Martin Rotolo’s Curious Fingers were brilliant – great music from a very talented set of musicians. They will be playing again at the Grand (Underground) on 27th June, so don’t miss them.
REGAL THEATRE - BIRMINGHAM GARDENS - Great movie tonight at the Regal – Across the Universe, movie using Beatle songs – it is brilliant with great actors, singers and visuals.
Great music on this weekend to cater for everyone’s tastes, choose from Jungle Kings, The Years and VDUBS on Saturday.
Again, too much to choose from on Sunday – Andy Firths Swing Jazz Band, Giant Blues Band, Bruce Mathiske to name a few. Notwithstanding the 2 popular choices with Melbourne Street at the Premier at 4pm and later Grant Walmsley’s Freebird at the Wicko.
Have a great weekend.
FRI, 2 JUNE
Cambridge Hotel
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ONE LOVE - THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS........
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Central
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MARISSA+1
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Charlestown Bowling Club
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PHONIC DUO
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Clarendon Hotel
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JASON BONE
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Hotel Jesmond
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SHIVOO
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Junction Hotel
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MARK WELLS
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Lass O’Gowrie
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JIMMY BAZIL PROJECT GHOSTWYK HELENA KITLEY
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Lizotte's
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MATCHBOX TRIBUTE
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Mary Ellen Hotel
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LOVE THAT HAT
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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PAPARAZZI
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Wickham Park Hotel
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VIAGRO
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SAT, 3 JUNE
Belmont 16s
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LOKO
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Civic Park
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OLIVE TREE MARKET
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Junction Hotel
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JASON BONE
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Lizotte's
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MICK THOMAS
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Royal Federal Hotel
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MARISSA+2
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Stag & Hunter Hotel
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HALFWAY HOMEBOUY
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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THE JUNGLE KINGS
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Wests Cardiff
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THE YEARS
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Wests Nelson Bay Diggers
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PAPARAZZI
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Wests New Lambton
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CRUZERS
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Wickham Park Hotel
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ROSIE’S SCHOOL OF ROCK BAND OF BURBS, VDUBS
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SUN, 4 JUNE
Bar Petite
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BRIEN MCVERNON
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Lass O’Gowrie
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LINCOLN LE FEVRE COUCH SERIES
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Lizotte's
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LAZY SUNDAY LUNCH WITH ANDY FIRTHS NOVA SWING JAZZ BAND
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Mark Hotel
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HORNET
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Mary Ellen Hotel
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ZANE PENN
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Mezz Bar
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GIANT BLUES BAND
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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DANIEL ARVIDSON
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Premier Hotel
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MELBOURNE STREET
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Stag & Hunter Hotel
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SHAWN LIDSTER
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Star Hotel Newcastle
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BRUCE MATHISKE'S GUITAR LOUNGE
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Wickham Park Hotel
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JOHN LARDER + GRANT WALMSLEY'S FREEBIRD BLUES BAND
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TUE, 6 JUNE
Lizotte's
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AUSTRALIAN SURF MOVIE FESTIVAL
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BIGLOVEGOWILD
Have you checked out the BigLoveGoWild site on Facebook from Nelle. Just like it to get news, views and tickets, as well as free ticket giveaways.
New News
Travelling Film Festival
Newcastle, Tower Cinemas 23-25 June 2017
Check out the program and prices at:
INCREDIBLE EVENT LINEUP AT ADAMSTOWN ARTS!
VENUE
Adamstown Uniting Church – Church Auditorium
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
WINTER – WITH CHRIS CARTNER
Thursday 20 July @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$18 - $25
The season of winter has inspired the greatest of composers. It is, for many people, a time of hardship and soul-searching. For others it is magical and beautifully personal.
This one-hour journey through the pictures and emotions of winter is a musical representation of everything which this special season represents. As always, our concerts are designed to be friendly and informal, and are followed by complimentary drinks.
Thursday 20th July 2017 from 7pm – 8pm
Purchase tickets online. Tickets: $25 / Concession: $20 / Students: $18
Purchase tickets online. Tickets: $25 / Concession: $20 / Students: $18
Chris Cartner – Piano – with music by Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and others.
Chris Cartner was still a teenager when he was appointed Organ Scholar at Rochester Cathedral in the UK. He went on to graduate in classical piano performance at Trinity College of Music in London, before training under the expert guidance of concert pianist Professor Matthijs Verschoor at the Amsterdam Conservatoire.
After a period as repetiteur with British Youth Opera, Chris became a much sought after musician on the London circuit, embarking on a huge array of different musical projects. Since then he has worked as a solo pianist, accompanist, chamber musician and musical director in various parts of the world, and completed several hundred recital programmes in London and Amsterdam.
Since coming to Australia early in 2008, Chris has been increasingly involved in the arts industry in Sydney, working with most of the nation’s major arts organisations, including Opera Australia, Sydney Philharmonia and Sydney Chamber Choir amongst others, and has a busy diary of concert engagements. He recently completed a two-year tenure as Assistant Chorus Master and Principal Pianist at Sydney Philharmonia.
