SOUTHERN SONS
The iconic Southern Sons, rocked the 1990s and reunite for a spectacular series of shows, bringing music lovers a nostalgic journey through their timeless hits. Original members Jack Jones, Geoff Cain, and Peter ‘Reggie’ Bowman will come together to deliver an unforgettable experience, featuring chart-topping classics like “Hold Me In Your Arms” and “Heart in Danger,” among others.
Returning to their roots and revisiting the songs that kickstarted their music careers, lead vocalist Jack Jones expresses his excitement, saying, “I’m proud of everything I’ve done, but Southern Sons is where it all started for me. So, I’m thrilled about these shows. The band represents a remarkable time in my life.” With the addition of Pete Drummond, renowned for his exceptional drumming skills and his contributions to the legendary band Dragon, the Southern Sons’ 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary event.
Southern Sons’ debut self-titled album, which received an ARIA nomination, soared to the top of the charts, captivating audiences with hits like “Heart in Danger,” “Hold Me In Your Arms,” “Always & Forever,” and “Waiting For That Train.” The release of their first single, “Heart in Danger,” in 1990 solidified their position as a formidable force in the music scene, dominating charts for years to come. Their 1992 album, “Nothing But The Truth,” continued their streak of success, featuring singles such as “Lead me To Water” and “You Were There.” Additionally, three Southern Sons tracks were included in the acclaimed 1993 Sydney Dance Company production of “Beauty & The Beast.” The band’s third and final studio album, “Zone,” released in 1996, showcased a guest appearance by Men At Work’s Colin Hay on the lead single, “Don’t Tell Me What’s Right.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to relive the magic of Southern Sons as they take the stage on their 2024 tour.
f Jenkins wrote in a November 2019 issue of the magazine.
2019 Reunion Tour
It has been more than two decades since iconic 1990s four-piece Southern Sons performed together. Now, in a special coup for music fans, the beloved band are coming back together for a 2019 Reunion tour, featuring all their classic hits.
Original members Jack Jones, Virgil Donati, Geoff Cain and Peter Bowman will undertake a whirlwind tour throughout November and December, taking music lovers on a walk down memory lane as they traverse hits such as Hold Me In Your Arms and Heart in Danger to name a few.
For Jack Jones, returning to his roots – where it all started and playing the songs that kicked off their music careers – is an exciting prospect. “I’m proud of everything I’ve done, but Southern Sons is where it all started for me,” he says. “So, I’m very excited about these shows. I’m very fond of these songs. The band was a great time in my life.”
Southern Sons’ debut ARIA-nominated self-titled album hit #5 on the charts and spawned smash hits Heart In Danger, Hold Me In Your Arms, Always & Forever and Waiting For That Train. The first single, Heart in Danger was released in 1990 and cemented the band as a formidable force in the music scene. They would continue to dominate the charts for the next half a decade.
Their 1992 album Nothing But The Truth, continued their drive of success, with the singles Lead me To Water and You Were There. Three Southern Sons tracks were also included in the 1993 Sydney Dance Company’s production of Beauty & The Beast.
Their third and final studio album – released in 1996 – Zone featured a guest appearance from Men At Work’s Colin Hay on the lead single Don’t Tell Me What’s Wrong. The band called a permanent hiatus in 1996, much to the dismay of music fans around the country.