"At Last: The Etta James Story" will premiere at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from 19 February 2013, just over a year after Etta James’ death in January 2012.
Written by critically acclaimed UK author John Livings, At Last; The Etta James Story will feature one of Australia’s most respected, powerful soul singers in Vika Bull who will tell the story of one of the most influential soul singers of all time.
Ms Bull says of the role " Etta James has had a huge influence on my musical journey. Someone played her record to me when I had just started performing, and from then on I was hooked. She had a voice so powerful it could knock you over, and I just love her sassy cheekiness on stage!”
The narrative concert will see Vika put her heart into telling the story of Etta’s turbulent life and give over her soul to voice Etta’s most beloved songs including ‘Tell Mama,’ ‘Something’s Got A Hold On Me’, ‘Pushover’, the heart rending ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’, her iconic signature song ‘At Last’ and many more.
Backed by an 8-piece band, Vika Bull will sing Etta James songs with raw emotion, punctuated by an intimate telling of Etta’s tumultuous life.
Who: Vika Bull leads an 8-piece R&B band
Where: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne
When: 19 February - 3 March 2013; Tuesday-Sunday Bookings: Tickets on sale 30 November 2012 from www.ticketek.com.au or 9650 1500 Tickets: $69 general; $59 concession
Why: Etta James is The Greatest. This show will be a fitting tribute to her life.
