kerri simpson

friday March 16 8pm
Way out west
WOW Roots Music Club - Williamstown RSL
cnr. Melbourne Rd & Ferguson St, williamstown
9397 7642

$20 Tickets at the door

wowrootsmusic.com

New Orleans style Mardi Gras party. Costume up or bring a drum.

Friday 16 December 7.30pm
Manningham Function Centre
699 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster

$18 full/$12 concession
Book online or by calling 9840 9382

www.manningham.vic.gov.au/live/music.html

Bob Sedergreen and Friends Kerri Simpson and Blues on the Boil - live at Manningham Function Centre Please join us for 2011's final concert in the Manningham Music series with what is set to be a sensational concert hosted by Australian Jazz legend 'boss of the piano' Bob Sedergreen. Sedergreen is recognised as one of Australia's leading performers and educators and will be joined by Gospe and Blues singer Kerri Simpson and some members of cult 80s Blues Band, Blues on the Boil including Dene Ford (guitar/vocals), Mal Sedergreen (saxophones), Scott Dunbabin (bass) and Gordon Pendleton (drums)

Their performance will be preceded by a 50 minute set of jazz standards by recent participants in the Join a Jazz Band course with Bob leads at Manningham Arts Centre.

Witches Christmas

Wendy Rule, Kerri Simpson and Monique Brumby join forces once again to bring you A Witches Christmas.  In the spirit of their hugely popular collaborations at the legendary Continental Club in the late 90’s, these three powerhouse singer/songwriters will celebrate the season in their own uniquely passionate way with a very special show on Saturday December 17th at The Caravan Club. Fiercely independent, these three women have carved their own paths through the musical mainstream, to become some of Australia’s most prolific and respected artists. Come along, transcend the everyday, and experience an unforgettable night of music, magic and sisterhood.

Sunday 18 December, 2:00pm
Friday 16 December, 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Manningham Function Centre
699 Doncaster Rd Doncaster

Tickets $15/$10 conc
Book online or by calling 9840 9382
A $10 promotional offer is available online
by using the promotional code BUTTERFLY

www.manningham.vic.gov.au/live/music.html

Manningham City Council presents

In the Pocket Jazz Club: Bob Sedergreen and Friends at Doncaster Playhouse

Please join us for the final concert for 2011 in the Manningham Music series  with what is set to be a sensational concert hosted by Australian jazz legend ‘boss of the piano’ Bob Sedergreen.

Sedergreen is recognised as one of Australia’s leading performers and educators and he has put together a stellar line-up to join him in this concert, including:
Blues and Gospel Queen Kerri Simpson  and some of the members of Blues on the Boil, a cult Blues Band that dominated the Jazz and Blues scene in the eighties.
The Band toured Australia and recorded the album Potent Brew Dene Ford (Guitar /Vocals) Mal Sedergreen (Saxaphones),  Scott Dunbabin) ( bass) and Gordon Pendleton (drums)

Their performance will be preceded by a 50 minute set of jazz standards by recent participants in the Join a Jazz Band course which Sedergreen leads at Manningham Arts Centre.

SHEILA'S OF THE 70'S

Sunday October 16 3-6pm
Caravan music club
Oakleigh RSL, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh

Tickets $25 reserved seating, $20 general admission standing, $12 children
buy tickets online

www.caravanmusic.com.au

Following on from their recent sold out shows at the Northcote Town Hall, Monique Brumby, Kerri Simpson and Rebecca Barnard are bringing the kooky kodachrome, dusky desert boot days of the 70's to The Caravan. Shimmer back to the sublime sultry summers of Donna,Suzy Quatro, Kate Bush, Melanie, Blondie and Fleetwood Mac. The Sheila's of the 70's, where no wrinklies ever flew will glide you back through the hazy glaze of Cortina cruisin', Connie jumper bruisin'and Chiko roll oozin.

Treads: Sandals with soles made from rubber tires Connie jumper: Cardigan with one thick and 2 thin stripes around the mid riff.

PLAYING TIME STARTS AFTER 8.00PM BUT BEFORE 9PM

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Way Out West Williamstown

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 Practically Green Festival Eltham

FRIDAY DECEMBER 2 Thornbury Theatre

Howdy folks, If you're hanging out to see the Gospel Belles (and let's face it, WHO ISN'T?), here's some dates to stick in your diary.

The Gospel Belles feature ARIA award-nominated blues singer Kerri Simpson with Kelly Auty, Marisa Quigley, Diana Wolfe and guest musicians to be announced.

The Gospel Belles will be performing swinging (and, on occasion, ever-so-slightly irreverent) interpretations of their favourite gospel songs in the African-American tradition, plus other bluesy tunes thrown in for fun. More details to come via this email list, or check the venue websites or individual artist websites for more details.  

NEWS FLASH: Well folks you asked for it - the Gospel Belles will (finally) be recording a studio album for release on Friday 2 December at the Thornbury Theatre. For advance orders and further info contact Kerri, Kelly, Marisa or Diana.

july: Tuesday 5th
8:00pm-9:00pm
royal Standard Hotel
333 William Street West Melbourne
(Near Victoria Market)

www.mbas.org.au
www.royalstandardhotel.com.au

Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society

MBAS Every Tuesday Evening House of Blues.

Jam Session - 9:00pm

Kerri Simpson sings the Blues like Kerri Simpson, not imitating but initiating, singing from the heart. Whatever genre of music Kerri places her vocal abilities in she mix's all she's absorbed in her life and musical experiences and develops her own unique sound which comes straight from her soul."

MAY: Friday 6th
Thornbury Theatre.
859 High St, Thornbury

www.thornburytheatre.com.au tickets available at www.oztix.com.au

Delight your musical and visual senses when Kelly Auty graces the stage in a special show at the beautiful Thornbury Theatre. Step back in time, dress to the nines, flappers and hippies, saints and sinners, come one come all.

The event opens with the Gospel Belles- Kelly with Kerri Simpson, Dianna Wolfe and Marisa Quigley- all powerhouse solo performers who are notorious for raising the roof together with their stiring Gospel and Blues repertoire.

Then fasten your seatbelts for a trip down memory lane with Kellys' Wild Women Show. Stories and songs from great women singers 1920-1970.

The frocks and feathers will fly folks! The show is never the same twice as these trailblazers left us a repertoire that seems endless.

Finally for the last set Kelly will sing some of the original tunes destined to appear on her new original CD. Coming soon....

A stellar cast of fabulous Melbourne musicians will perform on the night...Pianist Boris Conley, Bassist Max McIntosh, Drummer Nick Carrafa,Guitarists Brenden Mason and Rocky Dabscheck and Horn Section Paul Williamson, Paul Dooley and Brian Kemp.

Please dress to impress...Your favorite era 1920-1970.Go on, you know you want to! Prizes for best outfit and dancing.