The Blues Brothers and Aretha

Ballina RSL Club
Sat 31 Jan '26

Overview

Magnifico Live presents The Blues Brothers & Aretha, a high-energy concert celebrating the unforgettable music of the Blues Brothers and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Audiences can expect over two hours of authentic blues and soul performed by a powerhouse cast. Brad Kendrick stars as Jake Blues, Tristan James as Elwood, and acclaimed musical theatre performer Asabi Goodman brings Aretha Franklin's iconic voice to life. Backed by the nine…

Magnifico Live presents The Blues Brothers & Aretha, a high-energy concert celebrating the unforgettable music of the Blues Brothers and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

Audiences can expect over two hours of authentic blues and soul performed by a powerhouse cast. Brad Kendrick stars as Jake Blues, Tristan James as Elwood, and acclaimed musical theatre performer Asabi Goodman brings Aretha Franklin's iconic voice to life. Backed by the nine-piece Fabulous Blues Brothers Band, this show delivers a dynamic mix of rhythm, blues and gospel.

The performance features hits from the cult 1980 film including Shake a Tail Feather, Soul Man, Gimme Some Lovin', and Rawhide, alongside Aretha Franklin classics such as Respect, Think, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.

With decades of combined stage experience, the cast brings charisma, powerhouse vocals and show-stopping energy to the stage. Asabi Goodman's roles in CHICAGO and Hairspray, Brad Kendrick's global Blues Brothers experience, and Tristan James' sharp comedic delivery promise a night of entertainment not to be missed.

Whether reliving the film's iconic moments or discovering the music for the first time, this concert is a celebration of soul, rhythm and live performance at its best.

Location

Ballina RSL Club

1 Grant Street Ballina NSW 2478 Australia

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