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CARIBBEAN CLASSICS

You know their songs but you may not know the band. Now, SHANNON COCHRANE gets an insider’s view of just how Hot Chocolate have lasted through the ages...

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hile their songs have featured in countless ads and movies, chart-topping British band Hot Chocolate have managed to stay out of the spotlight over their four decades in the music industry.

The band, which was formed in 1969, have released many iconic songs and remarkably are the only musical group in the United Kingdom to have released a hit song each year for 15 consecutive years.

Their music – catchy pop and disco laced with Caribbean influences – defined the 1970’s with the band’s hits including ‘It Started With a Kiss’, ‘Emma’, ‘Every 1’s a Winner’, ‘Brother Louie’ and ‘No Doubt About It’.

Yet despite their string of top 10 hits, Hot Chocolate are arguably most famous for their funky, uptempo 1975 song ‘You Sexy Thing’, which is still being used in films and ads years after its release.

While the song may have had enduring success, founding band member Patrick Olive said that the inspiration behind the catchy tune was simple.

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“Cheekiness and beautiful ladies, because the majority of the guys in the band are from the Caribbean and if we see an attractive lady, we say ‘hey you sexy thing’, so the inspiration for the song comes from seeing a lot of attractive, sexy ladies,” Olive said.

Audiences in Australia will be able to enjoy Hot Chocolate’s mischievous spirit live when the band tours down under, playing at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, October 8.

“They’re going to get a lot of excitement, they’re going to be hearing a lot of songs they’re familiar with and they’ve danced to and sung along with, so it’s going to be a hot evening in Australia,” Olive said.

Hot Chocolate began after the band’s members, who were friends and co-workers, decided to make music and recorded a reggae-infused cover of John Lennon’s song ‘Give Peace a Chance’.

The band caught their lucky break after they went to Apple Records to get permission to release the cover, and impressed Lennon himself with their version of his hit song.

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the Apple office and played the song. John Lennon was there, and a couple of other members of The Beatles, and they said they liked what we did with it and that they were going to release the single on the Apple label for us.”

But while Hot Chocolate might have shot to fame courtesy of The Beatles, they never enjoyed the stratospheric levels of fame that John, Paul, George and Ringo ever did.

“We weren’t a boy band, we were a man band so I suppose younger girls could identify more with younger bands than they can with a slightly older band. You wouldn’t get slightly older, sophisticated woman chasing after a

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Buckingham Palace, that is my personal highlight, I don’t think that will ever be equalled.”

In recent years, Hot Chocolate has enjoyed a surge in popularity as their music is revived in ads and played on the radio.

But although today’s listeners clearly enjoy the band’s sound, Olive said they have no plans to release any new tracks due to fears about illegal downloading.

“It’s so different now, it’s very hard to police... if you write a song, there aren’t many record companies like there used to be,” Olive admitted.

Even if they don’t ever create any new

We weren’t a boy band, we were a man band band, because they won’t let themselves go like that... you wouldn’t see a nice, attractive lady in a pair of high heels and a beautiful outfit screaming and hollering and shouting or chasing the group’s coach as it leaves the theatre,” he said.

Over the band’s long career, Hot Chocolate have achieved a lot of success but for Olive, two highlights stand out – being the first British band to have played in the Soviet Union, and performing at Princess Diana’s pre-nuptial ball.

“For me personally, watching Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Phillip waltzing to ‘You Sexy Thing’ while we performed at

music, Olive believes that Hot Chocolate’s sound is so unique that it will always stand out.

“It’s not easy to capture our sound, a lot of bands have tried but because it has that Caribbean flavour to it, it’s not easy. They get the sound but they can’t get the feel of our music, so I think they leave it well alone which is just as well anyway,” he said.

Hot Chocolate will perform at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, October 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $59. For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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RECORD ATTEMPT AT DEFQON1

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ance festival Defqon.1 will hit Penrith this weekend, with organisers promising this year’s event will be bigger than ever.

The event, which is in its fifth year, will be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre with the festival opening on Saturday, September 14.

This year’s theme is ‘scrap the system’, and attendees will be able to camp on-site on Friday, September 13 and go to the official Defqon.1 pre-party, which features a range of artists.

Seven customised stages will be set up to transform the location and set the scene for a weekend of wild dance music, guaranteed to please festival-goers.

