IN 1976, musician and music lover Bernd Fichtner emigrated to Sydney and attended his first Australian concert, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, headed by Joe Camilleri.
A proud member of the Laurieton Ukulele Group, and with many years of experience singing in pub bands as well as playing keyboard and guitar, Bernd is passionate about supporting live music.
Fifty years after that first experience, Bernd watched Joe perform for the 15th time, with the Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows gig taking place at Laurieton United Services Club.
Bernd told News Of The Area, “this was a fantastic show.
“The room was packed out, and everyone was up on their feet singing and dancing.
“My wife and I are huge fans, and we had an amazing night.
“It’s great to see so many people getting out and enjoying the live music scene.”
The Black Sorrows have sold more than one-million albums worldwide and have been touring since 1984, with this tour celebrating their 55th album release, “The Way We Do Business”.
Joe was joined on stage by the Black Sorrows’, Claude Carranza, guitar and vocals, Mark Gray, bass and vocals, James Black, keyboards and vocals, and Tony Floyd, drums.
They were accompanied by Bryce Wearne, known as Goat Boy, from the Queensland-based mountain music band the Hillbilly Goats, who played harmonica.
The tour concludes in Triabunna on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
By Rachael THORPE
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