Eric Bogle NZ Tour 2022, With Emma Luker And Pete Titchener

Eric Bogle could be Scotland's greatest living Australian. Or the other way around, depending on how you look at it. Born in Peebles, Scotland in 1944, and emigrating to Australia in 1969, he currently resides near Adelaide, South Australia.

Written in 1972, 'And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda' is perhaps his best-known song, being a haunting evocation of the ANZAC experience fighting in the Battle of Gallipoli. It has also been interpreted as a reaction to the Vietnam War.

Bogle's songs cover a wide range of subjects, including bright comic songs, satires, protest songs and other serious considerations of the human condition. Some idea of the breadth of his work can be gained from the differing subject matter, ranging from the Aussie Bar-B-Q to a homage to Stan Rogers, entitled 'Safe in the Harbour'. One of his most popular songs, 'Katie and the Dreamtime Land', is a tribute to American folksinger Kate Wolf, following her untimely death from leukemia in 1986.

In a similar vein to 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda', his song, 'No Man's Land', refers to the old Scottish song, 'Flowers of the Forest' being played over the grave of a World War I soldier.
(Bogle has been known to call the song The Green Fields of France, a title it was first given by The Fureys and used by The Men They Couldn't Hang).

Many of his songs have been covered by other artists, particularly his anti-war songs. 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda' and 'No Man's Land' both gained fame in versions by June Tabor, The Men They Couldn't Hang and The Clancy Brothers. 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda' was covered by John McDermott, Mike Harding and The Pogues, and 'All the Fine Young Men' was recorded by De Dannan. Recently, the Dropkick Murphys covered 'The Green Fields of France', and 'Shelter' was covered by John Williamson on his album of great Australian anthems.

Eric Bogle is touring NZ for possibly the last time, with long time musical collaborators Pete Titchener (guitar) and Emma Luker (violin). Don't miss the opportunity to see this legendary songwriter in concert this year!

Support from local legend Adam McGrath, of The Eastern fame.

Tuesday 25th October, doors open from 5.30pm, kitchen open from 5.30pm, concert starts 7.30pm.

The venue is A Rolling Stone, 579 Colombo Street, Christchurch, licensed premises serving food and drinks. Phone 03-377-4787 for information.