Musical and political force of nature Joan Baez has announced her first Australian tour in more than 25 years, with the American folk singer and activist confirming dates across the country this August.
Baez was responsible for introducing Bob Dylan to the world back in 1963, with their relationship inspiring her to write her ’70s classic Diamonds & Rust. The folk legend has never shied away from activism, from singing about civil rights and freedom in the ’60s to performing at Occupy Wall Street in 2011.
Her most recent album, 2008’s Day After Tomorrow, was nominated for a Grammy. Her Australian tour will feature her son Gabriel Harris on percussion and multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell on banjo, guitar, keyboards and fiddle.
Baez will be stopping by most major cities while in town, venues dates and ticketing goodness can be found below.
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Joan Baez Australian tour dates
Tuesday, 6th August
Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide
Tix: BASS 131 246 / http://www.bass.net.au
Thursday, 8 August
Melbourne Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Tix: 1300 182 183 / http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
Monday, 12th August
Brisbane Concert Hall – QPAC, Brisbane
Tix: QTIX 136 246 / http://www.qpac.com.au
Friday, 16th August
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Tix: Ticketek 1300 795 012 / http://www.ticketek.com.au
Tuesday, 20th August
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Tix: 02 9250 7777 / http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Saturday, 24th August
Canberra Royal Theatre, ACT
Tix: Ticketek 1300 795 012 / http://www.ticketek.com.au
