Funk Legend Fred Wesley Announces Aussie Tour

Fred Wesley, the man behind James Brown’s legendary funk sound, will return to Australia next March with his brand new outfit, The New JB’s.

It’s probably a bit presumptuous to suggest this new band could ever make a mark on the music scene like James Brown’s original backing band did. They don’t have Bootsy Collins and Bobby Byrd after all. However, with Fred Wesley up front, they should entertain old school soul lovers!

The prospect of seeing such a living legend in some of Australia’s most intimate venues is pretty tempting. Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows.

24 March 2013 – The Corner, Melbourne
27 March 2013 – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney

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