Songs From The Canyon is set to return in 2025, bringing its homage to the golden age of music back to Australian stages for nine shows along the East Coast.
Following sell-out seasons in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the show will once again feature an ensemble of talented musicians and vocalists, including Husky Gawenda, Dan Kelly, Charm of Finches, Hannah Cameron, Stephen Grady, and Dan Challis. This year’s tour promises to capture the spirit of the iconic Laurel Canyon era, with performances of classic songs by Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Mamas & The Papas, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, and Carole King.
Songs From The Canyon 2025 tour dates
- Thursday, 24 April – Geelong Arts Centre, Geelong VIC
- Saturday, 26 April – Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC
- Sunday, 27 April – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo VIC
- Thursday, 8 May – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
- Friday, 9 May – State Theatre, Sydney NSW
- Saturday, 10 May – Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW
- Thursday, 29 May – Twin Towns Theatre, Tweed Heads NSW
- Friday, 30 May – QPAC, Brisbane QLD
- Saturday, 31 May – Events Centre, Caloundra QLD
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Inspired by the countercultural community that flourished in the 60s and 70s in Laurel Canyon, Songs From The Canyon celebrates an era marked by peace, love, and groundbreaking music. Located in the Hollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon became a retreat for artists like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and Carole King, who gathered for late-night jam sessions, experimenting with harmonies and new sounds. Songs From The Canyon aims to bring audiences back to this transformative time in music history, with renditions of songs like California Dreaming, Mr Tambourine Man, God Only Knows, Everybody’s Talking, and Love the One You’re With.
Husky Gawenda shared his excitement about the project, saying, “Laurel Canyon was a wellspring of near-perfect songs and golden harmonies that still resonate today. Bringing this to life with Melbourne’s best folk artists is like the fulfilment of a dream.” Dan Kelly added, “My role in Songs From The Canyon is to bring a bit of acid confusion, murk and dirt to proceedings. Plus, let rip on a whole bunch of glorious harmonies with incredible singers in a full communal scenario. A dream job!”
The vision behind Songs From The Canyon belongs to artist manager Rick Chazan, who first imagined the show 17 years ago. Inspired by a cover of Crosby, Stills and Nash at Brisbane’s Troubadour, Chazan wanted to create a show that captured the beauty of harmonies within an intimate venue. Since its debut in 2022, Songs From The Canyon has expanded to some of Australia’s most renowned theatres.
Tickets for Songs From The Canyon are on sale now, with shows expected to sell out quickly. For ticket details, visit Songs From The Canyon tickets.
