Introducing . . .
The Verses @ The Gerswhin Room, Friday May 16th.
Formed in 2007 by Ella and Jesse Hooper, formerly of Killing Heidi, The Verses are a rocking country blues sextet that represents a return to the Hoopers’ folk and country roots.
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Leonard Minogue
Sat 24 May, 2008
Norther Star Hotel, Hamilton, Newcastle
8pm - 12am
Upcoming gigs for We Want More The Premier 70s Glam Rock Tribute Show is as follows:-
This Saturday 10th May at Caloundra RSL we will be premiering our expanded repertoire to include other 70s classics outside of the Glam genre. Artists added to our standard 70s Glam set are The Jackson 5, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Bee Gees, ABBA and Donna Summer. Plus, due to numerous requests we have added some new Sweet, Queen, Gary Glitter and early AC/DC material!
Bois et Charbon will be performing for your listening pleasure next Wednesday 14 May at Sippers from 8 PM. Wednesday is $8 tapas night and don’t forget Sippers serve only the best local wines and brews. Sippers is located at 164 Rathdowne St Carlton.
THU 8 8pm BOB & JULES BLUES SHOW
Sweet vocals, the witty repartee of two pals and the fusion of two very fine instrumentalists, in a show that demonstrates the music and poetry of 1920’s Blues and beyond. From New Orleans to the Mississippi Delta…” Bob Whetstone (Vocals/Trumpet) - having worked as a side man for the likes of Champion Jack Dupree, Victoria Spivey, Alexis Korner and Memphis Slim - is regarded internationally as a Blues and Jazz icon. Jules Boult (Vocals/Guitar) - is a multi instrumentalist recognized for his own unique blues music and the delightful interpretation of many fine songs. For many years his soulful and dynamic style has earned him the admiration of lovers of this music. Their back at the Greyhound Hotel St Kilda on Thursday 8th May. Free in the public bar.
For more info: http://www.myspace.com/julesboult
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The Hooley Dooleys, one of Australia’s most recognised brands in children’s entertainment, has burst back onto the scene with a fresh new look ready to educate and entertain.
The Hooley Dooleys have kick-started 2008 by introducing a new cast filled with much loved familiar faces and exciting new members. Led by veteran Hooley Dooley
David Butts, and featuring new friends Lou Lou, Katie, Adam and Ginner, supported
by the ever-popular characters Russell the Muscly Kangaroo, Tickle the Doodat and
Captain Catastrophe, The Hooley Dooleys are bringing back the power of family fun
to children’s entertainment.
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Barry Adamson has been doing things differently ever since he strapped on a bass guitar, scoring the chart single, “Shot by Both Sides” while playing for ex-Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto’s Manchester based Magazine as a teenager in late Seventies. He played on all of Magazine’s seminal post-punk albums, and contributed to Devoto’s solo album and his next band, Luxuria. He also contributed to the studio band Visage, playing in the ensemble’s first two albums, Visage and The Anvil.
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