PROGRAM
F. Mendelssohn: Fantasia on “The Last Rose of Summer”
P. I. Tchaikovsky: “Autumn” (from “Seasons”)
S. Rachmaninoff: Étude-tableaux in G minor, op.33 no.8
A. Vivaldi: Largo “Winter” (from “Four Seasons”)
C. Debussy: Des pas sur la neige (“Footprints in the snow”)
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Overture (from “Nutcracker” Suite)
F. Chopin: Prelude in D-flat ‘Raindrop’
C. Debussy: ‘The snow is dancing’ (from “Children’s Corner”)
F. Chopin: Étude in A minor, op.25 no.11 – “Winter Wind”
S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude in G# minor, op. 32 no.12
F. Poulenc: Melancolie
C. Sinding: “Frühlingsrauschen”
F. Mendelssohn: Fantasia on “The Last Rose of Summer”
P. I. Tchaikovsky: “Autumn” (from “Seasons”)
S. Rachmaninoff: Étude-tableaux in G minor, op.33 no.8
A. Vivaldi: Largo “Winter” (from “Four Seasons”)
C. Debussy: Des pas sur la neige (“Footprints in the snow”)
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Overture (from “Nutcracker” Suite)
F. Chopin: Prelude in D-flat ‘Raindrop’
C. Debussy: ‘The snow is dancing’ (from “Children’s Corner”)
F. Chopin: Étude in A minor, op.25 no.11 – “Winter Wind”
S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude in G# minor, op. 32 no.12
F. Poulenc: Melancolie
C. Sinding: “Frühlingsrauschen”
DETAILS
Date: Thursday 20 July
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $18 - $25
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
Website: http://www.resonance.net.au
ELLA: CENTENARY OF A JAZZ GODDESS – THE DUNGEON BIG BAND WITH HEATHER PRICE
Wednesday 16 August @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm - $25 - $35
2017 Newcastle Music Festival Event – The Dungeon Big Band with Heather Price (vocals), Rod Barnes (director)
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald’s birth. Join Newcastle’s premiere big band in this celebration of the life and the work of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, including Too Darn Hot, Caravan, and Fascinatin’ Rhythm. This concert celebrates the songs that Ella made famous, particularly the Songbooks of the great composers.
Purchase tickets online through trybooking or at the door.
Tickets: $35 / $25 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $80
Tickets: $35 / $25 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $80
Book by July 16th for a $5 discount!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $30 / $20 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $75. Choose ‘Early Bird prices’ when booking online.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $30 / $20 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $75. Choose ‘Early Bird prices’ when booking online.
DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 16 August
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $25 - $35
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
LULO REINHARDT AND BART STENHOUSE GLOBAL GUITAR CONVERSATIONS CONCERT
Sunday 9 July @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm - $20 - $25
Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Presents: Lulo Reinhardt and Bart Stenhouse Global Guitar Conversations Australian Concert Tour – July 2017
In early 2016, European gypsy guitar great Lulo Reinhardt and emerging Australian world jazz fusion multi-instrumentalist Bart Stenhouse decided to join forces for a concert tour across Australia in 2017 to explore their shared passion for various world music traditions. A mutual friend put the two in contact and the idea grew quickly from there.
In their joint Australian performances, they will be drawing from Lulo’s vast back catalogue (exploring both his dynamic Latin swing and swinging manouche material) and Bart’s past three original world jazz albums (which combine heavy influences from Spanish flamenco, North Indian classical and modern jazz traditions). Lulo and Bart will be performing in solo and duo formations as well as featuring John Maddox [bass] and Trent Benson-Dean [drums].
In early July 2017, the quartet will be playing in towns and cities from Brisbane to Melbourne. On Sunday 9th July, the quartet will be playing for the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club at the Adamstown Uniting Church.
Gypsy Swing and Latin Fusion from the great nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt meets the emerging world jazz fusion multi-instrumentalist Bart Stenhouse. Not to be missed!
Tickets available at the door or online via Ticketebo.
Jazz Club Members: $20 / Non Members: $25
Jazz Club Members: $20 / Non Members: $25
For more information visit: www.bartstenhouse.com/events
DETAILS
Date: Sunday 9 July
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $20 - $25
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
Website: http://www.bartstenhouse.com/
TWILIGHT MUSICAL DIALOGUES – RUSSIA
Friday 23 June @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - $20 - $35
The Twilight Musical Dialogues series is delivered in a deft mix of humour and pathos, with the music unified by each concert’s historic and geographic framework. Following Austria/Germany and the Kingdom of Bohemia, this concert’s destination is Russia.
Acclaimed Flautist Sally Walker joins brilliant Pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and celebrated Presenter/Composer Elena Kats-Chernin. The young artist featured this time is Newcastle Clarinettist Zachary Yoshinaga Donohoe.
PROGRAM: Works by Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov, Kats-Chernin
Prokofiev – Theme from Peter and the Wolf (arr. Baxtresser/Rearick)
Rimsky-Korsakov – Theme from ScheherazadeRachmaninov – Prelude in G minor for Piano Op. 23 No. 5.
Kats-Chernin – Moth Eaten Rag (Zachary Yoshinaga Donohoe)
Kats-Chernin – Russian Rag
Kats-Chernin – Unsent Love Letters
Kats-Chernin – Blue Silence
Prokofiev – Sonata for Flute and Piano Op. 94
Prokofiev – Theme from Peter and the Wolf (arr. Baxtresser/Rearick)
Rimsky-Korsakov – Theme from ScheherazadeRachmaninov – Prelude in G minor for Piano Op. 23 No. 5.
