One of the world’s leading bluesmen of our time, two-time Grammy Award nominee, Eric Bibb will come ridin’ onto Australian shores in February and March 2023. Returning for the Aussie summer, Bibb will perform the classics he is known and loved for, whilst introducing brand new material from his much-anticipated forthcoming album, titled Ridin’, which will be available ahead of its release date exclusively at these shows.
On the Ridin’ tour, Bibb fans are in for a double treat, with intimate solo gigs in February before ramping it up with his sensational band in March. The two month tour will include performances at Port Fairy Folk Festival in Victoria, the Blue Mountains Folk Festival in New South Wales and a slew of metropolitan and regional venues throughout these states, as well as Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.
Bibb is the ultimate ‘blues brother’. A fiery singer with true soul, his career spans five decades and almost 40 albums. He is known and revered globally for having carved his own musical destiny with honesty and power. Grounded in the folk/blues tradition.
How do you measure a person’s life? There are a lot of metrics; success, awards, wealth, to name a few. But there are other ways to leave a legacy. It isn’t always having the right answer for every occasion. What if we evaluated our lives not by the answers we give but by our questions? The deep things we ask ourselves if we are brave enough to try.
Eric Bibb puts those queries to music, singing, “Am I the change I long to see?” It is easy to point to Eric’s accomplishments. A five-decade career recording with folk and blues royalty. Two Grammy nominations and multiple Blues Foundation awards. A following that not only crosses borders, it crosses continents. But what Eric Bibb is after is much, much larger than that.
To meet Eric is to be struck by both his humility and his warmth. There is no pretense in him. He is remarkably centred, his convictions based in the values of the civil rights movement of the sixties. Eric’s music works in service of that dream, holding out a hope for a new world. He challenges us to do better, to reach higher, and strive harder.
Whether in solo or full band mode, an Eric Bibb show promises to be a remarkable experience, not to be missed.
As Blues Brother actor, Dan Aykroyd famously declared to the American born singer, ‘You are what the blues in the new century should be about.’
Eric Bibb’s band during the March leg of his Ridin’ tour will be: Eric Bibb – Guitar and main vocals. Christer Lyssarides – Guitar. Paul Robinson – Drums. Glen Scott – Bass, keyboards, backing vocals.
Tickets to see Eric Bibb on his Ridin’ tour in Australia are available now. All licensed venues are 18+, unless accompanied by an adult.
The artist, promoters and venues wish to remind patrons to avoid scam sites such as ViaGogo and only purchase tickets through authorised sites.on with contemporary sensibilities, Bibb’s music continues to reflect his thoughts on current world events, whilst remaining entertaining, uplifting and inspirational. And always relevant
Eric Bibb Ridin’ is a Roadsong/Laing Entertainment Tour.
CONNECT WITH ERIC BIBB:
Official website – ericbibb.com
Instagram – instagram.com/ericbibbmusic
Facebook – facebook.com/EricBibbMusic
Twitter – twitter.com/ericbibb
YouTube – YouTube.com/ericbibbofficial
ERIC BIBB RIDIN’ TOUR DATES AND LISTINGS INFO:
Friday, February 3 – Euroa, VIC
Eric Bibb (solo)
Northern Republic (18+)
17 Kirkland Avenue West, Euroa
T: 03 9981 9555
Doors open: TBA
Show starts: TBA
Tickets: $65.00+bf
Bookings: https://www.northernrepublic.com.au/events
Saturday, February 4 – Yackandandah, NSW
Eric Bibb (solo)
Star Hotel (18+)
30 High Street, Yackandandah
T: 02 6027 1493
Doors open: 8pm
Show starts: 8.30pm
Tickets: $65.00+bf
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=969003&
Sunday, February 5 – Wagga Wagga, NSW
Eric Bibb (solo)
CSU Riverina Playhouse (All ages)
8 Cross Street, Wagga Wagga
T: 02 6926 9688
Doors open: 2.30pm
Show starts: 3.00pm
Tickets: $68.00
Bookings: https://civictheatre.com.au/whatson/eric-bibb-ridin
Thursday, February 9 – Canberra, ACT
Eric Bibb (solo)
The Street Theatre (All ages)
15 Childers Street, Canberra
T: 02 6926 9688
Doors open: 6.00pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: $65.00+bf
Bookings: https://au.patronbase.com/_StreetTheatre/Productions/EBSR/Performances
Friday, February 10 – Milton, NSW
Eric Bibb (solo)
Milton Theatre (All ages)
69 Princes Highway, Milton
T: 02 4455 3056
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $69.00
Bookings: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/poxps/eric_bibb.aspx
Saturday, February 11 – Bulli, NSW
Eric Bibb (solo)
Heritage Hotel (18+)
240 Princes Highway, Bulli
T: 02 4284 5884
Doors open: 7pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: $65.00+bf
Bookings: https://heritagehotel.oztix.com.au/
Sunday, February 12 – Newcastle, NSW
Eric Bibb (solo)
Lizotte’s (18+)
31 Moore Street, Lambton
T: 02 4946 2066
Doors open: 1.30pm (show only); 12.00pm (lunch bookings only)
Show starts: 2.00pm
Tickets: $70+bf (show only); $113+bf (Meal & show)
