- 2012 -
An African Jazz Concert - Friday May 18th, 2012
Leigh Barker, The New Sheiks and Heather Stewart - April 20th, 2012
Soggy Bottom
Friday Night Jazz Club Cafe
Proudly presents
AN AFRICAN JAZZ
Concert
Friday May 18, 2012 8pm
$25 ($22 consc) Prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$29 ($26 consc) Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Featuring:
David Marama - from Malawi/Tanzania, the most unique and best exponent
of African style guitar in Australia, also singer and songwriter
Ray Pereira - West African drums and percussion
Leo Dale - European jazz sax and flute
Who together bring you a hot night of African jazz that ROCKS!!!!
Cafe open for snacks & drinks (licenced) from 7.30pm
Soggy Bottom
Friday Night Jazz Club Cafe
Proudly presents
LEIGH BARKER, THE NEW SHEIKS
and HEATHER STEWART
Friday April 20, 2012 8pm
$25 ($22 consc) Prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$29 ($26 consc) Pay at the Door
2011 winner 'Best Traditional Jazz Album'
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Featuring:
Leigh Barker - double bass
Heather Stewart - violin & vocals
Eamon Mc Nelis - trumpet & vocals
Don Stewart - trombone
Matt Boden - piano and piano accordion
Sam Young - drums
Don't miss this seriously cool, formidable line up bringing you
Melbourne's best hot, swinging jazz & blues
Cafe open for snacks & drinks (licenced) from 7.30pm
Soggy Bottom
Friday Night Jazz Club Cafe
Proudly presents
DOUG DEVRIES & DIANA CLARK
Friday March 30, 2012 8pm
$25 ($22 consc) Prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$29 ($26 consc) Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
It's time again for a little sultry, saucy, seductive Brazilian pop, bossa nova,
samba, jazz and blues and none can do this better than...
Doug deVries, one of Australia's foremost guitar players and leading exponent of
Brazilian guitar & Diana Clark award wining song writer and vocalist.
We are really thrilled & privileged to welcome Doug and Diana back
So book quickly if you missed out last time because tickets to this exciting
night of amazing live music and song by these top artists will go very quickly !!
Cafe open for snacks & drinks (licenced) from 7.30pm
Soggy Bottom
Friday Night Jazz Club Cafe
Proudly presents
NICK CHARLES & THE BLUE STRINGS
In Concert
Friday February 17, 2012 8pm
$25 prepay / $22 (consc) (Can pay via phone & card)
$29 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Cafe open for snacks & drinks (licenced) from 7.30pm.
Featuring:
Nick Charles - guitar, slide guitar, vocals
Pete Fidler - dobro, mandolin, guitar
Paul Jonas - violin
Andrew O'Grady - double bass
A perennial favourite on the Australian festival circuit, Nick Charles and "The
Blue Strings" is one of the finest acoustic groups in the land. Nick has released
more than a dozen albums on major US and Australian labels, toured the USA ten
times and performs over 150 shows a year worldwide.
It's a scintillating mix of blues, swing, bluegrass some great classics and
memorable creations. The Age calls Nick "Australia's virtuoso of acoustic roots
and blues". This special show has not yet been seen in our area! Definitely not
to be missed by you & your friends.
Soggy Bottom
Friday Night Jazz Club Cafe
Proudly presents
NICHAUD FITZGIBBON,
Jex Sarrelaht & Phil Rex
In Concert
Friday January 20, 2012 8pm
$25 prepay / $22 (consc) (Can pay via phone & card)
$29 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Nichaud Fitzgibbon is recognised as Australia's premier jazz stylist. Nichaud is
the daughter of the late, great man of jazz, Smacka Fitzgibbon. Nichaud's natural
charisma and fiesty elegance brings sophistication to performances offering a
repertoire of popular jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Her sound
is sultry and warm and she always leaves you wanting more from her selection of
swing and grooves to bossa and blues.
Jex Saarelaht is one of Australia's greatest improvising pianists. Phil Rex is
a leading exponent of the Double Bass and he also plays the Tuba and Electric
Bass. Gather up your friends and be part of a night not to miss, and a night
to truly remember.
- 2011 -
The fabulous STILETTO SISTERS in concert
Friday December 16th, 2011 (Starts 8:00pm)
$25 prepay / $22 (consc) (Can pay via phone & card)
$28 Pay at the Door
Start your Christmas off in great style and aplomb with the luscious, exciting
and virtuosic Gypsy melodies, seductive tango rhythms and sensuous songs from
Europe and Latin America presented by the highly celebrated and energetic
Stiletto Sisters.
Let the lively music, singing & sparkling fun & laughter of
Hope Csutoros on gypsy violin
Judy Gunson on racing piano accordion
and JoTo on vibrant double bass
Dance you into a divine festive season.
