Rockin’ the Blues

Following the release of his new album Bootleg Melancholy, American-born Aussie singer-songwriter and rock music legend Diesel takes to the Top End stage with his extensive discography and smooth mixture of rock and blues.

^{By Jenna Kirkham}

CELEBRATING OVER THREE decades of music, the singer is ditching his usual solo show in favour of a three-piece band. Showcasing songs from his new album as well as a few crowd favourites, fans can look forward to belting out their favourite tunes as they enjoy the singer’s signature blend of genres.

“I love everything, and it’s really about the emotion that’s attached to something, or something feels potent or menacing, or nostalgic. I feel all of music is conveying something, and if I’m moved by it, then I don’t really care what genre it is,” he says.

“I love blues, it’s definitely in my DNA, some might say it’s my wheelhouse, but I kinda hover over all different kinds of genres and blend things together.”

Surrounded by music growing up, Diesel admits this didn’t stop his parents from worrying about him entering the music industry.

“I think it definitely normalised it in our house, although my parents did freak out when I started saying I wanted to do it, I think it was because I was a little younger than what they expected, I was like 14 or 15, but I just saw my path and I didn’t want to wait any longer.”

With multiple ARIA Awards under his belt, the singer is more than excited to hit the road for his upcoming tour, and has his pre-show ritual down pat.

“I’m a big runner, have been for quite a long time, running is kinda crazy, to think that I run before a show, it’s not like people normally hear that, they want you to be some kinda rock and roll whatever,” he says.

With his new album full of heartfelt lyrics touching on themes of family, connection, and finding peace within everyday life, the singer plans to stay true to his ethos as he makes his way across the country.

“It’s really important, before I get in front of a group of people that are from that place, that I need to find out where I am and where they are … that’s how I connect.”

Promising a high energy show, join this down-to-earth rock legend for an evening of good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ blues.

Diesel - Bootleg Melancholy Tour
WHEN SAT 16 NOV | 8PM 
AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 
COST $94-$162 
INFO yourcentre.com.au