Dance music lovers will be thrilled with the line-up, which provides over 130 international and Australian acts to see, including some of the most talented names from the hard dance genre.

On the main stage you can expect to see

Coone, Brennan Heart, Ran-D, Psyko Punkz and homecoming heroes Toneshifterz.

This year, event promoters Q-dance are promising a larger-than-life festival experience and an attempt to create a new world record with the highly anticipated main stage.

Fans will have to wait to see the set-up of the main stage, which is shrouded in secrecy, but in the meantime hard work is being done behind the scenes to create the structure, which will weigh over 300 tonnes and stand over 25 metres high and 50 metres wide.

The annual Defqon.1 Festival was formed in the Netherlands, where is still runs, and has been held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre since 2009.

In the past, Defqon.1 has brought crowds of more than 25,000 people to Penrith, coming from all around Australia, and has injected an estimated $2 million annually into the local economy.

The festival has become an institution and is very popular among young people, with

after-movies of the 2012 event receiving more than 1.6 million views on YouTube, while the Defqon.1 Facebook page has almost 400,000 fans.

Defqon.1 Festival will be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday, September 14 from 10am. For bookings or more information, visit www.defqon1.com.au.

Santana.

The ‘Doobies, Eagles and West Coast Rock Show’ will be playing at St Marys Leagues Club on Friday, September 27 at

8pm.

Tickets are $25. For bookings or more information, call 9677 7777 or visit www. saintsrl.com.au.

THE BEST OF THE WEST COAST ROCK

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f you’ve often complained that radio stations don’t play the same classic hits they used to, then take a walk down memory lane and celebrate the great music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

Audiences will be taken back to the glory days of rock with the ‘Doobies, Eagles and West Coast Rock Show’, which will be playing at St Marys Leagues Club on Friday, September 27.

The show has been playing since 2005, and pays tribute to some of the most talented and popular bands of yesteryear – The Doobie Brothers, The Eagles, Santana and the best of West Coast rock.

Led by singer Barry Leef, this all-star nine-piece band features some of the city’s most talented performers and musicians, who master the hit songs on the set list and take the audience back in time.

Barry Leef has appeared in more than 170 television and radio advertisements over 20 years, and has also fronted the bands Bakery

and Supermarket and led the in-house band at Sydney’s Musician’s club.

He has also performed alongside a list of distinguished performers including Frank Zappa, Jimmy Smith, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter and Elvin Bishop.

Leef will be joined on stage by vocalist Kimi Tupaea, who has powerful vocals that he uses to imitate the unique voice of Doobie Brothers singer Mike McDonald.

The show covers a groundbreaking, iconic era in music history, and the bands featured in ‘Doobies, Eagles and West Coast Rock’ had an amazing output of music, with more than 100 global hits combined.

Fans will be able to relive all their favourite songs, including ‘Listen to the Music’, ‘Little Darlin’, ‘What A Fool Believes’ and ‘Minute by Minute’ by The Doobie Brothers.

You can also expect to hear great hits like ‘Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’ and ‘One of These Nights’ from The Eagles and ‘Black Magic Woman’ and ‘Oye Como Va’ by

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SPOT ON ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS

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et the kids away from their PlayStations and iPads for an hour or two these school holidays and immerse them in fun, entertaining activities at the Riverside Theatres.

The venue, located in Parramatta, will be hosting a range of children’s events and activities as part of their ‘Spot On!’ program during the upcoming school holidays.

The September School Holidays will get off to an exciting start with a special event on Saturday, September 21 – Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo will be both entertaining and educational as kids have the chance to get up close with a range of ancient creatures in a one-of-a-kind performance.

In the beautiful, touching show ‘Nella’s Wings’, children will get to follow the main character on an emotional journey as she chases her dreams to learn how to fly and uses her imagination to guide her.

With finely crafted table top puppets and a stunning shadow theatre, ‘Nella’s Wings’ is a

gorgeous show and also features an optional free puppetry workshop afterward.

Kids who love the Emily Eyefinger series of books will enjoy the stage version, which tells the story of the adventurous Emily who explores the world with her unique gift – an eye situated on the end of her finger.

This funny, light-hearted play has plenty of fun and antics along with a deeper side that deals with themes of identity and friendship.