This is a real Christmas cracker of a concert that you really don't want to miss
out on ... and bring along your dancing shoes for the after party .....woo hoo
Earth Harmony's Friday Night Jazz Club
Proudly presents
MICHELLE NICOLLE Quartet
In Concert
Friday November 25, 2011 8pm
$25 prepay / $22 (consc) (Can pay via phone & card)
$28 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Three time Mo Award winner, National Jazz Award winner, and twice A.R.I.A finalist
Michelle Nicolle is everything a jazz singer should be. So prepare yourself for her
flawless vocals, formidable technique, staggering range, and easy and exciting
improvizatation.
Michelle is wonderfully backed by Geoff Hughes, a highly accomplished guitar player
Tom Lee, anmd outstanding double bass player and Ronny Ferella, a renown drummer.
Now is the time to treat yourself and your friends to an exceptional and cosy night
of super cool jazz.
Earth Harmony's Friday Night Jazz Club
Proudly presents
BOB SEDERGREEN & MATT KIRSCH's 'FAITH IN JAZZ'
Concert with special guest GREG JONES
Friday October 21, 2011 8pm
$22 ($19 consc) prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$26 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Our Lotus Room (licenced) will be open for drinks and snacks from 7.30pm.
A special performance combining the warm vocals and handy guitar work of Kirsch, with the
ecstatic swing and humour of Sedergreen. Bob and Matt have travelled many musical miles,
and for this concert bring together the wealth of experience from their journeys. Add to
this the multi instrumental talents of Jazz missionary, Greg Jones, whose guitar, harp,
vocal and percussion contributions round off a unique evening. This event is sure to
delight the most switched-on audience and will be a night to be remembered.
Earth Harmony Monthly Friday Night Jazz Club
Proudly presents
HEATHER STEWART SINGING BILLIE HOLIDAY
with John Scurry on guitar
Mike McQuaid on clarinet & sax
Leigh Barker on double bass
Friday September 9, 2011 8pm
$22 ($19 consc) prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$26 Pay at the Door
Bookings Essential
Our Lotus Room Café (licenced) will be open for drinks and snacks from 7.30pm
Heather Stewart is an immensely talented and dynamic vocalist, violinist,
composer and strings teacher of classical, blues and roots, jazz, Cajun and
many other musical styles.
In this concert Heather combines her very own musical magic with the immortal
mastery of one of the greatest jazz vocalists and songwriters of all time,
the highly creative and vivacious Billie Holiday.
Do not miss out on this stunning night of soulful vocals and outstanding music.
Earth Harmony Monthly Friday Night Jazz Club
Proudly presents
ANOTHER SEASON
Lisa Upson & Mark Rigoni
and Special Guest Acapella Group
The Vocal Agents (Carol, Isabel, Matt, Colin, Lisa and Hans)
Friday September 30, 2011 8pm
$22 ($19 consc) prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$26 Pay at the Door
Bookings Essential
Our Lotus Room Café (licenced) will be open for drinks and snacks from 7.30pm
Another Season is an acoustic duo consisting of guitar and voice that performs
songs associated with jazz and Latin influences.
Lisa Upson is an accomplished vocalist with extensive performance experience in
Australia and America. She was lead singer of the highly acclaimed Brisbane vocal
jazz ensemble SCAT! Lise brings her abmirable ability to sing an array of different
styles to 'Another Season' that provides a delightful night of ambient, relaxing music.
Mark Rigoni is also a very accomplished guitarist with over 20 years experience.
He has accompanied a wide range of Australia's top singers and musicians and he
adds the cool vibe to 'Another Season'.
This mellow concert will transport you to other places as you enter into the soothing
sound of Another Season and the exciting sound of The Vocal Agents.
Earth Harmony Monthly Friday Night Jazz Club
Proudly presents
DC3 - DIANA CLARK, DOUG DEVRIES AND KEN MURRAY
Friday August 26, 2011 8pm
$22 ($19 consc) prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$26 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Diana Clark is an award wining song writer and vocalist who draws from
Brazilian pop, bossa nova, samba, jazz and blues.
Doug de Vries is one of Australia’s foremost guitar players and Australia's
leading exponent of Brazilian guitar.
Ken Murray is also a guitar master of Spanish, Brazilian and South American
musical styles. He also plays mandoline.
Diana’s seductive & engaging voice blends supremely with Doug’s improvisation
on 7 string guitar and his counterpoint melodies, and Ken’s vibrant guitar
mastery. You will be enthralled and enchanted by this night of splendour
presented by these 3 top Australian musicians musicians.
Our new Lotus Room (licenced) will be open for drinks and snacks from 7.30pm
WANTED - Acts & Audience for
OPEN MIKE NITE CAFE
Music, Song, Dance, Story and Poetry Lounge
Friday August 12, 2011 8pm
Entry $5 for performers and audience members
* PLEASE PHONE (03) 9844-5155 TO BOOK IN YOUR ACT *
Lotus Room Café (licensed) open from 7.30pm for drinks and snacks
People sharing, appreciating & supporting creativity
Our Friday Night Jazz Club
Proudly presents
The sublime & exciting Classical & Brazilian jazz of
LEO DALE, DOUG de VRIES & SHANNON BIRCHALL:
Doug de Vries is Australia's leading exponent of Brazilian guitar
Leo Dale joins him to explore classical and Brazilian jazz on alto
flute, soprano and baritone sax and Shannon Birchall adds his
superb double bass to complete this outstanding jazz trio that
will have you cheering for more.
