Whatever you have in your diaries – cancel it! Especially if you are a fan of Gypsy music – played with mindblowing virtuosity and authenticity!We are thrilled and honored to welcome to Camelot one of the most iconic female Balkan Gypsy voices – Queen of Gypsy soul – Beba Ibisevic, along with another international guest Miki Ibisevic plus Toni Dimitriovski (1st Trumpet in the ABC Radio and Television Orchestra), Sasa Todorovic and spectacular Gypsy accordionist Zoran Todorovic !
This is the real Mccoy – a rare opportunity in Sydney to see and hear this music played the way it’s meant to be played!!
These guys and gals are going to ignite Camelot – don’t miss out – strictly one show only!
Doors – 7.30pm, show 9pm
tix are $20/$15 (+bf) presale, or $25/$20 on the door
Delicious food (including pizza!) available.
Fully licensed – NO BYO
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
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Saturday 25th May @ Camelot – NADYA & the 101 CANDLES ORKESTRA
Nadya Golski sings Eastern European/Gypsy and Klezmer inspired songs with Gospel jazz and Latin influences.She sings in English, French, Polish, Serbo Croatian, Romany and Spanish. She also sings in languages from the South Pacific Islands.
Her repertoire comprises her own songs in various languages, and interpretations of traditional songs from Eastern Europe, with the occasional reference to the South Pacific Islands and the Afro American Blues/Gospel tradition.
Come and find out why Nadya is regularly invited to perform with the greatest Gypsy bands in Paris and Europe!!!
Her incredible band will feature Stephen Lalor (Volatinski Trio) on Mandolin, John Maddox on bass, Sam Golding on Trumpet, and other amazing musicians!
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All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
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Sunday 26th May – CHAIKA + ALPHA OMEGA
Sydney based quintet Chaika is both eclectic and beautiful, fusing traditional elements of Balkan and European music with original music tinged with jazz and celtic. Audiences have been spellbound by performances to packed out venues in Sydney and festivals across NSW. Chaika will not only enchant you with their expressive and intricate instrumentals, but also with their haunting vocal solos and exquisite 4 part female vocal harmonies in a diverse range of languages. Visit http://www.chaikaband.com to find out more
‘Words cannot describe how great and unique they really are. Seeing this kind of music produced live was an amazing experience, which we were lucky to witness’ – The Rhythm Hut, Central Coast
‘Clarinet, accordion, violin and double bass all intertwine diversely and at times unpredictably giving Chaika a rich depth. With vocals sung in a variety of languages, adding further authenticity to the release, one of the most absorbing qualities of the album is its originality. Refreshingly, however, this originality is steeped in traditional music … such a young and talented group of musicians’ – Sammy Al, Musical Director, Eastside Radio.
‘The pick of St Alban’s Festival!’ – Jan Creswell (former National Folk Festival Program Director)
‘Spellbinding’ – Nick Alias, The Tantric Turtle, National Festival
Emily-Rose Sarkova: Accordion, Piano, Vocals
Susie Bishop: Violin, Vocals
Laura Bishop: Vocals, Percussion, Piano
Laura Altman: Clarinet, Vocals
Johan Delin: Double Bass
When Richard Calabro wanted to put AΩ together, he always wanted the band to be guitar driven. After spending so much time in Hungary, Romania, Poland and other Eastern Countries such as Jordan, Syria and Marocco, he knew he wanted to fuse the different musical influences that he heard over there and play these styles on the guitar all the way back to Sydney. And so AΩ was born. Joined by two very talented guitarists Dan Nugent and Tom Smithson, ALPHA ΩMEGA was born. They started off as a guitar trio blending a fusion of traditional eclectic sounds played with fire, passion and spirit ! Expect gypsy swing , latin American Rumbas, Bossa and Salsa and Spanish Baroque fused together to make one big world instrumental. Joined on the night by close friends and gypsy virtuoso’s Louie Love on the Sax and Steve Manovski on the skins, expect added depth just to bring out the Bohemian in you. AΩ!
