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Courtesy, as usual, of Limpin' Jimmy and the Swingin' Kitten - so get busy with that pen and mark off your weekend's malarky (and added at the end on Friday is their weekly newsletter):

Hey there all you crazy Cats'n'Kittens,

Here is this week's Gig Guide :-

(Don't forget our last Beginner Refresher Rockabilly Dance Workshop and Intermediate Workshop are on this coming weekend - scroll down to Sunday 17th December for details)



THURSDAY 14th December


The Vipers Party Band - (Jump Blues) - Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale - 8:30pm - Free entry.



Jungle Kings - (Jump Blues) - City Hotel, Corner of Kent and King Streets, Sydney - 8pm - Free entry



Sydney Sound Big Band- (Swing) - Rockdale RSL, 45 Bay Street, Rockdale - 7:30pm - Free entry



Dan Barnett Quartet - (Jazz/Swing) - Customs House Bar, Macquarie Pl (between Bridge and Reiby), Circular Quay from 6.45pm till 9.45pm.



FRIDAY 15th December


Wes Pudsey & the Sonic Aces - (Rockabilly) - Riverstone RSL, 18 Market St, Riverstone - 8:30pm - Free entry



Blue Denim - (Rockabilly) - Lewisham Hotel, 794 Parramatta Rd, Lewisham - 8:30pm - $10 entry



Flaming Stars - (Rock 'n' roll) - Eastern Suburbs Legion Club, 213 Bronte Rd, Waverly - Free entry



Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8pm - Free entry



Rob Luckey and the Lucky B*stards - (Country) - Cooks River Motor Boat Club, Holbeach Ave, Tempe - Free entry



Unity Hall Jazz Band - (Jazz/Swing) - Unity Hall Hotel, 292 Darling St, Balmain - 9.30pm - Free entry



Roland Storm & Lucky Starr- (Rock 'n' Roll) -Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

Dinner from 7.00pm - Show 9.00pm $79 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices. Show only $43 (a la carte dinner available).

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay
BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au



Switchblades - (Rock 'n' Roll) - St Mary's Band Club, 411 Great Western Highway, St Mary's - 8pm - Free entry



SATURDAY 16th December


Wes Pudsey & the Sonic Aces - (Rockabilly), Jonny Gretsch's Wasted Ones (Rockabilly) and special guest vocalist Miss Pia Andersen - Arncliffe Scots Club, 29 Burrows St, Arncliffe - 8:30pm - $12 entry



Swingtime Christmas Party, Croatian Club, 921 Punchbowl Rd, Bankstown. Tickets $25 per person. Call 0402 489 967 to purchase your tickets.

Featuring Tezza and the Twist Tops for Rock and Roll and Eddy Sevens Swingsation for swing.



Dancebeat Christmas Party, Helensburgh Workers Club - Tickets $15 per person (Strictly ticketed event). Call Ray or Helen on 0415 916 732

Featuring the Lemon Squeezin' Daddies.



Flaming Stars with DJ Grizzly Adams - (Rock 'n' Roll) - Ashfield RSL, 374 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield - 8pm - Free entry



Roland Storm & Lucky Starr- (Rock 'n' Roll) -Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

Dinner from 7.00pm - Show 9.00pm $79 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices. Show only $43 (a la carte dinner available).

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay
BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au



Porkers (Ska) plus Los Capitanes (Rockin ska / reggae) - Oxford Tavern, Wollongong.



SUNDAY 17th December


Beginner Refresher Rockabilly Dance Workshop - Swingtime Dance Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 1pm to 2:30pm - $15 per person. Ring Margie on 0410 668 995 or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au to register or for enquiries.

Intermediate Rockabilly Dance Workshop - Swingtime Dance Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 3pm to 5pm - $25 per person. Ring Margie on 0410 668 995 or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au to register or for enquiries.



Satellite V - (Hillbilly/Rockabilly) - HQ Hotel, 138 Parramatta Road, Camperdown - 6pm to 9pm - Free entry.



Lonesome Train - (Rockabilly) - Royal Hotel, 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt - 5pm to 8pm - Free entry



Fat Dusty - (Country) - Botany View Hotel, 597 King St, Newtown - 6pm - Free entry



Rob Luckey and the Lucky B*stards - (Country) - Riverview Hotel, 29 Birchgrove Road, Balmain - 6pm - Free entry



Roland Storm & Lucky Starr- (Rock 'n' Roll) -Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

Dinner from 7.00pm - Show 9.00pm $79 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices. Show only $43 (a la carte dinner available).