Kats-Chernin – Moth Eaten Rag (Zachary Yoshinaga Donohoe)
Kats-Chernin – Russian Rag
Kats-Chernin – Unsent Love Letters
Kats-Chernin – Blue Silence
Prokofiev – Sonata for Flute and Piano Op. 94
SALLY WALKER
“A godly flexibility and colouring in her most soul-stirring tone formation … breathtaking musicality“ (Die Rheinpfalz)
Sally Walker was Grand-finalist in the De Lorenzo International Flute Competition (Italy), won 2nd Prize in the Kuhlau International Flute Competition (Germany) and has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, City of Birmingham Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Festivals including Salzburg, Lucerne, Edinburgh, Tanglewood and the London Proms. In 2006 she was appointed Lecturer of Flute at the University of Newcastle. She has released three CDs with pianist Philip Mayers: French Minatures, Kalidescope and Hemispheres. She has premiered many works written by Australian composers for her, including Elena Kats-Chernin’s Concerto “Night and Now” and this year starts her own series “Twilight Musical Dialogues” at the Adamstown Uniting Church.
TAMARA-ANNA CISLOWSKA
“Australian piano gold” (BBC Music Magazine)
“a profoundly affecting release” (Gramophone)
“a profoundly affecting release” (Gramophone)
Tamara-Anna Cislowska is one of Australia’s most acclaimed and recognised pianists. Soloist, recitalist and chamber music specialist, she performs in Australia and worldwide in repertoire spanning three centuries, to critical and public acclaim, and is also renowned for her eloquent writing and popular new role as presenter on ABC Classic FM radio. Tamara has won international prizes in London, Italy and Greece, including the Rovere d’Oro, and in Australia has earned awards such as ABC Young Performer of the Year, a Freedman Fellowship from the Music Council of Australia, the 2012 Art Music Award for ‘Performance of the Year’ (ACT) and the 2015 ARIA for ‘Best Classical Album’. She performs in major Festivals from MOFO to Perth and Darwin Festivals, has toured with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and performed as recitalist in London’s Purcell Room, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, New York’s Frick Collection, and the Sydney Opera House.
‘Unsent Love Letters: meditations on Erik Satie’, a new album of works by Kats-Chernin for ABC Classics topped the ARIA, iTunes and Limelight classical charts for weeks and is now available on Deutsche Grammophon outside Australia. In addition to Butterflying: piano music of Elena Kats-Chernin (ABC Classics, 2016) which earned enormous popular acclaim and was Limelight ‘Editor’s Choice’, her ARIA award-winning album, Peter Sculthorpe: Complete Works for Solo Piano (ABC Classics) again topped the classical charts and was selected as BBC Music Magazine’s ‘Recording of the Month’. More info at www.tamara-annacislowska.com.
ELENA KATS-CHERNIN
Elena Kats-Chernin’s music featured at the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. She has received several awards including Sounds Australian, Helpmann, Limelight and Sydney Theatre Awards as well as the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award 2013. Her most well known pieces are “Eliza Aria” from her score for Meryl Tankard’s ballet “Wild Swans” and“Russian Rag” – both of which served as theme tunes for “Late Night Live” on Radio National for many years. Most recent premieres were TV opera “The Divorce” (Opera Australia commission) broadcast on ABC TV to more than one million viewers in December 2015, “The Witching Hour”, a concerto for eight double basses and orchestra premiered by the Australian World Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in September 2016.
In 2017 Elena Kats-Chernin is composer-in-residence with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, represented by performances of her existing as well as newly commissioned works. ABC Classics has released 2 albums of Elena’s music for piano, Butterflying (2016) and Unsent Love Letters: meditations on Erik Satie (2017) both featuring pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and reaching no.1 on the classical charts, with the latter now released in the rest of the world on Deutsche Grammophon.
Purchase tickets through trybooking: Adults $35, Concession (including seniors) $20, Family (4) $80.
A $5 student rush will be available on the night (pending availability).
A $5 student rush will be available on the night (pending availability).
Although ticket sales (cash only) may be available on the night pending availability, tickets are selling fast; please avoid disappointment with this eagerly anticipated concert through pre-booking.
Wine Tasting from 6pm is included.
Feature photograph of Tamara-Anna Cislowska (top of page) by Steven Godbee Photography.
Photographs from previous Twilight Musical Dialogues concerts (below) by Sarah Monk.
DETAILS
Date: Friday 23 June
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $20 - $35
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
SALLY AND GEORGE (NASHVILLE TN)
From Gleny Rae
Hi music lovers!
Thanks to all who came out for the John Flanagan Trio, what a great night of music and fun that was!
Next up, a fabulous duo from the home of country music, Nashville Tennessee..... I have been hearing rave reviews about these two, and their youtube links just confirm how much fun it will be!
Yes it's a Tuesday night, but we will start on the dot of 7.30pm and be wound up by 9.30pm.
Bring a bottle of something and a glass to sip it from, nibbles, or maybe grab a pizza from next door...
See you then! Let's make the mid week something to sing about!
xx gleny rae
Sally and George (Nashville TN)
Sunset Studio Listening Room
Tuesday 6th June
Doors 7pm for a 7.30p start
$15 at the door. Limited seats don't be late!
More info, email gleny120@yahoo.com or call 0416196525
Shelby "Sally" Means and Joel "George" Timmons first met back in 2012, when Timmons' Americana outfit, Sol Driven Train, and Means' distaff, GRAMMY nominated bluegrass band, Della Mae, were playing the same festival. Together their Americana sound deftly moves from walking bass-led country-indebted duets and bluegrass, to rollicking, electrified rock.