Doors – 6.30pm, show 7.30pm; Tix are $20 +bf
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All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
Friday 31st May – MARSALA
Following a string of sell out shows, Marsala are back at Camelot for another huge party! Marsala covers some of the best music from Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia, Russia, France, Italy, Spain, Zimbabwe…They do Gypsy Music, Tango, Salsa, Samba, the African Township thing, French Rap, Italian Jazz, Tom Waits songs, Russian Folk songs… anything to make audiences feel passionately and dance beautifully. They create passion and romance where ever they go. Audiences can’t help but dance and fall in love with each other’s traditions.Marsala is more of an institution than a band. It brings together the life work and study of some outstanding musicians. They bring together knowledge and understanding of various traditions and continue to explore and present ‘the world’ in music.” Some of the incredible featured musicians in Marsala include…Vladimir Khusid grew up in Azerbaijan and studied trumpet under the rigors of communism. He worked as a trumpet player for all of his early life. He left the USSR during the cold war and the price he paid for taking his family to the west was to have his trumpet, [his lively hood] confiscated at the airport as they were leaving. He worked in a bread shop in Sydney until he could buy an instrument, learned English and is now one of Sydney’s most respected and well rounded trumpet players as well as being in charge of the brass at Sydney Boys Grammar School. His maturity, wisdom and astonishing playing brings worlds of experience in classical, jazz and traditional Eastern European musical traditions.Lupco Stojcevski, who learned the Macedonian tradition of music and saxophone from his father Blagoja Stojcevski. This family has kept that tradition alive and strong in Sydney. The saxophone is a totally unique instrument in the hands of a Macedonian musician and this is a strong feature of the Marsala World Music Mix. Lupco’s sax playing has to be seen and heard to be believed!All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
Saturday 1st June – West African night with KEYIM BA
With a rhythm section born in West Africa, this brilliant 8 piece band has an intoxicating upbeat sound, bringing the influences of reggae, funk and rap to West African grooves. Led by the ever charismatic, Sibo Bangoura from Guinea, the group has enormous energy, giving tradition a modern twist that never fails to fill the dancefloor.Winner of the Kultour touring grant to tour Australia – wide in 2013, funded by Playing Australia & Arts NSW, KEYIM BA brings together several of Australia’s best West African musicians, taking audiences on an exciting musical journey into West Africa, with powerful drumming accompanied by West African melodies on the Kora (West African harp) and guitar. The group was formed in early 2009 inspired by the release of Sibo Bangoura’s CD entitled Keyim Ba (4 stars, Limelight).- Cristina Dio, Diaspora WorldbeatThe Djembe powerhouse, Sibo Bangoura, is joined by Yacou MBaye from Senegal on Doun Doun ,Talking Drum, Sabar & Congas; Moussa Diakete from Mali, the former guitarist to Salif Keita on lead guitar and Simon Olsen, (Malian roots) of Electric Empire on bass. Joined also by well known Sydney musician Blair Greenberg on guitar, Julian Belbachir on percussion and the captivating vocals of Sydney-based singer/song writer, Miriam Lieberman with Rachel Bangoura on the dancefloor completes the picture.
“Praised for their outstanding musicianship and harnessing the explosive power of Guinean drumming, dance and song, Keyim ba infuses the audience with an undeniable urge to move your body!” – Anna Georgia, CEO, Free World Films
Tix $20 (+bf) presale or $25 at the door: 7.30pm doors/9.00pm show
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Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
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Sunday 2nd June – GALAPAGOS DUCK
FRESH & CRISPY DUCK!Charles Darwin’s observations in the Galapagos Islands in 1835 were crucial to the development of his theory of natural selection explaining evolution. Put simply, Charlie’s paper -The Origin of Species – proposed ‘survival of the fittest’… that only those best adapted to their environment, will survive.
In 1969, a group of jazz musicians formed to play the winter season at The Kosciusko Ski Chalet in Charlottes Pass. They named this new band Galapagos Duck (in deference to a Spike Milligan sketch rather than our famed scientist). The band has now survived for over 40 years, evolving all that time, adapting to ever-changing environments at every turn… Darwin would have loved ‘em!
Along with trailblazers like the late, great Graeme Bell and then stars like Don Burrows, George Golla and the Morrison brothers, Galapagos Duck put Australian jazz on the map. They’ve won national and international awards… played throughout America, Asia and Europe… performed at all the big jazz gigs from Montreux to the American Musexpo and the Singapore International Jazz Festival.
