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Friday, August 25, 2006
Pick of the gigs for this weekend
The Mule is having a bit of a break with her usual gig guide so I thought I'd help out a bit. Good to see she's moving along with her blog after a short spell due to the old blogger's (writer's) block.
A reliable source has informed me the Mule is scheduled to take part in a forum on ABC Radio National's The Music Show on Saturday September 2 at 10am (repeated 8pm), dealing with several Bob Dylan-related topics, including a review of Bob's about-to-be-released album, Modern Times, along with sometimes music busybody, Imre Saluszinsky. Be sure to tune in.
Friday August 25th
Rob Luckey and the Lucky Bastards - Balmain Bowling Club, Balmain - 8pm
Lonesome Train - Mayfield ExServices Club
Nicki Gillis - Anthill Golf Club, Picton
Radio Birdman + Johnny Casino & The Secrets - Carringbah Bizzos
Saturday August 26th
The Murray Hillbillies - The Bald Faced Stag Hotel, Leichhardt - 9pm
Lonesome Train - Wollongong City Diggers
Radio Birdman + Johnny Casino & The Secrets - Manly Fishos
The Flaming Stars - Matraville RSL
Catherine Britt + Sam Hawkesley - Blacktown RSL
Sunday August 27th
The Murray Hillbillies - Cooks River Motor Boat Club, Tempe - 4pm
50 Million Beers - Botany View Hotel, Newtown - 6pm
Cletis Carr - Merton Estate Hotel, Rozelle - 6pm
Lonesome Train - Royal Hotel, Leichhardt
Catherine Britt + Sam Hawkesley - Wests Leagues, Newcastle
Limpin Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten's Newsletter
Seems Jimmy and the Kitten are having computer troubles (why doesn't everyone get a Mac?) and they've lost their entire weekly gig guide. They've cobbled together the major happenings for this weekend, including the Flatfoot Shakers at the Ashfield RSL Saturday night and the Rose Seidler day out on Sunday. Here's a cut and paste from their emailed, abridged newsletter (without the live links):
Hey there all you Crazy Cats'n'Kittens,
Well the computer bogan is at it again. In the middle of saving our weekly newsletter, our computer froze and all the content of this weeks newsletter was lost. With Outlook Express there is no recovery! As this represents days of work, we regret that there is too much involved in trying to recreate it. Suffice to say there are some major events on this weekend being :-
SATURDAY 26th August

Flatfoot Shakers - A big night of music and dancing at Ashfield RSL tonight when DJ Grizzly Adams presents The Flatfoot Shakers from Melbourne from 8pm till midnight.
SUNDAY 27th August

Rose Seidler House 50's Fair Day - Sunday 27th August
Celebrate the music and popular culture of the 1950s on Sunday 27 August when the Historic Houses Trust’s annual Fifties fair returns to Rose Seidler House for a fun-filled day of music, dance, fashion and shopping.
Kicking off the entertainment line-up will be DJs Limpin’ Jimmy and the Swingin’ Kitten, 1950s band the Flatfoot Shakers, and the Swingtime Dancers as they chart the progression of 1950s music and dance from swing/jump-blues, to rock’n’roll to rockabilly.
Roaming street theatre group Vintage Allsorts will keep festival-goers entertained throughout the day with performances inspired by 1950s newsreel, TV and radio.
Event coordinator Mark Lillis says this year’s Fair promises to be another fantastic line-up of authentic 1950s entertainment.
‘Now in its twelfth year, the Fifties fair attracts people from right across New South Wales as well as from inter-state. This era seems to resonate with people of all ages and there’s also something really unique about this event that sees people making the pilgrimage to Rose Seidler House year after year.
‘Featuring fifties-style music, dance and fashion, vehicle displays, stalls and memorabilia plus activities for the kids, the Fifties Fair has become a not to be missed date on Sydney’s cultural calendar. There will also be dance and hula-hooping performances and the 50s style hairdresser is back by popular demand to create your very own bouffant or quiff.
‘Collectibles and memorabilia from the 1950s will be on sale with specialist dealers and collectors selling household gadgets, plasticware, books, glassware, ceramics, toys, comics, knick knacks, clothes and furniture.
Rose Seidler House, one of the most uncompromising modernist houses in Australia, was the first commission for the late internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler. Built between 1948 and 1950, the house features open planning, minimalist design, mod cons and appliances. The original furniture is one of the most important post war design collections in Australia. Nestled in natural bushland, the house has panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai National Park from its glass walls and sun filled deck. The house is open every Sunday and will be open for viewing at the Fifties fair.
Where: Rose Seidler House, 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga
When: Sunday 27 August 10am – 5pm
Cost: General $12 Conc/Member $6 and Family $27. Children under 5 years FREE
Tickets at the gate & includes entrance to Rose Seidler House.
Transport: Getting there: FREE shuttle bus service between Rose Seidler House & Turramurra Station throughout the day.
Enquiries: T 02 8239 2211 or visit www.hht.net.au
Media inquiries/request for images: Ruth Williams T 02 8239 2326 or M 0409 741 974 or E ruthw@hht.net.au

