The Black Sorrows

Back by popular demand after selling out last year, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows return to Lefty’s Music Hall for one unforgettable night of soul, grit, rhythm and timeless Australian songwriting.

The Black Sorrows have been at the forefront of Australian music for decades, the band are renowned for their high-energy live shows and infectious raw, rootsy, rhythms. Under the leadership of the charismatic music legend Joe Camilleri, The Black Sorrows have evolved into one of the most sophisticated ensembles in the country.

“Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows have nothing left to prove, but that doesn’t stop them from delivering shows that feel like they’re playing to prove everything. The Black Sorrows are not just a band - they’re a masterclass in musicianship.” Markus Hamence On Your Markus

It’s clear that Camilleri surrounds himself with artists who share his passion and commitment to live music. Whether igniting festival stages or performing intimate club rooms, they deliver passion, authenticity, and a timeless soulful fire that leaves audiences craving for more.

The current version of The Black Sorrows showcases some of Australia’s finest musicians – Joe Camilleri (vocals/guitar/sax/harp), Claude Carranza (guitar/vocals), Mark Gray (bass/vocals), James Black (keyboards/vocals) and Tony Floyd (drums/vocals)

The Black Sorrows in one form or another, have not stopped recording or performing since Joe formed the band in 1984. They have toured Europe numerous times playing songs that have become radio staples like Chained to the Wheel, Harley and Rose and Hold On To Me and Never Let Me Go. There have been multi-platinum albums, collectively sales of over three million records worldwide, ARIA Awards and Nominations and Hall of Fame honours.

Led by the charismatic legendary Joe Camilleri—singer/songwriter, sax man, producer, Hall of Famer and eternal road dog - The Black Sorrows have been part of the national soundtrack for over four decades. With sales of more than 3 million albums worldwide, multiple ARIA nominations and awards, gold and platinum records and a catalogue that moves effortlessly through blues, soul, R&B, gospel, country and rock. The Black Sorrows have never stood still.

Classics like Harley and Rose, Chained to the Wheel, Snake Skin Shoes and Hold On to Me, tracks that shaped Australian radio and remain staples in the live set.

At the heart of the The Black Sorrows’ sound, is the enduring songwriting partnership of Camilleri and lyricist Nick Smith that’s lasted over 40 years. In 2024, Nick and Joe were inducted into the Songwriting Hall of Fame. Their songs walk the line between personal and universal, streetwise and poetic.

After selling out last year, this is a must-see return to Lefty’s Music Hall. Experience the very best of Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows live.