Hugo Race

From frontman of Melbourne 1980s post-punk legends The Wreckery and guitarist for The Bad Seeds, through his bands The True Spirit, Fatalists and Dirt Music, Hugo Race's musical journey runs deep and wide.

Hugo’s critically-acclaimed memoir Road Series describes his travels through sound and collaborations with artists globally. But playing alone on stage has always been Hugo’s point of origin. The “ambient soul blues” solo shows, merge voice, electric guitar, samplers and triggers to create rich soundscapes. Suspending his song narratives in electronic atmospheres, Hugo’s solo shows are dreamlike, mesmeric & highly emotive.

“I haven't seen such drama, such restrained passion in a long while. It's a huge, huge sound. Takes you in, won't let go, time speeds up and slows down in the same instant. We're captured. Hugo is so much his own man, he's obviously not using anyone for a springboard except himself - his songs, demeanour, his manner of expression are all the result of decades of work - his own. I think he's one of the most courageous men I've seen on stage in a long while. Hugo Race is a major, major talent. If you've not seen Hugo live, and you've missed him this tour, you'll have to get on a plane. He's that good.”

- Mandy Tzaras, i94bar.com, Australia