Charlie Owen’s music and spoken-word show has become one of the must-see events on the Australian touring calendar. The performances, retracing his storied career under the “Searching for Charlie Owen” banner, have attracted full houses and warm reviews up and down Australia’s east coast.

From his work with Tex, Don and Charlie, Beasts of Bourbon, The New Christs and Divinyls, to collaborations with Louis Tillett, Paul Kelly, Tex Perkins and the Working Class Ringos, Charlie has consistently pushed the boundaries of his craft while captivating audiences with ferocious, and at times tender, performances.

Long considered a guitarist’s guitarist, Charlie’s poignant Searching… shows take audiences backstage through his warm, funny and sometimes deeply moving reflections on the people he has met and played with. Many of the songs featured in the show are deeply personal, including works he has written or co-written, bringing audiences closer to the stories and creative partnerships that have shaped his remarkable career.

With a career spanning four decades, there are many back pages still to explore. Don’t miss these special shows and the opportunity to share Charlie’s passion up close and personal.

Al Carr started playing in Sydney bands in the late 90s before a move to Melbourne in 2006 led to the start of a solo career that began in 2013 with his self-titled EP (featured guest appearances from Davey Lane (You Am I) and Louis Macklin (Jet), followed by the albums Gutter Truth (2017) and Empty Skies (2021) which included pedal steel by Shane Reilly (Lost Ragas). He released his most recent record The Right Dereliction in 2023 to strong reviews and is currently working on the follow up to be released later this year.

Please contact The Cosmopolitan Hotel directly on 03 5424 1516 if you would like to book for dinner before the show. 

Tickets are for entry into The Stables for the show only. The bar will be operating. Food in the stables is not permitted.

PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS

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