The almighty Matthew E. White returns to Australia with his band for exclusive shows as part of Sydney Festival 2016. The Richmond singer, bandleader and modern soul visionary will be performing tracks from his new album, ‘Fresh Blood’, released in March on Domino Records.

The shows will mark White’s first visit to Australia since his stunning debut run in 2013, including his ieline-tingling performance at Sydney Opera House.

His sophomore album ‘Fresh Blood’ is a bracing, beguiling record and a bold advance for White. Lead single “Rock & Roll is Cold” radiates the aplomb of an artist who has stumbled into success and taken charge of the circumstances. White’s having fun, trading lines with backup singers and saxophones alike, teasing components of the gospel, soul and rock form that shape the very backbone of the music he makes. This is White’s party, and he’s a most welcoming host.