Sally & George were recently featured on NPR "Songs We Love".
http://www.npr.org/2017/01/05/ 506706681/songs-we-love-sally- george-tip-my-heart
http://www.npr.org/2017/01/05/ 506706681/songs-we-love-sally- george-tip-my-heart
New Album "Tip My Heart" released early 2017.
https://www.reverbnation.com/r pk/bio/5357290
https://www.reverbnation.com/r pk/bio/5357290
FISH FRY
Key Player Productions presents live funk, soul, jazz and swing every Thursday, upstairs at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Hamilton. Tickets at the door 7.30pm for 8pm start. Email enquiries.
Key Player Productions is dedicated to bringing funk, big band, soul...really, any music that gets a crowd going and shows them a good time...to the Gallipoli Legions Club, upper level stage!
We want to send you home, spreading the word to your friends and family how Newcastle is stacked full of ridiculously talented musicians who showcase their talents right here in Hamilton, NSW, for everyone to come and enjoy on a weekly basis.
Please spread the word, join the party starting January 2017 and if you've got a great musical talent that aligns with our vision, perhaps you would also like to become one of our showcased Key Players...
June 8 - Fish Fry.
Bringing live music to Hamilton, upstairs at Gallipoli Legion Club, 3-5 Beaumont St
Tuesdays and Thursdays in June
Tues 6 June – Newcastle Conservatorium Funk Night
Thur 8 June – Fish Fry
Thur 15 June – Baltic Bar Mitzvah
Thur 22 June – Plastic Voyage
Thur 29 June – The Fonzies & the Go Go Go’s
Doors open 7:30pm, $15 Entry at the door
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
June Long weekend
Fri 9 June – 8pm
Sat 10 June – 8pm
Sun 11 June – 8pm
Civic Theatre
THE REGAL CINEMA
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (Featuring the music of the Beatles) (M) $10 Complimentary strawberry daiquiris for first 25 arrivals and chocolate dipped strawberries for all
FRIDAY 2 June at 7.30pm
Across the Universe is a love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, mind exploration and rock 'n roll, moving from the dockyards of Liverpool to the creative psychedelia of Greenwich Village, from the riot-torn streets of Detroit to the killing fields of Vietnam.
The story is told through the songs of the Beatles. Like any true ‘60s love story, their evolving relationship mirrors the changes in the times and the music of the Beatles themselves, from I Want to Hold Your Hand through to Let It Be. (Rated M)
An audacious marriage of cutting-edge visual techniques, heart-warming performances, 1960s history and the Beatles songbook. 4 Stars”
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
LOVING (PG) FINAL SCREENING
SATURDAY at 12 Noon Includes Southern High Tea
A moving real-life tale of a mixed-race marriage in 1950s America. Stars Australia’s Joel Edgerton and Ireland’s Ruth Negga in her Oscar-nominated performance.
“Powerful and uplifting.” – Independent (UK)
“Features two of the best American performances of the past several years, from Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negg ” –Variety
“Loving soars thanks to its narrative approach and career-best performances from Negga and Edgerton.” – Empire
“Powerful and uplifting.” – Independent (UK)
“Features two of the best American performances of the past several years, from Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negg ” –Variety
“Loving soars thanks to its narrative approach and career-best performances from Negga and Edgerton.” – Empire
NOMINATED FOR PALME D'OR, CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
GOING IN STYLE (PG) No. 4 at the Australian Box Office!
SATURDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin play a trio of former factory workers who, struggling to make ends meet, take matters into their own hands in this heist comedy, also starring Ann-Margaret as the lively love interest.
“Freeman and Arkin are spot on, but it is Caine who stands out.” The Australian
"We get to enjoy three of our finest elder actors showing just how easy they can make it all look...with an ending that leaves us smiling, with not one but several twists along the way." New England Movie Weekly
Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin play a trio of former factory workers who, struggling to make ends meet, take matters into their own hands in this heist comedy, also starring Ann-Margaret as the lively love interest.
“Freeman and Arkin are spot on, but it is Caine who stands out.” The Australian
"We get to enjoy three of our finest elder actors showing just how easy they can make it all look...with an ending that leaves us smiling, with not one but several twists along the way." New England Movie Weekly
A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG)
SATURDAY at 7.30pm Includes Dessert, Cheese Plate & Port
Comedy/drama about a dog who is reincarnated several times over until he is reunited with his original owner (Dennis Quaid), a man who is now in his sixties.
“The soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.” – Rotten Tomatoes
“The soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.” – Rotten Tomatoes
A STREET CAT NAMED BOB!
SUNDAY at 12 Noon Breakfast with Pancakes, maple syrup, yoghurt, ham & cheese croissants, fresh fruit platter, OJ, tea, filter coffee, sherry from 11.30am
True British feel-good story, based on the bestselling memoir, about a busker named James who has his life transformed by none other than a stray cat named Bob. The cat, Bob, is played in the movie by the real-life cat, Bob.
“Inspirational feel-good cinema.” New York Times
“Life-affirming.” Total Film
True British feel-good story, based on the bestselling memoir, about a busker named James who has his life transformed by none other than a stray cat named Bob. The cat, Bob, is played in the movie by the real-life cat, Bob.
