Wayne Gillespie Singer/Songwriter
Wayne Gillespie & Famous Blue Raincoat
The Bayview Hotel
Gladesville NSW 2111
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Gillespie (often described as the NZ Paul Kelly) presenting his powerful songs with 6 piece band Famous Blue Raincoat:
Special Guests for the Bayview gig include Christian Marsh -Harmonica (Ed Keupper/Kevin Borich) , Mal Green -Drums (ex Split Enz) and Ian Lees (Moving Pictures/Kevin Bennett) on Bass
35 years after launching his NEW LOCATIONS album at the Bayview Hotel in 1988 Wayne Gillespie and his band Famous Blue Raincoat return again to play songs of their latest album FRAZZ (and back catalogue) on Sunday 23 June 5-7.30pm.
Live Band: Wayne Gillespie -Guitar/Vocals, Mal Green - Drums (ex Split Enz), Ian Lees - Bass (Kevin Bennett/Moving Pictures), Christian Marsh - Harmonica ( Ed Keupper/Kevin Borich) , Mel Forbes - Guitar/ Vocals (Swamp Daisies) & Don Hopkins - Accordion/Keys
"When I say this new album from WAYNE GILLESPIE & FAMOUS BLUE RAINCOAT is all over the place I mean it as a total compliment, such is the diversity of songs, styles and sounds on it. That's why they call it FRAZZ - think Folk, Rock and Jazz. . . it's FRAZZ! I love it and hope you find time to spend some time with it and embrace the songs here as I have." Stuart Coupe
Background:
Kiwi Born Sydney resident, Singer-songwriter Wayne Gillespie released his 6th album FRAZZ with band Famous Blue Raincoat on 24 June 2022.
Gillespie cut his teeth playing London Folk Clubs and Busking in Paris Metros, making the finals of the NZ Music awards in 1984 & 1988 before relocating to Sydney. Gillespie has performed with the likes of Suzanne Vega, Chris Whitley, Stan Ridgeway, Ed Keupper, Margaret Urlich and Dave Dobbyn.
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Wayne Gillespie Singer/Songwriter Biography
After a 12 year recording hiatus Sydney Singer/Songwriter Wayne Gillespie has a new album FRAZZ out.
"Wayne Gillespie -acoustic and solo delivers an original and completely entertaining show. His songs are tales of the everyday, spiced with dry wit and subtle ironic twists that make them gems of insight - his voice brings out the strength of the songwriting.The stories with which he introduces his songs are just as entertaining as his music." MIke Lipscome Nelson Evening Mail.
"I’m loving this set of songs (FRAZZ Album)… such cool playing and Wayne’s voice is perfectly tuned to the lyrics ..he is such a unique artist and I’ve always thought his music was like a collection of gems … like threading a string of pearls that trace your life one song after another . Rose Bygrave (Goanna)
In the past Gillespie has shared the stage with artists such as Suzanne Vega, Chris Whitley, Stan Ridgway, Eleanor McEvoy, Redgum, Neil Murray, Colin Hay, Ed Kuepper, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Neil Finn, Marcia Howard, Rose Bygrave and Penelope Swales.
Read More"Wayne Gillespie -acoustic and solo delivers an original and completely entertaining show. His songs are tales of the everyday, spiced with dry wit and subtle ironic twists that make them gems of insight - his voice brings out the strength of the songwriting.The stories with which he introduces his songs are just as entertaining as his music." MIke Lipscome Nelson Evening Mail.
"I’m loving this set of songs (FRAZZ Album)… such cool playing and Wayne’s voice is perfectly tuned to the lyrics ..he is such a unique artist and I’ve always thought his music was like a collection of gems … like threading a string of pearls that trace your life one song after another . Rose Bygrave (Goanna)
In the past Gillespie has shared the stage with artists such as Suzanne Vega, Chris Whitley, Stan Ridgway, Eleanor McEvoy, Redgum, Neil Murray, Colin Hay, Ed Kuepper, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Neil Finn, Marcia Howard, Rose Bygrave and Penelope Swales.
Contemporary Folk
Acoustic Roots
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