Gigs

AT LAST, BRENT PARLANE’S NEW CD LIVE AT ALBERT PARK FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

10 September, 2010 (19:30)

 

BRENT PARLANE

 

http://blogs.myspace.com/brentparlane

 

 Brent Parlane

 

ALBERT PARK YACHT CLUB PORT LOUNGE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH 2010

AQUATIC DRIVE ALBERT PARK LAKE (NEXT TO THE POINT RESTAURANT)

COST $20/$15 CASH AT DOOR. DOORS OPEN 7:30PM

COST INCLUDES MELBOURNE’S BEST TURKISH BREAD & DIPS BEFORE SHOW AND HOT PARTY FINGER FOOD IN INTERVAL. DRINKS FROM BAR AT BAR PRICES. BOOKINGS taxman@bigpond.net.au or 03 96901233 BH

 

Honestly folks this guy is an absolute legend. He’s been everywhere and done everything. He gets better with age. I have to tell you I used to go and see Brent when we both were young men. He was one of the hardest working musicians in the game and it was easy to forget he was a Kiwi. He was a regular at the famous Troubadour in Bowen Crescent/Brunswick Street/Church Street, was a regular at most decent pubs before the Pokies Virus destroyed the majority of them, and just kept on keeping on through the years. These days he is still working hard. He plays regularly with his band “The Glorious Bastards” and now is about to launch his most recent CD. He has chosen Albert Park to do just that.

Here is the blurb from his website .. I will update it later with more relevant stuff. Also look for Brent performing at Harmony Row on Sunday 17th October with Melbourne vintage musician and personality Doug Owen as they bring the fabulous songs of the Everly Brothers to life.

Born in NZ to Air-force family. Moved every 2 years all around NZ, London, and Bangkok. First musical performance, singing an A Cappella version of Sheb Wooley’s “The Flying Purple People Eater” at School Christmas Show (6 Years old)The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Seekers were all leaving their mark when Brent’s Mum died of Kidney failure when he was 12.

For 4 years at Nelson College boarding school Brent did little but play the guitar and dream of escape. His Father was posted to Bangkok again and 16 year old Brent went up once a year for Christmas holidays, fell in love with a beautiful 17 year old Australian girl, before having to go back to boarding school…..

Living in Auckland with his Dad he spent all his days trying to write songs and playing in coffee shops and folk clubs…..

He got up the courage to contact Robert Raymond and Barry Coburn (music promoters) who, liking what they heared, put him in the studio for his first recording. Then on the road opening for The New Seekers and Muddy Waters…..

He also had to take the stage at a Rock Festival between Fairport Convention and Black Sabbath…..

A finals spot on NZBC’s New Faces gave him a National profile and a hit single “I’m Looking Forward To Tonight” ….

Then he ran away with a touring Rock Band called Beech and learned about life as a band member.Beech opened for Osibisa, The Sweet, Roxy Music, and Eric Clapton…..

Before relocating to Australia Brent also opened for BB King and The Eagles…..

In the ’80’s Brent became a must see act in Melbourne and Sydney wrote and recorded and pioneered the self -funded album. During this time he also opened for Randy Newman, Jesse Winchester and Guy Clark. He also continued his love of traveling doing gigs in London, Chicago, San Francisco, New York and LA…..

Traveling to Tamworth in the early ’90’s he soon scored a record deal and some awards and went on touring with lots of TV and Radio exposure…..

When the record deal ran it’s course it was back to being an independent again. The four current Cd’s “The Closest” “Good Man Down” “The Happy Note” and “Little Revolution” are testament to the time it takes to become an accomplished songwriter. The warmth and wisdom in these songs tell a tale of the ups and down’s of love and life and explain why Brent has been described as a “National Treasure…..

“Early in 1999 Brent was diagnosed with renal failure and had to spend the next 6 years on dialysis, which for a traveling musician was very hard.On June 24th 2006 He received a Kidney Transplant at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. His Father who died a month before hand left some money for Brent to take his two sons on a big Holiday around the World. With stops in Bangkok, Paris and London the three of them then drove across America…..

In 2007, Brent released “Little Revolution” and started a new phase in his musical journey.   ….

April 2010 sees the release of “This Wonderful Parade” Brent’s brand new C.D. Recorded by Stephen Blackburn at his Knock Hard Studio in Northcote Victoria, this is an exciting collection of new Brent Parlane originals with a re-recorded version of “Louise”, an older song Brent wrote with Greg Champion. Also included here is “Light By Light” a lovely new song from Liz Frencham. The album is being warmly received and starting to get good airplay…..

Brent along with Stephen Blackburn on piano and Howard Malkin on guitar recently wowed them at the National Folk Festival and are planning many more festival appearances and visits to all states in Australia.        ….

