Paul Kitching – aka PK – from Fuller and PK Says HI has been out and about enough over his 50+ years to still have his finger on the pulse for the best things to see, do and enjoy in our excellent state. While we all know life starts at 50, we also know what we like, right?! And yes, we are choosy about how we dedicate our precious spare time. With lots on offer, PK reckons these gems are all ‘too good now’ worthy…
Jeff Goldblum + The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Sat May 2
Festival Theatre
Of course the inimitable Jeff Goldblum is a jazz singer and pianist as well as being the quirky, talented actor we all love. Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will celebrate the success of his ‘Still Blooming’ album on the global jazz/blues charts whilst introducing Goldblum’s forthcoming ‘Night Blooms’ release. This show promises to be an intimate yet exuberant evening of jazz and storytelling with a delicious dollop of Hollywood vibes! Massive.
Split Enz
Mon May 25
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
The icons return! Forming in New Zealand in 1972 before relocating to Australia in 1975, Split Enz is widely regarded as one of the most important antipodean groups of the last five decades. For the first time in 20 years, Split Enz returns with their Enz Tour. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Split Enz live as Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn and Noel Crombie reunite to perform their classic songs that defined an era.
The Beta Band
Wed Jun 3
The Gov
“I will now sell five copies of The Three EPs by The Beta Band.” When John Cusack delivered this line in the 2000 film High Fidelity, underground experimental Scottish rock group The Beta Band was suddenly hot property. The band reached a new level of visibility and cult appeal when their song ‘Dry the Rain’ was immortalised in that now-famous scene, and we now get to hear it live in Adelaide. With plenty more fine tunes from The Beta Band’s 30 years of recording ready to share, this is set to be a sleeper hit of a gig!
Australian Rock Collective (ARC) plays Eagles
Sat Jun 20
Thebarton Theatre
I am obsessed with ‘The Last Resort’, the final track on the Eagles’ Hotel California album. I therefore will NOT MISS this show by ARC (Australian Rock Collective) as they perform the Eagles’ iconic album ‘Hotel California’ in full to mark its 50th anniversary alongside the Eagles’ biggest hits. ARC comprises four living legends in Australian rock music history: Kram (Spiderbait), Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), Mark Wilson (Jet) and Davey Lane (You Am I). This will be one of those crazy good shows you talk about forever.
And don’t miss…
There is plenty more happening across Adelaide’s venues in the coming months. If you are looking to add even more live entertainment to your calendar, PK suggests keeping an eye on these upcoming shows:
The Importance of Being Earnest Dunstan Playhouse – Fri May 8 – Sat May 30
Eddie Izzard Festival Theatre – Sat May 16
Tubular Bells feat. Robin A. Smith Adelaide Ent. Centre – Fri Jun 5
Mental As Anything The Gov – Fri Jun 12
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Festival Theatre – Sun Jun 21
Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band Thebarton Theatre – Sat Jun 27
Peter Hook & The Light Hindley Street Music Hall – Mon Jul 13
Urzila Carlson Adelaide Ent. Centre – Sat Aug 1