BENT JAZZ "Swingin’ the Blues" – Sunday, August 27th, 2006 Hey Jazz, Blues and Swing lovers, the Bent Jazz - 'Swingin' the Blues' festival is on Sunday 27 August 2006 at Chipping Norton Lakes. Yes, Liverpool's great free jazz event will return again in 2006 with the promise of an amazing line up of artists. Wayne Cornell Jnr has a new website so check this great Swing performer out at www.waynecornelljr.com
Over a soothing afternoon, scenic Chipping Norton Lakes will again swing to the sound of superb line up of Australia Jazz and Blues performers and it’s all FREE! Contact : 1300 36 2170 or go to http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/scripts/viewarticle.asp?NID=29607

Don't forget, if you want a comprehensive list of what's on or coming up, check out the Swing Gig Guide at http://calendar.yahoo.com/swingsydney for Swing events. Or check out the Swamp Shack with Pedro Manoy or Blow with Andrew Williams in Drum Media each week. You can also try the Sydney Jazz Club Calendar and you can find this at http://www.corporatenews.com.au/jazz/sydney_gig_guide.html and Blues at www.sydneyblues.org. They are full of great information on what's on around town with Big Bands, Jazz and Blues outfits.
Unfortunately Gigs2ya at http://www.gigscene.com.au is still off the air but meantime, you can check out gigs on a shared site at http://www.swingtimeaustralia.com/nsw/gig.php
Lotsa love to you all, Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten
A reliable source has informed me the Mule is scheduled to take part in a forum on ABC Radio National's The Music Show on Saturday September 2 at 10am (repeated 8pm), dealing with several Bob Dylan-related topics, including a review of Bob's about-to-be-released album, Modern Times, along with sometimes music busybody, Imre Saluszinsky. Be sure to tune in.
Friday August 25th
Rob Luckey and the Lucky Bastards - Balmain Bowling Club, Balmain - 8pm
Lonesome Train - Mayfield ExServices Club
Nicki Gillis - Anthill Golf Club, Picton
Radio Birdman + Johnny Casino & The Secrets - Carringbah Bizzos
Saturday August 26th
The Murray Hillbillies - The Bald Faced Stag Hotel, Leichhardt - 9pm
Lonesome Train - Wollongong City Diggers
Radio Birdman + Johnny Casino & The Secrets - Manly Fishos
The Flaming Stars - Matraville RSL
Catherine Britt + Sam Hawkesley - Blacktown RSL
Sunday August 27th
The Murray Hillbillies - Cooks River Motor Boat Club, Tempe - 4pm
50 Million Beers - Botany View Hotel, Newtown - 6pm
Cletis Carr - Merton Estate Hotel, Rozelle - 6pm
Lonesome Train - Royal Hotel, Leichhardt
Catherine Britt + Sam Hawkesley - Wests Leagues, Newcastle
Limpin Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten's Newsletter
Seems Jimmy and the Kitten are having computer troubles (why doesn't everyone get a Mac?) and they've lost their entire weekly gig guide. They've cobbled together the major happenings for this weekend, including the Flatfoot Shakers at the Ashfield RSL Saturday night and the Rose Seidler day out on Sunday. Here's a cut and paste from their emailed, abridged newsletter (without the live links):
Hey there all you Crazy Cats'n'Kittens,
Well the computer bogan is at it again. In the middle of saving our weekly newsletter, our computer froze and all the content of this weeks newsletter was lost. With Outlook Express there is no recovery! As this represents days of work, we regret that there is too much involved in trying to recreate it. Suffice to say there are some major events on this weekend being :-
SATURDAY 26th August

