Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips spoke to The Kites singer/percussionist Peter O’Regan about the band’s reproduction of the classic Steely Dan album Aja.
THE KITES, direct from Sydney are heading to Melbourne to perform AJA and the music of Steely Dan SAT July 12 at Empire Live in Heidelberg, where they will be recording this very special event.
From 1971 the music of Steely Dan has been a seminal part of rock history, bridging the gap between traditional pop and jazz. Aja, released in 1977, has been arguably their most critically acclaimed album. Since forming in the late ‘70’s the Kites have been recognised for their interpretation on Steely Dans songs. Now the band performs the album Aja in its entirety. “We’ve put together a 9 piece band for the event. We can’t wait to play Melbourne. Anyone who loves the music of Becker and Fagen should come and see this show.”
Seeing a show at Empire is the closest thing to a real concert experience with the original artist! Great sound, amazing acoustics and superb visuals from every seat. plus Fantastic food included for all guests, served before the show and also during intermission! Empire also has a great selection of wines and champagne by the bottle as well as beers and spirits. Easy and Free local parking.
Book now trybooking.com/events/1381013/sessions/5523987/sections/2633950/tickets
For more information on The Kites and other gigs visit kitesband.com
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips spoke to The Kites singer/percussionist Peter O’Regan about the band’s reproduction of the classic Steely Dan album Aja.
THE KITES, direct from Sydney are heading to Melbourne to perform AJA and the music of Steely Dan SAT July 12 at Empire Live in Heidelberg, where they will be recording this very special event.
From 1971 the music of Steely Dan has been a seminal part of rock history, bridging the gap between traditional pop and jazz. Aja, released in 1977, has been arguably their most critically acclaimed album. Since forming in the late ‘70’s the Kites have been recognised for their interpretation on Steely Dans songs. Now the band performs the album Aja in its entirety. “We’ve put together a 9 piece band for the event. We can’t wait to play Melbourne. Anyone who loves the music of Becker and Fagen should come and see this show.”
Seeing a show at Empire is the closest thing to a real concert experience with the original artist! Great sound, amazing acoustics and superb visuals from every seat. plus Fantastic food included for all guests, served before the show and also during intermission! Empire also has a great selection of wines and champagne by the bottle as well as beers and spirits. Easy and Free local parking.
Book now trybooking.com/events/1381013/sessions/5523987/sections/2633950/tickets
For more information on The Kites and other gigs visit kitesband.com