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay
BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au



David Campbell "Swing Sessions" - (Swing) - The Basement, 29 Reiby Place, Circular Quay - 2 shows (3pm and 7pm)



Unity Hall Jazz Band - (Jazz) - Unity Hall Hotel, 292 Darling Street, Balmain - 3:30pm to 6:30pm - Free entry



Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Gearin's Hotel, 273 Great Western Hwy, Katoomba - 5pm to 9pm



WEDNESDAY 20th December


"MUSICIANS' CHRISTMAS PARTY"

NEW JAZZ CLUB ON WEDNESDAYS At The Wood Fire Cabaret Restaurant - Janos Horvath - Piano, Ken Roberts - Bass, Baz Kliche - Drums

No Cover Charge - Music from 6.00pm till 11.00pm

With the Janos Horvath Trio playing music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter,Duke Ellington and many others with Guest Artist Weekly plus Jam Session

"We would like invite everyone who loves to play, sing or just wants to listen to our end of the year concert/party/jam from around 6 pm till 11 something. Although we are the resident band we will not mind if we do not have to play all night let's hope that we will hear many temporary bands forming on stage. Bring your family, friends and workmates, and let's party!!!"



SATURDAY 23rd December


Backy Skank Christmas Party featuring Backy Skank (Ska) plus the Creepers (Rockabilly) plus Steppin Razor - Empire Hotel, corner of Parramatta Rd and Johnston St, Annandale - 8:30pm - $10 entry.



SUNDAY 24th December


Spurs for Jesus - (Cow punk)- Annandale Hotel, Corner of Nelson St and Parramatta Road, Annandale - 6:00pm



SUNDAY 31st December


"Sounds of Seduction New Years Eve Jungle Spectacular" with Jay Katz and Miss Death - Marquee Club, 128 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Pyrmont - $20 entry



New Years Eve Party featuring Johnny Nicol (guitar), Kevin Hunt (piano), Bob Barnard (trumpet & vocals), Helen Fenton (vocals) and David Pudney (double bass) - (Jazz) -Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

$129 includes a 4 course gourmet dinner

WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT, 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay
BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au



Flaming Stars - (Rock 'n' roll) - Eastern Suburbs Legion Club, 213 Bronte Rd, Waverly - Free entry



Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Lidcombe Catholic Club, 24 John St, Lidcombe - 9pm to 1:00am - Free entry



"Night Creatures New Years Eve" featuring Casino Rumblers (Psychobilly), Crusaders, Crazy Legs Vermin, Jack Nasty Face, Bunt & Motorhank - Annandale Hotel, Corner of Nelson St and Parramatta Road, Annandale - $15 at the door



REGULAR EVENTS


The Swing Lounge - Every Wednesday night from 7.30pm till 9pm on 89.7FM Eastside Radio hosted for the month of December by yours truly Limpin' Jimmy and the Swingin' Kitten. Throw yourself into an armchair, grab a drink and let us take you on a wild trip of old and new Swing music.



Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten DJ Services - Always remember folks, if you have an event coming up and you would like to make it one to remember, contact Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten for information about our DJ Services. We have a huge range of music and can tailor any event to your needs. We have added popular dance music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as, when we are playing at weddings and engagement parties where there is usually a mixed crowd, the requirements usually go beyond 40's or 50's Swing, Jazz, Lounge and Rockabilly. We expand our music collection as we go. Try us!

Contact Margie by Email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au or to 0410 668 995.



Whilst we try to cover main items of interest, 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 in Drum Media each week. You can also visit the Sydney Jazz Club Calendar 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. Check out the Gigs2ya website at http://www.gigscene.com.au . We have been listening recently to another community radio station, 2NSB up in Chatswood and they have a great website with a good gig guide you can check out at http://www.2nsb.org.au/gigs.php

Whilst the information we bring you is believed to correct at the time of posting, we regret we cannot be held responsible for any last minute band or venue changes to gigs.

Lotsa love to you all, Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten

The Newsletter


Hey there all you crazy Cats'n'Kittens,

The Swing Lounge with Limpin Jimmy and the Swingin' Kitten every Wednesday in December

Listen in next Wednesday night (20th December) to Eastside Radio at 89.7FM from 7.30pm when we bring you our special Christmas Show. An evening full of Swingin' Christmas tunes.

ROCKABILLY DANCE WORKSHOPS

Beginners Refresher Workshop - Sunday 17th December at 1pm (it's definitely on)

Lacking the confidence to move up to the next level? Why not jump into our new Beginners Refresher Workshop which we have started conducting just before the Intermediate Workshop and many people who were a bit unsure have been able to do a quick refresher of what they learnt then went on to the Intermediate level.

Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $15 per person
Date: Sunday 17th December
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 15th December or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au
Deposit: No deposit required – pay in full on the day
Enquiries: Margie 0410 668 995 or swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au


Intermediate Rockabilly Workshop - Sunday 17th December at 3pm (it's definitely on)

The workshop will be a 2 hour session which is designed to improve your dancing as well as learning new dance moves. And of course have fun.

