Blackfire, one of the Pioneering Indigenous Acts have reformed and are in the process of finishing of their 3rd Studio Album titled ‘Re-Generation’. The current band consists of Grant Hansen, David Leah, Selwyn Burns and Brad Brown, with session players joining them to round out that big Blackfire identifiable sound.
The Band have not played for 15 years but their popularity is still high. There New Album features a New Lead Singer in David Leah who also performs under the moniker of Radical Son. David also can sing the Blues, Soul and Rock. He is a gifted singer and has fitted in perfectly with the rest of the members of the Group.
Blackfire kicked off in 1992 recording there first Album – A Time to Dream on the CAAMA Music label and performed over 120 shows in their first year, playing at most of the major festivals and pub circuits across Australia. In 1993 they were Awarded NAIDOC Artists of the Year. In 1994 they Toured Asia 3 times and were a huge success, one Tour Included performing with Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter and Tiddas, all Victorian Indigenous Acts.
Venue details
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Memo Music Hall
88 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
- (03) 9534 3556
- http://memomusichall.com.au
