Fitzroy Hotel
161 George Street, Windsor
Phone: 02 4577 3396
Email: info@fitzroyhotel.com.au
PAST EVENT
April 18th, 2010 -
Katie Roberts
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.
Hook Elation are a Rock/Pop (and a little bit of Funk) four piece band from Sydney.
Founded in late 2008 by cousins Gemma (vocals) and Dom (guitars). The duo began writing material together and were performing acoustic shows at venues throughout Sydney. They decided to turn their acoustic sound into a more Rock/Pop feel, and in late 2009, almost a year later, Sam (bass) and Rob (drums) jumped on board and Hook Elation was born.
They Rocked Oxford Art Factory in February, winning over their young crowd by delivering an electrifying live performance filled with energy and sass.
With musical influences from the seventies and eighties and bringing a little something of their own, these four young kids from Sydney will have you moving and singing along in no time. Writing songs about wanting to break free, liberation, hurt, angst, love and life’s addictions, they’re all about kicking it old school with a modern twist.
In early 2007, Roxanne, Joe, Fil and Moonburn all met on the same day in a George street cafe before all studying music together. However, it wasnt until a year later and several failed music projects that they came together again and The What was born, bringing together a wide set of influences including rock, pop, funk, blues and roots sounds. From humble beginnings winning third place in a Campbelltown RSL Band Comp (Sessions 08), to cooking up a storm at The Bridge Hotel and the Annandale, and recording a tight demo, The What quickly stood out on the local scene with their infectious melodies, driving grooves and edgy, electrical performance. They have their sights set on world domination, and to anyone who stops their hectic lives to have a listen, a soothing musical massage is given. To make a mark without using a question mark, The What are exactly that!
From their humble beginnings as a local garage band to rocking audiences at all of Melbournes reputable live music venues, including shows with bands such as The Screaming Jets, Juke Kartel, You Am I and Kram of Spiderbait fame, fans often describe Dark Horse as a mixture between the most hardest of rock, infused with blues and the majestic tones of soul melodies
We’re a no fuss rock band. What you see is what you get.
Thats a deceptively simple statement made by Brett Burnell, guitarist with Dark Horse, and a viewpoint shared with the rest of the band. It seems like a pretty bland description of a band, until you look deeper into the musical beliefs, the style, sound and outlook of the four mates in Dark Horse.
Combining the electrically charged stage shows of the hard rock 70s and 80s with a touch of raw early punk and a brazen splash of modern attitude; SUNSET RIOT are the rock n roll revolutionaries you have been waiting for. Whether you consider yourself a lounge room Guitar Hero or a classic rocker make sure you check out this explosive rock n roll experience. Like a bolt of lightning across the expanse of the Nullabor…we are…SUNSET RIOT!
Put away the Laptop, Theres no computer music here! Neon Heart are a five-piece, award-winning, guitar based, original rock band from Sydney.
Their point of difference is their stage show; they engage with the audience, aren t afraid to take chances, and make every gig memorable. Its hard to be unique when you re a guitar based rock band in Sydney; it seems every band has the same cookie cutter approach. But Neon Heart have figured out how to break away from the pack with their energetic performances and powerful song writing.
Neon Heart is :Ben Nas on lead vocals and Train Whistle; Matt Clark on Lead Guitar and offstage antics; Tim Clark on Bass and power stance; Adam D. Dobson(A.D.D) on Rhythm Guitar and ink; Dee Dee Neil on Sticks and Skins.
Back by popular demand this Sydney based Singer song writer Alisa Fedele has been spending most of her summer working on her new Ep Honest, writing with musicians in Melbourne and Sydney and currently working with her talented new 6-piece band, featuring some of Sydneys finest jazz musicians, this year is already looking up for Alisa.
Releasing her Debut EP Take off late last year working alongside engineer Tim Ryan who is renowned for his work on Oscar winning film Happy Feet, Lord Of The Rings, Ice Age and Baz Luhrmann’s epic, Australia, Alisa is straight back into writing bringing to the stage a fresh quirky, jazz vibe with her new works.
If you ve experienced Alisa Fedele live, then you ve been acquainted with the sultry, poignant and powerful vocals that pull at all the right heartstrings, and her uncanny ability to raise any roof with her remarkable musicianship. Alisa’s music effortlessly crosses over genres, interweaving trumpet and piano solos with captivating and expressive vocals. The inspirations she has drawn from artists such as Nat King Cole, Eva Cassidy, Barbra Streisand and Ella Fitzgerald, are immediately manifest.
Alisa is nearly at her final stages of recording her EP, Honest which is due to be released April 2010. There is no denying that the future is bright for this incredibly talented young musician.
Sydney based singer songwriter Kate Gogarty is no stranger to an audience. As the daughter of a touring musician, Kates musical journey began at the young age of 14. Now, after years of delivering refined interpretations of others songs, Kate has become a strong singer songwriter sharing her original music with the waiting listener and captivating audiences with her emotive songs and stunning voice. Kate now has an ever-increasing number of fans, many who have discovered her as she has graced the stages of some of Sydneys finest venues including The Vanguard, The Brass Monkey, The Supper Club and many others.
In 2009, Producer Sean Carey, guitarist with multi-platinum band Thirsty Merc, invited Kate to record her original tracks in his studio. Together they captured her uniquely beautiful sound which is now Kates first offering, the Blurry EP. These 6 tracks mark the start of a musical career that will enthral and emote. With a sound that finds its direction through Kates pensive hand for songwriting. A sound that echoes with Kates powerful voice, silky smooth but broken in the right places. This unveiling of the Blurry EP will be held at one of Australias premier venues, The Basement on the 24th February 2010 and should be a very special night indeed.
