Songs from Vietnam War era live in concert

Since kicking off its tour of major Queensland regional venues two years ago, Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era - Live in Concert! has been winning rave reviews from audiences for its energetic, heart-felt nostalgia and the standout performances of its cast of singers and musicians.

Simon Gardner is the show's musical director and guitarist and is looking forward to bringing the show to NSW this September and October.

"It's a celebration of beautiful rock music but there is also a sense of melancholy, sadness, and the tragedy that war inflicts on peoples' lives," he said.

"All great music not only transcends an era but also defines it, and the rock music created during the Vietnam War period was ground-breaking in that it reflected immense unrest as well as the greatest powers of all - peace and love.

Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era - Live in Concert! reimagines the music of the time.

There are fabulous renditions of songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield, Steppenwolf, The Moody Blues, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, The Animals, The Doors, James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, Three Dog Night and others.

A projection design backdrop adds compelling storytelling and scenescape elements; depicting the mind-altering grooviness of the flower power movement as well as images of the despair, protest and resistance that was flaring in the city streets of America and here in Australia during one of the most tumultuous events of the 20th century.

"I'm first and foremost a guitarist and I absolutely love playing these songs," Simon said. "But I also see this as an opportunity to pay tribute, in the best way I can, to those who fought and died for us. It is an honour to be able to do this."

Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era - Live in Concert! pays tribute to music that shaped an era and defined a generation.

The show supports Guitars for Vets Australia, with $1 from every ticket sold going to the Guitars for Vets program.

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Tickets: www.mellymelody.com.au or directly from venues.