 

HARRY MANX GRAND FINALE AT HARMONY ROW SUNDAY SEPT 26TH 2010

26 September, 2010 (12:00)

HARRY MANX

http://www.harrymanx.com

Harry Manx
HARMONY ROW SUNDAY SEPT 26TH 2010

 

12 NOON LUNCH & 2:30PM SHOW

        

       

Cost $75.00 dinner & show,  
(preferred seating, the Region’s best Porterhouse with Pepper or Mushroom Sauce, yummy desert to follow, or if you’re a vegetarian we can look after you too, just let us know when you book)
  

 

or  $ 45.00 Show Only.
Drinks from the bar at reasonable bar prices

       

 

BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES TO DENNIS harmonyrowvineyard@bigpond.com
       

 

or 0400 804855or 03 54235286

 

 

 

After a successful May Tour of Australia Harry Manx comes back to Australia in September for his final 2010 Harmony Row Concert. You can come and celebrate if your team won in the AFL Grand Final, or come and commiserate if it didn’t.

 

Harry has become a “regular” at Harmony Row when he tours approximately every two years. We love him and he loves us. It’s a great day always, a great vibe, great music and great sound. The audience increases every time. Last two concerts in 2008 were sold out. His concert in May was also sold out.
  

Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to.

Manx is a prolific artist, releasing seven albums in a six-year span with no signs of stopping. His first album Dog My Cat (2001, NorthernBlues Music), captured the attention of new fans, musical peers and media with favorable reviews and awards, including Best Blues Album of the Year from the Canadian Independent Music Association. The Juno-nominated follow-up Wise and Otherwise (2002) garnered nods from the American media with excellent reviews in the Chicago Sun Times and The Washington Post.

Jubilee (2003), Harry’s collaboration with famed Canadian guitarist Kevin Breit (Norah Jones), has become a critical favourite, receiving a Juno and Maple Blues Awards nomination, and helped to establish Harry as an innovator in Canada’s Blues music community. Road Ragas (2003), a collection of Manx’s live performances recorded around the globe, captured the essence of his mesmerizing solo shows and cemented a solid reputation for this artist amongst fans and musical peers.

Harry Manx’s much anticipated fifth album West Eats Meet (2004) signaled the launch of his independent label Dog My Cat Records. Produced by Jordy Sharp (Dog My Cat, Wise and Otherwise, Road Ragas) Harry’s serene solo sound is enhanced with decorative elements of tabla, dholak, keys and backing vocals. Its release generated his third Juno nomination, this time in the Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Solo) category and accolades across Canada.

His most recent solo release, Mantras for Madmen (2005), is blindingly unapologetic when it comes to even greater use of instrumentation. The groove level is kicked up a notch with the addition of bass, drums, and gospel-laden backing vocals with killer harmonies that enrich the ten original tunes. Indian instruments for the two ragas are also thrown into the mix.

Manx’s latest CD, another collaboration with Canadian guitar wonder Kevin Breit called “In Good We Trust”, was released on Stony Plain Records in the spring of 2007. It has received glowing reviews and a number of award nominations, including two three Maple Blues nominations (Acoustic Act of the Year & Recording of the Year), two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for “Best Ensemble” and “Pushing the Boundaries”. In addition, “In Good We Trust” has been nominated for a Western Canada Music Award for Outstanding Roots Recording (duo).

Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic live show on street corners, in cafes, bars and at festivals. But it was Indian music that captured Manx and in the mid 80s he began his five-year tutelage with Rajasthani Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for A Meeting by the River). He also received the gift of Bhatt’s custom-made, self-designed Mohan veena-a 20-stringed sitar/guitar-that was the catalyst for Harry to forge a new path with his now signature east-meets-west style of music.
A successful touring performer, Manx has brought his “breathtaking” solo shows across Canada, into the USA, Australia, France and most recently to Singapore and Spain. He has appeared at many prestigious festivals, world-class theatres, concert halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena, lap steel, harmonica and banjo, Manx quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed “the Harry Zone” with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his original songs. “The live performances have become the most exciting part of the music business for me,” Harry says. “And it’s not only the playing; it’s all the other magic that happens between myself and the audience. My goal has always been to draw the audience as deep as possible into the music.”
Blending Indian folk melodies with blues, a sprinkle of gospel, and compelling grooves, Manx’s “mysticssippi” flavour is hard to resist, easy to digest and keeps audiences coming back for more.

