Going to Graceland – Paul Simon’s Music
Starring Wendy Matthews & Grace KnightIn their first show together, and for a limited time, these legends of Aussie music present the songs of one of the world’s greatest living songwriters.
Grace Knight (Eurogliders) and Wendy Matthews (Absent Friends) are two of the most iconic and beloved singers in Australian music……they’re both multi-award winning artists with a swag of Countdown, MTV & ARIA awards between them and a bundle of platinum albums under their belt.
Paul Simon has written some of the best known and acclaimed songs in popular music, ranging from Simon & Garfunkel gems like Sounds Of Silence, The Boxer, Homeward Bound and Bridge Over Trouble Water, to his solo classics like, You Can Call Me Al, Late In The Evening, and Graceland. His albums, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Graceland feature among the highest selling albums of all time.
Along with an all-star band Wendy & Grace will take you on an unforgettable journey across the hits and crowd favorites. Friends for many years, Grace and Wendy have been looking for a break in their hectic performing schedules so they could join forces and do a show together. ‘We’re Going To Graceland – The Songs of Paul Simon’ showcases the vocal talents of these two music industry giants and they will thrill audiences with their interpretations of an iconic collection of songs.
SPECIAL GUEST – Chris Murphy
Opening the show will be special guest Chris Murphy. Chris is known in Australia for his electrifying performance of Evie (Part 1) on Australian Idol in 2006. Having performed alongside legendary artists such as Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Richard Marx, Leo Sayer, Little River Band, Stevie Wright from The Easybeats and many more, he continues to be one of the most in-demand entertainers in Western Australia.