Friday July 15, 2011 8pm
$22 ($19 consc) prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$26 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Our new Lotus Room (licenced) will be open for drinks and snacks from 7.30pm
A Chilled Acoustic Session
with JAY & JODIE
and speical guest SCOTT CHERRY
Jay Smith, owns Warrandyte Guitar Studio. He is a superlative guitarist and
an excellent teacher with over 20 years of music industry experience in
Australia and the U.K Jodie Glendenning, is an accomplished, dynamic, saultry
soul singer with a history of the Blues.
These Warrandyte musicians are brought together by a common passion for
beautiful harmony and melody. On their maiden voyage, Jay & Jodie will
interpret some of their favourite groove and acoustic compositions.
Accompanying them on Electric Bass special guest Scott Cherry will provide
the vibe that'll keep you warm on a cold winter's night.
We invite you to come and enjoy an intimate evening of chilled acoustic
groove and ambient sonic textures.
Friday July 22, 2011 8pm
$20 ($17 consc) prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$24 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
Our new Lotus Room (licenced) will be open for drinks and snacks from 7.30pm
RIDE CYMBAL
Jazz Club
We are so excited to present our new Jazz Club and absolutely beside
ourselves to bring you RIDE CYMBAL featuring:
BOB SEDERGREEN - Keyboard
SONYA HORBELT - Drums
JON CHIDGEY - Electric Bass
Friday June 17, 2011 8pm
$22/19 prepay (Can pay via phone & card)
$26 Pay at the Door
Bookings highly recommended
p/f (03) 9844-5155
This group make up the rhythm section of The Stonnington Jazz Showband which has provided a
decade of memorable concerts attended by thousands of people in Melbourne's summertime. The
factor that unites these three is their love of rhythm, Jon is an excellent drummer as well
as bass player and Sonja and Bob, renowned educators, are fairly handy as multi
instrumentalists. Their common goal is musicality, and ours is absolute appreciation and
enjoyment ..... and Bob will also tell us more about the ride cymbal ......
Our new Lotus Room (licenced) will be open for drinks and snacks from 7.30pm
WARRANDYTE GLEE CLUB
Afternoon Glee Club Sings
Snacks and drinks from 1:30pm
GLEE CLUB GOS
I am really very sad to have to tell you that our Glee Club has finished for
now. We were so very lucky to have some of the best musical directors in
Australia take our Glee Club. I have really enjoyed it and learned heaps.
Our sincere thanks go to the very talented and generous Vicky, Simon, Karen
and Stephen who managed to fit us into their very busy schedules for so long.
It's been great and I really hope that we have a ground swell of interest so
we can run another Glee Club one day.
WARRANDYTE GLEE CLUB
Glee Club is a pacey, and fun singing session. If you like singing, then
you'll be right at home at our Glee Club. You don't have to be a really good
singer or able to read music (although being able to read the words can help
at times!) as Simon and Vicky are such good musicians, teachers and leaders
they make us sound good!
Each session commences with warm ups and the handing out of the song books.
We sing through a song while Simon plays the piano. He then helps us with a
bit of "tidying up", and throws a harmony in here and there, and we then sing
through the song. We manage a few new songs each session and we often sing
through the songs learned the previous session.
So if you've always wanted to have a sing with others, give it a go, or if
you're a seasoned singer you can help us sound even better. We are looking
forward to wonderful Sunday afternoons singing with you ......
THE DRAGONFLY CLUB at EARTH HARMONY
Open Mike, Music, Song, Dance,
Story, Poetry and Jam Lounge
Next Dragonfly Club is on:
Friday, June 10th, 2011 at 8:00pm
Entry $5 for performers and audience.
So dust off your wings, polish up your act and fly on in.
Please Phone (03) 9894-5155 to book in your act.
Audience members are also very welcome.
Drinks and nibbles in the Lotus Room from 7.30pm.
THE DRAGONFLY CLUB at EARTH HARMONY
Open Mike, Spot Acts and Jam night
at our Music, Song, Dance & Poetry Lounge
2nd Friday of the month
Next Night
Friday, January 14th, 2011, 8pm
Entry $10 or $5 for people presenting a spot act
(Cost includes tea, coffee, biscuits)
Please Phone (03) 9894-5155 to book in your act.
I would like to thank Ian and Graham for generously lending us a sound
system and taking a lot of time and effort to install it. The sound system is
being put to good use by some of our performers who are appreciating the
opportunity to use backup CDs and mikes. So I now send a big thank you to Ian
and Graham for adding another dimension to the Dragonfly Club.
