Concert: The Bart Willoughby Band & Sol Nation.

Friday, July 26, 2013 - 22:00

Willoughby's musical career commenced in 1978 and in this period he developed as a distinctive Indigenous Australian musician notable for his pioneering fusion of reggae music with Indigenous Australian influences. Willoughby formed his first band, and Australia's first Indigenous rock band, No Fixed Address, in 1978 although in 1978 and 1979 Willoughby played with Broome composer and musician Jimmy Chi's newly formed band Kuckles. In 1979 No Fixed Address played its first large concert The National Aboriginal Day held at Taperoo, South Australia and over the years has played at numerous concerts for Aboriginal causes including Rock Against Racism, The Artists Newsletter Association, Campaign Against Racial Exploitation and the National Aboriginal Country Music Festivals. 10pm. The Workers Club, 51-55 Gertrude St, Fitzroy.