Remember, if you are more comfortable dancing with your own partner, you are welcome to come as a couple and stay together or come by yourself and join the rotating circle, where you will get a chance to practice with a number of different partners. Are there any ladies out there who are interested in improving their leading and learning some new moves? Here is your chance.

This workshop is for dancers who have at least satisfactorily completed our Beginners Workshop or experienced dancers who would like to improve their style or learn more moves and we would not be able to accomodate inexperienced dancers.

Details are as follows:-

INTERMEDIATE DANCE WORKSHOP

Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $25 per person
Date: Sunday 17th December
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Register: Call Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 15th December or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au
Deposit: No deposit required – pay in full on the day
Enquiries: Margie 0410 668 995 or swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au

Private dance lessons - Don't forget folks, if you need that extra bit of attention, we are available for private dance lessons if you want to accelerate your dance skills. Just give Margie a call on 0410 668 995 to arrange a suitable time.

Sat December 23rd: The Annual Backy Skank Christmas Party @ the Empire Hotel.
Well it is that time of the year again when everyone gets together for an alcohol fuelled night of fun at the Empire Hotel. It is the Backy Skank Xmas Party and in comparison, all your work parties will seem lame. You'll be dragging work mates along to show them what a good time is really about.
Backy Skank will be playing two big sets, so strap yourself in for a whole bunch of live faves, new tunes and the usual cool carols. Lending a hand are The Creepers playing traditional rock n roll faves, the punky reggae roadshow that is Steppin' Razor and opening proceedings is Randall Blair. All will be accompanied by ska, reggae rockabilly and garage DJed by Sydney's best selectors. Add giveaways courtesy of Govnor Clothing and Sound System records to the mix and this night will make you think Christmas has come two days early. Don't miss it!

Backy Skank (set 2)12.15 -1.00
Backy Skank (set 1)11.15 -12.00
The Creepers 10.15 - 11.00
Steppin Razor 9.15 - 10.00
Randall Blair 8.30 - 9.00
Guest DJs

Door Charge $12.

Spurs for Jesus Christmas Eve Festival

If you don't already know, those rollicking roustabouts Spurs for Jesus bring their annual Christmas Eve festival to The Annandale Hotel guess when!!!! Sunday 24th December of course. Don't know if Santa appears but there is sure to be some HO HO HO and as usual, copious amounts of alcohol. Yee Haa.

Looking for somewhere to celebrate New Years Eve?

"Sounds of Seduction New Years Eve Jungle Spectacular" with Jay Katz and Miss Death - Marquee Club, 128 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Pyrmont - $20 entry



Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant New Years Eve Party featuring Johnny Nicol (guitar), Kevin Hunt (piano), Bob Barnard (trumpet & vocals), Helen Fenton (vocals) and David Pudney (double bass) - (Jazz) -$129 includes a 4 course gourmet dinner at 459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths) Double Bay BOOKINGS essential: 02 9363 4567 or Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au


Flaming Stars - (Rock 'n' roll) - Eastern Suburbs Legion Club, 213 Bronte Rd, Waverly - Free entry



Jive Bombers - (Swing/Rock 'n' roll) - Lidcombe Catholic Club, 24 John St, Lidcombe - 9pm to 1:00am - Free entry



"Night Creatures New Years Eve" featuring Casino Rumblers (Psychobilly), Crusaders, Crazy Legs Vermin, Jack Nasty Face, Bunt & Motorhank - Annandale Hotel, Corner of Nelson St and Parramatta Road, Annandale - $15 at the door

Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten DJ Services

Always remember folks, if you have an event coming up and you would like to make it one to remember, contact Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten for information about our DJ Services. We have a huge range of music and can tailor any event to your needs. We have added popular dance music of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s as, when we are playing at weddings and engagement parties where there is usually a mixed crowd, the requirements usually go beyond the 40's or 50's Swing, Jazz, Lounge and Rockabilly we are so well known for. We expand our music collection as we go. Try us!

Contact Margie on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au or on 0410 668 995.


Lismore Swing Connection

Every year, Steven Mitchell and Virginie get Swing dancers from across Australia out of their home town and mixing and making new friends! This is their seventh Swing Dance Camp! It's a great opportunity to further your dancing and you don't have to travel overseas to do it!

The Camp has four amazing teaching couples, four track levels and is five days long with five to six hours of classes a day. How can you miss such an awesome event! Many Lindy Hoppers have been going since the very first camp six years ago and would never dream of missing it!

They have a great variety of teachers and styles with social dancing every night, a mid Camp Break to Byron Bay, a friendly Jack & Jill Comp and several other activities thrown in.

