A year ago, to a full house at The Basement, Mike McClellan launched a new album, Dancing In The Rain. It has been hailed as the best thing he has done since his huge successes in the 70s and early 80s.

Trevor Leeden, writing in Rhythms magazine, said:
"Mike McClellan is as relevant now as he was 40 years ago. Four decades has done nothing to erode McClellan's musical strengths, and on the evidence here he remains one of our finest acoustic singer-songwriters. Dancing In The Rain deserves your attention."

Mike returns this year to the venue he first played in the early 70s, not long after it first opened back in '72. That it remains one of his favourite places to perform is pretty obvious. He's been back regularly over the years, solo, with a band, with his friend Danny O'Keefe and old mates Doug Ashdown and Kevin Johnson - almost invariably to full houses and standing ovations.

Long regarded as a fine singer, in the opinion of many, Mike is singing better than ever. And when he first appeared on the acoustic music scene he was the benchmark against which many young acoustic guitarists measured themselves. To this day he remains one of Australia's most admired players. But, as he will tell you, his playing, for all its brilliance, has always been about serving the song, and the collection of new ones on Dancing In The Rain easily measures up to, and may indeed surpass, the remarkable quality of his early songs.

I Wonder Who You're Waiting For, has been getting enormous reaction in concert as have many from Dancing In The Rain, with reviewers singling out at least seven of the songs among their personal favourites. ABC 702 Drive presenter Richard Glover remarked, "Mike McClellan just keeps getting better and better. It is such a beautiful album. I loved every song."

Of course, no Mike McClellan concert would be complete without a generous selection of his classics - Song and Danceman, The One I Love, Saturday Dance, Rock'n Roll Lady and Good Companions will undoubtedly be on the program.

This year his show will be opened by young singer-songwriter Imogen Clark. Mike saw her perform, for the first time, at the Tamworth Country Music Festival back in January and was very impressed. "She's among the most talented young songwriters I have heard in years. She has enormous potential, is very engaging, sings beautifully, and writes with a maturity well beyond her years. I am delighted that she will open the show."

For Mike this year's concert is a return to familiar territory, "I love playing The Basement. In all the years that I have done so it has never lost its magic. It's a great venue and the audiences are wonderful. They have cheered the old stuff and loved the new songs, which I guess is just about as much as one can ask when you've been around as long as I have."

March 2015, www.mikemclellan.com.au

Contact: dtrevor@tpg.com.au

TICKETING INFO
Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and 2 course meal.

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking as a special request should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request. Note it is not possible to join ticket holders together across ticket groups (meaning A Reserve ticket holders cannot sit with B Reserve etc).

A RESERVE Dinner & Show + Beverage Package also includes a selection of Premium Red & White Wine + Local and Imported Tap Beers excluding Asahi, and is available by exclusive table service to A Reserve Ticket Holders from Doors to Show Time (usually 1930 - 2230). *RSA and conditions apply

DOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC STARTS AFTER DINNER SERVICE, AROUND 8.30PM
SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM SHOW TO SHOW

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night.

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Basement has very limited accessibility for patrons with disabilities, however please contact the venue to ensure there is adequate availability for you to enjoy the show comfortably and they can advise on the recommended seating options.

RESTAURANT (GREEN ROOM BAR) OPENING TIMES
DINNER: Tues - Sat (6pm - Late)

NOTE: Restaurant Hours are subject to venue/function bookings.

SEATING MAP FOR DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS
Please Note: tables cannot be joined together. Please ensure everyone you intend to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately. Unfortunately, Dinner & Show bookings are for a minimum of 2 people.

Specific table reservation is not available for this performance. It is the venue's decision as to which table you will be allocated. Whilst the venue would love to give everyone their preferred seats, it is not always possible. We ask that you respect this decision and enjoy the performance.