August Dragonfly Club saw the arrival of a truck carrying 4 large marimbas.
We had Zoe, Georgia and Stacey playing these marimbas with great energy,
enthusiasm, accuracy and mallets flying led by Graham. If you don't
already know, the marimba is a musical instrument in the percussion family. It
has wooden or metal bars like a xylophone that are struck with hand-held
mallets. The resonators underneath made out of metal, often aluminium, or
pvc piping, and in some countries they are made out of gourds. The girls who
played the marimbas for us are part of the Marimba Belles from Boronia
Heights Primary School extension program.
If you would like to hear the fantastic Marimba Belles, you can listen to a
CD of a past Marimba Belles group playing on www.cdbaby.com/cd/marimbabelles.
This album is a delightful potpourri of classical, blues, pop, boogie, folk,
renaissance, baroque, African and more. One of my favourite pieces is "Boogie
for Two". The Marimba Belles are an Australian Primary School award winning
group and I'm sure you'll be stunned and amazed at how good they are and how
great marimbas sound.
Gemma and Georgia sang after the marimba players. These girls are only 12, but
if you closed your eyes you'd think they were professional singers in their 20s.
Quite amazing!
Sandra, Silvia and Anna from Raqs Divine in Frankston, then performed a very
special dance comprised of three parts that Sandra choreographed especially
for us. Sandra wrote the following about their dance.
I have been teaching Raqs Sharqi (Egyptian Dance) for about 16 years. Dance
for me and for the many women I have taught over the years has been a powerful
healing tool and a modality of expression for those who cannot find words to
express their feelings. It has been a tool of empowerment for many women,
particularly those who have experienced violence in their lives.
When going through breast cancer treatment I could no longer dance but I would
visualise the movements which helped me greatly in my recovery. Cancer and the
treatment is an onslaught on the body and soul on many levels. The dances performed
were part of this visualisation. It is called 'Metamorphosis' showing the stages of
being in the cocoon phase at the beginning of illness, to the emergence as a glorious
butterfly. The dances are part of a healing journey, not only for myself but I
believe for many others who have been inflicted by life threatening illness or life
circumstances which have caused much pain and anguish. The cocoon phase allows
the healing to take place where nurturing and self care is important. Finally comes
the freedom and sharing when the body and soul are replenished and the soul can soar
to greater heights. The final dance is a prayer of gratitude and grace, a giving of
thanks to the higher power and life force.
The women who are part of this have been a great and wonderful support to me during
my journey. We have shared the love of dance for many years and when I was unable to
dance these wonderful women would still meet and continue to dance. Through this the
energy was held strong and it was kept alive and viable.
It was our pleasure to perform 'Metamorphosis' for you and your friends. It was performed
with much love and joy.
We are taking expressions of interest in a Belly Dance Workshop by Sandra for later
on this year. Please ring the shop (03) 9844 5155 if you are interested.
Dragonfly
Club Brochure.pdf
- 2010 -
An Amazing Double Bill Concert .....
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 (8:00pm)
CHICAGO BLUES LEGEND 'CORKEY SIEGEL'
"He is perhaps the greatest Rock-Blues harmonica player of all time"
- Performance Magazine
"A terrific blues keyboard player and vocalist, Corky's true calling is
the blues harp...it wails, it sobs, it throbs with passion"
- The Denver Post
"Unique performing style, infectious energy and humour. The
festival crowd of 1,500 were bouncing, clapping and laughing with
the music - Michigan Journal
www.corkysiegel.com
and...
AUSTRALIAN GUITAR VIRTUOSO 'NICK CHARLES'
"Nick Charles plays like an angel" - Sydney Morning Herald
"Decades of performing, recording and touring have honed his skills
to perfection" - Rhythms Magazine
"From folk & blues to bluegrass, ragtime & jazz...superbly executed
with understated finesse...gentle vocals & delightfully sardonic
originals " - The Age
www.charlesguitar.com
$20 prepay (card & phone or cash) $25 on the night
P/f (03) 9844-5155
BOOKINGS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL
An amazing double bill...music at it's best......
Be very, very quick to book your seat!!!
Karen from Hills Of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, & John from Buckley's Beers
Healesville will sell their beautiful beverages on the night.
GODDESS DANCE PARTY
Featuring the lively music of The Teskey Brothers
Friday January 15th, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
$20.00inc prepay (Can pay via card over the phone)
$25.00inc on the night
To welcome in the new year with hope and inspiration and
celebrate the Roman goddess Vesta and the Greek Hestia, hearth and home.
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery, Yarrambat, and John from Buckley's
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages on the night.
Samosas, cakes, nibbles etc and chai tea also for sale.
- 2009 -
LIL' FI, BOBBY BRIGHT & BIG BOY LEMONADE in concert
Sunday November 1st, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
$20.00inc prepay (Can pay via card over the phone)
$25.00inc on the night
Lil'Fi, Bobby & BBL want YOU at their concert for a rollicking,
raunchy, rockin' night of flat out fun and good times.
