Talking to Shannon Noll is like having a relaxing chat with an old friend. He makes you feel comfortable and at ease immediately that you hear that earthy voice that is capable of singing ballads to rock. The chat is interspersed with many ‘mates’ demonstrating that Shannon has not gained any airs and graces with his growing fame since he first came to our notice on Australian Idol.
Shannon is at the moment involved in a national tour which will see him take in Hobart and Launceston. Shannon hopes to bring his wife down to Tassie with him this time and maybe enjoy a meal at one of our great restaurants and he’d love to get in a game of golf while here, perhaps at the Launceston Country Club. Shannon’s also keen on sampling some of the great fresh produce that Tassie offers.
Shannon promises a concert that will have a different format stylistically to previous ones he’s done here but with of course a ‘full set of rockin’.
As well as showcasing his new album ‘A Million Suns’ he will sing 4 or 5 of his most popular songs.
I ask Shannon if with his recent foray into dancing with the stars means he will become what in the entertainment industry is known as the triple threat, having the full set of dancing, singing and acting ability.
Acting is something Shannon has mentioned before as being a long time interest and he reiterates that he will consider any offers.
Shannon’s also made the inevitable journey overseas to look at working with writers and although he is interested in collaboration with good songwriters he also remains committed to the ‘amazing talents of producers and writers in Australia’.
It seems the man that bears the name of the famous Irish river and indeed reached number 2 in the Irish music charts with ‘What About Me’ continues to run on to greater things.
Shannon Noll will be performing at Launceston Country Club Friday 13 July and Wrest Point Casino Saturday 14 July.
Paula Xiberras
