Live Bands
Highly Strung
Highly Strung is comprised of Bernadette McCoy and Mary O’Mahony
on violins, and Justin McCoy on guitar and vocals. These three Sydney
musicians were founding members of the popular Eighties orchestral
rock group Hat Trick.
Their repertoire is extensive and covers the styles of jazz, light
classical themes from popular shows and instrumental arrangements
of classical pop tunes, e.g. Beatle songs. The group has a range
of international and folk music, which includes Irish and Scottish
jigs and reels, Yiddish tunes and Gypsy Fiddle musicals, as well
as popular tunes from many European countries. The main criteria
are that the music is well known and is performed with enthusiasm
and enjoyment on their part, which is invariably conveyed to the
guests.
Highly Strung generally performs acoustically which gives them
the freedom to position themselves anywhere in the venue, providing
ambience to mingle with the guests and play theatre requests if
invited. However, they can also provide audio in larger areas where
dancing is preferred.
Highly Strung is available as a duo (one violin and guitar) or
trio (two violins and guitar)
This ensemble can be augmented with additional musicians, e.g. double
bass, flute, sax or percussion, for a bigger sound and greater visual
impact.
For more information, contact Justin McCoy
phone: (02) 9653-3612
email: justinmc@pacific.net.au
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Hot Banana
The distinct sounds of the steel pan, congas and percussion blend
beautifully together with the vocals of Jamaican-born singers Stanley,
Peter & Marni to provide an exciting and colourful blend of
Calypso, Latin, Reggae and modern dance music.
Hot Banana have been entertaining party crowds for over 15 years.
Their blend of calypso, reggae, latin and dance music along with
the island classics are a real crowd pleaser. A popular functions
band with limbo competition, conga lines and lots of audience participation
- Hot Banana will help make your event a huge success.
Playing the hits from Bob Marley, Harry Belefonte, Ricky Martin,
Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Shakari, Maxi Priest, Enrique Iglesias
and many more…
For more information, contact Stanley
phone: (02) 9644 4492
website: www.worldbeat.com.au/hotbanana.htm
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Jabboq Jazz
Jabbôq Jazz is a tightly knit ensemble of exceptionally skilled,
entirely professional and passionate Sydney jazz musicians. They
provide live jazz and soul/dance music of the highest quality, rewarding
the listener with an irreplaceable atmosphere created from live
musical collaborations of experienced and talented instrumentalists
and singers. With ensembles varying in size from a solo jazz guitarist
to a 9-piece band, Jabbôq Jazz aims to create an unforgettable
experience through sensitive performances of a carefully selected
repertoire.
For more information, contact Emanuel Schmidt, Artistic Director
phone: (02) 9716-9929
mobile: 0414 841 401
email: emanuel@jabboqjazz.com.au
Additional bands are also available.
Please contact us for more details.
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