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| NHM NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2009 |
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Welcome to our June newsletter. We are continually updating our web site with new artists, new bands and new music samples to help make your decision easier when choosing the right entertainment for your next event. Don't forget to contact us for full artist biographies, song lists and the latest fees.
This month’s edition includes some great feature performance ideas as well as awesome party bands – now is the right to get in early and secure your Christmas entertainment. Our 'Life as a Performer' spotlight is on David Weir from Blue Train.
Enjoy!
Bethanie & the NHM Team
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| FEATURE PERFORMANCE IDEAS |
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Cello Diva
Cello Diva, aka Sally Maer, has an affinity with the passionate and emotive music she plays. Accompanied on either piano (or piano backing tracks if no piano is available) or harp, Sally performs music from her ABC Classics album ‘Bed of Roses’ and more. From Bach to Bon Jovi, Cello Diva performances encompass a diversity of exquisite music. Cello Diva is perfect as dinner entertainment for your next corporate event
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B'Tutta
Since 1990 this engaging percussion quartet has enthralled audiences young and old, giving over 1500 energetic concerts for Musica Viva Australia, the Sydney Festival and the Sydney Opera House Trust. B'Tutta offers something unique, quirky and exceptional!
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Chicago
With Chicago back in town, this dance show is sure to be a hit for this year's Christmas party season. The show oozes the style and glamour of the prohibition days.
With great hits such as 'All that Jazz', 'Roxie' and 'Razzle Dazzle; teamed with fabulous choreography this theatre piece will have you standing in the aisles!
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Capoeira Break Dancers
This high energy dance crew is the only one to mix the dynamic styles of Capoeira Martial Arts with Acrobatics, break dancing flips and the most incredible body work ever experienced. It is an intense high impact experience that will leave you breathless and begging for more. Group sizes are available from a trio up to 15 dancers. Heat up your next corporate event - expect the unseen, amazing and the spectacular!<
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Soul Nights
Soul Nights Sydney's premier band is comprised of Australia's leading musicians. These musicians have come together to create a unique funky, dance, groove and rnb feel. Their experience, combined with their soulful and amazing sense of melodic motifs, has everyone talking. This combination of players has been working hard on making their playing and music standout.
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Blue Train
Blue Train have performed at 1000’s of events for clients including Star City Casino, SOCOG; Westpac; BT finance; Southcorp wines and Arthur Andersons to name a few. Blue Trains versatile repertoire includes jazz, retro tunes and contemporary covers catering to clients who request both background dinner music as well as songs guaranteed to get your guests up on the dance floor.
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Eon Beats
The finest in dancefloor jazz, super soulful rhythms and futuristic heavyweight funk. Featuring Rick Robertson, saxophonist from d.i.g, the very soulful vocals of Evelyn Duprai, the beats of Ian Mussington and the ever inventive keyboard wizard Gerard Masters.
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Wonderbrass
Wonderbrass is a collection of 9 of Sydney's finest singers and musicians all working towards one goal; to create the perfect party atmosphere through live music! Wonderbrass is quickly becoming recognised as one of the most exciting, fun and professional bands in Australia and throughout the Asia Pacific region performing much loved cover songs with high energy antics!.
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Wet Zelko
As seen at the MEA 2009 Christmas Party.
Wet Zelko is a 5 piece band playing rock/pop covers from the 70's to the 00's. The guys play what the people want to hear and really know how to rock a crowd! Wet Zelko is a sure-fire solution to your next event, providing a polished and professional performance every time.
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David Weir – Blue Train
David standing proudly with his wife Bronwyn on Charlotte's first day of school.
What do you do?
I sing and play the sax in the Sydney based band 'Blue Train'.
Which is the best gig you have performed at?
Performing at the Opera House with the Jacki Orszarcsky budget orchestra featuring Renee Geyer.
What is the weirdest thing that has happened to you while performing?
Saw two people getting a little too amorous right next to the stage at 2.30am when playing with the band at round Midnight in Kings Cross.
What is your favourite song?
It changes all the time but I love 'Skin it Back' by Little Feat at the moment. I am always listening to Miles Davis 'Kind of Blue' and Donny Hathaway's 'Everything is everything'.
What were doing last Saturday night?
Playing at Crystal Bar in the GPO for Burlesque show with a DJ then went off to the Basement to play in the house band with Leanne Paris Band - technically it was Sunday morning as we started at 1.30am!
Who would you like to perform with and why?
Beyonce or Maceo Parker! He is my funky God on sax - it's great to hang with your musical mentors.
What is your most memorable moment?
The birth of both of my children.
What makes you laugh?
Complete absurdity, Ribald jokes, other people laughing, my kids making mischief.
What is your favourite film?
Borat! (sorry).
What is your favourite thing to do when you’re not working?
I love hanging with my family and practising singing and playing the sax. both things I love and do not get enough to do enough of.
How long have you been performing for?
All my life! I am getting too old to answer that - ok 25 years!
What are passionate about?
All the people in the world's right to happiness and a 'fair go'. Being a dad and singing with my band.
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