The List Operators, who present a raucously funny live podcast, will perform their “kidults” show ‘Earworms’ live on stage and are sure to make both kids and their parents laugh.

There’s also something for younger children, with long-standing ‘Play School’ host Justine Clark set to sing and dance in a lively and interactive show that is ideal for preschoolers.

The Blue Grotto Project features an interactive video installation for kids with disabilities, after students from western Sydney

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participated in film and sound recording workshops.

The ‘Spot On!’ program will be held at the Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from Saturday,

September 21 until Saturday, September 28.

Activities range from free entry to $19. For more information, call 8839 3399 or visit www. riversideparramatta.com.au.

Over the years, Seattle Sound have built up a reputation for being Sydney’s best cover band and have played over 800 gigs, including plenty in the local area.

Seattle Sound will play at Penrith RSL on Friday, September 13 at 9pm. Entry is free.

For more information on the show, visit www.penrithrsl.com.au.

GRUNGY SOUNDS OF SEATTLE

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very Friday night, countless cover bands can be found playing in western Sydney yet Seattle Sound manages to stand out in the crowd.

The band began way back in 1996 and although 17 years have passed and countless musical trends have come and gone, one thing remains the same – thousands of Penrith residents still buy tickets to see this legendary cover band live.

Regulars on the club and pub circuit, Seattle Sound are next due to play at Penrith RSL on Friday, September 13.

The band is made up of five talented musicians, with lead singer John Perry being one of the original members.

In the early days of Seattle Sound, the band’s playlists were saturated with the independent and grungy, popular songs of Seattle-based groups such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots and Soundgarden, who each sold millions of albums worldwide.

While this is the music that started the Seattle Sound journey, the band’s members have updated and adapted their shows to suit the public’s changing preferences in music.

“We originally started doing Seattle sound music but now it’s not really like that,” Perry said.

“It started off with Pearl Jam and when Nirvana broke big 15 years ago, but from then on it’s evolved with a lot of other things.

We’ve changed a lot in 16 years and some of the songs and artists we did before just don’t really work now.”

Despite the fact that Seattle Sound have updated their playlist and have a more modern feel nowadays, they have always stuck to producing loud, rocking music.

Audiences can expect to hear all the greatest rock songs that have hit the radio in the past few years, with hits from the Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, U2, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

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Psychic Allstars Venue: Penrith Panthers $63, 8pm 4720 5555 Friday Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417 Cabaret Lunch – The John Farnham Experience Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $15 members/$20 visitors, 11am 9625 5500 Live Band Karaoke Venue: St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 The Cover Agents Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Front End Loader Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 Seattle Sound Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Trivia Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 3pm 9623 1211 Euro Latino Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $8 members/$12 visitors, 8pm 9830 0600 Chris Drummond Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Sydney Hotshots Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $25, 8pm 9625 5500 Melody Rhymes Venue: Penrith Panthers Free entry, 9pm 4720 5555 Rock n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Karaoke & DJ Venue: O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub Free entry, 8.30pm 4735 5509 Urban Stone Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Blackwater

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THE JOHN FARNHAM EXPERIENCE

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ohn Farnham is an iconic figure in Australian music, but if you haven’t had the chance to experience one of his concerts then you can still see the next best thing.

Ace Award winner by the name of Fallon has had a career spanning over 20 years and earned the respect of many in the industry.

He will be performing his show, ‘The John Farnham Experience’ at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, September 13.

With years of experience behind him, Fallon is able to whip the crowd into a frenzy as he performs Farnham’s greatest hits and masters the star’s sound, look and stage presence.

According to Fallon, the show is a great night of entertainment and both the audience and performers lose themselves in the music.

“From the backing vocalists who sing fantastic duets and solos that enthrall audiences, to the larrikin antics and corny jokes they share on stage, also the great

sound and lighting production,” Fallon said.

Fans of John Farnham will be amazed at how closely Fallon imitates their idol when he sings hits such as ‘You’re the Voice’, ‘Age of Reason’, ‘Sadie’, ‘Help’ and many others.

“Probably the biggest kick for me is when I first come out on stage and see the look of disbelief on people’s faces, that’s priceless,” Fallon said.

Although Farnham has had a 40-year long career, he is still as popular as ever and Fallon’s performances appeal to a wide variety of age groups.

“Our show is structured to cater to an audience that wants to see a show, not a rock band,” he said.

