Cathy Law
31 July 2023, 11:56 AM
This year, the free concert on the last day of the Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival is being held in the Harbour's natural amphitheatre, with Terralong St closed between Manning and Railway Parade.
Make sure you pop down to enjoy the program:
1pm Cope St Parade
Australiana, gypsy swing and New Orleans jazz meld to create a style sounding both new and old yet uniquely Australia. Think if Django Reinhardt met Louis Armstrong in a good old country pub.
2pm Home Cooking: Tony Allen Tribute
Home Cooking is a celebration of Tony Oladipo Allen, the drummer who created the steadfast, subtle beat of the Nigerian protest funk known as afrobeat. On the 30th of April 2020 Tony died in Paris at the age of 79 leaving behind a legacy of music that has massively influenced modern funk, soul, hip-hop and even electro dance music. Brian Eno described Tony Allen as “perhaps the greatest drummer who has ever lived” and Fela Kuti with whom Tony played through the 60’s and 70’s once said “without Tony Allen there would be no afrobeat”.
3pm Harmony Byrne
Melbourne-raised musician Harmony Byrne is something special, and if you don't believe us, ask The Teskey Brothers - she open all of their completely sold-out national dates. Specialising in a subtle folk-backed sound that moves between stripped-back richness to fierce with emotion, the rising musician feels comparable to acts like Angie McMahon and Julia Jacklin in her storytelling-focused songwriting.
4pm Daddy Longlegs & the Swamp Donkeys
Are you ready? Hang on to your hat and prepare to be blown away. Blues lovers will love these dirty, wacky blues musicians. Giddy up donkeys - game on!! Do not miss Daddy Longlegs - they really are the business!!
There are food vans, gelato and even a bar, so grab a picnic blanket and your hat and join in this community event.