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PAUL COSTA’s star has burned brightly since 2004 with the release of his debut solo album Walkin’ In These Shoes.

Since then Paul has become nationally recognized as a multi–award wining artist,   including four Golden Guitar nominations under his belt.

 A vocally compelling and charismatic performer, Paul drew audiences in with a bunch of great songs that struck a chord with the listeners.

The title track of his latest album is a window into Paul Costa now. “In This Life is the song that I wanted the whole album to be about,” reveals Paul. “It’s about life from where I see it - the many choices and goals we have and being aware that it’s OK to have dreams and to be different.  It’s about working towards a better future in life and love.”

All 14 songs on In This Life have been co-written by Paul, drawing in fellow songwriters like RON SINCLAIR, GINA JEFFREYS, MATT SCULLION, SARA STORER, DAMIAN PORTARO, NOEL COSTA, and most notably ROD McCORMACK.

Certainly the most important collaborator in the project was Rod McCormack – the producer of Paul’s two previous albums - with Rod’s songwriting contributing to 10 of the cuts.

Paul’s new walk down the road of life is uplifting – when he talks about the title track and goals, dreams and a better future, there’s an overwhelmingly positive attitude that permeates the songs throughout In This Life.

Perfect examples that jump out immediately are the long term optimism of No Turning Back, the lyrically enthralling Half The Man, and the life-changing Hello Smile.

Of course life isn’t always a bed of roses, and Paul certainly shares the odd heartache and regret, like Man Overboard and Real World, but it’s with no malice and a feeling of “lesson learned”.

Paul Costa is a reflective man. His superb Survivor 1932 harks back to days of hardship, pulling together and shaping a nation – and the message is eerily relevant in these current times.

There are plenty of good country kickers here as well – the tongue-in-cheek swing masterpiece How’d I Fall For That, the two-stepping Real World and the party feel of Big Time In A Small Town.

In This Life is a pivotal album for Paul – insightful, personal and driven by exemplary production from Rod McCormack and a studio roster of Australia’s finest musicians.

Paul Costa is a package for the future – he’s got the looks, the voice and the attitude – but most importantly he’s got the music.

In This Life for this talented young man doesn’t have a “use by” date on the package.

$22 per ticket or only $50 Dinner & Show Tickets including a 2 course meal.