“Inspirational feel-good cinema.” New York Times
“Life-affirming.” Total Film
JASPER JONES (M)
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
Set in Western Australia in 1969, JASPER JONES is a coming of age story about Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Entrusted with this secret and believing Jasper to be innocent, Charlie embarks on a dangerous journey to find the true killer. Adapted from the best-selling Australian novel and featuring a stellar Aussie cast including Toni Collette andHugo Weaving.
“An Aussie classic.” Daily Telegraph
“Hugo Weaving and Toni Collette are wonderful.” The Guardian
“Masterful. Beautiful. 4 Stars” The West Australian
Set in Western Australia in 1969, JASPER JONES is a coming of age story about Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Entrusted with this secret and believing Jasper to be innocent, Charlie embarks on a dangerous journey to find the true killer. Adapted from the best-selling Australian novel and featuring a stellar Aussie cast including Toni Collette andHugo Weaving.
“An Aussie classic.” Daily Telegraph
“Hugo Weaving and Toni Collette are wonderful.” The Guardian
“Masterful. Beautiful. 4 Stars” The West Australian
DENIAL (PG)
SUNDAY at 7pm Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
In this thrilling true story, the U.S. and England clash as an outspoken American writer (Rachel Weisz, The Light Between Oceans) is dragged through the British courts by a Holocaust denier (Timothy Spall, Mr Turner).
"A gripping drama...and excellent cast." David Stratton, The Australia
“Another illuminating performance by Rachel Weisz and a brilliant screenplay by the distinguished British playwright David Hare make Denial one of the most powerful and riveting courtroom dramas ever made.” – New York Observer
In this thrilling true story, the U.S. and England clash as an outspoken American writer (Rachel Weisz, The Light Between Oceans) is dragged through the British courts by a Holocaust denier (Timothy Spall, Mr Turner).
"A gripping drama...and excellent cast." David Stratton, The Australia
“Another illuminating performance by Rachel Weisz and a brilliant screenplay by the distinguished British playwright David Hare make Denial one of the most powerful and riveting courtroom dramas ever made.” – New York Observer
REGAL SCREENINGS
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
Friday 2 June - Sunday 4 June
Fri 2 June at 7.30pm Cult Classic: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (Featuring the music of the Beatles) (M) $10Complimentary strawberry daiquiris for first 25 arrivals and chocolate dipped strawberries for all.
Sat 3 June at 12 Noon LOVING (PG) Final Screening Includes Complimentary Southern High Tea
Sat 3 June at 3pm GOING IN STYLE (M) Includes Treats
Sat 3 June at 7.30pm A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 4 June at 12 Noon A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 4 June at 3pm JASPER JONES (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 4 June at 7pm DENIAL (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Fri 2 June at 7.30pm Cult Classic: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (Featuring the music of the Beatles) (M) $10Complimentary strawberry daiquiris for first 25 arrivals and chocolate dipped strawberries for all.
Sat 3 June at 12 Noon LOVING (PG) Final Screening Includes Complimentary Southern High Tea
Sat 3 June at 3pm GOING IN STYLE (M) Includes Treats
Sat 3 June at 7.30pm A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 4 June at 12 Noon A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (PG) Includes Brunch
Sun 4 June at 3pm JASPER JONES (M) Final Screening Includes Treats
Sun 4 June at 7pm DENIAL (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Email: book@regalcinema.org Website: www.regalcinema.org
Phone: 02 4951 7630 (24 hours, please leave message) Facebook: Regal Cinema
Regal Cinema, 4 Moore Street, Birmingham Gardens
Box Office opens & Complimentary Drinks 30 minutes before screening
Car Park with unlimited free weekend parking 1 minute walk from cinema
Phone: 02 4951 7630 (24 hours, please leave message) Facebook: Regal Cinema
Regal Cinema, 4 Moore Street, Birmingham Gardens
Box Office opens & Complimentary Drinks 30 minutes before screening
Car Park with unlimited free weekend parking 1 minute walk from cinema
THE WICKHAM PARK HOTEL
Viagro
Fri June 02, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Viagro
A Rock, punk outfit from Newcastle featuring Palzy Daivah (vocals, bass guitar and cymbals) Adem Daivah (vocals, guitar, kick and snare drums)
VDubs
June 03, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Band of Burds
Justin Ngariki brings you his new three piece, Band of Burds
9:00pm - 12:30am VDubs
V Dubs create their own type of energy and performance with not an ounce of sweat left. They say it's all about kicking the proverbial. Lead Singer / Guitarist Richard Boyle believes if you are not totally spent by the end of the show you haven't done your job. Likewise said of the experienced musicians behind him, Tony Hannah - Bass and welcoming our new drummer Kyle Hartcher . With many years of experience behind them they say its time to bring the old "SCHOOL OF ROCK" back.
Grant Walmsley's Freebird Blues Band
June 04, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm John Larder
A Wicko favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Grant Walmsley's Freebird Blues Band
Local legend, Grant Walmsley will be hitting the stage with his next level blues band!
Shivoo
Fri June 09, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Shivoo
“Shivoo” (meaning to party and celebrate), is a 4 piece rock/pop act located in Newcastle. Covering 70’s to contemporary pop/rock.
The Porkers + Local Resident Failure + Bad Luck Kitty
Sat June 10, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Phoenix Pritchard
A soloist with an amazing voice!
