It’s a rare night at MEMO Music Hall bringing together Australia’s two most original and electric, award-winning Blues’n’Roots acts Checkerboard Lounge and Opelousas.
Inspirational front man Carl Pannuzzo (drums and vocals), revered as one of Australia’s greatest voices, master guitarist Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal, and ineffable bassist Zoë Frater are Checkerboard Lounge, breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into blues, classic soul and roots originals.
Their multi-award-winning, ARIA-nominated album ‘Sun Sessions’, recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee, catapulted the band to nationwide recognition. Follow up release ‘Roller Coaster’ shot to the top 5 of several national charts, OZ and NZ tours and festivals and international reviews. Recent limited edition vinyl release ‘Live at Jazzlab’ with Australian Jazz and Blues pioneer Bob Sedergreen sold out within a month of its release.
As a live act, no video can really recreate the experience that gleans such ecstatic audience response. An undeniable powerhouse, world class musicianship, dynamic, passionate and playful, Checkerboard are the very essence of a live music experience.
