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After a massive sell out tour last year that saw audiences "wow-ed" up and down the East Coast, Jon Cleary returns with his band The Absolute Monster Gentlemen for an extended trip in 2008 including appearances at East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival & Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen produce a live show that needs to be seen to be believed, pulled straight out of a heaving New Orleans night club and delivered directly to Australian audiences. Fans are highly advised to buy tickets quickly to avoid disappointment.
This tour also marks the release of Jon’s first ever live album, recorded live @ The Vanguard in Sydney last year. This will be available at all shows and in stores later in the year.
Born in Kent, England, Cleary has immersed himself in the musical culture and life of New Orleans for the past 20 years, gaining a rich and wonderful education in the soulful sounds of the Caribbean, from Cuba to Haiti and beyond – all of which are filtered through his sublime work. His deft piano style and unmistakable vocals are heard on distinguished recordings by all-class acts such as Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, B.B. King, Ryan Adams and Eric Burdon. Cleary’s original compositions have also been recorded by Taj Mahal on his excellent Phantom Blues, and Bonnie Raitt’s most recent albums Souls Alike and Silver Lining. A man happiest when he’s making music and entertaining an audience, Cleary also pulls double duty performing as full-time keyboardist for Grammy-winner Bonnie Raitt when not touring with the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Vocals & Keys: Jon Cleary
Guitar: Derwin "Big D" Perkins
Bass: Cornell C. Williams
Drums: Eddie Christmas