9:00pm - 12:30am The Porkers + Local Resident Failure + Bad Luck Kitty
Newcastle's infamous ska band, The Porkers, started off their 30th year in a big way this year, starting 2 days early on Dec 29, they appeared at the House Of Blues in Boston MA, USA, as very special guests of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at their annual 'Hometown Throwdown'. After that they were off for their own headline show in New York City, and then teamed up on the West coast USA for 11 dates in 11 days, with the Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Buck 09. Returning home to a few months rest (whilst working on their new studio album), they're back and frothing at the mouth to play their first home soil show at The Wickham Park Hotel on Sat June 10. It's a FREE show, with special guests Newie punkers Local Resident Failure, and the Rockabillity of Bad Luck Kitty ! The owners have been advised to secure the roof of the hotel, as it's going to get blown off !!
Steve Edmonds Band
Sun June 11, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Kenny Jewell
Local Legend Kenny Jewell rockin' the Beer Garden!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Steve Edmonds Band
The Steve Edmonds Band are a musical experience not to be missed. A memorable night of musical indulgence for classic rock, guitar, dance and good time enthusiasts!
The Steve Edmonds Band are a musical experience not to be missed. A memorable night of musical indulgence for classic rock, guitar, dance and good time enthusiasts!
Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
June 15, 2017
7:30pm - 10:30pm Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
Wicko Jam Night is back with rockstar host Grant Walmsley Freebird! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for a jam!
Southern Under Stars
Fri June 16, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Southern Under Stars
Family Band! Mick Standen (dad) - vocals, guitar, Joh Standen - Drums, Tyler Standen - Bass, Jimmy (uncle buddy) Doyle - head of security, Paula (mutha) Standen - cheif cook.
Papa Pilko & The Bin Rats
June 17, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Papa Pilko & The Bin Rats
Voodoo Soul & Alt Country Rock N' Roll from Sydney.
Supported by Nick Connors.
Chris Cain
Sun June 18, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Mark Wells
Mark Wells is a talented musician and songwriter from Newcastle, Australia who delivers thrilling live performances and writes memorable songs.
5:30pm - 9:30pm Chris Cain
Legendary American Blues Guitarist Chris Cain in Australia.
Chris Cain's jazz-tinged, blues-soaked guitar and deep, warm vocals have been described as having the maturity and authenticity of bluesmen like B.B. King & Albert King. His expressive style is the result of a lifetime of study and the relentless pursuit of music mastery.
Not so New News
NIMA presents Tuesday Night Jazz
And Improvised Music
Grand Hotel Underground, cnr Bolton and Church Sts
Doors open 7:30pm
Full $15 / Concession & Members $10
TUESDAY'S THIS MONTH
June 27
Martin Rotolo Trio
Zora’s Dancing
Jan - Jun 2017
TUESDAY L A T I N & BALLROOM
Merewether Club King Street, Adamstown 6.45 - 9.45pm J
Be on the email list for up to date information on our classes and socials. dance@zorasdance.com
Check out our webpage on: www.zorasdance.com
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Contact Zora on: 0447 608 355
Prices
Beginners classes & Latin Social $13
Beginners, Intermediate & Ballroom classes $15
SAVE yourself $$ dollars $$ Beginners classes & Latin social 5 visits @ $55
Beginners, Intermediate & Ballroom 5 visits @ $65
BASICS LATIN CLASS: 6.45 - 7.05 pm
Designed for first timers and anyone wanting to improve on their Latin basics.
BEGINNERS LATIN CLASS: 7.05 - 7.45 pm
Suitable for students with previous experience. Beginner moves will be taught at a faster pace to enhance your knowledge and skills of basic moves.
LATIN/NEW VOGUE SOCIAL: 7.45 - 8.05 pm
We encourage students in this session to get up and practice with other students, moves they have learnt or just dance freestyle.
INTERMEDIATE LATIN CLASS: 8.05– 8.45pm
To ensure fair progress for you and your fellow students to higher levels, it is advisable that you have a sound knowledge of your Beginner moves.
MODERN SOCIAL: 8.45—8.55pm
An opportunity to practice your modern dance styles with other dance students from the class to enhance your social dancing.
MODERN /NEW VOGUE CLASS: 8.55— 9.35pm
Learn a choreographed modern dance of either the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep or Viennese Waltz or, one of the New Vogue sequence dances to complete your ballroom dancing.
JUNE
6th
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Rumba
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Viennese Waltz
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13th
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Rumba
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Modern Waltz
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20th
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Jive
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Modern Waltz
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27th
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Jive
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Modern Waltz
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SOCIALS / EVENTS
(dates may be subject to change and theme nights will be announced where applicable)
Saturday Night Social
24th June 7.30-11.30pm
Coming Up at Venues
Civic Digest
Newcastle City Council has launched Civic Digest, an Australian-first contemporary library, cafe and bar at Civic Theatre Newcastle. Cutting edge library technology is combined with quality food and beverage services to create an ambient and creative space for culture consumers to meet. Have your next meeting at Civic Digest.
Open from 7.30am Monday –Saturday with late night openings. Telephone: 02 4927 8552 or online.
Poetry at the Pub (PATP)
Poetry at the Pub has relocated to the Wickham Park Hotel, Cr of Maitland Road and Albert St, Wickham, NSW, on the third and fifth Mondays every month, starting at 7.30pm.
