C.W. Stoneking joins us for a very special Tivoli In The Round as part of Brisbane Festival.
Step into the world of C.W. Stoneking - Australia’s most enigmatic bluesman - live in a performance that defies time and genre. With his haunting voice and unmistakable sound, Stoneking channels the spirit of early 20th-century blues, New Orleans jazz, calypso, gospel and beyond.
Hailing from Katherine in the Northern Territory and revered by the likes of Tom Waits and Jack White, Stoneking has carved a unique musical path with acclaimed albums King Hokum, Jungle Blues, and Gon’ Boogaloo. Whether backed by brass, banjo, or gospel harmonies, he weaves vintage influences into something wholly his own.
Don’t miss this rare chance to witness a truly singular artist - one who sounds like he walked out of another era to bring a little magic to ours.
Tivoli in the Round has been supported by Revive Live - an initiative of the Australian Government.
“This is uh, C.W. Stoneking, an Australia artist who sounds like he’s 600 years old, he’s much younger actually, but he’s got a style all his own” - Tom Waits, BBC 6 Radio 2023
“If I could ever trade my speaking voice with a person, it would be C.W Stoneking. He just sounds like he's from a ghost ship in the middle of monster island to me. It's just beautiful.” - Jack White, Double J 2018