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Vikki Thorn celebrates solo album release in Eumundi
VIKKI THORN (of The Waifs) is heading to The Imperial Hotel Eumundi for a beautiful evening of new music, supported by Andrea Kirwin.
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The performance will celebrate the release of her debut solo album.
After 28 years of singing and touring as one third of ‘The Waifs’, Vikki Thorn (aka ThornBird) has returned home to Australia to find her own voice in the wild places of WA.
Known for her evocative song writing including Bridal Train, Sun Dirt Water and Take Me To Town, Vikki’s new solo material was born out of 10 years living in the canyons of Utah.
In these songs she explores the recurring theme of home and connection to place, and portrays the humour and heartbreak of life just south of Hell’s Backbone.
A dynamic and passionate performer who has sung with Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Paul Kelly, John Butler and Missy Higgins, Thorn is renowned for her powerful vocals and unique blues harp playing.
Her songs weave through country and blues, slightly side stepping away from the folk format of The Waifs, to indulge her love of the old R&B singing style. Thorn’s voice can swing and roll or radiate the intimate warmth of the morning’s first cuppa inviting you to sit at the kitchen table while she sings about life in the wild places.
ThornBird’s debut solo album will be released in March 2022.
Supporting Vikki on the night is Andrea Kirwin, an Australian/Fijian soul artist and producer based in Nambour. Imperial Hotel Eumundi Friday March 18, doors open at 7:30pm 18+ event. Tickets: $40 (+ booking fee) through Oztix. The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm.
SOUL OF FLAMENCO - PLAYS AT THE MAJESTIC POMONA
JALEOS FLAMENCO evokes the exotic roots of the passionate, fiery and graceful soul of flamenco.
Formed in Brisbane in the late 1990’s by dancer Simone Pope and guitarist Andrew Veivers Jaleos Flamenco has been thrilling audiences with a heady mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco music, dance and song for many years.
With individual and collaborative performance credentials that include major theatre and opera companies, state and regional arts venues and festivals, Simone and Andrew create beautifully crafted concerts that conjure the flamenco spirit.
Dancer Simone Pope says “Andrew and I are incredibly fortunate to be joined on this tour by phenomenal vocalist Kacey Patrick, brilliant double bassist Andrew Shaw, and special guest dancer Stefania Gucciardo. We are so looking forward to bringing the rhythm, colour and excitement of flamenco to the Sunshine Coast.
Jaleos Flamenco’s Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair. Director Angie Dunbavan says “A long way from the tourist bars of Madrid, flamenco has become a truly international art form. Jaleos Flamenco will welcome in El Otoño (Autumn) in style. With all the colour, rhythm and unbridled angst, joy and passion that flamenco has to offer! Catch them at The Majestic Theatre Pomona, Wednesday March 23, 7pm. Other performance dates – March 18, Coolum Civic Centre; March 20, Spray of the Coral Coast (Mooloolaba); March 24, Maleny Community Centre; March 25, Eudlo Hall. Tickets are fully refundable if COVID decides to interfere! Full details are on the website www.redchair.com.au
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THE NOOSA JAZZ CLUB COMES TO POMONA’S MAJESTIC THEATRE
The ‘Christmas Crackers’ 2021 Jazz Concert at the Majestic Pomona (photo courtesy of Noosa Heads Jazz Club)
THE Noosa Heads Jazz Club is now staging monthly jazz concerts showcasing local jazz musicians and featuring musicians from Brisbane and Interstate, at The Majestic Theatre Pomona.
The Jazz Club is a not-for-profit community organisation formed in 1994 to promote the appreciation of the traditional forms of jazz and to keep this art form alive for the enjoyment of the people of the Noosa and surrounding districts.
The Club organises and stages Noosa’s annual festival of jazz, the Noosa Jazz Party. The first Jazz Party was staged in Noosa in 1992. Planning and organisation for this festival of traditional jazz is well underway for nine days of events from August 27 and finishing on Father’s Day. Our March concert is on Tuesday March 22, 1.30pm at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona. To become a member or to subscribe to the ‘Museletter’ visit www.noosajazzclub.com. For further information email info@noosajazclub.com or phone 0478 256 245.