BOOKINGS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL p/f (03) 9844-5155
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery, Yarrambat, and John from Buckley's
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages on
the night.
ELLA THOMPSON ACCOUSTIC TRIO in concert
Saturday September 26th, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
Prepay $20.00inc GST (Can pay via card over the phone)
On the night $25.00inc GST
Unlike most Australian kids of her generation, Ella Thompson grew up
listening to the sounds of Donny Hathaway, Etta James and Gladys Knight
and the Pips. It was the love of soul music that made Ella want to sing.
Not concerned with fads and trends, she sings from her heart. Ella
started performing and writing songs at an early age, and is only now
19 years old. Having done her first 'proper gig' at 12, she has had
experience well beyond her years.
After touring the country with Renee Geyer, Paul Kelly, Diesel,
supporting Stax legend Mavis Staples and playing major festivals, she
went to LA and New York last year for a forthcoming album. During her
travels Ella met and worked with some incredible artists including
Denise Rich. Ella has also appeared on television shows such as "It
Takes Two" and "Rockwiz" and is quickly gaining credibility as a
promising young artist. She has recorded several EPs of her original
material, including her self-titled EP, which was released through
Amphead Music in 2008. In 2009 Ella is set to release her mini-album
"Only Of You" through Medici studios. "Only of You" features seven
new original tracks with modern R'n'B sounds to Old Soul grooves.
Her band features Australia's best R'n'B musicians, and her mini-album
was co-produced by Jason Heerah, Gary Pinto and Dion Hirini. Ella has
a refreshing take on soul music that we have been waiting to hear...
"Ella sings new soul, like an old soul" Paul Kelly "Amazing" Renee Geyer.
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, and John from Buckley's
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages on
the night.
THE DRAGONFLY CLUB
Music, Song, Dance & Poetry Lounge
Every 2nd Friday night of the month at 8pm
Friday - November 13th, 2009
Starts 8.00pm
Entry $10 or $5 for people presenting a spot act
(Cost includes tea, coffee, biscuits)
The evening also includes a music "jam" and a few yarns
So if you want to unfurl your wings and...
* Play your music like you've never played it before .....
* Sing your song like there's no-one in the room .....
* Dance your dance like nobody's watching .....
* Recite your poetry with the eloquence of the Bard .....
* Or just have a go.......
WE HAVE THE VENUE FOR YOU ....
Spot Acts need to arrive at 7.30 pm on the night.
Otherwise drop in at 8pm and hangout out with musical folk and enjoy
all the fun on offer at our comfy, warm meeting place.....
Dragonfly helps us break through our limiting illusions and decisions
that hold us back. The immortal dragonfly helps us soar through our
doubts to fly onward and upward to become our best and brightest
selves. Come join us and enjoy music, song, dance and poetry in the
relaxed and like-minded company of shimmering, delightfully creative
dragonflies.
AKASA in concert
with special guest Mark Grunden, percussionist
Saturday August 29th, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
Prepay $20.00inc GST (Can pay via card over the phone)
On the night $25.00inc GST
With dynamic percussion, rich vocal harmonies and world beats, AKASA
perform a cappella like you've never heard it before. Performing a
predominantly original repertoire Vicki King, Andrea Khoza, Anne-Marie
Sharry and Heidi Bradburn of Akasa impress their audiences with
powerful singing, energetic world grooves and messages of social
change.
Akasa was formed in 1998 in Melbourne and has toured extensively in
Australia, playing all major folk and selected world music events, and
also toured theSouth Pacific region and New Zealand.Akasa leapt into
the international spotlight in June 2000 with their debut cd winning
"Best World Folk Album" and "Best World/Folk Song" at the Contemporary
A Cappella Recording Awards in the USA. Since then the group has
released a further 2 CDs to international acclaim.
SINGING WORKSHOP WITH AKASA
Saturday - August 29th, 2009
Between 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Cost $30 workshop prepay / $45 workshop and concert prepay
What a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of singing and
rhythm work for singers with the girls from Akasa, and learn a song
that you can sing with them at their evening concert performance !
STILETTO SISTERS in concert
Saturday July 25th, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
Prepay $20.00inc GST (Can pay via card over the phone)
On the night $25.00inc GST
"Luscious, exciting and virtuosic" are words that easily spring to mind
regarding both the music and the musicians themselves in the Stiletto
Sisters.
Gypsy melodies, seductive tango rhythms and sensuous songs from Europe and
Latin America are their staple - this is music to swoon by.
The Stiletto Sisters are a dynamic and vibrant trio featuring the
sparkling eyes and ready smiles of Hope Csutoros on violin, Judy Gunson
on piano accordion, and double bassist Jo To. The Stiletto Sisters
perform regularly to packed houses in their home town of Melbourne.
They have toured to the prestigious Four Winds Festival in Bermagui, as
well as to Sydney and Adelaide, including performances at the Famous
Spiegeltent.
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, and John from Buckley's
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages on
the night.
