14/03/2026
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Performance venue: Bird’s Basement
55 Years of Vision: A Re-Envisioning of Stevie Wonder
More than half a century ago, a young Stevie Wonder emerged—not just as a prodigious talent, but as a force that would rewire the way we hear, feel, and think about music. Though blind in sight, his vision was boundless. With sound as his medium and truth as his message, Stevie’s work transcended genre, race, and era, speaking directly to the soul and consciousness of a generation—and every generation since.
𝐑𝐄-𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
This project is not simply a tribute. It’s a reimagining. A bold, respectful, and deeply musical conversation with Wonder’s catalogue—both his universally cherished anthems and his lesser-known, but equally profound, B-sides.
We aim to uncover new emotional and harmonic terrain within his music—highlighting the intricacy of his compositions, the radical tenderness of his lyrics, and the fearless social commentary that defined his era and still echoes today.
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭
Stevie Wonder was never merely a singer or multi-instrumentalist. He is, and has always been, a sonic architect—a builder of musical worlds layered with political urgency, spiritual clarity, and melodic innovation. This night is an exploration of that legacy. It’s where reverence meets reinvention.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐃
Curated for depth, groove, and emotional range, the lineup brings together some of Australia’s most electrifying and intuitive musicians:
Full band lineup:
🎤 Francisco Tavares – Lead Vocals
🎤 – BV + Lead Vocals
🥁 – Drums · Vocals
🎹 – Bass · Keys · Vocals
🎸 – Guitar
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝.
Join us at The Paris Cat for an immersive, elevated night that honours the genius of Stevie Wonder—and invites you to hear him anew.
𝐇𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊:
https://youtube.com/shorts/vOQguYl8i5c?si=ETevJDxWO2wTcWEZ
𝐇𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 & 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊:
https://birdsbasement.com/show/1670/stevie-wonder-re-envisioned