Check out their website: http://www.poetryatthepub.com/
Gigs from now on:
A Celebration of Ella and Louis
Through Ticketmaster
James Morrison & Patti Austin
Sun 4th June, 3pm
State Theatre Sydney
Was there ever a match made in heaven like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong? Two incredible voices, one sensational trumpet and a huge legacy of unforgettable songs. Who better to perform this show than two of the world's greatest exponents of their music? Trumpet maestro James Morrison and the incomparable Patti Austin, direct from the USA. Book your seats early as tickets will sell fast, and prepare to enjoy a very memorable afternoon!
Concession Tickets: $60.02-$80.41
Adult Tickets: $70.21-$131.38
MUSICA VIVA PRESENTS THE PACIFICA QUARTET
‘Nothing short of phenomenal’ – The Telegraph
Exhilarating, exuberant, virtuosic: the Pacifica Quartet have won hearts around the world for their passionate performances. On 22 June, they make a rare visit to the Newcastle Conservatorium as part of their national concert tour for Musica Viva, weaving their magic over favourites by Beethoven and Shostakovich, as well as by much loved Australian composer Nigel Westlake.
Indiana University at Bloomington, USA, is home to one of the biggest and most celebrated music departments in the world, the Jacobs School of Music. Among its faculty members are the four string players of the Pacifica Quartet, who settled there in 2012. The ensemble has climbed steadily to the top of the international chamber music tree, ever since Gramophone Magazine in 2005 picked them as “one of the five new quartets you should know about”, their image gracing the front cover. But their story goes back much further, as their cellist, Brandon Vamos, explains: indeed, some of them have been playing together since their school days.
Vamos’s parents – one of Hungarian background, the other Russian – were both string players and teachers at Oberlin College, Ohio. It was thanks to them that Vamos took to the world of chamber music.
“Simin Ganatra and Sibbi Bernhardsson, our two violinists, were both studying with my parents,” he says, “so we knew each other as teenagers, and we used to go to summer courses at music festivals together. I went away to college, but in the vacations, we’d meet, play chamber music, spend time together – and it was a dream to play in a string quartet.
“When we were finishing school, that’s basically what happened. We moved to Chicago and tried to make it work. Chamber music had really started to grow in this country at the time, quartets were forming, and it was becoming an option. In Chicago, we had a very small residency, we could almost pay the rent, and we just put all our eggs in one basket and really committed to it.” Masumi Per Rostad, their current violist, joined the quartet seven years later.
It was in 2002 that things began to accelerate. The group embarked on their first worldwide tour and were also named winners of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award. In 2004, they made their debut at the Wigmore Hall in London and the following year released their recording of the complete Mendelssohn quartets, to high praise.
“It’s a scary thing at first because it’s much easier to take auditions and try to get a paying job,” says Vamos. “I think we were young enough and committed enough to stick out those tough early years. It’s been challenging, but really satisfying and it’s great to be able to make a living like this. Who gets to go and visit Australia two or three times in a lifetime – hopefully, more?”
Nigel Westlake’s second quartet opens the evening in Newcastle, followed by Beethoven’s final string quartet Op. 135 and Shostakovich’s Quartet No.3, “We often like to program Beethoven and Shostakovich because we’ve lived with both languages for so long,” says Vamos.
“They are two of the greatest quartet cycles – both composers wrote mammoth quartets, on so many levels, and we love all of them. The last quartet that Beethoven ever wrote has such lightness about it, and then this huge work of Shostakovich’s is full of emotion and depth – they also complement each other well. And we’re very excited about the Westlake.”
They are all looking forward to returning to Australia. “I love it,” Vamos enthuses. “Last time Simin and I took our children along, and on our days off we had so many options for things to do. I haven’t seen enough of the country yet, and this tour will be a chance for the quartet to really experience it.”
The Pacifica Quartet will perform at the Newcastle Conservatorium on Thursday, 22 June 2017 at 7:30pm. For bookings and further details, please visit www.musicaviva.com.au/
RocKwiz returns to Newcastle in June
Newcastle Live – 29 June 2017
After a massive show at The Civic Theatre two years ago, the RocKwiz Gang are headed back to Newcastle in June as part of their 2017 national tour.
The show will roll into the Civic Theatre on 29 June.
All your favourite RocKwiz segments will get a run including, Who Can It Be Now, Million Dollar Riff, The Furious Five, Contestant Karaoke.
The RocKwiz crew will be joined onstage by audience members and some VERY special musical guests.
Check out some photos taken by our mate Craig Wilson from Swamp House Photography from the last time RocKwiz came to town and their live show from Bluesfest.
DJANGO GRINDERS
Band members, depending on who is available, from Gleny Rae (vocals, fiddle, accordion), Leo Larratt (guitar), Robbie Long (guitar), Andrew Wallace (bass), Alexander Gordon (mandolin) and Jason Nelson (trombone).
Music based on Hot Club style swing, Django Reinhardt and gypsy stylings.
Next gig: Sun July 2 at Foghorn Brewhouse, 1-4pm
There’s much to love at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 2017.Following the huge success of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera which is in its final week, in 2017 the Gallery continues to present exhibitions on significant Australian and international artists including Andy Warhol, Rembrandt, Georgia O’Keeffe along with Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith, Mikala Dwyer, Mervyn Bishop, Robert Mapplethorpe and many more.