 

   

    

     

 

      

      

      

       

  

       

 

        

        

    

       

       

 

            

            

 

                 

            

                       

                                    

                                    

               

               

   

   

         

         

         

           

           

    

    

    

    

           

           

       

       

 

                   

                

             

   

ALBERT PARK PRESENTS STILETTO SISTERS FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER

1 October, 2010 (19:30)

 

STILETTO SISTERS

 

Stiletto Sisters

 

 Stilettos Outside Spiegeltent

http://www.stilettosisters.com/

Friday October 1st 2010 at Albert Park Port Lounge

 

Location - Port Lounge - Albert Park Yacht Club. Aquatic Drive Albert Park Lake Reserve
Next to the Point Restaurant
Rollup time: 7:30pm
Cost $25 per head. $20 concessions
Drinks from the bar at reasonable bar prices
Melbourne’s best Turkish Bread & Dips provided on arrival, Finger Food provided in the interval. No extra cost.

 

Bookings to Cliff Ellery taxman@bigpond.net.au or 03 96901233 or 0418 179411

 

 

Luscious, exciting, virtuosic gypsy melodies, seductive tango rhythms, popular, traditional, old continental favourites & love songs from Europe and Latin America…music to swoon by! 

Like their name, Stiletto Sisters are passionate, sexy, and emotive. You will love this night. Come & be part of it! The women are true virtuosi and have a strong following! I know it’s a cliché but in this case it’s true. Book early to avoid disappointment!!!

These women are sensational. The last time the Club hosted Stilettos we were sold out and packed to the rafters. Come and find out why!!

 

 

BRENT PARLANE & DOUG OWEN ARE THE EVERLY BROTHERS - HARMONY SUNDAY 17TH OCTOBER

17 October, 2010 (12:00)

 

 EVERLY LIKE THE EVERLY BROTHERS

 

 Brent ParlaneDoug Owen

 HARMONY ROW VINEYARD

SUNDAY OCTOBER 17TH - DETAILS & COST TO BE ADVISED

 

Details are to be advised .. but this will be a brilliant show. We are filming it and the film may be the marketing tool for taking this show on the road so if you want to be in a musical movie you have better come along.

Brent Parlane and Doug Owen, two melbourne musicians who may rightfully be termed “legends” will bring to life the music of Don & Phil Everly. A well nown British musician who toured with Don & Phil in recent years refers to them as “Drinks Everly” and “Smokes Everly” Call them what you will they created some of the most popular music of the 20th Century. With tow of Melbourne’s best to re-create that music you are in for a great show.

WHEELERS & DEALERS AT ALBERT PARK FRIDAY OCTOBER 29TH

29 October, 2010 (19:30)

 

WHEELERS & DEALERS

 

Wheelers & Dealers

 

 

http://www.wheelersanddealers.com.au/

 ALBERT PARK YACHT CLUB PORT LOUNGE FRIDAY OCTOBER 29TH 2010
AQUATIC DRIVE ALBERT PARK LAKE (NEXT TO THE POINT RESTAURANT)
COST $20/$15 CASH AT DOOR. DOORS OPEN 7:30PM
COST INCLUDES MELBOURNE’S BEST TURKISH BREAD & DIPS BEFORE SHOW AND HOT PARTY FINGER FOOD IN INTERVAL. DRINKS FROM BAR AT BAR PRICES. BOOKINGS taxman@bigpond.net.au or 03 96901233 BH

I came across the Wheelers & Dealers at one of Andrew Pattison’s wonderful musical events. They were the backing band for the amazing Albert Lee. Albert being an absolute superstar and one of the best guitarists in the world (have a look at the DVD of Concert for George (Harrison) sometime.  Now why would Albert Lee choose a band like the Wheelers & Dealers? Well you are just going to have to come along and find out.

In the forefront of exciting contemporary interpretations of folk music, multi-award winning band Wheelers and Dealers features the exceptional fiddle playing of Mike Kerin, the powerful rock influenced guitar of Ged Corben, the percussive upright bass of Michael Vidale and the evocative accordion of Tinker Duffy, setting off malt whisky vocals from acclaimed folk singer Christine Wheeler.

The band’s repertoire offers a musically rich and intimate tapestry of songs that tell tales of love and celebration, of grief and longing, of emigration and adventure. They are stories that set the social and political scenery of their times, whether past or present. Feel the pain of a drover’s wife during a drought, through the words of Henry Lawson set to music. Travel alongside a rogue Irishman with a Robin Hood complex. Sit outside a rough hut in the Appalachian mountains listening to the fiddle dance.

‘If they remind me of Colcannon, my personal benchmark for really great traditional music, it’s for all the right reasons, strong singing, a range of styles held gently and treated with real respect.‘ Adelaide Advertiser

‘Wheelers and Dealers make music that is arrestingly beautiful, with the power to sweep audiences into its embrace.’ Playhouse Hotel, Barraba NSW