Fitzroy Hotel
161 George Street, Windsor
Phone: 02 4577 3396
Email: info@fitzroyhotel.com.au
PAST EVENT
August 6th, 2010 -
The Wire
Forming in late 2009 the Sydney based Alternative Rock outfit wasted no time in defining a distinguished sound and twist on the often stale elements of a typical rock quartet. The collaboration between the synchronized rhythm section of drummer Chris Blancato and bass player John Pansini, with the detailed and expressive guitar playing of Mike Davis and the rich dominant vocals of Stacey Abdilla is what initiated the birth of The Wire.
Mid 2010 saw The Wire put gigging on hold to release their self-produced debut EP, Life Again. Life Again exhibits The Wires ability to construct and perform music with an awareness of balance using a unique fusion of intense rhythmic intricacy and a dark melodic essence. The Female fronted 4 Piece bring a fresh new edge and attraction to a steadily growing genre, bringing an aggressive live show that guarantees not to disappoint.
The later Half of 2010 will see the beginning of many new endeavors on the horizon for The Wire, including an extensive gigging and touring schedule, bringing the band upon new audiences both locally and nationally.
Darren played his first professional gig 21 years ago at the age of 15! Now a bit older and a bit wiser Darren has seen and heard everything that is ever going to happen at a gig, so he feels equipped to deal with all situations. The Key to keeping fresh in this industry is to learn new songs and love what you do. Darren sings a wide variety of repertoire from rock to jazz, musical theatre to country, songs from world war one to the current top 40- you are able to build quite a repertoire with 21 years in the business with a university degree in music, extensive experience in pubs,clubs and corporate functions as a singer,guitartist and pianist, Darren has a depth that allows him to perform the hits of The Beatles, Elvis,Sinatra,Silverchair,Maroon 5 Blink 182,Bryan Adam,Joe Cocker,Cold Chisel....and MANY MORE
With out a doubt. internationally acclaimed rock band Matchbox Twenty has much to thank the Australian public for. It was the love of this U.S based five piece in 1998 that kick started their global success and has since seen them ahieve a staggering 21 top 10 hits.
Now,with the Talents of five exceptionally gifted and deicated musicians Australians can be wow d by the match box Twenty Show at your venue Great attention to details has been made capture the vibe and energy of one of the most successful rock bands in recent times.the show is layered with lush 4 part vocals, authentic sound reproductions and package in a breath taking light light show.
Katie was born in Mona Vale Hospital and grew up in Hornsby Heights. She has always sung since she was little, putting on shows for her family with her sister and other family members. Katie grew up listening and singing to Whitney Houston and Barbara Streisand and always marvelled at their power and range. She sang in the school choir and local amateur musical theatre.
Blacktown based Doobias is a singer/songwriter, making his mark in the acoustic soul music scene in Sydney. He is a fresh twist on previous acoustic acts, with his voice and music having a raw, simplistic sound drawing the attention of all people in the room.
Doobias is ready to make your spine tingle at venues across Sydney having recently played at The Taverners Hill-Leichhardt, Harlequin Inn-Pyrmont, Central Hotel-Blacktown and Roxbury Hotel-Glebe over 2010 with positive feedback from both audience members as well as venue staff. Doobias performs up to three 45 minute sets of cover songs with his repertoire including artists John Mayer, Lemar, Bob Marley and John Legend and one 45 minute set of original songs in which he has been said to sound like Chris Brown, Stan Walker and Jason Moran.
Doobias’ love of music comes from being surrounded by music from as far back as he can remember with both his Sister and Father singing and his Father playing Saxophone. Doobias started singing at the age of 15, playing keyboard at 14 and guitar at age 16. His influences include Stevie Wonder, John Legend, John Mayer, Common and Motown bands such as The Commodores and The Temptations.
Doobias’ biggest achievement to date is when he sang at the ACER Arena to over 10,000 people at the Bicentennial Concert. He loves to get out on the street and perform to passerbys and he feels everyone should experience the warmth music delivers. Whilst Doobias will one day reach his ultimate goal in becoming a producer he will never leave his solo career behind. He believes “The World Is Mine” and performs in such a manner that reflects this.
Tonight Playing Live at the fitzroy hotel is Darren Johnston his is one of the best live gigs you will see doing the rounds the country has seen. so come on down tonight watch him live while you enjoy a great meal and a few drinks..
Born in Narrabri and raised in Moree in country New South Wales, Drew McAlister grew up listening to Bryan Adams, Noiseworks and Slim Dusty and started singing at age 7. One of four children, after finishing school at the age of 18, Drew decided to take his music ability seriously and left the country for the dazzling lights of Sydney. He immediately picked up session work for major brand television and radio jingles. During the next few of years, Drew continued to write his songs, performed in many different bands and appeared on The Midday Show and Hey Hey Its Saturday numerous times. Drew then toured Australia with the production of Jesus Christ Superstar before eventually landing a recording deal with EMI
Midnight Youth have truly hit the ground running on the back of the phenomenal success of their first single The Letter from their debut album ‘The Brave Dont Run.
The Letter was the 1 most played New Zealand song on radio and the music video simultaneously hit 1 on two major music television networks. The track also held a Top 10 position for more than 15 weeks in the Radioscope Top 100.
The Brave Dont Run was recorded in studios in New York (whose previous inhabitants include music luminaries Ryan Adams, David Bowie and Sufjan Stevens) and Auckland (The D4). The album was produced by Brooklyns Terence Dover and Aucklands Andrew Buckton.
Leading up to the album release, the band spent a busy six months touring New Zealand and the United States – including shows across New Zealand with The Veronicas, and Metro Station. The North American dates included the acclaimed SXSW music festival in Austin (Texas), and shows in New York and at Los Angeles famed Viper Room.
Midnight Youth were also selected by Australian rock legends INXS as their New Zealand support on a recent tour. INXS were so impressed by this new talent they later proclaimed the band as, ‘One of the best they had played with in Australasia!.
