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To quote Bruce Springsteen, “The best music… is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with”, a philosophy which saw the birth of Melbourne-based soulful rock band Dalicados, who launched their debut album, NEVERMORE at the end of 2020.
In 2017, six friends with a distinctive Australian music pedigree (The Chosen Few, Hunters & Collectors, I Spit On Your Gravy, Drivers Eyes, H.A.N.D, In Vivo, Fiona & Her Holy Men, Epic Brass, UNAustralians, Tijuana Souvenirs) banded together to provide music therapy and support to each other during a close friend’s terminal illness.
Drawing on a compendium of influences from popular music and entertainment culture since the 1960’s, encompassing traditional and classical elements with noticeable influence from Steve Earle, Tom Waits and soul revue bands - Dalicados songs are seasoned with Australian and popular culture lyrical references, a comedic twist and enormous empathy.
Dalicados offer passion and professionalism and have never forgotten the original creative purpose that prompted them to pick up their instrument and carry it with them their entire life.
Stellar live performances soon saw Dalicados earn a loyal following, captivating audiences with their electrifyingly soulful storytelling through rock music and further endearment rose from the release of their subsequent recorded works.
Dalicados unveiled their debut single and accompanying music video to the track, titled “Make Hay While The Sun Shines” in June 2019 – which lead to a Sydney & Melbourne tour with Painters & Dockers as well as regional Victoria dates and were a featured band on TV show; MUUZOSTREAM, which broadcast prerecorded (during lockdown) live performances on Channel 31 in 2022.
Take a listen to some of Dalicados below:
After enduring the disruptions of Covid lockdowns during 2020 & 2021, Dalicados faced another challenge as remarkable songsmith James Lomas lead vocalist and guitarist, was diagnosed with a rare auto immune condition called Goodpastures’ Syndrome which destroyed his kidney function in 10 days and meant he was on dialysis for the next two and a half years waiting for a kidney transplant.
This condition put a kybosh on live performances until another Dalicados member was screened to be an ideal kidney donor; James’ wife, Fiona Lee Maynard.
Supporting their friends through this process, Dalicados waited patiently, with collective positivity, eager to return to playing live music together again. Dalicados’ rhythm section of Cal Mc Alpine on drums and Mark Carson on double bass, backing vocalists and percussionists, Tracey Mc Alpine and Fiona Lee Maynard, and the incomparable Jack Howard on trumpet and assorted brass instruments.
Following recovery from the successful donation and transplant surgery, Dalicados are eager to return to the live response from audiences appreciative, more than ever regarding the health benefits of live music.
Doors open at 7:30pm. Kim Volkman (solo) is supporting on the night. Tickets can be purchased below:
Dalicados (Are back baby!) Tickets, George Lane, St Kilda | TryBooking Australia
See you there :)