Fresh from a powerful return to Australian stages, acclaimed singer-songwriter and former Australian Idol winner Wes Carr unveils his next major project: The Springsteen Songbook: Unplugged
Presented at Fool's Paradise at The Entertainment Quarter on September 5 and 6, this intimate new show sees Wes celebrate the extraordinary music of Bruce Springsteen - one of the greatest songwriters and storytellers of all time.Across his own remarkable career, Wes has often been compared to Springsteen for his unmistakable voice, emotionally charged performances and gift for transforming lived experience into unforgettable songs. A multi-platinum recording artist, ARIA chart-topper and winner of Australian Idol, Wes has performed across Australia and the United States, spent years immersed in Nashville’s songwriting community and collaborated with some of the country’s most respected musicians.Now, he brings that experience, musicianship and storytelling instinct to a songbook that has inspired generations.With his voice & guitar, Wes will rip through some of Springsteen’s most beloved songs, including Born to Run, Dancing in the Dark, Thunder Road, The River, I’m on Fire, Hungry Heart and more.This is not an impersonation or traditional tribute show. It is one acclaimed Australian songwriter celebrating another - exploring the stories, characters, heartache, hope and humanity woven through Springsteen’s music.Raw, joyful and deeply personal, The Springsteen Songbook: Unplugged invites audiences closer than ever before. Expect soaring vocals, unforgettable melodies, surprising stories and some of the greatest songs ever written, delivered by one of Australia’s finest live performers.For lifelong Springsteen fans and newcomers alike, this is a rare chance to experience these iconic songs in their most intimate form - and to join Wes Carr at the beginning of an exciting new musical chapter.This is one experience not to be missed - book now.
