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A DAY ON THE GREEN - BLONDIE THE PRETENDERS
They’re two of music’s most acclaimed bands boasting two of music’s most compelling front women – Deborah Harry leading the wondrous Blondie and Chrissie Hynde fronting the mighty Pretenders.
As a double-bill, it’s a world first! It’s also an absolute cracker and that’s exactly what fans can savour when Blondie & The Pretenders co-headline a November/December tour of ‘a day on the green’ winery shows.
Both The Pretenders and Blondie have enjoyed great success in Australia, fuelled by a stream of timeless Top Ten hits and the popularity of Hynde and Harry. Both ladies have always escaped the usual clichés of women in rock and are unquestionably two of the most important and influential women to have graced the stage. As co-headliners, the bands will alternate in closing the shows.
Blondie emerged from the late 70’s New York punk scene and quickly became music, style and pop culture icons selling more than 40 million albums. They scored hits with reggae, rock/disco, hip hop and pop songs bursting with great hooks and brilliant, ironic lyrics. ‘Heart Of Glass’ was Blondie’s first US #1 in 1978 opening the floodgates to a run of 14 Top Ten US hits including ‘The Tide Is High’, ‘Call Me’, ‘Rapture’, ‘Picture This’, ‘Rip her To Shreds’, ‘Hanging On The Telephone’, ‘Union City Blues’ and ‘Atomic’ , racking up a phenomenal five US and five UK number one singles.
Debbie, founding member & song writing partner Chris Stein and long-time drummer Clem Burke have just completed their first new album in six years titled ‘Panic Of Girls’, set for release later this year, and on June 8 commence a world tour in the UK.
Australia has always had a special place in the band’s heart, being the first country in the world to give them commercial success when Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum mistakenly played ‘In The Flesh’ (the B side of a single) on Countdown in 1976. After a 25 year hiatus, Blondie toured Australia five years ago and can’t wait to get back.
When co-headliners The Pretenders last toured with ‘a day on the green’ three years ago, Chrissie Hynde declared the concerts ‘some of our favourite shows of all time’. “I am so excited to be coming back to Australia – some of the most fun audiences we’ve ever had – and the beautiful countryside! Yes, we can’t wait to rock out down under. See you soon you crazy Aussies!!”
The Pretenders are undoubtedly a special band with a special place in history. Their brand new live CD & DVD ‘Pretenders-Live In London’ (Liberator) captures one of their many electrifying performances and is a timely reminder of what a great rock band they are. With hits like ‘Talk Of The Town’, ‘Kid’, ‘Back On The Chain Gang’, ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’, ‘Middle Of The Road’, ‘Message Of Love’, ‘ I’ll Stand By You’, ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Brass In Pocket’, The Pretenders may have been rockin’ for 30 years but their authenticity has never diminished.
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Type of Event: WINERY CONCERT
Date: Saturday 04 Dec 2010
Time: 3.00pm
Venue: Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
Price per Person: $175.00
WINE CLUB MEMBERS SPECIAL PRICE PER PERSON: $175.00
Included in the price:
Return Transport from the Arts Centre.
Entry into the Rochford club reserved area.
2.45pm MEET AT ARTS CENTRE
3.00pm DEPART ARTS CENTRE
3.30pm PICK UP AT RINGWOOD
4.30pm ARRIVE AT ROCHFORD
Gates Open 3:00 PM
Adalita 4:30 PM
Little Red 5:30 PM
Blondie 6:45 PM
Pretenders 8:30 PM
Concert Concludes 9:45 PM (Approx
Remarks:
We have 20 places booked in the Rochford Club Reserved area with allocated seating at tables underneath Market Umbrellas.
The Rochford Club area has its own Food services, Own FULL Bar and own seperate toilets.
Plus a great view of the stage and best of all somwhere to sit down after you've exhausted yourself dancing
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