Fallon has travelled across the globe, with performances in locations including Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, the Rome Hilton and the Sydney Opera House.

He has presented more than 5,000 shows throughout his career and honed his voice and stage presence, taking on the songs of

not only John Farnham but other legendary singers including Elvis, Tom Jones, Meatloaf, Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Barnes, Rob Thomas and Bono.

‘The John Farnham Experience’ will show

at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, September 13 at 11am.

Tickets are $20 for members or $25 for visitors. For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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JON ENGLISH TRILOGY OF ROCK

Friday, September 20 Penrith Panthers $41.50

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Jon English Trilogy of Rock Venue: Penrith Panthers $41.50, 8pm 4720 5555 Friday Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417 Talisman Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600 Live Band Karaoke Venue: St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $30, 8pm 9625 5500 Rodney Rude Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $55, 8pm 9625 5500 Hogans Heroes Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 New Horizon Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Skyz the Limit

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Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 The Beatels Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $7.50 members/$10.50 visitors, 8pm 9830 0600 Peppermint Jam Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 9pm 9830 0600 Funhouse Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Live Bands Venue: Katoomba RSL Free entry, 8pm 4782 2624 Skyz the Limit Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4737 4600

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PARAMORE RETURN TO GLORY

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ver since rockers Paramore first burst onto the music scene back in 2005, they have been on the top of the charts with their catchy tunes.

Nine years on, the band is still going strong and is ready to rock when they come on their 2014 Australian tour, playing at Allphones Arena on Saturday, January 11.

While Paramore had some major achievements early on in their career, the band has retained their popularity over the years with their most recent self-titled album going straight to Number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart when it was released.

The album is a return to glory for Paramore, with singles ‘Now’ and ‘Still Into You’ boasting powerful vocals and an edgy, alternative vibe with different genre influences.

Paramore is made up of bright orangehaired vocalist Hayley Williams, bass player Jeremy Davis and guitarist Taylor York.

Their debut album ‘All We Know Is Falling’ was released in 2005 and has since been

gold-certified, springing them to international stardom with a range of hit songs including ‘All We Know’, ‘Pressure’ and ‘Emergency’.

These pop-tinged rock songs hit a chord with the public, and Paramore earned fans in countries across the globe.

After some line-up changes, Paramore then released their sophomore album ‘Riot!’ in 2007, with positive reviews praising the band’s simple yet catchy sound.

Four singles were released from ‘Riot!’, with the first song ‘Misery Business’ rising up the charts and being played heavily on television and the radio, while ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Crushcrushcrush’ and ‘That’s What You Get’ also doing well in the alternative rock charts.

Their third and fourth albums ‘Brand New Eyes’ and ‘Singles Club’ continued to establish Paramore’s status as a major alternative rock band.

Fans of Paramore have been able to enjoy their lively performances, with the band having toured across the globe with visits to Asia,

Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South America.

Paramore will be joined on tour by British rock band You Me At Six and American duo Twenty One Pilots.

Paramore will perform at Allphones Arena on Saturday, January 11, 2014.

For bookings or more information, call Ticketek on 132 849 or visit www.ticketek. com.au.

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veryone’s favourite loveable blue creatures are back on the big screen in the sequel to family comedy ‘The Smurfs’.

This time around, Smurfette is plagued by nightmares of betraying her fellow Smurfs and giving them over to the evil Gargamel. Oblivious to her troubles, the Smurfs are busy secretly planning a surprise party for Smurfette’s birthday but because none of them want to give away the surprise, they unwittingly make her feel unwelcome in the village.

Over in France, the Smurf’s archenemy Gargamel has made mischievous Smurf-like creatures, which he calls the Naughties, and hopes to use them to harness the magical, powerful Smurf essence. Unfortunately for him, Gargamel discovers that only real Smurfs, rather than imitations, can give him what he wants and that Smurfette knows a secret spell that can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs. He kidnaps Smurfette and takes her to Paris, where he has been conning millions into adoring him and believing he is the world’s greatest sorcerer.

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nyone who has ever dreamed of glory on the footy field will get a kick out of AFL Live 2, a fun game that gives players the chance to be a sporting star. Be in control of the greatest game of all and show off your endurance, stamina and precision skills to become a true master.

