Great Australian Concerts: Diesel on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand – Mark Lizotte – aka Diesel – revisits some brilliant Australian rock and pop concerts, exploring the intriguing stories behind them and what specifically made each show so special.
By talking to band members, tour managers, authors and musicians, Mark sheds light on the special circumstances that led to each of the concerts featured, becoming such extraordinary, memorable events. Get to relive wonderful concerts and hear recollections from people who were there, including the fascinating behind-the-scenes circumstances that combined to create these exceptional evenings.
Episode Two: Neil Finn/Paul Kelly
In 2013, legendary songwriters Paul Kelly and Neil Finn get together to deliver a moving performance at the Sydney Opera House. There is a large and appreciative audience, yet the evening feels cozy and intimate. The easy banter between Paul and Neil attests to their long and warm friendship. Between them, the song-list is chock full of fabulous hits.
Episode Three: Icehouse
In 2017, led by the inimitable Iva Davies, Icehouse puts on a stunning 40th Anniversary show amongst the grape vines of the Roche Estate Winery. The country air is soon charged with energy as Iva and his band perform a multitude of hits that all spent time in the Top 30. Iva allows one of his band members, the multi-talented Michael Paynter, to lead the vocals on Iva’s very personal and exalted hit, Man of Colours.
Great Australian Concerts: Diesel on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand – New Episodes / Saturday 2 November at 8.30pm (12 Parts)
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