Country music legend and comedy sensation Wilson Dixon is making his much-anticipated return to Australia, bringing his latest show, Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, You Do, to audiences down under. Direct from Cripple Creek, Colorado, Dixon is known as the greatest country singer his town has ever produced—which is impressive, considering he’s also the only one.
I had an unreal time chatting with Wilson Dixon you can check out our chat it was off-the-cuff funny with Wilson.
Dixon’s signature blend of dry wit and storytelling is back in full swing as he navigates a life that has been, in his own words, “fun” (read: not fun). Between dealing with pandemic-denying, alt-right-leaning family members, his ex-wife Maureen—who now lives next door with his neighbor—and his increasingly disgruntled horse, Andrew, Dixon has plenty of material for his latest tour. As he puts it, dating in a small town with a shallow gene pool isn’t exactly ideal either.
Behind the cowboy hat and deadpan delivery is Jesse Griffin, an actor, comedian, writer, and director with an impressive career spanning Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. A graduate of the John Bolton School in Melbourne, Griffin co-founded the physical comedy trio The 4 Noels, which enjoyed critical acclaim and multiple awards, including Best Comedy at the Melbourne and Wellington Fringe Festivals, a Moosehead Award, and nominations for the prestigious Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Wilson Dixon is one of Griffin’s most beloved comedic creations, having graced BBC Radio, toured extensively in New Zealand, and made memorable appearances on 7 Days. His accolades include Best Comedy at the NZ International Comedy Festival, a nomination for Best Comedy at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and a Spank Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for musical comedy.
When not in character as Dixon, Griffin keeps busy with multiple projects across Australia and New Zealand. His recent work includes the hit Kiwi comedy series Educators, which has garnered multiple nominations and won a bronze medal in the Worldwide Best Streaming Comedy category at the 2020 New York Festival.
In Dixon words he says “It’s been a real journey, I tell ya,” “Life’s a lot like a country song—full of heartbreak, bad decisions, and the occasional barn fire. But at least now, I get to share all of that with Australian audiences again.”
With a sharp tongue and a guitar in hand, Dixon promises a show packed with his signature humor, hilarious country ballads, and unexpected wisdom. Don’t miss your chance to see him live folks!
Australian Tour Dates:
Melbourne International Comedy FestivalChinese Museum27 March – 6 April
Sydney Comedy FestivalFactory Theatre23 – 24 April
Brisbane Comedy FestivalBrisbane Powerhouse26 – 27 April
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au.
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