Ladies and Gentlemen, strap in and strap up for BOOGIE 8. Continuing at the fine home of Bruzzy’s Farm in the rolling hills of Tallarook, this year’s event continues the fine tradition of great tunes, top notch food, hand selected and affordable booze, free camping and train travel to and from Melbourne and good, good times.
He hit his first stage in 1957, cut his first record at age 15, went wayward and ended up behind bars. With guitar as a pal, he started writing tunes. Word got out, and soon Australia’s first ever behind bars album was cut in the early 70s. Please welcome reformed man, musician, songwriter and Bidjigal man, the legendary VIC SIMMS. With a tribute record out next year, the legend of “The Loner” and Brisbane’s twang champs, Halfway backing him, the legendary VIC SIMMS & HALFWAY take to the Boogie stage.
Tickets are on sale right now from www.boogie.net.au, Greville Records and Polyester in the city and Fitzroy.