VALANGA & ANDREA KHOZA in concert
Saturday May 23rd, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
Prepay $20.00inc GST / On the night $25.00inc GST
Valanga, originally from the Limpopo Province of South Africa, and
Andrea, a local girl and a founding member of the highly acclaimed
acappella group "AKASA", will take you on a journey from rich vocal
harmonies, rhythmic guitar, traditional stick drums and trombone to
the lilting tones of kalimba. The songs are from their new album as
well as some old favourites that range from township jive to haunting
traditionally inspired melodies. All songs composed by Valanga, tell
stories of the past and present, a journey reminding us of our shared
humanity. Valang and Andrea have also recently released their first
full length album together entitled "Vuswa - the source of life".
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, and John from Buckley's
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages on
the night.
SALTWATER SAX in concert
Saturday March 28th, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Best to pay for and collect tickets in advance to avoid queuing
Uncollected tickets will be sold after 7 pm on the night
Saltwater Sax brings together 4 of Australia's finest saxophone
improvisers to explore the length and breath, textures and colours
of the saxophone family. Bringing it home with delta blues, grooving
out with urban funk and creating shimmering images of sound to uplift
the audience - they are:
Paul Williamson, Tony Hicks, Martha Baartz and Leo Dale.
Even if you may not know their names, listen to some of the names of
the greats they have played with during their careers -
Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Vince Jones, Renee Geyer, Randy Brecker,
the Saints and a host of Australia's finest acts. Leo is well know to
audiences at Earth Harmony following his concerts with Zebra Crossing
and with Girish Makwana.
Baritone sax, tenor sax, alto sax and soprano sax arranged beautifully
to play music that grooves right into your soul. Visit them online
for samples of their music: www.saltwatersax.com
KNOT O' THE GATE in concert
Saturday February 21st, 2009 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Best to pay for and collect tickets in advance to avoid queuing
Uncollected tickets will be sold after 7 pm on the night
The boys of Knot O' The Gate have been performing together for over
five years now and as individuals for over 50 years combined. Playing
a wide range of traditional Celtic music, they have been known to
introduce some modern styles into their tunes, impressing any crowd.
Band members include.....
Kenny (ex Caledonia) hailing from Edinburgh on the guitar,
Jamie from the Scottish Borders playing harmonica and accordion,
Terry from Northern Ireland plays the mandolin and guitar,
and Cal (the token Aussie) on guitar, banjo and bass.
All are well renowned vocalists who evoke your passion for folk music.
Enjoy a kick up heels night of banter and songs with Knot O' The Gate!
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, and John from Buckley's
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages on
the night.
- 2008 -
LIL'FI, BIG BOY LEMONADE & BOBBY BRIGHT Christmas Presence Concert
Sunday December 21st, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Pre Pay or pay at door
Tix on sale from 7pm
We are thrilled that LI' FI, our very own local sassy Blues Mama,
singer, songwriter and awards winner, once again brings us her end of
year celebration in her very own witty, dynamic, rollicking, grand
style. Lil'l Fi will have you rolling in the aisles with her astute,
intelligent, raunchy storytelling, song-writing, powerful singing,
drum and piano playing, and at other times she'll deliver you an
incredibly tender, charming, evocative moment of reflection...but not
for too long....
We also welcome back BIG BOY LEMONADE award winning wild man keyboard
player extraordinaire .....
And take much pleasure in introducing vocalist and guitarist BOBBY
BRIGHT, from the 1960s sensation Bobby and Laurie who were backed by
the Rondells....wow
All in all, the Christmas presence of Lil' Fi, Big Boy Lemonade and
Bobby Bright will have your toes tapping, and your hands clapping,
during an electrifying night of flat out fun. So if you missed last
year's Christmas Cracker, make sure you book early and don't miss out
on this one ! ......
NICK CHARLES in Concert
Friday November 14th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Pre Pay or pay at door
Tix on sale from 7pm
For over 25 years Nick Charles has been a mainstay of the acoustic
roots music movement in this country. In recent years he has begun
to gather a considerable audience in the USA due in part to a
succession of critically acclaimed albums, the latest being "Closer
To Home". Performing over 200 shows a year from Perth to Kansas City
at major folk, blues and jazz festivals, a Nick Charles concert is a
feast for lovers of great guitar music and inventive country blues
style songs. "Australia's virtuoso of acoustic roots music" (The Age)
"an awesome talent" (Australian Guitar Magazine)
We also welcome special guests Cora Browne and Friends who add an
additional magical touch to this night of inspiring music. Cora comes
from a long line of fine Irish singers and carries on the tradition of
passionate song through many genres. Ably assisted by Lorraine Blythe
on guitar, and Eugene Mackinnon on bass, she opens her song book of
Blues, Soul and Traditional Celtic songs to share with you in what
promises to be an exciting evening of music.
