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Citizen Joe… Camilleri, that is. Still being anything he wants

INTERVIEW: “Once you’ve got the war paint on I feel a bit like a boxer, moving around the ring. C’mon, let me at em, let me at em," Oz music legend Joe Camilleri tells LEE HARTE ahead of The Black Sorrows' UK shows.

Lee Harte by Lee Harte
20-03-2019 12:39
in Lifestyle

Musical luminary Joe Camilleri – yes, the same man famous for ‘Shape I’m In’ and ‘Harley and Rose’ – is coming back to the UK for two special dates in April with The Black Sorrows before he takes them over to the international Nidaros Blues Festival in Norway, then onto Sweden and Denmark with gusto, hot the heels of their latest album, ‘Citizen John’.

I caught up with an effervescent Camilleri ahead of the band’s forthcoming European sojourn.

“Once you’ve got the war paint on I feel a bit like a boxer, moving around the ring. C’mon, let me at em, let me at em,” an energised Joe told me ahead of the tour.

Also see: Review: The Black Sorrows delight London (2018)

Like so many Aussies who travel to Europe or foreign shores, there is a great re-invention to be enjoyed, I suggested.

“You can be anything you want there, and play new songs not just the hits. That to me is really attractive. I embrace my past but for me it’s about continually moving forward and not relying on past successes. I’ve written over 400 songs and made close to 50 albums, so I’ve got a big back catalogue.”

Having completed another year of touring Oz relentlessly (the hardest working man in rock by Rolling Stone’s standards ) and a few special dates in Germany last year, it’s a wonder he has time to write new music, but Joe is compelled to keep creating.

“I just finished recording a 30s blues album and now I’m half way through writing new songs for the next ‘Sorrows album with my partner in crime, Nick Smith.”

So, more of the music, but less of the booze train? We’ll only see mineral water and herbal tea back stage these days, apparently.

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“Well, back 40 years ago I used to be able to hit the wall and bounce back. Now I just hit the wall and slide,” Joe admits.

“Apart from the first few years, I respect the art-form, respect the gig. So I come to play, everything else is irrelevant. On stage is where I feel most alive, it’s what keeps me going, it’s exciting to me. Playing music with your mates is the best fun you can have… it’s a crackin’ live band!”

Joe and the rest of The Black Sorrows are playing PizzaExpress Live in Maidstone on 25 April, followed by Nell’s Jazz and Blues in London on 26 April before heading over to Scandinavia.

The tour is in support the release of  the band’s 21st album, ‘Citizen John’.

So why not treat yourself and get a taste of home?

The Black Sorrows UK shows 2019 (get tickets)

25 April: PizzaExpress Live, Maidstone

26 April: Nell’s Jazz and Blues, London




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