AFL Live 2 includes a comprehensive career mode, spanning 15 years, allowing fans to manage their players and their team all the way from the TAC Cup through the Peter Jackson VFL and into the Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The career manager mode also allows control over training, where players gain experience and can have individual statistics improved to suit your style of play. Sponsorships, staffing, tribunal, emails, drafting and trading are all included to be used as you progress throughout the Career Mode.

AFL Live 2 is packed with original content, as well as new features and updates, including the ability to unleash torpedo goals from outside 50 and to tackle, bump, spoil and take massive marks.

his film is a sophisticated, dramatic look into society and morality with the main characters, who come from opposite sides of the law, crossing paths and impacting each other in major ways through out the plot. Ryan Gosling stars as Luke Glanton, a motorbike stuntman who quits his dangerous job when he is told by his ex-girlfriend that he is the father of her son. Attempting to support his child, Luke gets a low-paying job at an auto repair shop but struggles to live on the wage and begins robbing banks with his boss Robin. The criminal duo evade being caught until Luke comes to police attention and dies during a chase after being shot by Officer Avery Cross (played by Bradley Cooper). Skipping forward 15 years, Avery is running for public office and is having to cope with his son AJ’s rebellion and meddling with drugs. AJ becomes friends with teenager Jason, Luke’s son all grown up, and the consequences of the past come back to haunt Avery. The film received very positive reviews from critics when it was released in cinemas.

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lton John’s new release ‘The Diving Board’ is his first studio album in seven years and his 30th studio album overall in a dazzling career that has spanned over four decades.

‘The Diving Board’ sees Elton return to his musical roots, with a piano, bass and drums line-up that marked his introduction to worldwide audiences in the 1970’s. As a result, Elton said that this is “the most exciting solo record I’ve done in a long, long time”.

The first single from the album, ‘Home Again’, acts as a portal transporting listeners straight back to the 70’s. A sparse piano intro and outro and a build up to a lush string and percussion arrangement makes ‘Home Again’ a reflective song that feels like the thematic anchor of the whole record.

John has declared ‘The Diving Board’ to be “the most piano-oriented album” of his career, and it has an eclectic mix of gospel, blues, jazz, pop, brass band music and waltz. The record was produced by the talented T-Bone Burnett, who has previously worked with

musical legends such as Elvis Costello, Roy Orbison and Counting Crows. Fans can expect to hear 12 new songs written

by Elton and his long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin and three improvised piano interludes.

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Whether it be their famous chicken wings or one of their great burgers, the Hooters menu has something for everyone – and there’s a great range of drinks, too. They have a great, upbeat atmosphere and if you’re a sports fan, you’ll love the atmosphere with multiple big screen TVs to watch plenty of live sport every single weekend. With excellent service and reasonable prices, give Hooters a try today.

HOOTERS

261 Mulgoa Road, Penrith. Phone 4733 5428.

ooking for that perfect place for a romantic dinner, but don’t want to travel all the way into the city? Why not try the steak and ribs specialists, Osso at Panthers. Osso is a beautiful restaurant with delicious, high quality food which is as asthetically appealing as it is scrumptious – and you’ll be hard pressed to find better ribs in Penrith than those on offer here. With an amazing wine list, brilliant food from starters all the way through to dessert and exceptional service, a night at Osso is a truly memorable occasion.

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t’s the newest, hottest dining talking point in Penrith – and yes, it’s inside an RSL club! The Star Buffet at Penrith RSL has emerged as a sensational place to eat, with great food, even better prices and a fantastic atmosphere. If you think you know club buffets back to front, you’ve seen nothing until you’ve seen the great work that the team at Star Buffet do. Come with an empty stomach, because there’s so much food to eat, you won’t know where to fit it all in! Get there for lunch or dinner and make sure you get there early as the restaurant fills up quickly.

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Penrith RSL, Castlereagh Road, Penrith. phone 4728 5200.

AN ORGANIC WINE THAT GETS BACK TO THE BASICS

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ew Zealand’s Giesen Wines, who’ve been in the business some 30 years, have just released their first-ever organic wine, and appropriately in the footsteps of their flagship Sauvignon Blanc.

Fruit for this quite marvellous drop came off vines planted in 2010 on a vineyard that had been left fallow for two vintages, after earlier vines had been ripped out. Giesen now have around 40ha of their 290ha vineyards at Marlborough planted to several varieties of vines that are raised and cared for organically.

