‘Here Comes The Sun’ showcases much loved Australian singer songwriter Wes Carr interpreting George Harrison’s songbook – taking on such chart topping classics as ‘My Sweet Lord’ and ‘What is Life’, and The Beatles classic ’Something’, a song which Frank Sinatra deemed ‘the greatest love song ever written’.
‘Here Comes The Sun’ will see Wes share intimate tales and anecdotes from George Harrison himself, not only showcasing the depth of George’s music but looking ‘within and without’ on a spiritual journey, recounting conversations George started many years ago. Storytelling is what Wes does best, and this is a truly unique story, celebrating the essence of an incredible artist from a musician’s perspective.
George Harrison wasn’t just the ‘quiet Beatle’ who played lead guitar for the most celebrated and influential band the world has ever seen. George was an innovator, arguably more so than John Lennon and Paul McCartney, questioning life and reality, always searching for something deeper and in doing so, introducing the culture and traditions of the east to the west. Most famously, George Harrison collaborated with Ravi Shankar and embraced the practice of Transcendental Meditation, the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
The connection with George Harrison has played a significant role in Wes’s life, the singer songwriter explaining, ‘If it wasn’t for George, I wouldn’t have started Transcendental Meditation 5 years ago, the practice played a large part in my recovery from depression. To me, George was a spiritual leader in his own way, as he was a guiding light for so many. Through his music he questioned life and challenged modern day thought. As The Beatles were falling apart and breaking up, George was finding himself through his many personal voyages around the world, mainly to India. I believe he became a vessel to expose the world to ancient traditions, spiritual practices and musical sensibilities that Westerners may not have come across otherwise. The times certainly were ‘a changing’ and George was at the forefront of a global shift that today still rings true for so many. I believe George’s music has more relevance now than it ever did – for all of these reasons, I knew I had to pay tribute to the life and work of George Harrison through a live show’.
Wes Carr will celebrate George Harrison’s life and influence through the live show, HERE COMES THE SUN
HERE COMES THE SUN NATIONAL TOUR DATES:
8th May & 9th May
Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne
http://chapeloffchapel.com.au/melbourne-comedy-theatre-art/uncategorized/here- comes-the-sun-8-9-may/
14th May
Bisbon Bar, Nambour
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=51385
15th May
The Arts Centre, Gold Coast
http://www.theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on/whats-on-items/wes-carr-presents-here- comes-the-sun-a-journey-through-the-songs-of-george-harrison
16th May
Bon Amici, Toowoomba
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=51072
17th May
New Globe Theatre, Brisbane
http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/WesCarrHereComestheSun
21st May
Pig House Flicks, Byron Bay
http://www.pighouseflicks.com.au/wes-carr-here-comes-the-sun/
22nd May
5 Church Street, Bellingen
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=51416
23rd May
The Family Hotel – Honky Tonk Bar, Tamworth
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=51727
29th May
Brass Monkey, Cronulla
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=51236
30th May
Jamberoo Pub, Jamberoo
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=51181
5th June
Camelot Lounge, Marrickville
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/24619/wes_carr_here_comes_the_sun.aspx

6th June
Mars Hill Cafe, Parramatta
http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/WesCarrPresentsHereComesTheSun
12th June
Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick
http://www.flyingsaucerclub.com.au/gig/wes-carr-presents-here-comes-the-sun/
13th June
Western Point Hotel, San Remo
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=51354
19th June
The Rhythm Hut, Central Coast
http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/wes-carr-here-comes-the-sun-a-journey-through- the-songs-of-george-harrison/76541
20th June
Roth’s Wine Bar, Mudgee
http://www.rothswinebar.com.au/index.php/ticket-sales
26th June
The Depot, Newcastle
http://www.thedepotonbeaumont.com.au/
27th June
The Basement, Sydney
http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/wes-carr-here-comes-the-sun-a-journey-through- the-songs-of-george-harrison/76495
3rd July
Centro CBD, Wollongong
http://www.centrocbd.com.au/events-at-centro
4th July
Katoomba RSL, Katoomba
http://www.katoombarsl.com.au/what-s-on/entertainment
10th & 11th July
Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
http://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/event/wes-carr-presents-a-live-tribute-to-george- harrison-here-comes-the-sun-2/
8th August
The Cavern, Adelaide
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=52069
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