Harry Manx has been one of the most successful international touring musicians ever to grace stages in Australia – and has been a regular visitor to the Blue Mountains.
He returns for two shows at Katoomba’s iconic Clarendon Theatre in Katoomba on September 1 and 2. This deeply original multi-instrumentalist has entertained audiences in more than 10 extensive tours since 2001.
His mesmerising sound is an organic fusion of eastern musical traditions with the blues. The result is an expressive, moving and unforgettable new world.
His toolbox is a fascinating range of conventional acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, harmonica, stomp box, and the Mohan Veena, created by Harry’s Indian mentor, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.
His award-winning songs create musical stories that wed the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.
A worldwide festival favourite, Canadian Manx’s 14 albums and ceaseless touring have seen him earn a slew of Maple Leaf, Juno and Canadian Folk Awards, nominations and accolades from musicians and fans worldwide.
“Watching Harry play tonight I feel like I learned something new…” said Bruce Springsteen, at the International Guitar Festival, New York City.
Manx describes his latest album, 20 Strings and the Truth, as “unique in that it's mostly instrumental”.
“When I initially began preparing this CD I wanted to lean on the melodies, rhythms and notes more than the words in order to create new musical soundscapes. I used sounds that spoke to the emotions that words wouldn't allow me to express. I also sang on two of the three cover songs (Summertime and Waiting in Vain) simply because the words are so beautiful and poetic,” he said.
When I initially began preparing this CD I wanted to lean on the melodies, rhythms and notes more than the words in order to create new musical soundscapes.
- Harry Manx
“The music of this CD sits closer to silence in all its depth and simplicity than most of what I've done in the past. It's a snapshot of attempting to reflect my world in all its intensity and beauty.”
Manx will be accompanied by Sydney-based pianist Clayton Doley. Tickets 4782 1322.