Something that winemaker Marcel Giesen says “spurs the viticultural and winemaking teams to become much closer to the seasons and the vineyards”.

“Now when it rains they have to get back into the vineyard to see the impact. They can no longer rely upon having the backup of additives to protect the fruit. By returning to traditional practices, we are growing grapes true to reflection of the terroir,” he said.

Fruit for the Giesen Organic Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc 2011 came from two distinctly different vineyards, giving a wide range of fruit flavours that are reflected in this wine’s crisp, zesty citrus and herbaceous notes.

Pay $19.99 for this interesting, rewarding and ideal seafood wine: pair it with pan-fried trout or grilled lobster, or a seafood platter.

One to note: Mandala Wines owner, Charles Smedley was quick to recognise the good vintage shaping-up in the Yarra Valley in 2010, but confesses now that he didn’t realise just how good it was.

“The warm to mild conditions gave us a long, gentle growing season, and the rains came in an even cycle so there was no need to irrigate,” he says.

The resultant Mandala 2010 ‘The Butterfly’ Cabernet Sauvignon reflects that vintage, with Charles saying that seeing the wine now after time in the bottle, reflects how the vintage was “particularly good”. At $50 this is a roast dinner wine to enjoy with anything from beef to lamb.

Panthers complex, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.

Phone 4720 5588.

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ne of Penrith’s best kept secrets, The Union is a hidden gem of dining!

This tapas restaurant does very little advertising and its website is modest to say the least, but word of mouth has clearly ensured it’s a winner in the local area. Without a booking you’ll struggle to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night. The menu is huge – you simply won’t know what to pick! We certainly recommend the empanadas but you won’t go wrong no matter what you order… just be prepared for an argument at your table over what to select! Top off your meal with a great wine, or the sangria!

Union Lane, Penrith. Phone 4721 4501.

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ne of the big shows of the year premiered last Sunday on TEN, however not too many people fell in love with it, so to speak. ‘The Bachelor Australia’ only attracted 669,000 viewers on its opening night, 331,000 shy of that magic one million mark. I must admit I did manage to catch the first episode and it wasn’t bad, I’m actually quite surprised it didn’t do well in the ratings. I am a bit suss on the contestants though as there are a lot of very good looking women on there and it got me thinking, how on Earth are they still single? It did make me wonder as to whether these girls actually filled in an application for the show or were just headhunted off the street.

Australian comedian or should I say chameleon, Chris Lilley, has revealed the title of his new ABC show to air later this year. The new show is called ‘Ja’mie: Private School Girl’ and will feature the return of one of Lilley’s most famous characters, bitchy school girl Ja’mie King. The six-part series follows Ja’mie in her final year of school at Hillford Girls Grammar School, far removed from Summer Heights High. Ja’mie experiences her last few weeks of school and a series of events that will change her life forever. Ja’mie was last seen in the massive hit ‘Summer Heights High’.

There was plenty of chatter this week that soon-to-be dad Rove McManus could

be reviving the classic game show ‘Blankety Blanks’ on TEN. The show, which originally starred Graham Kennedy, first hit Australian screens in 1977. It was last revived in 1996 with Shane Bourne as host. This could be massive for Rove and TEN if it pays off but only if they don’t recycle the same old faces we’ve seen the last decade… you all know who I’m talking about.

up a desperate fight to hold onto people they love?’ The UK episodes will air early next year.

My favourite show ‘Home and Away’ is set to begin filming episodes in London next month. The storyline follows a number of central characters faced with a challenge and asks the question ‘do they let go of what is most important in their lives or do they put

Could this be the beginning of the end for ‘Deal or No Deal’? Channel Seven has announced that their new game show ‘Million Dollar Minute’ will air weeknights at 5.30pm beginning from this Monday. This news means ‘Deal’ will now shift to 5pm for the first time.

In October ‘Big Brother’ will move Evictions to Wednesday nights, with the first Eviction to take place on October 2. It’s understood the Evictions are being shifted due to ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ moving into the semifinal stage of the competition.

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TRIPLE J HOUSE PARTY

f you’re sick of the boring old music you always play, then ‘Triple J House Party Volume 2’ should be the perfect CD to freshen up your life.

