WHEN KEV MET BOB RIDES AGAIN: AUSTRALIA’S BELOVED MUSICAL ICONS KEVIN MITCHELL AND BOB EVANS REUNITE FOR HISTORIC NATIONAL TOUR IN NOV/DEC

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Off the back of the monumental success of the inaugural When Kev Met Bob tour last year, Australia’s beloved musical icons Kevin Mitchell and Bob Evans are reuniting for another momentous national tour in November and December, returning to capital cities and playing at a haul of new regional markets. Igniting audiences with its innovative blend of rock and melodic folk, and playing to sold-out venues across the country in 2023, Kev is thrilled to announce the return of the tour, aptly titled When Kev Met Bob Rides Again, with tickets onsale now from www.bobevans.com.au.

Two great singer-songwriters, Kevin Mitchell—frontman of the iconic post-grunge ‘90s rock band Jebediah, and treasured folk artist Bob Evans—both men driven by an unrelenting curiosity and desire to push boundaries. The fact they’re one and the same individual hardly matters, to Kev and Bob it’s all about the music.

When Kev Met Bob Rides Again will launch across the country, kicking off in Brunswick Heads on November 14, before making stops at Gold Coast, Brisbane, Belgrave (Victoria), Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle, Caringbah, Bulli and Sydney, finally, returning to Kev’s adopted hometown of Melbourne for a grand finale at the Northcote Social Club on December 14.

Fans can expect a captivating performance that spans over 30 years of music, blending the high-energy rock anthems of Kev’s seminal masterwork, Jebediah, with the reflective, acoustic melodies of his ARIA award-winning alter ego Bob Evans, featuring a carefully curated selection of fan favourites, alongside new additions from Mitchell’s extensive 12 album catalogue.

The tour will blur the lines between Kev and Bob’s unique styles, swapping out electric and acoustic instruments as needed. For diehard fans of both acts, the upcoming shows will be a celebration of what makes these two artists so special and revered by music fans across the country. “Last year I took the plunge with something that had been at the back of my mind for many years, playing a show that combined my Jebediah and Bob Evans songs together for the first time ever,” explains Kev. “For nearly 30 years I had kept them completely separate but now felt ready to step into a new era. The result was much more than I had expected, sold out shows and a peculiar feeling of completeness that was new. Simply put, it was the most satisfying run of shows I had done in years, and I knew straight away that I had to do it again. So why not now, at the end of 2024? In a year where Jebediah released their first new album in over a decade and with so many other Jebs and Bob songs to choose from, this new round of When Kev Met Bob shows will revisit the best moments from the last tour and add a whole batch of different songs into the mix, stretching all the way back to 1996 and right up to the present”.

When Kev Met Bob Rides Again is not just a return of a successful tour; it is a testament to Mitchell’s enduring love for music and his dedication to his craft. Kev’s alter-ego Bob was born even as Mitchell was at the height of his success with radio and festival mainstay Jebediah. While the band was recording their second album Of Someday Shambles in 1999, Kev began penning songs under his Bob Evans moniker. Since then, Bob has won multiple ARIA awards across his six-album career, with his most recent Tomorrowland released in 2021, and Jebediah just this year released OIKS, the band’s first new album in 13 years, with OIKS catapulting their iconic past and present into a dazzling new era. Over nearly three decades, Kev has continued to push the boundaries of his artistry, from the fuzz pedal guitar-driven energy of Jebediah’s alt-rock to the semi-acoustic stylings of Bob Evans.

When Kev Met Bob Rides Again promises to be an unmissable event, offering a unique opportunity to see two of Australia’s most beloved musical personas in the flesh, as one artist delivers a performance at the height of his creative achievement.

Decades of musical excellence and innovation once again culminate in a concert for the ages. When Kev Met Bob Rides Again promises to be an extraordinary tribute to one of this country’s best loved troubadours.

Tickets to When Kev Met Bob Rides Again are on sale now from www.bobevans.com.au.

WHEN KEV MET BOB RIDES AGAIN NATIONAL TOUR

Presented by Select Music and Catherine Haridy Management

THU 14 NOV | BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE, BRUNSWICK HEADS NSW | 15+ | supported by Liv Marlton

Tickets available from www.eventfinda.com.au | 1800 710 499 | All Eventfinda Outlets

FRI 15 NOV | MO’S DESERT CLUBHOUSE, GOLD COAST QLD | 18+| supported by Liv Marlton and Bronte Eve

Tickets available from www.mosdesertclubhouse.com | 0480 170 681 | Venue

SAT 16 NOV | THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE QLD | 18+| supported by Katie Wighton