With a career now spanning five decades, three Grammy nominations, a multitude of Blues Foundation awards and countless more accolades, Bibb has secured his legacy as a legendary figure in the blues and roots genre.
He carries this mantle honestly. His father, the late Leon Bibb, was an activist, actor, and folk singer who marched at Selma with Dr. Martin Luther King. Eric’s youth was spent immersed in the Village folk scene. Names like Dylan, Baez, and Seeger were visitors to his home. He was deeply influenced by Odetta, Richie Havens, and Taj Mahal. And he has synthesised all of that into his very own style.
Eric is an artist who preserves the best traditions of pre-war blues, even while he expands his own oeuvre.
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 sings of the Freedom Train. He believes it. He lives it. He wants to take us on that ride. Maybe you already have your ticket. But if you haven’t, no need to worry. There’s still time to get on board.
There is lift access to the Mezzanine and a stair climber for access to row J of the auditorium. All other seating rows are accessible via stairs only. Motorised wheelchairs may exceed the 250kg limit of the stair climber and cannot be admitted.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Tram numbers 16 and 3a stop outside the Theatre at stop 33. The No. 96 tram stop 138 at Luna Park is a 350 metre walk to the Theatre.
BY TRAIN: Balaclava Station is a 15-minute walk (1200 metres) from the Theatre.
BY CAR: On street parking is available on Carlisle and Barkly streets (please check signage). The closest paid parking is Acland Court (183 Barkly St), near Coles Supermarket. Entry and exit are via Barkly Street. Paid parking is also available on Irwell Street, Belford Street and beside the Palais Theatre.
Performer: Eric Bibb
Eric Bibb at the National Theatre runs for 2hrs 30min
Eric Bibb at the National Theatre is at Melbourne's The National Theatre, Melbourne.
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