Lowie Live Presents Opelousas. Head out on the highway of your mind!
Location
225 Nicholson Street
Brunswick East VIC 3057
Australia
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.
In 2024 the MIGHTY Opelousas launched their new album Opelousafried…
Friday 8th November
9pm
Tickets: $15