They’ve played and recorded with the likes of Nina Simone and Ray Charles, James Morrison, Tommy Emmanuel, Don Burrows, Winifred Atwell, The Australian Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet. They’ve released numerous albums, starting with Ebony Quill in 1974 right through to their most recent offering Out Of The Blue in 2006… and they’ve influenced generations of young musicians through their live performances, volumes of original compositions and TV appearances.
As reviewer Lloyd Bradford Syke recently wrote in Australian Stage: “The Duck’s reputation doesn’t only precede them, it transcends their favoured genre. This band is like a veritable corporation, when one considers the multitude of members it’s had over the years. Len Barnard… Roger Frampton… the Qua brothers… Col Nolan… Ray Aldridge… Warren Daly…the inventory goes on, like a shopping list for Australia’s creme de la creme of jazzers.”
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All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
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The last couple of years have seen Mzaza tirelessly touring the country, but this energetic world music band is looking forward to hitting the road once again in June and July on a tour that will see them join huge festival line ups and play at one of the biggest events in their home state.Mzaza is a mystery. This unique and talented group from Brisbane presents a show like no other made up of powerful, sultry multilingual vocals backed by acoustic instruments from faraway places. Jaw-dropping technique and unique compositions have earned them recognition and led them to tour their world fusion across Australia.While gypsy music becomes all the rage and bands around the world pump Eastern European beats this six piece takes a big step towards originality. Mzaza sets itself apart with its approach to music, its blend of influences and its unusual instrumentation. French frontwoman Pauline Maudy says, “Mzaza has never been about following the trend. We let the music guide us and hope to create a show that transports audiences away from their everyday lives and closer to a world where all these beautiful sound traditions are within reach. We want the shows to be fun and we love it when people dance, but we also cherish the moments when everything stops and it’s clear that we are all transported on the same musical adventure.”Heading for the steep slopes of The Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music Festival, Mzaza are joining Blue King Brown and many others on the festival’s massive world music line-up. This tour will see the band visit Sydney, Byron Bay, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and Brisbane, culminating in a very special show presented by the prestigious Queensland Music Festival at one of the band’s favourite home venues – the Brisbane Powerhouse.Maudy sings in French, Spanish, and Turkish. Together with her mischievous and talented instrumentalists she creates an atmosphere of carefully crafted words and sounds, a unique fusion of influences from the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle-East.The universal nature of the songs and the energy of the performances make fans forget they may not speak the languages Mzaza’s songs are delivered in and bring audience and musicians together as one. Mzaza’s songs are inspired by tradition. These traditions are then placed in a blender and what comes out is often touching, playful, alluring, and never boring. Don’t miss an opportunity to see them!
Variously described as Garage Cabaret, Gypsy Punk, and Gangster Jazz, Waiting for Guinness has been playing the Sydney pub/club scene for years. They may be one of the best dressed too. The band features up to seven pieces including banjo, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, accordion, guitaron (Mexican bass), flute, guitars and drums.
In the tradition of artists such as Tom Waits, Calexico and The Pogues, Waiting for Guinness take their nourishment from ‘old music’ and hot-wire the styles of Berlin Cabaret, Mariachi, Vaudeville, Spaghetti Western and Swing-Jazz into their own surreal vision.
In concert, Waiting for Guinness’ spontaneous and anarchic performances are truly engaging. The theatrical element is as strong as ever, harking back to their busking origins. A fan once said “WFG make old music sound new somehow,” and they may have a point. The band are not traditionalists trying to re-create the past, but write contemporary and original music influenced by the styles they love.
Doors 7.00pm and Show 8.00pm
Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
After Kim’s return from Indonesia where he performed at Sawahlunto International Music Festival, Kim Sanders & Friends and their unique style of Balkan Gypsy brass-band madness are back at Camelot due to popular demand! There will also be Persian dance grooves, aetherial Sufi meditations, Sth African township jive and strange uncategorizable originals. Special guest with the band will be Iranian Kurdish percussionist Mustafa Karami, a master of the dhaf (frame drum). Mustafa also sings and plays oud.
