A ticket to ride at Volta

THE lead vocalist of Melbourne Aus-rock band Taxiride, Jason Singh will take to Volta’s stage this Saturday night.

Offering songs by his iconic group, as well as his own solo compositions and some of his favourite classic tunes, Singh is famous for singing smash hits, 1999’s Get Set and 2002’s Creepin’ Up Slowly.

He will perform in Ballarat with a three-piece acoustic ensemble as part of the Jason Singh Plays Taxiride: Hits, Bits & Beyond national east-coast tour.

It’s his first in two years, continuing the ‘ride’ with a packed program of “solid 90s nostalgia.”

“I’m proud of everything I’ve done. Taxiride is where it all started for me,” Singh said.

“I’m excited about playing these shows and getting to play a collection of songs I’ve rarely, some never, played live.”

Taxiride has had nine top-40 hits since the 90s, and some top-fives including Everywhere You Go, alongside Creepin’ Up Slowly and Get Set.

Other deep-cuts from the band’s discography will be played including Skin, Saffron and World’s Away. Singh’s solo work includes studio and cover albums, and club dance hits.

Singh has toured with big names like John Farnham, Rick Astley, HANSON, and even Mariah Carey, so each gig, including the Volta performance, is set to be a unique one, with career stories, insights and influences shared from his band’s 20-plus years.

Ahead of Jason Singh Plays Taxiride, Visit Victoria has also given the performing artist some promotion.

The most recent television commercial encouraging people to Visit Melbourne, and prepare for all that is has to offer, features Get Set as one of the city’s home-grown anthems.

The song was written by Tim Wild, is available via Warner Music Australia, and was published by Mushroom Music; the record company of the late Michael Gudinski.

Gudinski passed away at the beginning of this month and was a champion of the arts in Australia, launching the careers of many solo names and bands including Kylie Minogue, Skyhooks and of course, Taxiride.

Jason Singh Plays Taxiride is an 18-plus event at Volta Arts and Culture this Saturday, 20 March. The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are via bit.ly/3qFbIAs.