In 1988 Archie Roach caught the attention of Paul Kelly. Archie opened for a Paul Kelly And The Messengers show at the Melbourne Concert Hall, and Kelly and Connolly went on to produce "Charcoal Lane". "Charcoal Lane", his 1990 debut album was a landmark release that highlighted many of the social issues that were at the forefront of Aboriginal life in Australia. It featured the moving tracks "Took The Children Away" and "Down City Streets", which was co-written by his partner Ruby Hunter. The album cemented Archie's place in the musical community of Australia, with a veritable who's who of musicians joining him in the studio, with guest appearances from Neil and Tim Finn (Crowded House, Split Enz), Vika and Linda Bull and members of The Messengers. "Charcoal Lane" went on to win ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) Awards in 1991 for Best Indigenous Album and Best New Talent. The song "Took The Children Away" also saw Archie Roach receive the Human Rights Achievement Award; the first time the award has ever been presented to a songwriter. Archie has opened for Joan Armatrading and Bob Dylan, for which they collected rave reviews. US Rolling Stone named "Charcoal Lane" as one of their Top 50 albums for 1992.

The Vanguard is pleased to offer the following booking options on this show:
Dinner show Tables booked under the "Main and show" option include for entry for each person and 1 Main meal. Tables can be booked seating 2,4 & 6 people. You can add extra people to your table by using the “add 1 to table” option. To book a table of 8 (select 2 tables of 4);to book a table of 10 (select 2 tables of 4 & a table of 2); to book a table of 12 (select 2 tables of 6). In the comments field ask for tables to be joined. NB: For 1 table select quantity of 1 from the drop down menu.
  
General Admission tickets are on a per person basis and guarantee you entry to a limited capacity show. Seating is unreserved so arrive early. It does not include meal options.

DRESS CODE:
The Vanguard is a classy venue so Dress to Impress! Ladies, you don’t need our advice but gentlemen, no singlets, no shorts and absolutely no thongs.