“We’ve had some Persian tunes in the repertoire for a while – including Persian reggae” says Kim “but this gig will give us a chance to learn a few new grooves. Mustafa and I played together in Davood Tabrizi’s Far Seas last year. Llew Kiek has also played Persian music in Mara! and with Kim in Nakisa, Tansey’s Fancy and various ad hoc ensembles over the years, Peter Kennard is a great frame-drum player, so there should be a lot of things happening”.
There will also be music with a Balkan Gypsy brass band feel. Kim has played with Gypsy musicians in Macedonia and Turkey, so he is quite at home with improvisation in 11/8 and other bent rhythms. “The trick is” says Kim, “not to count. It’s all feel – the grannies in the villages in Macedonia have never heard of 9/8, but they can do the dance OK! And of course, you always get Gypsy musicians for your wedding – they’re the best! They are the only people who understand that going half-way round the world to play music doesn’t mean you have a big house and a Ferrari by the pool at home. I remember staying with Romani friends in Berovo, Macedonia, and the party started half an hour after we arrived. Even the 10 year-old kids could play…”
The band will be driven along by Sam’s Stylish Sousaphone.
Kim Sanders: ney, kaval, gaida, saxofon
Llew Kiek: bouzouki, baglama
Sam Golding: sousaphone
Peter Kennard: percussion
Mustafa Karami: oud, vocals and percussion
“The enthusiasm and passion of this globetrotter’s music makes the listener get carried away from the first notes” – Rootstown (Belgium)
“Exotic and uplifting world music with a contemporary feel” (Paul Petran, Producer, Music Deli, ABC Radio National)
“Sanders’ skills as an instrumentalist are impressive, far superior to most Western players who make money from the same instruments…(As a composer, his work is) new and genuinely exciting…Great fun, full of ideas and surprises and an artist deserving of greater exposure” - Chris Williams, fROOTS Magazine (UK)
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
“Rounding off their tour including shows at Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Festival, Port Fairy, Blue Mountains Festival and more, Baby et Lulu return to Camelot for what is sure to be another sell out show of gorgeous French music, full of joie de vivre, seductive harmony, and that Baby et Lulu je ne sais quoi!”“Dobson and Goodridge had the seated audience eating out of the palms of their hands… and pranced off stage to the sounds of a standing ovation” – Drum Media ‘Goodridge and Dobson combine their amazing talents in an explosion of French chic. The Jazzy, French chanson will have you feeling like you’re sitting in a Parisian café, even if you’ve never been to France. After hearing some of their tunes it is hard not to appreciate the talent that is Baby et Lulu.” Alt Media “There’s a joie de vivre… C’est tres bon.” Sydney Morning Herald ‘With blithe spirit, old material is made new, yet again” The Australian, CD Review “Dobson & Goodridge’s vocals entwine; two lovesick songbirds in a melancholic pas de deux. Superb… Dobson’s husky, yet delicate, quivering vocals put one immediately in mind of berets, checkerboard cafe chairs and long-legged passers-by. Goodridge’s assertive, ever-adaptable and versatile violin playing has a clarity that matches her singing.” Australian Stage
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IMPROVISATIONS“a fascinating cross-cultural project … full of surprises.” John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
“Singh’s tabla playing is captivating.” Australian Jazz
“A scintillating sarod performance …” – Times of India (New Delhi)
“Damian Wright is a brilliant flamenco guitarist… captivating …dripping with conviction” John Shand SMH
Album Launch Tour Dates
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All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
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Songs from the Open Road is the brand new cabaret from MO & ACE Award nominee Miriam Waks who will share songs and stories from her year of travels to over 10 different countries. It will include music from Asia, Europe, North and South America.Hungry for adventure and the opportunity to further explore her love of distinct musical styles, Miriam Waks left her Sydney home to travel the world. She found herself studying tango music in Buenos Aires, meditating in India, scatting with jazz legends in New York, and dabbling in hardcore Chinese karaoke. Along the way she crossed paths with many of her musical icons.Friends, lovers, teachers, musicians – the people she met on her travels at every turn shared with her their stories and songs – the stories and songs that have shaped their lives, identities, cultures, and countries.After a year and a half of non-stop travels, Miriam returns to Australia from her current New York residence to debut this exciting new show at Camelot for one-night only, before performing it as part of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival.Songs from the Open Road is a celebration of travel, multiculturalism, people, and most of all, the music which makes us. It features the talents of Miriam Waks, Michael Bartolomei, Jim Pennell, Mark Harris, Jamie Cameron, and Eddie Bronson.**This will be Miriam’s only major Sydney performance before she returns to New York.Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult) Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th June – MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT -EXTRA SHOW NOW ON SALE!!!
