Steve Clisby’s career has been about breaking down barriers. Growing up as a young black man in a largely segregated 1950s America he created an unlikely life for himself bringing soul music to Europe. Holding on to his love of jazz, gospel and R&B he carved out a 50-year career in a world besotted with rock n roll. Here in Australia he has also collaborated with Australian Hip Hop artists Thundamentals, Hermitude and New York DJ producer Chew Fu. At the age of 68. Nobody told Steve Clisby he couldn’t. So he did.

A novice to fame, but not to music, Steve Clisby spent over fifty years as a musician, living an inspirational life in the US, Europe and finally in Australia following his muse and love of rhythm & blues and jazz before finding his breakthrough moment.

It was TV juggernaut The Voice that changed his life, captivating audiences as he reached the semi-finals, broadcast into more than two million living rooms, introducing the nation to Steve’s muse and soul.

Steve & special guest are excited to play an early and late session at the Paddo RSL on Fri 6th November!

Great Southern Nights is a new event to kick-start the recovery of the live music industry - featuring 1000 COVID safe gigs across Sydney and regional NSW, throughout November 2020 (Australian Music Month). Great Southern Nights is a NSW Government initiative, delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with ARIA. For more information, please visit greatsouthernnights.com.au