Adman: Warhol before pop
Adman focuses on the formative years of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. It provides surprising insights into the beginning of Warhol’s career, from his award-winning work as a commercial illustrator through to his first, little-known exhibitions.
25 Feb – 28 May 2017
John Olsen: the you beaut country
This exhibition surveys 70 years of the career of one of Australia’s most distinguished artists. It is the most comprehensive exhibition mounted on Olsen's work and includes paintings, ceramics, tapestries and works on paper drawn from public and private collections.10 March – 12 June 2017
O'Keeffe, Preston, Cossington Smith: making modernism
This exhibition brings together the iconic work of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe with modernist masterpieces by two of Australia’s most celebrated 20th-century artists, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith.1 Jul – 2 Oct 2017
Robert Mapplethorpe: the perfect medium
Mapplethorpe is among the most influential visual artists of the late 20th-century. This exhibition presents a selection of his photographs from floral still lifes and rare colour photographs to his controversial erotic imagery.28 Oct 2017 – 18 Feb 2018
Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age
This is the first exhibition at the Gallery devoted to the greatest Dutch painters of the 17th century and the flourishing artistic culture of the time. Drawn from the Rijksmuseum, it includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Ruisdael, Hals, de Heem, de Hooch, Lievens and Leyster.11 Nov 2017 – 18 Feb 2018
GUITARRA - PACO PEÑA & THE GRIGORYAN BROTHERS
Supported by Jim Pennell + Phil Manning
Enmore Theatre: SUN 27 AUG @ 7PM
Price: From $79
Bookings: (02) 9550 3666
Mode: Theatre Mode - Reserved Seating
Tickets: On sale now @ The Enmore Theatre & Ticketek
Guitarra brings together arguably the world’s finest guitarists over a diverse selection of musical genres. Don’t miss your chance to see these masters of their craft in this year’s most unique guitar event.
Led by Paco Peña, described by Guitar Magazine as the ‘world’s greatest flamenco guitarist’, the show will comprise of four guitar acts set to leave audiences reeling in the wake of their technical skill and artistry.
Joining Paco will be Australia’s finest guitar duo, four-time ARIA nominees Salva and Leonard Grigoryan the Grigoryan Brothers. Leading jazz guitarist and former Sydney Symphony Orchestra soloist Jim Pennell will also be joining the performance, with the lineup rounded out by Chain Guitarist Phil Manning, described as the man who has ‘electric fingers on an acoustic guitar’ by Blues Deluxe.
The concert will see these world class musicians playing individual sets that explore their extensive catalogues before embracing a crescendo of a finale, an eclectic collaborative performance that will pierce the heart of blues, jazz, classical and the flamenco guitar.
This is an absolute must see for guitar and music lovers alike!
The performers of Guitarra;
Paco Pena
Paco Pena embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer and artistic mentor he has transformed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form.
In 1997 Paco was proud to be named the Oficial de la Cruz de la Orden del Merito Civil and in May 2012 was awarded the Gold Medal in the arts by the John F. Kennedy Centre for the performing Arts in Washington. These honours were both bestowed by King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Grigoryan Brothers
Regarded as one of Australia’s finest musical duos The Grigoryan Brothers, Salva and Leonard, are musical chameleons with skills reaching throughout the realms of Latin, jazz, folk and contemporary genres.
Despite having great success in their solo ventures, Salva is also a part of internationally acclaimed guitar duo ‘MGT’ and Leonard is a composter and performer in contemporary ensemble ‘Magnolia’, together they create works that are unique and powerful, thus far releasing six studio albums the latest of which is titled ‘This Time’.
Jim Pennell
Leading jazz guitarist Jim Pennell has been an icon of the Australian jazz and guitar scenes for the past 35 years. Jim is no stranger to working with some of Australia’s jazz greats, including Bob Barnard, Don Burrows and Ian Date and some of the country’s most iconic singers including, Tom Burlinson, Rhonda Birchmore and Anthony Warlow.
With a diverse range of accolades and experiences, Jim appeared for 7 months as a key musician in the 2014 production of Baz Luhrman’s ‘Strictly Ballroom’, was a featured soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2011 and has played for audiences worldwide.
Phil Manning
Phil Manning is a leader and pioneer in Australian blues music. At the forefront of the genre since the 60s, Phil is a founding member of the iconic band ‘Chain’, the only blues act to ever have an Australian number one with ‘Black’n’Blue’. Their 1971 album ‘Toward the Blues’ went double gold.
Critically acclaimed the world over, Phil has recently added two more awards to his growing collection of accolades Producer of the Year and Solo/Duo Artist of the Year at the annual VicTas Blues Awards.
YUSUF/CAT STEVENS AT ROCHE ESTATE, POKOLBIN
Sat 2 Dec 2017, 5pm
Prices, through Ticketmaster
$260.32, $178.76, $117.59
Premium Fan Package : $464.32
Monad Silver VIP Deck $515.30
Monad Silver VIP Dinner $770.17
Jzero Gold VIP Sound Check $972.77
This My Ticketmaster internet-only presale is available from NOW until 10pm, Tuesday 4 April 2017
, and is strictly subject to availability.
British singer-songwriting legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Yusuf / Cat Stevens comes to Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley this December. A Cat's Attic "Peace Train Tour" commemorates the 50th Anniversary of his first major hit single and debut album Matthew & Son released in 1967. Don't miss out, get your tickets now!
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