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2011 Thornbury Theatre Pty Ltd ACN 142 355 820 trading as The Thornbury TheatreHarry Manx (Canada)
The legendary Canadian Blues Guitarist and Singer Songwriter HARRY MANX, last here in 2010, returns to our shores in March 2012 for a series of guest appearances at some of our best known music festivals. This will be followed by a national tour in May and June.
Harry Manx has spent years fusing eastern musical traditions with the blues, switching effortlessly between conventional guitars, harmonica, and banjo and the decidedly different Mohan veena, a 20-stringed instrument invented by Manx' Indian mentor Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Manx is often referred to as the “Mysticssippi” Blues Man, because of his expertise in melding both East and West music together and therefore, “creating musical short stories that wed the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas”.
Over the last 10 years, Harry Manx released 11 Albums and has garnered a room full of awards including, “seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist and won CBC Radio's “Great Canadian Blues Award” in 2007?. His most recent accomplishment was receiving yet another Juno Nomination for “Blues Album of the Year”, for his release, “Bread and Buddha” in 2010.
Harry's newest album ‘ISLE of MANX' has just been released which he describes as being the Desert Island Collection. It's an album of 15 songs, chosen by Harry that reflect his musical journey. For his forthcoming Australian tour , Harry will be accompanied by virtuoso Hammond Organ musician Clayton Dooley* at all the Festival shows.
Wednesday 30th May 2012
Ticket Costs:
$45.00 + bf general admission
$85.00 + bf dinner and show
$52.00 at the door if availableTimes:
8:00 pm doors open
8:30 pm show startsConditions
Admission 18+ only.
ID required for entry