian folk-rock band from Adelaide. They proved to a sceptical commercial music industry that there was a significant audience for songs sung in an Australian accent, using Australian place names and addressing political and social issues. They carved out a niche in Australian music that was followed artists like Midnight Oil and Paul Kelly. Redgum recorded five albums and their 2 biggest hits, “I was only 19” and “I've Been to Bali Too” were written by lead singer John Schumann. “I was only 19” became the Australian Vietnam veterans’ anthem and is one of the top 25 Australian songs of all time.
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