Be quick coz Camembert at Camelot always sells out!!
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Amid rumours that Mic Conway and his rugged band of rhythmagicians have been holed up in a log cabin concocting a new album, reports are appearing that a “Mr Rabbit” has escaped. Described as having big ears, a hairy disposition and an uncharacteristic dislike of Greens, he’s no Easter Bunny, but he’ll hold your eggs hostage. So lock up your pets and barricade the back door because the Rabbit Proof Fence isn’t big enough to keep this one out.
Jug band blues, political satire and lunatic on-stage antics combine as a new-vaudevillian comedy cabaret. Audiences know Mic Conway’s tongue-in-cheek style from “Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band” and “Circus Oz”. From Byron Bay BluesFest to Port Fairy and Woodford Folk Festivals to Adelaide Cabaret Festival… the National Junk Band have become festival favourites for their unique collision of fire, illusion, passion, irreverent satire, magic, singing saws, flying chooks, musical mayhem and some very funny songs. There really is nothing like them in Australia today.
Expect the unexpected as these “virtuosos of the bizarre” create a live stage experience that must be seen and heard to be believed, wielding National guitars, ukuleles, a sousaphone, a phono-fiddle, actual garbage cans and even the kitchen sink. Oh, and look out for Mr Rrrrabbit…..
“HOTCHA” : http://youtu.be/hLu_WqHUygw
Sharing the night with the Junk Band is the extraordinary LUCIE THORNE. Lauded for her unique voice, poetic lyricism, and tender-to-gutsy electric guitar playing, Lucie Thorne has earned her place as one of the most striking lyricists and voices of Australian contemporary song.
“Australia’s PJ Harvey… possessing the punch of Cat Power and the wise words of Joni Mitchell.” : The Courier Mail.
“Thorne writes some of the most simple and beautiful songs you will hear.” : **** The Age.
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All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult) Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
BRAZIL RETURNS TO CAMELOTA snapshot of the 1970′s Black Rio Samba, Soul and Funk movement in Brazil.FEATURING 10 PIECE ALLSTAR BANDFollowing amazing string of sell out shows, 10 piece Brazilian Big Band Kriola Collective return to Camelot to conquer the dance floor with an explosive set of Brazilian infused Soul, Funk and Brassy Samba from the Black Rio movement.Stemming from the well known ‘I like it like that Orchestra’, Kriola Collective is an unique 10 piece band featuring some of Sydney’s best Funk, Soul and Brazilian players from groups such as Burn the Floor, Oba Oba, Mucho Mambo, Jackie Orzasky, Cumbiamuffin and Sambasoul who perform a sizzling, seductive, and syncopated snapshot of the 1970?s in Brazil.After huge performances at the Basement, Bluesfest, Darling Harbour Fiesta and Sydney Festival Becks Bar they have become a Camelot favourite with their fusion of Brazilian Soul, Funk, Capoeira, Olodun and Rio Carnival Samba.The Black Rio movement began in the late ’60s and ’70s, the funk and soul music of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and many other African American superstars sparked a cultural awakening of black pride around the world. In Brazil that awakening expressed itself in the music of young people of colour from Rio to S?o Paulo, who ?Brazilianised? those Northmusical history, the pioneering Banda Black Rio were one of the few domestic purveyors of the 70s funk sound taking the city by storm, a group assembled by Soul Grand Prix from the best musicians around to capitalize on the popularity of the music. Other famous artists of Brazilian Soul and Funk were Jorge Ben, Tim Maia, Di Melo, Bebeto and Dom Salvador.A celebration of Soul, Funk and Samba 1970?s Brazilian style!
