Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010. One of the most prominent virtuosos in the contemporary instrumental jazz field, Al Di Meola’s dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars is unmatched, extending to fluid arpeggios flying at breakneck speed and beautiful, slow vibrato-laden melodies. The tour commences in Perth and extends through NSW, Queensland, New Zealand, Tasmania, South Australia and ACT. Provocative and enchanting, Al Di Meola’s intriguing union of complex rhythms, lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmonies ensures an unforgettable aural sensation. Known for his guitar mastery, Al Di Meola has twenty one recordings, three gold albums and has recorded and played with a number of illustrious names including Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Santana, Luciano Pavarotti, Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Chick Corea, Steve Winwood, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jaco Pastorius, Les Paul, Jean Luc Ponty, Steve Vai, Milton Naciemento, Egberto Gismonti, and many more. Early in his career Al Di Meola was bestowed a Grammy, as part of Chick Corea’s Return To Forever. He has been voted World’s Best Guitarist several times by Guitar Player Magazine and has had sold out concerts across the world including Bulgaria and the United States. Al Di Meola’s finds inspiration in music cultures across the world including sounds from Argentina, Brazil, Israel and the Mediterranean and in acoustic genres such as flamenco and the tango. The depth of his writing along with the soulfulness of his guitar expression have won this guitar virtuoso legions of fans worldwide, having played over many years to sell out shows across Europe, Canada and his native USA. Of Di Meola, Guitar historian Robert Lynch said: “In the history of the electric guitar, no one figure has done more to advance the instrument in a purely technical manner than Al Di Meola. His total command of the various styles and scales is simply mind-boggling.”

Bacardi Express presents La Roux with stacks of Special Guests HOW TO GET TICKETS?? It easy, just register on www.bacardiexpress.com.au and you could be front and centre at the Bacardi Express concert. Seating Style Standing only Over 18's only Event WHAT IS IT?? Impeccably preserved in retro 60’s cool, the iconic BACARDI EXPRESS is primed once again to get on the rails as Australia’s hottest fully mobile music festival. The BACARDI EXPRESS takes some the hottest artists from home and abroad on rockin’ 48 hour rail ride they’ll never forget. In 2010 Brisbane, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle and Sydney will be lucky enough to experience this party juggernaught. Headliner La Roux is set to incite delirium with her catchy electro pop at a string of FREE gigs with Art vs Science, Yves Klein Blue, Miami Horror and Cassette Kids joining her for two days of gleeful mayhem. WHO’S PLAYING?? La Roux, Art vs. Science, Miami Horror, Yves Klein Blue, Cassette Kids and Sampology It’s one hell of a ride!

Hot on the heels of a nomination for Triple J album of the year, opening for Daniel Johnston and touring with the national Laneway tour, Kid Sam will embark on a month long tour of Australia in March.