New York fans were treated to something special recently when Simon and Garfunkel made a surprise three-song performance at New York’s Beacon Theatre. Today Australian and New Zealand fans are getting something even more special, a national tour.
Simon & Garfunkel, ranked among the greatest artists of all time, are to tour for eight concerts in June.
Having not visited Australia for more than 25 years, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel last toured Australia and New Zealand in 1983 with their 'Summer Evening' Tour. They are returning with their 'Old Friends In Concert' Tour, which wowed US and European audiences back in 2004, (which was the last time the duo toured together.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have been friends and harmonising together for more than 50 years. They made songs that when you hear them it brings either a smile to the face or a tear tothe eye. Their songs are timeless. Songs including 'The Sound of Silence', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Mrs. Robinson', 'Homeward Bound', 'Cecilia' and 'A Hazy Shade of Winter' to name just some as examples of their legendary status. Like all long relationships, they have had there share of fights, break-ups and even years of not talking to each other. But at the ripe age of 67 years, the classic couple are enjoying one another yet again.
As a duo, Simon & Garfunkel have sold more than 40 million albums in the U.S. alone; received five Grammy Awards - including the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award - and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
TOUR DATES:
Wed 17 June - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Sat 20 and Sun 21 June - Acer Arena, Sydney
Thu 25 and Fri 26 June - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tue 30 June - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Thu 2 July - Burswood Dome, Perth
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.
**Visa Entertainment has pre-sale tickets on sale from noon on Monday 6th until 5pm on Wednesday 8th before the rest of the Australian tickets go on sale on April 17 through Ticketek.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
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