Welcome to another newsletter from Jason Downes Entertainment. It's fair to say that the last 4 months have flown and I'm more than a bit embarrassed that it has taken this long to get back in contact. However, I have an excellent excuse and for those of you who don't know, my wife and I had a beautiful little baby girl on Christmas Day! Indianna Catherine Downes.
Now, there is some great jazz around the traps and after a slow start JDE is getting back into the swing of things.
- Tamsin West Concert
- Late Hour Boys Tour
- Philip Webb supports Jazz!
- Red Hot Rhythmakers still seek a venue - Can you help?
- Forward to a friend
Tamsin West Concert
I am delighted to promote what will surely be a fantastic concert on Sunday week, 28th March. Tamsin West is performing a tribute to Peggy Lee, Julie London and Doris Day at the Bentleigh Club from 12pm. This is a Jazz Australia function and as such all tickets can be booked through Diana Allen (see below). Tamsin has put together a great band for the occasion including a swag of young musicians:
Tamsin West - Vocals
Ben Winkelman - Piano
Rod Gilbert - Drums
Leigh Barker - Double Bass
Jason Downes - Reeds
Tamsin will be performing a selection of classic hits from each artist including "It's A Good Day", "Manàna", "Golden Earrings", "Cry Me A River", "Secret Love", "Que Sera Sera" and many many more.
Bookings can be made by contacting Diana Allen on:
03 5258 3936
diana@jazzaustralia-vic.com
Ticket price includes a 2-course sit down meal
More information on the concert including a great writeup by Diana can be found by clicking HERE.
Late Hour Boys European Tour 2010
For anyone heading to Europe this winter, Michael McQuaid is following a long line of Australian musicians by leading his own group to Europe. Michael has put together a sensational band that will be touring through Denmark, Switzerland and the UK. Dates include:
25-26 June: Silkeborg Jazz Festival, Denmark
27 June - 4 July: Ascona Jazz Festival, Switzerland
6 July: Linlithgow, Scotland, UK
7 July: Ayr Jazz Club, Scotland, UK
8 -11 July: Whitley Bay, England, UK
13 July: Eastbourne, England, UK
15 July: Little Witley, England, UK
16 July: Upton, England, UK
Prior to leaving for Europe, you can catch the Late Hour Boys at the PJC on 2nd May or the Noosa Jazz Club on 15th May. Look out for them!
Philip Webb Real Estate supports live Jazz
A curious thing has been happening in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne for many years now. Young and old buyers of real estate flock to the leafy green suburbs in the hope of snagging their perfect home at auction...and to help them do it you might just find some of your favourite musicians blowing a tune right in front of the house!
Philip Webb continues to employ small jazz groups on Saturday mornings around Doncaster and surrounds. Although a bit of fun and often a curious spectacle, it has to be acknowledged this type of work is always appreciated by working musicians. Thanks Phil!
PS - if you see any of the bands playing at auction, be sure to stop and say G'day and request your favourite tune!
Red Hot Rhythmakers STILL seek a venue
Michael McQuaid's Red Hot Rhythmakers are still on the hunt for a venue to start a regular gig. It's going to be great but we can't find a venue! Can you help?
We are seeking:
- A small to medium-sized hall
- In or around the Brunswick/Fitzroy area
- Ideally we'd like it have a stage and a dance floor
We would like to hire it on a long-term ongoing basis. If you know of a suitable venue, please contact Jason Downes - 0423 593 692.
Forward to a friend...
We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter from Jason Downes Entertainment. Our aim is to promote and provide live music and we'd love you to help us do this. Please feel free to forward this to friends you think would appreciate it and please don't forget if you'd like a band for your next occasion, please contact me!
I hope you to see you out and about...
Jason
