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The Basement, Circular Quay Tues Nov 15

Phat beats! Sassy songs! Township Jive!

With an original flavour that leans toward the funk and soul side of music Michael Wheatley has captivated Sydneys live funk and dance scene as a vocalist, keyboardist, writer, producer and DJ since the early 90s. Michael will be playing tunes from his Dirty Carpet Disco Band album and showcasing his just completed fourth solo album Universal Joint, featuring original funk and dance related sounds with an emphasis on blending rootsy earthy textures with synthetic keyboard licks and beats of the PHAT variety.

Sally Street is one of Sydney's finest independent female singer/songwriters. Sally's music continues to transcend all genre barriers with wicked defiance and her trademark infectious sense of FUN!  Sydney's sparkling sassy songstress literally purrs down the mic with her brand new set of soon-to-be released original poppy jazzy hits fronted by an all-star band featuring James Muller (guitar), Bill Risby (piano), Calvin Welch (drums/percussion), and Alex Hewetson (bass).  

Chris Gudu brings the irresistible township jive rhythms of his homeland Zimbabwe to the world as he showcases his brand new album Imnandi. The Chris Gudu Band captures the musical and spiritual grooves of Bulawayo and beyond - where he grew up not only playing musical instruments and singing with his family, but actually making the instruments. About to embark on a two month tour of Africa, Chris band features Agatha Duallah & Joyce Mungombe (backing vocals), Michael Coggins (lead guitar), Ryan Baker (rhythm guitar), Sam Parkinson (Keyboards), Andrew Morris (Bass) and Andy Cutugno (Drums).   

DJ Brent Clough will be joining us again to spin some tunes between our 3 live acts. Brent is one of the co-creators and current presenter of ABC Radio Nationals audio adventure The Night Air. He has previously produced and presented the innovative music program Other Worlds and the world music show The Daily Planet. Brent presented two music shows on 2SER-FM: the long-running reggae show Splashdown and the world groove show Bambu Hut and he was a founder of Sydneys first dancehall reggae sound system Nasty Tek.

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One Hot Night in Sydney

Vanguard - Wed November 16, 2011

The rhythms of Zimbabwe return to The Vanguard as Chris Gudu and his seven piece band embark on an Australia-wide tour to launch the release of his new album 'Imnandi' in Australia.

His solo tour follows the last tour of the country with the South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela a couple of years ago.

Chris Gudu who comes from the city of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe has an amazing stage presence with the ability to mesmerise his audience with some tricky dance moves while the band churns out some high energy township jive or umbaqanga music.

As usual Chris Gudu's music is designed to entertain, to make you feel good and to make you move. The new album is filled with such grooves and rhythms.

'The Chris Gudu performance is worth experiencing, not just once but over and over again' - The ABC.

This Sydney show is not to be missed for anything.

The Chris Gudu Band will be accompanied by special guests the sensational Miriam Lieberman and the awesome True Vibenation.

Click here for bookings.

The Rhythms of Zimbabwe Return

Mittagong Playhouse Sat Sept 10th

It was almost 4 years ago when the Chris Gudu Band sold out the Mittagong Playhouse during the tour of Chris’s earlier album Bavimbeni. Chris Gudu and his band return to the Southern Highlands with their unmistakable township jive music. As before, this Mittagong Playhouse concert is part of their album launch. This time the Chris Gudu Band is proud to unveil their brand new album Imnandi which was produced by the lead guitarist Michael Coggins.

 

Southern Highlands based all women group Rapunzel’s Party will be performing as special guests.

 

Rapunzel’s Party are Helen Archer, Louise Bell, Margaret Bradley, Geralyn Cheers and Olive Hodgson. Along with soaring vocal harmonies, these versatile women play guitar, flute, harp, recorder, tin whistle and percussion with passion and sensitivity. They perform a compelling and constantly evolving array of songs and music, exploring themes of love, life and liberation.

 

With an enchanting blend of styles including acappella, celtic, soul, folk rock and world music, they entertain with unique interpretation of songs from many sources as well as creative original compositions.

 

Chris Gudu describes them as “rather very special guests” following the amount of fun that both the bands and the audience had at the previous concert at the Mittagong Playhouse. The two groups coming together promises to be a great night of entertainment not to be missed.

 

Doors open: 7.30pm

Show starts: 8pm

Entry fee: $25 ($20 concession)

Bookings: (02) 4871 2888

 

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