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Between 1959 and 1975, the now legendary Stax Records, in Memphis, Tennessee, released international chart-topping hits such as “Soul Man,” “Sitting On The Dock of the Bay,” “Green Onions,” “Midnight Hour,” “Mustang Sally”, “Hard To Handle”, “Chain Of Fools”, “Knock On Wood”, “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love”, ”Mr Big Stuff”, “These Arms Of Mine” and “Respect Yourself ”. STAX’s trail-blazing artists included the ‘King and Queen of Soul’ Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin, ‘Sultans of Sweat’ Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Rufus and Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers, Booker T and The MGs, and many more.Johnny G & The E Types are Sydney’s premier soul show and deliver this sensational catalogue of STAX record label classics in the high energy Memphis Soul Revue show while projecting classic vintage soul footage on the big screen.REVIEWS: …. “These guys are simply the best purveyors of the pure soul sound in Sydney, so this will be a great night for your ears and your feet.”- The Vanguard“Johnny G And The E Types is firmly established as Sydney’s finest raw soul experience. With expert musicianship and plenty of gritty energy, the band creates a hard riving sound-led by the inimitable organ legend Johnny G. Guaranteed to make you get down and start to sweat.”- The Metro Theatre SydneyJohnny G & the E Types have gained notoriety for their sell out Memphis Soul Revue concerts. Much like the legendary Booker T & The MGs and the Memphis Horns, Johnny G & The E Types have been wooing audiences as the sharp dressed backing band for Sydney’s finest soul vocalists delivering these STAX soul classics in their raw and original form. This is the southern soul that inspired films including The Sapphires, The Blues Brothers and The Commitments – with the credibility and raw energy that comes from Memphis 1967. Dig it!Johnny G & The E Types has been entertaining for seven years and its individual musicians have carved out careers in the entertainment industry over the past two decades. Johnny G & the E Types have presented their unique high energy shows to festivals, corporate and private functions and special concerts at the Basement, Lizotte’s, The Vanguard and The Brass Monkey.We’d like to introduce you to one of the finest soul shows Australia has to offer –Legendary keyboardist Johnny (G) Gauci on Hammond and Piano (Ed Kuepper, Leonardo’s Bride, Perry Keyes, Dom Turner & Supro); front men Simon “Memphis” Meli (The Voice, Ooh La La, The Widowbirds); Sam “Soul Man” Bennett (The Super Heavyweights); Sydney soul diva Rebekah Jensen (The Voice); Nick Meredith (Cotton Keyes & Morris, Tim Finn, CNNN, Basement tribute nights) on guitar; drums from Antero Ceschin (Continental Blues Party, The Mighty Reapers); Dave Harding (Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Red Rivers, Four Day Riders) on bass; Murray Jackson on saxophone (Jersey Boys, The Mothership Orchestra); and Simon Ferenci on trumpet (King John Cleary, Watussi).In September 2011 Johnny G & the E Types toured the Otis Redding 70th birthday concert series, in 2008 they launched the STAX documentary “RESPECT YOURSELF – The History Of STAX” at the Sydney film festival. They’ve entertained crowds at Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival, Cronulla Jazz and Shiraz Festival, Live Green, The Classic Car Show, Peats Ridge Festival and The Great Escape Festival, just to name a few.Check them out at http://www.johnnygandtheetypes.com where you’ll enjoy film clips, photos, recordings, reviews, upcoming performances and their repertoire of hits. Johnny G & the E Types guarantee the crowd will be jumping – and baying for more at the end of the night.Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
Sunday 23rd June – THE RHYTHM HUNTERS + HONEY & BEAR
The Rhythm Hunters are a force in world music specializing in dramatic physical drumming performances! Indigenous Islamic music from Indonesia, didgeridoo, western horns and modern textures form the platform for one of the most exciting music groups in Australia.
The group has a growing list of credentials including main-stage slots at Woodford Folk Festival, National Folk Festival, Dreaming Festival, National Multicultural Festival (ACT), Island Vibe Festival (Stradbroke Island), Mullumbimby Music Festival, Cairns Winter Solstice Festival (QLD), Winter Magic Festival (NSW), Cygnet Folk Festival (TAS) and Peat’s Ridge Music Festival.
The big ‘wow factor’ comes from the dramatic physical movement spectacle on taiko drums: alongside that is tuned bells, gongs, songs, didgeridoo, Indian harmonium, frenetic island log drumming and hints of West Africa.