This recently released compilation album is an amazing mix of all the fun, catchy tunes that are played on the radio and is sure to get the party started on a Friday night.

The record was mixed by DJ Nina Las Vegas, who was born and bred in Wagga Wagga and now lives in Sydney.

She began learning classical piano in her youth then used her musical talents to springboard into a radio job and DJ-ing. Now she says she is happy to “live out the generation Y stereotype” spending most of her time online.

She has hosted the Triple J House Party weekly program for three years and works on Mix Up Exclusives, as well as running music workshops for young Australians.

The CD has been released fresh off the success of ‘Triple J House Party Volume 1’, and listeners can expect a similarly awesome combination of remixes of their favourite songs, mash ups and unknown gems.

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Volume 2’ features 41 of the best tracks mixed and played over the past year with hits from bands like Rudimental, Tame Impala, Benny Benassi, Flux Pavilion, Outkast, Chvrches and more.

Other groups included on the album include Shockone, Major Lazer, The Bloody Beetroots, Tiga, Empire of the Sun and The Presets.

You’ll be singing and dancing along all night to these great tunes – Nina Las Vegas keeps the essence of each song but adds some quirky and cool mixes along the way.

To celebrate the release of ‘Triple J House Party Volume 2’, the House Party Tour has traveled across the country, with a sell-out show in Sydney featuring Nina Las Vegas and guests Flight Facilities, Cassian, Tyler Touche and Wave Racer.

The reaction to the CD has been wildly positive since its release, with the much-anticipated album leaping into the pole position on the ARIA Compilations Chart, and has also hit Number 1 on the iTunes Dance Albums Chart and the overall iTunes Album Chart.

Released at the end of August, you can pick up this great album from the ABC Shop or ABC Online.

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TOO BOLD TO DIE: THE MAKING OF AUSTRALIAN W WAR HEROES

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n every war Australia has participated in, countless men and women have laid down their lives to protect their country.

Now their untold stories of bravery will be recounted in Ian McPhedran’s book Too Bold To Die, which honours and commemorates the work of Australian soldiers.

While Australians have been recipients of military honours recognising their bravery, many others have missed out and Too Bold To Die uncovers the amazing, mind-blowing tales of warfare from World War II up until today.

Journalist Ian McPhedran spoke to soldiers on the frontline about what valour means to them and explores the issue of why certain people have been feted as national heroes and received military honours while others have been bypassed almost completely.

He interviewed survivors, who are now in their 90s, from the secret ‘Z’ Special Unit who went into dangerous territory behind enemy lines in World War II in Borneo and East Timor and were the forerunners of the SAS. Stories of the Vietnam War veterans are also featured in this captivating novel, with their tragic experiences worsened by the sour reception they received due to the political climate in the 1970s.

The book also covers the more recent battles of our generation and features stories from soldiers who fought

in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and saw horrors on the frontline, with their acts of bravery inspiring others around them.

Readers will get to imagine what it would be like for a soldier sacrificing their life and facing death – from headhunting in the terrains of Borneo to diving into enemy fire in Vietnam, fighting terrorism in the Arabian gulf and battling in ambushes in Afghanistan’s deadly valleys, Too Bold To Die provides a picture into military life and bravery. You won’t put down this 400-page book until you have finished it.

Author Ian McPhedran is the national defence writer for publisher News Limited and has reported on conflicts in Burma, Cambodia, Somalia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan.

McPhedran was the recipient of the 1993 United Nations Association peace media award and also won the 1999 Walkley Award for best news report with his investigation into the Navy’s Collins class submarine disaster.

He has also authored another book, The Amazing SAS, which is a national bestseller, as well as Soldiers Without Borders and Air Force.

Too Bold To Die: The Making of Australian War Heroes by acclaimed journalist Ian McPhedran has been published

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After the nation headed to the polls on September 7 to sweep the Coalition into power, many of Penrith’s theatre fans headed to The Joan to enjoy a less serious analysis of Australian politics.

Once again Jonathan Biggins and Drew Forsythe had the audience in stitches with their annual dose of political satire, joined on stage by actors Simon Burke and Amanda Bishop.

Ironically, the show finished up just as Kevin Rudd was conceding defeat on television screens inside The Joan.

The audience then attended a post-show party in the foyer as they took in the real election results of the night! All who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening of laughs and parody.

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