Flatfoot Shakers - A big night of music and dancing at Ashfield RSL tonight when DJ Grizzly Adams presents The Flatfoot Shakers from Melbourne from 8pm till midnight.
SUNDAY 27th August

Rose Seidler House 50's Fair Day - Sunday 27th August
Celebrate the music and popular culture of the 1950s on Sunday 27 August when the Historic Houses Trust’s annual Fifties fair returns to Rose Seidler House for a fun-filled day of music, dance, fashion and shopping.
Kicking off the entertainment line-up will be DJs Limpin’ Jimmy and the Swingin’ Kitten, 1950s band the Flatfoot Shakers, and the Swingtime Dancers as they chart the progression of 1950s music and dance from swing/jump-blues, to rock’n’roll to rockabilly.
Roaming street theatre group Vintage Allsorts will keep festival-goers entertained throughout the day with performances inspired by 1950s newsreel, TV and radio.
Event coordinator Mark Lillis says this year’s Fair promises to be another fantastic line-up of authentic 1950s entertainment.
‘Now in its twelfth year, the Fifties fair attracts people from right across New South Wales as well as from inter-state. This era seems to resonate with people of all ages and there’s also something really unique about this event that sees people making the pilgrimage to Rose Seidler House year after year.
‘Featuring fifties-style music, dance and fashion, vehicle displays, stalls and memorabilia plus activities for the kids, the Fifties Fair has become a not to be missed date on Sydney’s cultural calendar. There will also be dance and hula-hooping performances and the 50s style hairdresser is back by popular demand to create your very own bouffant or quiff.
‘Collectibles and memorabilia from the 1950s will be on sale with specialist dealers and collectors selling household gadgets, plasticware, books, glassware, ceramics, toys, comics, knick knacks, clothes and furniture.
Rose Seidler House, one of the most uncompromising modernist houses in Australia, was the first commission for the late internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler. Built between 1948 and 1950, the house features open planning, minimalist design, mod cons and appliances. The original furniture is one of the most important post war design collections in Australia. Nestled in natural bushland, the house has panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai National Park from its glass walls and sun filled deck. The house is open every Sunday and will be open for viewing at the Fifties fair.
Where: Rose Seidler House, 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga
When: Sunday 27 August 10am – 5pm
Cost: General $12 Conc/Member $6 and Family $27. Children under 5 years FREE
Tickets at the gate & includes entrance to Rose Seidler House.
Transport: Getting there: FREE shuttle bus service between Rose Seidler House & Turramurra Station throughout the day.
Enquiries: T 02 8239 2211 or visit www.hht.net.au
Media inquiries/request for images: Ruth Williams T 02 8239 2326 or M 0409 741 974 or E ruthw@hht.net.au

BENT JAZZ "Swingin’ the Blues" – Sunday, August 27th, 2006 Hey Jazz, Blues and Swing lovers, the Bent Jazz - 'Swingin' the Blues' festival is on Sunday 27 August 2006 at Chipping Norton Lakes. Yes, Liverpool's great free jazz event will return again in 2006 with the promise of an amazing line up of artists. Wayne Cornell Jnr has a new website so check this great Swing performer out at www.waynecornelljr.com
Over a soothing afternoon, scenic Chipping Norton Lakes will again swing to the sound of superb line up of Australia Jazz and Blues performers and it’s all FREE! Contact : 1300 36 2170 or go to http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/scripts/viewarticle.asp?NID=29607

Don't forget, if you want a comprehensive list of what's on or coming up, check out the Swing Gig Guide at http://calendar.yahoo.com/swingsydney for Swing events. Or check out the Swamp Shack with Pedro Manoy or Blow with Andrew Williams in Drum Media each week. You can also try the Sydney Jazz Club Calendar and you can find this at http://www.corporatenews.com.au/jazz/sydney_gig_guide.html and Blues at www.sydneyblues.org. They are full of great information on what's on around town with Big Bands, Jazz and Blues outfits.
Unfortunately Gigs2ya at http://www.gigscene.com.au is still off the air but meantime, you can check out gigs on a shared site at http://www.swingtimeaustralia.com/nsw/gig.php
Lotsa love to you all, Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten
