After a successful tour of the USA and Canada Grievous Angel is being produced for Australian audiences with an Australian cast.
Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons tells the fascinating story of the original cosmic cowboy who lived fast and died young.
The creative force behind some of the most important recordings of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Gram Parsons pioneered country rock with The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo, schooled the Rolling Stones in American roots music, created The Flying Burrito Brothers and recorded two classic solo albums, GP and Grievous Angel, with his musical protégé, Emmylou Harris.
Gram Parsons was just 26 when he died, overdosing on morphine and tequila. His death, and the bizarre theft of his body by his road manager and its subsequent burning in the desert turned Parsons’ life and music into a legend.
Jordie Lane is playing Gram and Australian songstress Clare Reynolds has been cast to play Emmylou Harris.
Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons is written and directed by Michael Bate, the last man to ever record an interview with him (in March 1973, six months before he died). The theatrical concert gives a unique insight into Gram’s thoughts and passions on life and music, as expressed in his final interview.
It’s taking place at the Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne from 20-29 July.
We are lucky enough to have 5 x double passes to opening night this Friday 20 July. Door at 8:00pm
Leave us your details by Thursday 19 July to be in the running.
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