John McLaughlin Announces Second Melbourne Show And Perth Change

October will herald the much-anticipated return to Australian soil of pioneering virtuoso guitarist John McLaughlin, for headline performances in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane, and now two shows in Melbourne. 

After the Melbourne Festival show sold out, McLaughlin has announced a second and final performance  at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Monday 12 October.

The tour follows the release of his 18th full-length LP Black Light, which features his band The 4th Dimension in full flight.

From his work with Miles Davis during the legendary Bitches Brew and Jack Johnson sessions, his current band, The 4th Dimension is a modern showcase of McLaughlin's work, walking the boundaries dividing jazz, rock and global musical traditions. 

The tour marks McLaughlin's first headline shows in Australia since 1991, nearly 25 years since the last tour with his own band. 

His Perth show on 6 October has also also moved from the Perth Concert Hall to Astor Theatre.