Lowie Live Presents Checkerboard Lounge and Opelousas.
Location
225 Nicholson Street
Brunswick East VIC 3057
Australia
Killer Double Act
Checkerboard Lounge
Inspirational front man Carl Pannuzzo (drums and vocals), master guitarist Shannon
Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal, and inimitable bassist Zoë Frater, are
Checkerboard Lounge, breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into classic soul
and blues originals.
Their multi-award-winning album SUN Sessions , recorded at the legendary Sun
Studio, Memphis TN, catapulted the band to nationwide recognition. Recent release
‘Roller Coaster’ has already shot to the top 5 of several national charts.
An undeniable powerhouse, world class musicianship, dynamic, passionate and playful,
Checkerboard are the very essence of a live music experience.
"Some real happening blues" – Bob Sedergreen
"You got it boy, it’s you"– Jimmy Smith
Opelousas
Head out on the highway of your mind! Inspired by the Louisiana town of the same name, Australian trio Opelousas are a double female fronted electrical attack on your senses with a unique swamp-soaked, sometimes dark psychedelic blues sound.
Opelousas was formed by Kerri Simpson in 2018. Kerri and Alison Ferrier had made an album together in 2017, called Bluebirds, along with friends and Melbourne legends Barb Waters and Suzannah Espie. Kerri's vision for a blues/rock band was born after she heard Ali's raw electric guitar style. Long-time friend and musical partner, Anthony 'Shorty' Shorrte, was the third ingredient to complete their swampy foreboding sound.
Their debut album Opelousified is a feast of grit and glory and was voted best blues album in 2019 at the Music Victoria awards. Their sound is a roux of Kerri Simpson’s powerful raw vocals, Alison Ferrier’s dirty lead electric guitar and sultry vocal tones, seasoned with Anthony “Shorty” Shortte’s expert swamp-soaked percussion.
The rhythms of Opelousas seep right into your bloodstream.
Friday 31st January
9pm
Tickets: $20