With special guest Helen Townsend
Doors 6pm, Band at 7pm
Duke of George presents
Carus Thompson
With special guest Helen Townsend
Globe trotting troubadour and Freo boy Carus Thompson has toured the world alongside The John Butler Trio, The Waifs, Xavier Rudd, Jack Johnson & Pete Murray, selling over 30,000 albums along the way.
A renowned songwriter and storyteller in late 2019 his 7th studio release Shakespeare Avenue came out to critical acclaim and solid radio play.
For the recording of Shakespeare Avenue, Thompson moved his family to the South-West of England, to immerse himself in folk traditions and to write and record with a new approach. His narrative, character based emotive songs have long earned him comparisons to Springsteen and Mellencamp, however this time there is also a distinct Richard Thompson, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, Anglo-Cetlic Edge.
Part of the lure of England was Thompson’s connection to Folk star Seth Lakeman (who has spent the last two years touring the world with Robert Plant) and his Mercury nominated producer brother Sean Lakeman. These two, alongside Sean’s partner Kathryn Roberts are a “virtual folk dynasty” – highly respected on the international folk scene.
Sean produced Shakespeare Avenue, and the entire trio feature on the record - lending their considerable musicianship and heavyweight folk expertise. The connection with them, together with the move to England has paid dividends, resulting in Thompson’s most artistically direct to date.
A renowned live performer, Thompson will deliver these new songs as well as old, all with the energy and passion that has made him one of Australia’s favourite acoustic artists.
Carus returns for this very special hometown gig after he moved to Melbourne in late 2019 - just in time for COVID, so it been over a year since he’s played in Freo - this show is sure to sell out. Grab your tickets quick!.
“This is quality songwriting” – Jeff Jenkins, Living in the Land of OZ
“A treasure in the Australian musical landscape” – The Dwarf
The Gospel Hour meets Dirty Jazz
Sat 13 Apr 2024, 7.30pm | The Duke of George, WA
With Jessie Gordon and full band of boisterous musicians! more »
Get TicketsShameem presents "Aretha to Alicia"
Sun 14 Apr 2024, 6.00pm | The Duke of George, WA
This show sees Shameem delving into her favourite tunes from nu and old school soul artists alike – everything from Aretha to Alicia! more »
Get TicketsBuona Sera Signorina - Italian Music Meets Jazz
Thu 18 Apr 2024, 7.30pm | The Duke of George, WA
You'll feel like you are on An Evening in Roma! more »
Get TicketsThe Jazz Makers
Fri 10 May 2024, 7.30pm | The Duke of George, WA
The Jazz Makers: Where Pop Icons Meet Swingin' Sax more »
Get TicketsGeorgie Aué presents A Norah Jones Tribute for Mothers Day
Sun 12 May 2024, 6.00pm | The Duke of George, WA
Get taken away with the melodies of Norah Jones more »
Get Tickets