Contact brian@swingconnection.com.au
Details www.swingconnection.com.au



WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT JAZZ CLUB ON WEDNESDAYS "MUSICIANS' CHRISTMAS PARTY"

NEW JAZZ CLUB ON WEDNESDAYS At The Wood Fire Cabaret Restaurant - Janos Horvath - Piano, Ken Roberts - Bass, Baz Kliche - Drums

No Cover Charge - Music from 6.00pm till 11.00pm with the Janos Horvath Trio playing music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter,Duke Ellington and many others with Guest Artist Weekly plus Jam Session

"We would like invite everyone who loves to play, sing or just wants to listen to our end of the year concert/party/jam from around 6 pm till 11 something. Although we are the resident band we will not mind if we do not have to play all night let's hope that we will hear many temporary bands forming on stage. Bring your family, friends and workmates, and let's party!!!"
Coming Guest Artists:

459 New South Head Road (Next to Woolworths), Double Bay Ph: 02 9363 4567 Email: cabaret@woodfire.com.au


Great Cruzin Christmas Present

Still scratching to think of a special Christmas present for someone. Why not give them a subscription to Cruzin Mag, Australia's finest glossy mag for Hot Rods and Customs. It's as easy as going to their website which is www.cruzin.com.au , go to "Shop for Cruzin Gear", select "purchase subscriptions" then take your pick from Cruzin Mag or one of their affiliated Mags. Ho Ho Ho. Christmas shopping done. Easy Hey! Remember to pop your Email address in the first page for Cruzin updates.

Mojo Music for Christmas

Mojo Music at 32 York Street, Sydney is very much a specialist record shop and one look inside will tell you that. You don't have to wade through rows and rows of current Pop to find Rockabilly, Blues, Jazz and Swing. And Neville behind the counter really knows his stuff. So much so that on a chance visit just the other day to deliver a courier parcel, he quietly slipped one of his new intake rockabilly CD's into the player knowing full well that my ears would prick up. They did and I left with a copy under my arm. The first track, a great version of "Boogie Woogie Country Girl" by N A Stephenson and The Four Kings told me all I needed to know. The whole CD is a killer.

Neville has recently taken delivery of legendary Kicksville Rockabilly CD's volumes 1 - 4, plus Stomper Time Records CD's (volume 2 "Hot Rockin' Music from Tennessee" was the one we got but having heard it we will be back for more). They also have some very rare boxed sets in many music genres which would make great Christmas presents or simply buy a Gift Voucher and let someone choose what they want. We often get asked for advice on what to buy, so why not take a trip to Mojo and pitch your questions at Neville. He is happy to let you sample a couple of tracks to help you make sure it is exactly what you want. Merry Christmas. Ho Ho Ho.

Check out Mojo Music at http://www.mojomusic.com.au/ and don't forget to join their mailing list for Email updates.

COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN TAMWORTH

Country Music Legend Lee Kernaghan has been announced as the headline act for the 2007 Country Music Festival Australia Day Eve Concert, as a result of a new deal signing another long time supporter of Country Music in Tamworth, Toyota Australia, as a naming sponsor for the concert.

The concert will be held in Tamworth's Bicentennial Park, Thursday January 25 2007, beginning at 6.30pm. The concert will end around 9pm with the traditional fireworks display following at 9.30pm. Negotiations are continuing to secure various support acts. Lee will be performing his show "Outback to the Beaches" for this free concert on the eve of Australia Day in front of a crowd of thousands.

Don't forget, if you want to keep tabs on what is happening in Tamworth and for the Festival, check out http://www.tamworthcountrymusic.com.au
which is a great new website run by our friend Alison Windmill who now lives in Tamworth with her husband Tony but will be known to many of you in the Sydney Rockabilly/Country scene.

SUNDAY 14th January is our next Beginners Workshop

New Years Resolution No 1 - Learn to Dance Rockabilly Style

Ever been in a pub or club listening to Country, Hillbilly, Rockabilly or Jump Blues music and seen couples doing a great cool dance style. Chances are they will be dancing Rockabilly to this type of music. The dance suits itself to so many music styles, so if you want to learn Rockabilly or get back into the dance, here is your chance on Sunday 14th January with a great Beginners Workshop. Come on guys! Don't be shy. There are ladies looking for guys to dance with. We even have some experienced ladies who want to learn how to lead.

Beginners Rockabilly Workshop - Sunday 14th January
This workshop is designed for brand new beginners who would like to learn this very cool dance style or dancers who would like to refresh the basics.

Details are as follows:-

BEGINNERS DANCE WORKSHOP

Location: Swingtime Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (corner of Lyons Road)
Cost: $30 per person
Date: Sunday 14th January
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Register: Margie on 0410 668 995 by Friday 12th January or email on swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au
Deposit: No deposit required – pay in full on the day
Enquiries: Margie 0410 668 995 or swinginkitten@primusonline.com.au


Lotsa love to you all, Limpin' Jimmy and The Swingin' Kitten