Hugo Race is returning to Sydney with a new show presenting the musical artists that influenced him.
After emerging from the ’80s post-punk scene in Melbourne, Aussie rocker Racehas spent the last 30 years connecting his music with people all over the globe from Buenos Aeries to Timbuktu. The internationally acclaimed producer and performer now returns home for a celebration of his influential and beloved artists under the aegis of The Roots of Hugo Race.
The former Bad Seed and figurehead of The Wreckery will play with his band The True Spiritin exploration of the musical heritage of the delta blues along with the psych rock of the ’60s and classic ’70s. Race will revisit iconic artists Can, Dylan, Captain Beefheart, Roky Erikson, Leonard Cohen, Dr John, The Doors and much much more. Joining him on the night is Ed Clayton-Jones with his new project ChordBlood.
CatchThe Roots of Hugo Race onFriday September 4 at The Vanguard, tickets available online.