NATIVE INKA in Concert
Friday October 17th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Best to pay for and collect tickets in advance to avoid queuing
Uncollected tickets will be sold after 7 pm on the night
NATIVE INKA is made up of two friends..ANDREW MELLADO and JOHN PAUL
PINCHEIRA, who share a passion for the lively indigenous music of the
Andes. Melbourne born Andrew’s parents are from Chile and Italy.
Andrew, an extremely versatile musician, has been playing Quena
(flute), Panpipes, Charango (ten string guitar), Classical Guitar,
Mandolin, Percusssion, and singing vocals from an early age. Over
the last decade he has performed with many different bands world
wide, and has also toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe,
Africa and Asia, performing in different events and festivals.
John Paul, of Chilean descent, started learning the indigenous music
of the Andes at the age of 10. He plays Panpipes, Charango, Guitar,
Bass and also sings vocals. John Paul’s first musical experience was
forming the band "Los Primos" along with his cousins. This was a
very popular band in the Melbourne Chilean community. Since then
John Paul has performed with many different ensembles around
Australia, South America and Asia. Some of these include Tunari,
Inkamarka, Walisuma and Konalien. In Native Inka, John Paul plays
guitar, panpipes, drums and sings....simultaneously!!
The concert will also feature two backup artists who provide extra
flair for the evening.
Karen for Hills of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, and John from Buckley’s
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages
on the night.
MAIRÉID SULLIVAN and BEN KETTLEWELL in Concert
Friday September 15th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Tickets on sale from 7:00pm
I M M E R S I O N a concert of THREE Continents ~ TWO People ~
Embracing ONE World Songs & stories from Celtic, Native American
& Australian heritage.
“...an extended hymn to nature and indigenous traditions, across
three continents. Mairéid Sullivan is one of Australia’s Celtic
treasures, a voice like a trilling bird, she’s also a songwriter
of rare talent, and now a filmmaker.” Rachael Kohn, ABC-RN
Australia.
IMMERSION represents the sanctuary in deep ecology, and demonstrates
that music's greatest potential may lie in bringing our most elusive
dreams and ancient memories of the global commons into focus through
combining imaginative visuals and compelling soundscapes.
"...Maireid Sullivan, one of the finest pure singers to come out of
Ireland in the last fifty years...The work of Mairéid Sullivan and
Ben Kettlewell is nothing less than a triumph of the imagination."
T.S. Kerrigan, American-Reporter.com.
“It's refreshing that Kettlewell chose to explore the depths of the
psyche...the 'rites of passage' zones...keeping us poised, alert...
irresistibly drawn in...deeply moving, accessible music." Lee
Underwood, Pulse Magazine.
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, and John from Buckley’s
Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful beverages on
the night.
STILETTO SISTERS in Concert
Friday August 15th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Is there enough passion in your life? How long has it been
since you spent an evening with three glamorous gypsy girls
whose only desire is to whip you into a frenzy with their
instrumental virtuosity and then cause you to swoon with the
beauty of their vocal harmonies?
The Stiletto Sisters have been wooing audiences in Melbourne
for the past six years with their seductive blend of Hungarian
gypsy, tango and love songs from around the world. They are
regulars at the Famous Spiegeltent and their long-awaited
second live CD “The Fox and the Bear” captures the magic of
one of these memorable performances.
Led with breathtaking virtuosity by Hungarian trained violinist
Hope Csutoros (My Friend the Chocolate Cake, Cosmo Cosmolino)
the trio features as well the dynamic piano accordion playing
of Judy Gunson (also Cosmo Cosmolino) and the wonderful talents
of Jo To on double bass.
The Stiletto Sisters perform with extraordinary emotional range
from extreme delicacy to blazing intensity and more than a touch
of humour. Stiletto Sisters’ performances do come with a health
warning: the velvety seduction of their 3-part harmonies on Latin,
Yiddish and Hungarian love songs has caused many to faint with delight!
(Pre Pay or book at door / Tickets on sale from 7pm)
MARGRET ROADKNIGHT in Concert
Friday July 18th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Margret RoadKnight, is an impressive singer of riveting songs -
blues, folk and jazz. She is also a social commentator, comedian,
and very adept at other gems and genres, guitar and African thumb
piano. A truly rollicking evening to be had by all.
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery Yarrambat, and John from
Buckley’s Beers, Healesville will also be selling their beautiful
beverages on the night.
(Pre Pay or book at door / Tickets on sale from 7pm)
DEAN FRENKEL & LINDA LAASI’S Magic Sound Concert Tour
Friday May 16th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Locally based DEAN FRENKEL & LINDA LAASI are nationally acclaimed
performers and recording artists. Dean is a Guinness World Record holder
for voice, and Linda, an Aria award winner, performed the exquisitely
haunting sound track for the highly acclaimed Australian movie ‘Jindabyne’
Dean and Linda have just released an extraordinary meditation album
called 'Magic Sounds' , and an enchanting meditation storybook entitled
'The Magic Sounds of KahMing'. This concert features the organic vocal
soundscapes weaving tapestries of shamanic and healing sounds. So come
along and enjoy a magical tour through the wonderous sounds of Dean’s
entrancing harmonic singing, didgeridoo and Tibetan Bowls, and Linda’s
transporting soundscapes singing, whirlies (harmonic pipes) and thumb
piano.
