SUNSET IN THE VINES
MARCH/APRIL 2009
Sunset In The Vines was your outdoor concert experience at hand picked stunning wineries across Australia. In 2009, Andrew McManus Presents showcased Chris Isaak Live in Concert at Lindemans Winery, The Who with the Counting Crows and Dallas Crane at Hope Estate Winery and Jackson Browne with his full band at Tempus Two Winery.
OUTDOOR CONCERT EVENTS:
CHRIS ISAAK - LIVE IN AUSTRALIA
Legendary Californian singer/songwriter Chris Isaak came to Australia in March 2009. From crooning pop to retro-cool rock, multi-platinum seller Chris Isaak is a man of many personas - a gifted musician and vocalist, host of his own TV show, acclaimed actor, a consummate showman and charismatic all-round great guy! .
JACKSON BROWNE with FULL BAND
Jackson Browne has been described as the ultimate LA singer-songwriter. Music legend Jackson Browne returned to Australia with his full band alongside music veterans Toni Childs, Richard Clapton and Tim Freedman.
THE WHO with COUNTING CROWS and DALLAS CRANE
The Who was the soundtrack for a generation, and the British rock legends visited Australia, playing all the hits including ‘Who Are You’, ‘Substitute’, ‘My Generation’, ‘Pinball Wizard’ and ‘You Better You Bet’,. Arguably one of the greatest ever live rock bands, The Who performed in the Hunter Valley and were supported by the Counting Crows and Dallas Crane.
WINERIES:
Sutton Grange Winery, Victoria
The beautiful Sutton Grange winery is located 30kms south of Bendigo, in the cooler, southern reaches of the Bendigo region. The winery is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne via the Calder Freeway. For many years it was renowned for it’s thoroughbred racing facility and when it’s first vineyards were planted in 1998, it became home to the Sutton Grange Winery.
Carnochan’s Lane, Sutton Grange, Victoria, 3448. 03 5474 8277. suttongrangewines.com
Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley
Since 1994, Hope Estate Winery has been one of the Hunter Valley's most successful family owned, estate grown wineries. Set in magnificent surroundings with a world class restaurant and even the chance to see a kangaroo - Hope Estate winery is the perfect place to visit.
2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320. (02) 4993 3555. www.hopeestate.com.au
Lindemans Winery, Hunter Valley
Set on 350 vine-covered acres near the Murray River, Lindemans Winery is located in beautiful grounds framed by vineyards. Opened in 1912, this winery is one of the oldest and most visited tourist destinations of the Hunter Valley.
McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320. 02 4998 7684. lindemans.com/au/
Tempus Two Winery, Hunter Valley
Tempus Two Winery is run by the fourth generation of one of the Hunter Valley’s most famous winemaking families. The Winery is an award winning structure comprising of a state of the art boutique winery, cellar door, two restaurants and a 10,000 seat amphitheatre.
Cnr Broke and McDonalds Roads Pokolbin, New South Wales, 2320. 02 4993 3999. www.tempustwowinery.com.au
SUNSET IN THE VINES TOUR DATES
| Saturday February 28 | Tempus Two Winery, Hunter Valley (Jackson Browne w/ Toni Childs, Richard Clapton, Tim Freedman) Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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| Saturday March 07 | Sutton Grange Winery, Victoria (Jackson Browne w/ Toni Childs, Richard Clapton, Tim Freedman) Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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| Saturday March 14 | Barossa Under the Stars, Adelaide (Chris Isaak) Bass 131 246 |
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| Sunday March 15 | Sutton Grange Winery, Victoria (Chris Isaak) Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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| Saturday March 21 | Lindemans Winery, Hunter Valley (Chris Isaak) Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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| Saturday March 28 | Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley (The Who) Ticketmaster 136 100 |
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