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Melbourne Guitarist Joe Matera To Spend May Touring Europe

by Paul Cashmere on April 24, 2014

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Australian guitarist Joe Matera, from Melbourne, will mount an extensive European tour in May, visiting Austria, Germany, Poland, The Netherlands and Czech Republic.

Matera released his second album ‘Terra Firma’ in Europe in January and will tour in support of its release. “I am looking forward to promote ‘Terra Firma’ on stages in Europe.” Joe says. I c can’t wait to perform live for the first time ever to all my fans and new audiences in Poland, Czech Republic and the Netherlands. It’s going to be rock ‘n’ roll!”

‘Terra Firma’ follows on from the debut album ‘Creatures of Habit’ that also found success in Europe and was the platform for Joe’s first tour.

On ‘Terra Firma’, Pete Lincoln of The Sweet makes a guest appearance on bass. An acoustic version of the song also features Martin Bullard of Smokie.

Joe Matera – Shining Star

Joe Matera Terra Firma European 2014 tour dates

02 May – Akustik Festival 2, Elia Solar City – Linz, Austria (acoustic)*
04 May – Club Prague Hard Rock Café – Prague, Czech Republic
07 May – Mein Haus am See – Berlin, Germany
09 May – Klub U Bulka Lub Plener – Sulecin, Poland
10 May – Bulwar Pub – Sport & Music – Gorzów Wlkp, Poland
12 May – Pooca Circus – Hamburg, Germany
16 May – Café De Dwaas – Sittard, Netherlands (acoustic)*
17 May – Muziekcafe De Meister, – Geleen, Netherlands*
18 May – Muziekcafe Rinie & Nico – Venlo-Blerick, Netherlands*

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