Bookings: https://lizottes.com.au/live/shows/booking/3464
Sunday, February 12 – Newcastle, NSW
Eric Bibb (solo)
Lizotte’s (18+)
31 Moore Street, Lambton
T: 02 4946 2066
Doors open: 7.30pm (show only); 6.00pm (dinner bookings only);
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $70+bf (show only); $113+bf (Meal & show)
Bookings: https://lizottes.com.au/live/shows/booking/3467
Thursday, February 16 – Bunbury, WA
Eric Bibb (solo)
BREC (All ages)
2 Blair Street, Bunbury
T: 08 9792 3111
Doors open: TBA
Show starts: TBA
Tickets: $65.00+bf
Bookings: https://www.bunburyentertainment.com/whats-on/
Friday, February 17 – Albany, WA
Eric Bibb (solo)
Albany Entertainment Centre (All ages)
2 Toll Place, Albany
T: 08 9844 5000
Doors open: 7.30
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $65.00+bf
Bookings: https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/albany-entertainment-centre/whats-on/?genre=1215
Saturday, February 18 – Perth, WA
Eric Bibb (solo)
Regal Theatre (All ages)
474 Hay Street, Subiaco
T: 08 9844 5000
Doors open: 7.30
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $65.00+bf
Bookings: https://regaltheatre.com.au/
Sunday, February 19 – Adelaide, SA
Eric Bibb (solo)
The Gov (18+)
59 Port Road, Hindmarsh
T: 08 98340 0744
Doors open: 7.30
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $72.45
Bookings: https://thegov.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/cf159a85-6b19-4d85-b5fc-e649ceb41a76
Tuesday, February 21 – Mooloolaba, Qld
Eric Bibb (solo)
Mooloolaba Music Centre (All ages)
59 Port Road, Hindmarsh
T: 08 98340 0744
Doors open: 7.30
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $65+bf
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/australia–minyama/mooloolabamusic/
Wednesday, February 22 – Byron Bay, NSW
Eric Bibb (solo)
Byron Theatre (All ages)
69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
T: 02 6685 6807
Doors open: TBA
Show starts: TBA
Tickets: $65+bf
Bookings: https://byroncentre.com.au/whats-on/
Thursday, February 23 – Townsville, Qld
Eric Bibb (solo)
Townsville Civic Theatre (All ages)
41 Boundary Street, South Townsville
T: 07 4727 9013
Doors open: TBA
Show starts: TBA
Tickets: $65+bf
Bookings: https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ticketshop/home
Friday, February 24 – Cairns, Qld
Eric Bibb (solo)
Tanks Arts Centre (All ages)
46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
T: 07 4032 6600
Doors open: 8.00pm
Show starts: 8.30pm
Tickets: $65+bf
Bookings: https://www.tanksartscentre.com/whats-on
Saturday, February 25 – Brisbane, Qld
Eric Bibb (solo)
Old Museum (All ages)
480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
T: 07 3257 4089
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $65+bf
Bookings: https://oldmuseum.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/79801
Thursday, March 2 – Sydney, NSW
Eric Bibb (with band)
Factory Theatre (18+)
105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
T: 02 7208 4482
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $88.30
Bookings: https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/79747
Friday, March 3 – Melbourne, Vic
Eric Bibb (with band)
Thornbury Theatre (18+)
859 High Street, Thornbury
T: 0433 140 796
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $86.70
Bookings: https://thornburytheatre.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d0df8f98-c414-485d-a113-5d4a6452e843
Saturday, March 4 – Melbourne, Vic
11am Special guest at Melbourne Guitar Show
Saturday, March 4 – Meeniyan, Vic
Eric Bibb at Melbourne Guitar Festi
Meeniyan Town Hall (All ages)
97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
T: 03 5664 9239
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $84.40
Bookings: https://lyrebirdartscouncil.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/b252acda-08b3-47bc-82eb-d31b918498f6
Thursday, March 9 – Melbourne, Vic
Eric Bibb (with band)
Memo Music Hall (18+)
88 Acland Street, St Kilda
T: 03 9534 3556
Doors open: 7.00pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $84.40
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?embed&eid=969532
Friday, March 10 – Queenscliff, Vic
Eric Bibb (solo)
Queenscliff Town Hall (All ages)
50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff
T: 03 95258 4816
Doors open: 7.00pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: $65+bf
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=969423&
Saturday March 11, Sunday March 12, Monday March 13 – Port Fairy, Vic
Eric Bibb at Port Fairy Folk Festival
portfairyfolkfestival.com
Thursday, March 16 – Swan Hill, Vic
Eric Bibb (with band)
Swan Hill Town Hall Performing Arts Centre (All ages)
53-57 McCallum Street, Swan Hill
T: 03 5036 2384
Doors open: 7.30pm
Show starts: 8.00pm
Tickets: $67+bf
Bookings: swanhilltownhall.com
Friday, March 17 – Bendigo, Vic
Eric Bibb (with band)
Capital Theatre (All ages)
50 View Street, Bendigo
T: 03 5036 2384
Doors open: 8.00pm
Show starts: 8.30pm
Tickets: $80.00+bf
Bookings: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/eric-bibb
Saturday March 18, Sunday March 19 – Blue Mountains, NSW
Eric Bibb at Blue Mountains Folk Festival
bmff.org.au