Jimmy Barnes is undertaking his first major theatre tour in more than a decade.

Following the success of his latest album OUT IN THE BLUE, Jimmy will be playing theatres right across Australia prior to a tour of England and Europe in the Spring.

Australia’s most popular singer has been going from strength to strength over the past few years. His new album OUT IN THE BLUE entered the charts at #3 and quickly became his 10th platinum album when it was released in late 2007.

OUT IN THE BLUE, recorded in two weeks with producer Nash Chambers (Kasey Chambers, Shane Nicholson) is Jimmy’s most bare bones and honest work to date. Much of it was written while he was recuperating from open-heart surgery.

With 16 solo albums and the classic Chisel catalogue to draw from, Jimmy has crafted a new set, designed to work in theatres. Jimmy will showcase the radio hits from the new album such as “Out In The Blue”, new single “I Can’t Tell You Why” and the Neil Finn penned “Blue Hotel”,

“It’s something I haven’t really done since Soul Deep,” he says. “I’ve had a fantastic run of big outdoor and winery shows over the past Summer but I’m itching to get back indoors. The rooms are small enough to still get intimate with the audience, but you can stretch out more than in a pub.”

“The band is gonna be great I’ll have some really great players with me and I’m excited that my son Jackie is on Summer vacation from his music studies in the U.S and has come home to play drums”.

“The new songs benefit from the light and shade you can give them in a theatre,” he says. “We’ll also be putting a few surprises into the set, just to keep everyone on their toes, including me!”.

Joining him on all dates will be eldest daughter Mahalia Barnes who is performing with her own band and releasing her debut album mid-June.

JIMMY BARNES – OUT IN THE BLUE NATIONAL TOUR – 2008
pecial guest: Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates

Wed 25 June                                          
Canberra Theatre - Canberra   
Phone Bookings 02 6275 2700                                                                www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Thu 27June                                            
ettlers Tavern - Mildura
 Phone Bookings 03 5023 0474

                                                            
at 28 June                                             
Thebarton Theatre - Adelaide
Phone Bookings 08 8225 8888
Venuetix Outlets

On Line Bookings www.venuetix.com.au                                `                              

Fri 4 July                                                
Qpac - Brisbane
Phone Bookings 13 62 46
On Line Bookings www.qtix.com.au

Sat 5 July                        
Empire Theatre - Toowoomba
Phone Bookings 1300 655 299
www.empiretheatre.com.au

Mon 7 July                                             
Brolga Theatre - Maryborough:
Phone Bookings 07 4122 6000
www.brolgatheatre.org

Tue 8 July
Caloundra RSL - Caloundra:
Phone Bookings 07 5491 1544

Thurs 10, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July
The Palms at Crown - Melbourne
Phone Bookings Ticketek 132 849
www.ticketek.com.au

Wed 16 July                                             
Regent Theatre – Wollongong
Phone Bookings Ticketmaster 136 100                                                                www.ticketmaster.com.au

Fri 18 July                                               
Newcastle Panthers - Newcastle
Phone Bookings 02 4926 2700                 
Phone bookings Ticketek 132 849                                                                 www.ticketek.com.au or www.moshtix.com.au

Sat 19 July                                              
Enmore Theatre - Sydney
Phone Bookings: Enmore Theatre 02 9550 3666 
Phone Bookings Ticketek 132 849
On line: www.ticketek.com.au or www.enmoretheatre.com.au
       

Tickets for all shows on sale on Monday May 12

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