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The Black Sorrows

The Black Sorrows are an Australian blues rock band formed in 1983 by mainstay vocalist Joe Camilleri (ex-Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons), who also plays saxophone and guitar. Camilleri has used various line-ups to record 17 albums, with five reaching the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Charts: Hold on to Me (September 1988), Harley and Rose (August 1990), Better Times (September 1992), The Chosen Ones - Greatest Hits (November 1993) and Lucky Charm (November 1994). Their top 40 singles are "Chained to the Wheel" (February 1989), "Harley + Rose" (August 1990) and "Snake Skin Shoes" (July 1994).

Albums

1984 Sonola
1985 Rockin Zydeco
1985 A Place in the World
1987 Dear Children
1988 Hold On to Me
1990 Harley & Rose
1991 Better Times
1994 Lucky Charm
1998 Beat Club
2004 One Mo’ Time
2006 Roarin' Town
2009 4 Days In Sing Sing
2011 Crooked Little Thoughts
2014 Certified Blue
2015 Endless Sleep (Chapter 47)
2015 Endless Sleep (Chapter 46)
2016 Faithful Satellite
2018 Citizen John
2018 Citizen John Live
2021 Saint Georges Road
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Upcoming Gigs

22 FEBRUARY 2026
THE BLACK SORROWS *SOLD OUT*
Theatre Royal, CastlemaineCastlemaine VIC
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THE BLACK SORROWS *SOLD OUT*
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13 MARCH 2026
The Black Sorrows
The Warehouse BandroomTownsville QLD
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The Black Sorrows
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15 MARCH 2026
Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows - The Quintessential Best of Tour
The Seabreeze HotelLamberts Beach QLD
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Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows - The Quintessential Best of Tour
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Latest Articles

News / Music
The Black Sorrows Celebrate New Record With Extensive Tour
News / Music
There's A New Annual Concert Coming To Sandstone Point Hotel
And it's starting with a bang.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: One Electric Day
"Farnham's honey-and-lemon presence was a balm on the balmy evening. You're the voice, and John Farnham is a human Soother."
Features / Music
Joe Camelleri Says The Black Sorrows' New LPs Honours Icons That Have Passed
He wrote them for "the inspiration that some of these people that are no longer with us have given not only me but thousands and thousands of listeners."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Black Sorrows - Endless Sleep (Chapter 46)
"Joe Camilleri leads from the front with his timeless voice."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Black Sorrows - Endless Sleep (Chapter 47)
"Clearly a passion project, 'Chapter 47' is a bucket of fun and memories, wrapped in that vintage Black Sorrows sound."
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