Sydney, Australia (Everest Theatre - Seymour Centre), November 8, 2014 (Show #1) Options

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Ed Kowalczyk solo
November 8, 2014
Sydney, Australia
Everest Theatre - http://www.seymourcentre.com/venues/

Ex-LIVE Frontman Ed Kowalczyk Announces ‘I Alone’ East Coast Acoustic Tour

Celebrated singer-songwriter and former frontman of earth-conquering Christian rock band LIVE, Ed Kowalczyk, has announced a solo acoustic tour, which he’s playfully dubbed ‘I Alone’.

The multi-platinum selling artist will take in two stops in Sydney and Melbourne this November, performing a solo-acoustic set spun from his entire LIVE catalogue, as well as gems from his solo releases, 2010′s ‘Alive’ and 2013′s ‘The Flood And The Mercy’.

It seems the tunesmith can’t get enough of Australia, after celebrating the twenty-year anniversary of the release of LIVE’s seminal album ‘Throwing Copper’ with Aussie audiences, earlier this year.

“I’m so very excited to be performing down under again this year!” Ed says. “I absolutely adore my Australian fans, and look forward to being with you all in Sydney and Melbourne for these intimate, acoustic performances. See you soon!”

Tickets go onsale from 10am next Friday, October 3, with an exclusive pre-sale for Live Nation members kicking off from midday, Tuesday September 30.

To get your hands on tickets, head to www.livenation.com.au

http://sfmedia.com.au/ex-live-frontman-ed-...-acoustic-tour/

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The show sold out on the first day.

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Review

Ed Kowalczyk - Seymour Centre
Nov 8th 2014 | Shane Hernandez

Ed Kowalczyk has come back for the second time this year, and with a loyal following of fans it’s no wonder that Kowalczyk loves Australia and vice versa.

If the name rings a bell it’s because Kowalczyk was the front man and songwriter for one of the most underrated bands of the '90s — Live, whose songs have become radio staples and Kowalczyk filled his heavy two-hour set with plenty from the past and present.

The former Live singer cast wonderful waves of nostalgia for the fans who were around since the beginning with classics like Selling The Drama, I Alone, Dolphin’s Cry and Heaven. Kowalczyk even brought back a song he first wrote when he was 19 years old – Pain Lies On The Riverside, which brought many cheers.

Unfortunately the show was partially ruined by a stage invader who made her way up to the stage to dance (badly) around Kowalczyk. It was an embarrassing display but Kowalczyk, being the consummate professional, took it all in good stride and carried on.

The show not only displayed Kowalczyk’s resilience but the songwriting talents of a continuing remnant of one of the last great rock'n'roll bands from the '90s. Kowalczyk’s solo songs in the set included The Great Beyond, Seven, Angels On A Razor, All That I Wanted and Grace. With an acoustic flare these tracks became intimate and it revealed the bare bones of these great songs.

The last number was perhaps the most powerful and appropriate song. Lightning Crashes paints a heartbreaking tale about the cycle of life and death. Ed Kowalczyk - you deserved a better audience but thank you anyway for revisiting our shores.

http://themusic.com.au/music/livereviews/2...hane-hernandez/

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Some videos from 666boltz

I Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8TZ_0ufGWc

Shit Towne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pCa2dl9hRc

Selling the Drama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtF0nglkVGY

The Garden / Lightning Crashes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQhIaluRWFs

Pain Lies on the Riverside
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWyUj4LuHi0

The Beauty of Gray (partial)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyUA2Km9Lyk

All Over You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mphiZqM6cKs