More than a drumming group, joyfully executed compositions feature soaring melodies on soprano saxophone, sweet ethereal tones of shakuhachi and a range of wind instruments from Indonesia.
Artistic inspiration stems from the dream of celebrated multi-instrumentalist Rendra Freestone to create a visual fusion of Japanese Taiko drumming with indigenous folk music from the little known Islamic provinces of West Sumatra and Aceh, Indonesia.
Of Acehenese heritage, Rendra has developed Taiko drumming alongside the shamanic Sufi-like traditions of Indonesia into a show that has been wowing audiences nationwide.
It’s the combination of Taiko Drumming with their irresistible Indo-Pacific Groove that makes the Rhythm Hunters a group not to be missed!
Doors – 6.30pm, show 7.30pm – Tix $15(+bf)
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All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
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Having spent the better part of 2011 committed to PJ Harvey’s ‘Let England Shake’ concerts, Mick has been dedicating himself to playing more shows in support of his own albums – 2011’s ‘Sketches from the Book of the Dead’.and the new album ‘FOUR (Acts of Love) due for release on April 29th. 2013. A run of shows has been booked for May in Europe where he will be joined by his most recent recording collaborators Rosie Westbrook (double bass) and JP Shilo (guitar/violin)Doors 7.00pm and Show 8.00pm
Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO
Fri 28th June – BUMP CITY
They’ll have you groovin’ to the “old school” funk and soul music of Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown and Blood, Sweat and Tears.BumpCity have been performing since the band’s conception as “What is Hip” in the 1980′s. 2005 saw the very successful release of their first CD “On Top Down Under”. BumpCity opened for “Fiji” America’s highest selling Polynesian funk and hip hop artist on his inaugural Australian tour and have appeared on Australia’s Channel 9 “Mornings with Kerri-Anne”. BumpCity also opened for and shared the stage with Motown’s legendary stars The Supremes during their only Australian public performance.
In past performances BumpCity have been joined by special guests Tom Politzer from Tower of Power, New Zealand’s legendary Soul band Adijah’s Betty-Anne and “Captain Fonk” Ryan Monga, Sydney’s Jeni Love, Bernie Segedin and Evelyn Duprai.
BumpCity presents Brothers of Soul - they’ll be performing the “old school” soul and funk music from Marvin Gaye, Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Ray Charles and James Brown. BumpCity’s performance is a must see so book early.
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Saturday 29th June – EL ORQUESTON
El Orqueston is a 12 piece Afro Cuban powerhouse playing Salsa, Timba and Changüi.
Led by Sydney bassist, Tina Harris, whose credits include being Musical Director for Helpmann award winning show Smoke and Mirrors, this mighty ensemble honours the great Cuban orchestras… that feature the sound of three trombones, violin and tres Cubano, on a bed of percussion, bass and keyboards. Playing an all Cuban repertoire of tunes by Los Van Van, Elito Reve y Su Charangon, Pupy, and Havana De Primera, El Orqueston is sheer joy and energy from beginning to end.
El Orqueston is comprised of a who’s who of Sydney’s top musicians from the latin music scene. The band is fronted by Peruvian Richard Valdez, whose powerful and dynamic tenor voice is complimented by the charismatic Carlos Velazquez, sharing vocal duties and putting out some serious musical energy.
Supported by solid harmonies, mellifluous and punchy trombone lines, fiery timbales, congas and bongo, El Orqueston is for listeners and dancers alike.
Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
Jack Derwin’s latest release “Covered All in Blue” fuses elements of folk, rock and a little old school blues, yet is true to the proud Australian sound. It is an eclectic acoustic collection, inspired by travels with a guitar, woman, blue’s harp and never wanting to get caught in the mainstream. The Album has received extensive airplay and reached No 2 on the Australian Blues and Roots Charts this year.Fueled with passion and filled with all styles of instrumentation, you will be blown away by the musicality of haunting harmonicas, slide guitar and Jack’s timbered vocals. Jack will be accompanied selectively on the night by four of Sydney’s most respected musicians. Stephanie Jansen (vocals), Geoff Jones (Bass & Guitar), Paul Cutlan (Saxophone) and Kosta Theodoridis (Drums). Jack’s stomp box adds a percussive sense to the performance alongside theacoustic guitars, which are used as a multi-lingual instrument throughout his new album,Songs such as Jonson Street is descriptive and atmospheric about meandering along the beautiful walkways of Byron Bay and meeting its engaging characters. There is another song about the charisma and charm of the “The Rails”; a railway station with no train, but a bar with vibrant, alternative music lovers.
