MEDIA RELEASE: November 14 2010 JOE COCKER AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2011 With Special Guest GEORGE THOROGOOD Plus Diesel & The Dingoes BIMBADGEN ESTATE, HUNTER VALLEY – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12 It is a phrase which is ridiculously over-used but when it comes to true music legends JOE COCKER OBE please stand up. Not only is Cocker one of the most successful and popular singers of the last four decades, he is also one of music’s most loved and respected. This Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winning artist has 21 studio and four live albums under his belt, his unmistakable bluesy soul voice a musical trademark in its own right. The Sheffield-born singer has always been a huge favourite with Australian audiences, who will be thrilled with the news he is returning to Australia and New Zealand for indoor concerts and a day on the green winery events, including Saturday February 12 at Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley. The concert is the fifth a day on the green for Bimbadgen Estate this summer and continues the popular winery series’ 10th birthday season. Cocker will be performing songs from his new album ‘Hard Knocks’ in addition to the many gems in his illustrious back catalogue like ‘You Can Leave Your Hat On’, ‘Unchain My Heart’, ‘Up Where We Belong’, ‘The Letter’ and ‘You Are So Beautiful’. After 40 years, Cocker remains one of rock’s pre-eminent survivors and a must-see live performer. Special guest support artist is GEORGE ‘Bad to the Bone’ THOROGOOD and his band The Destroyers. The blues/rock specialist has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, amassing an enviable reputation and loyal following for his scorching live performances. Australia’s own blues/soul/rock master DIESEL joins the bill, as does our first country rock/roots band THE DINGOES who have reunited after 30 years with the album ‘Tracks’, an induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame and a return to the road. Joe Cocker, George Thorogood, Diesel and The Dingoes.... another stellar a day on the green! EVENT INFORMATION: a day on the green is a fully licensed event. Strictly no BYO alcohol. Food will be available for purchase on site or BYO picnic. Picnic rugs & deck chairs are recommended. Go to www.adayonthegreen.com.au for all show details. TICKET PRICES: Platinum (4 rows only): $249 plus b/fee Gold: $199 plus b/fee Silver: $149 plus b/fee General Admission: $117 plus b/fee For Concert and Dining Package call Ticketmaster on (03) 9685 2477 For coach enquiries, call Rover Coaches (02) 4990 1699 For accommodation enquiries, call Hunter Valley Wine Country (02) 4990 0900 ON SALE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26 From Ticketmaster.com.au & 136 100 MEDIA INFORMATION: Chrissie Camp Publicity (02) 9973 3004 / [email protected] .