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Rodriguez (USA) - Bluesfest Sideshows 2010
Rodriguez @ The Tivoli

Wednesday 31 Mar 2010
Rodriguez (USA) - Bluesfest Sideshows 2010
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Rodriguez (USA) - Bluesfest Sideshows 2010
1 person has made this one of their favourite events so far.
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$73.20
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The mystery man is back! Rodriguez released his debut album, Cold Fact in 1970. It's crushingly good stuff, filled with tales of bad drugs, lost love, and itchy-footed songs about life in late '60s inner-city America. But the album sank without trace, thanks, in part, to some of Rodriguez's more idiosyncratic behaviour, like performing at an industry showcase with his back to the audience throughout. When the follow-up, 1972's Coming From Reality, also sold poorly, Rodriguez called an end to his recording career. But in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Cold Fact became a word of mouth success, particularly among young people in the South African armed forces, who identified with its counter-cultural bent. But Rodriguez was an enigma - not even the label knew where to find him - and his demise became the subject of debate and conjecture. Barring a couple of sold out Australian tours in 1979 and 1981, nothing had been heard of Rodriguez for almost 30 years when journalist Craig Bartholemew found him working as a labourer in Detroit in 1996. Rodriguez himself had no idea about his fame in South Africa (the album had gone multi-platinum, Rodriguez has received not so much as a Rand in royalties), and embarked on a triumphant South African tour followed, filling 5,000 capacity venues across the country. In 1998 the documentary Dead Men Don't Tour: Rodriguez in South Africa was screened on national TV in the US. Now the Australian audiences can find out why Rodriguez is spoken of in the same reverent tones as The Doors, Love and Jimi Hendrix.
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Breckky 1 year ago
there are a lot of fans that would love to see him in darwin, soo hows about it...
Paul 1 year ago
Saw him last night in Melbourne. I loved it. SRis really generous and giving person. He stayed for nearly two hours after the show to talk to the punters!!Songs, his voice - (as good as ever)music and backing band Jim Kelly, Greg Lyons and can't... (more)
John 1 year ago
Saw him at the corner hotel last night. Agree with Nicole. He seemed fragile but the CDs don't capture the experience. Still glad to have seen him.
Barbara 1 year ago
And everyone ignores Tasmania...if he came down here... now that would b ground breaking! :love his music...love his lyrics.... would love love to see him live!!!
april 1 year ago
nicole, are you crazy?! we saw him at the basement last night, and will see him again this coming weekend. one of the most amazing live shows I have ever been to
Nicole 1 year ago
Rodriguez was a sad shadow of his former self. It was sad to see that they allowed a formerly great musician play when they arent up to it.
Dante 1 year ago
Perth please!!!
Lauren 1 year ago
Please come to Perth, WA!!! I know plenty of people who would love see Rodriguez live... It would be awesome to see him live. Love Cold Fact and At his Best although didn't know about the other album, Coming from reality, which I will definitely grab... (more)
Dex 1 year ago
The description failed to mention he toured here a couple of years ago with a band that had not been together until the event. Hence muscially it was pretty shithouse and not sure if rodriguez knew where he was. But hey it was good to see a legend
mellisa south coast victoria 1 year ago
legend
Bushy 1 year ago
What about visiting Alice Springs. Now that would be amazing!
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