Delicious food (including pizza!) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO!
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
Friday 5th July – JIM CONWAY’S BIG WHEEL
Jim Conway’s Big Wheel boasts an all-star line up of musicians who share a passion for Blues, Jump and Swing. It features the talents of Jim Conway (harmonica/backup vocals) Don Hopkins (keyboards/vocals), Jess Green (guitar/vocals), Stan Valacos (double bass), Andy Byrnes (drums/percussion) and Justin Fermino (Sax/backup vocals). Each member of Big Wheel brings their own musical tastes to the band, creating an eclectic, quirky mix that works surprisingly well, with Don Hopkins New Orleans style boogie, Justin’s R&B Sax, and Jess Green’s strong Jazz and African rhythms complementing the diversity of styles at the command of renowned harp player, Jim Conway.This stylistic fusion is evident in the original repertoire that draws on 30’s swing and boogie, 40’s and 50’s rhythm and blues, Jazz, African, Latin and New Orleans Boogie. It’s little wonder that their inaugural CD, Little Story received an ARIA nomination for Best Blues Album in 2004.The band runs like a well-oiled machine, delighting and uniting audiences and critics alike. ABC radio’s Doug Spence observed that ‘everyone co-operates, not competes. Each is a master of what NOT to play….the Big Wheelers are wonderfully relaxed, yet highly alert.’ In these decades of economic rationalism, a six-piece band is a rare treat, particularly with four contributing to the vocals; the harmonies are a delight!Since its inception, Jim Conway’s Big Wheel has performed regularly at festivals around Australia including the Port Fairy, Bellingen, Wangaratta, Brunswick, Blue Mountains, Illawarra, Narooma (Great Southern), Kiama and Balmain Acoustica music festivals. In 2013, the band released their long awaited third CD, Just So, described by Jim as the finest recording of his career.Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Lior returns to Camelot! If you were lucky enough to catch Lior at one of his three shows last year you’ll know what a magical evening it was. We are very excited to announce that Lior will be returning this year for an intimate show on Friday 12th July. With the writing of his brand new album almost complete, Lior will playing a bunch of new songs alongside many of his much loved favourites. For those unaware of Lior’s talents, he burst on to the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album – ‘Autumn Flow’. Recorded and released entirely independently and spearheaded by ‘This Old Love’ and subsequent singles ‘Daniel’ and ‘Autumn Flow’, the album went on to become one of the most successful independent debuts by an Australian artist. Since then Lior has released two more highly acclaimed albums – ‘Corner of an Endless Road’ – released in 2008, and ‘Tumbling Into The Dawn’ released in 2010. This is an artist with a renowned reputation for his song writing and live performances so don’t delay in getting your tickets to avoid disappointment.Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
Conway & Zygier explore the breadth of sound that can be extracted from acoustic instruments and vocals. The sound is endlessly inventive within the bounds of real. Their new album “Stories Of Ghosts” is an examination of Old Testament themes, of existential uncertainty in the face of unchanging beliefs and coming to terms with the endless trade off that life is full of – loss leavened with happiness, tragedy with humour and sadness with joy. Building on the acoustic instrumentation of 2010’s Half Man Half Woman, Stories Of Ghosts adds layers of wood, strings & air, creating a sound that veers from delicate & melancholy to savage & fierce.Table bookings for groups of 8 or more only – email us for table reservations AFTER you have prebooked…
All ages welcome (but under 18′s must be accompanied by an adult)
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And…if you’re looking for a party destination…why yes! What a fabulous idea! Camelot Lounge does indeed book private functions (weddings, birthdays, barmitzvahs, book launches etc!)
Just email info@qirkz.com and we can have a chat!
Or…are you celebrating your birthday at one of our shows??? At Camelot Lounge, the Birthday girl/boy (assuming they are 18+) gets a complementary bottle of wine!!!