Guest musician, ARRAYAH, will also add the ringing sounds of her crystal
bowls to the magical sounds of the night.
Best to pay for and collect tickets in advance to avoid queuing.
Uncollected tickets will be sold after 7 pm on the night.
BRUCE ROGERS in Concert
Friday April 18th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Join BRUCE ROGERS on a journey of spirit and place, of song and
story as he draws on his personal experiences for this intimate
concert. Performing works from his most recent European tour.
Bruce will guide us on a trip around the world, seen through the
hole of a didgeridoo....
Bruce is one of Australia’s most highly respected didgeridoo makers
and one of only a handful of didgeridoo players to gain recognition
on the international stage. His career as a didgeridoo player and
recording artist spans twenty-two years as a soloist, and
encompasses musical genres from classical and jazz, folk and pop
through to techno and experimental music.
Bruce has performed at venues ranging from The Amphitheatre,
adjoining Uluru National Park, to the Sydney Opera House, to the
Spandau Citadel in Berlin. His ten concert and teaching tours in
Europe have been highlighted by many acclaimed solo performances
throughout the continent.
This will be a unique evening.....
Pre pay or pay at door. Best to pay for and collect tickets in
advance to avoid queuing. Uncollected tickets will be sold after
7 pm on the night p/f (03) 9844-5155 for bookings.
SEBASTIAN JORGENSEN in concert
Friday March 14th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST / Consc $15.00inc GST
Pre pay or pay at door . Best to pay for and collect tickets in
advance to avoid queuing. Uncollected tickets will be sold after
7 pm on the night p/f (03) 9844-5155 for bookings.
SEBASTIAN JORGENSEN, acclaimed local classical guitarist, will draw
on the music of Europe, the Americas, Asia and indigenous Australia
for this innovative concert. Sebastian has a long and deep connection
with Aboriginal Australia and he has won world-wide recognition for
his groundbreaking work of adapting the music of remote central
Australian Aboriginal Communities, the remote north east Arnheml and
community of Ramingining, and the lost Wurundjeri songs from the
vanished Aboriginal people who lived around his home in Christmas
Hills, for classical guitar. Sebastian has recently returned from
performing in New York and his 5th tour of the Northern Territory.
Among his many outstanding musical accomplishments Sebastian has
studied with John Williams (UK), Alirio Diaz (Venezuela) and Jose
Luis Gonzalez (Spain), was a prizewinner in the international guitar
competition held at Castel Maria di Sabia in Italy, performed with
Jimi Hendrix in London’s Royal Festival Hall and recorded with David
Gulpilil, Waak Waak Jungi, Yothu Yindi and Warren H. Williams. This
is a night where classical guitar truly touches the soul of
Australia.
LEO and GIRISH in concert
Friday February 15th, 2008 (Starts 8:00pm)
Cost $20.00inc GST
Early bookings essential seating limited p/f (03) 9844-5155
Please pay for and collect tickets in advanced to avoid queuing.
We take great pleasure in inviting you to an evening of 2 sublime sets of
easy listening, ambient, inspiring, spiritual and healing music by
top percussionist GIRISH MAKWANA and fabulous flautist LEO DALE.
Melbourne based Girish was born in Gujart, India. He plays tabla,
a popular Hindi and Arabic pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes
and timbres used in classical, popular and religious music. Girish
also plays the Indian harmonium, a free standing musical keyboard
consisting of free reeds worked by hand operated bellows, and dhol,
a double sided barrel drum widely used in India, Pakistan and the
Punjab. Girish is also a beautifully rich Sanskrit chant singerwho
incorporates pop, jazz and folk into his vocal and musical style.
Leo, also from Melbourne, plays all the saxes and alto flute in his
very own special imitable grooving jazz and world music style.
Together they sound absolutely amazing!
http://www.myspace.com/girishandleo
"ZEBRA CROSSING" in concert
Friday November 30th, 2007 (Starts 8:00pm – 10:00pm)
$20.00 includes concert tea/coffee
The Zebra Crossing trio presents a great mix of West African percussion,
European jazz, sax and flute, and the inimitable sound of beautiful South
African vocals, guitar and kalimba. Charismatic Valanga Khoza, South African
musician and storyteller will delight you with his songs and traditional tales.
Sri Lankan born Ray Pereira, on of Australia’s best percussionists and
djembe drum players, will enthrall you with his driving beat, and all out
Aussie, Leo Dale, fabulous flautist, will rock you with his pumping baritone sax!
Karen from Hills of Plenty Winery, Yarrambat, and John from Buckley’s
Beers, Healesville, will also be selling their tantalizing tipples on the
night.
This concert will sell out fast !!!
For bookings Ph: (03) 9844-5155