Forget sweet 16, this is sweaty 160 for Mr. Jack and while fairy lights and pretty party dresses are good for some, a man of Jack’s distinction requires a little more Rock than frock. So we called in the big guns, putting together an all-star line-up, including the likes of You Am I, Washington and Tex Perkins, who will serenade the man behind the world’s favourite whiskey with songs from the classic Rolling Stones album, Exile On Main Street. But Jack sure is one popular guy, so those that hesitated will have to host their own celebrations, as tickets to the 15 September event have now sold out.
As well as the Stones, Jack Daniel’s are also proud to be celebrating Mr. Jack’s 160th by paying homage to another legendary name in music – photographer Tony Mott. In the same way that Jack’s world-famous Tennessee whiskey continues to be distilled in time honoured fashion, Tony continues to capture the essence of all that is great about live music with his photography. So, from 15 September (the night of The JD Birthday Set) through to early October Jack Daniel’s are hosting an exhibition of Tony’s finest work at the Oxford Art Factory, for all visitors to the venue to enjoy for gratis!
From humble beginnings, Tony Mott has become Australia’s leading Rock photographer. It was the seventies and Tony was working in legendary Kings Cross hotel, The Gazebo. Tony would often come across many famous guests, and with a passion for photography, he quickly made the most of these encounters and began stealthily snapping away. What started out as a hobby for Tony, quickly became more serious, when after snapping The Divinyls for the umpteenth time, their manager asked to see the photos, and was so impressed he went on to use Tony’s images for their upcoming tour poster.
Since then Tony’s career spiralled and he soon became the go-to guy for the Australian music scene, his photos have now been published in 20 countries, appeared on over 450 album covers and more than 700 magazines and his portfolio views like a who’s who of Rock ’n Roll. Having toured with, amongst others, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Silverchair and Bob Dylan, Tony Mott has a story or two to share, the same way Mr. Jack does after 160 years.
All is not lost for those that missed out on tickets to the revelry, as always, we will bring you an Access All Area’s look onstage and backstage at The JD Birthday Set online post-gig. Footage from this year’s first JD Set, which featured Wolfmother, Philadelphia Grand Jury and popular vote winners New Navy, is now up, go to www.thejdset.com.au for all the behind the action.
THE JD BIRTHDAY SET 2010
Songs from ‘Exile On Main Street’
Featuring
You Am I
Washington
Nic Cester
Jae Laffer
Tex Perkins
Adalita
And
Venetta Fields
Plus very special guests
The Tony Mott retrospective will be free to view for anyone who goes to an event at the OAF from 15 September to early October
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Oxford Art Factory
www.thejdset.com.au
Know when to unplug. Drink Jack Daniel’s responsibly.
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