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Alternate music festival in the Blue Mountains.

Lots of interactive music possibilities, this one was send in the change to the playing by text.

There was also volleyball courtesy of Jon Rose


Joanne
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Bran nu dae

Definitely worth catching, it is fun and the fun is infectious.



Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Jazzgroove Futures Festival

Image of Shannon Barnett at Jazzgrooves Futures Festival
Shannon Barnett (trombone), Nashua Lee (guitar), Chris Hale (bass) Ben Hendry (drums)

First night went off with a bang, fantastic buzz, the best music. Definitely worth catching over the next two days if you can.

The lineup is awesome, fantastic job Jazzgroove. Visit their website for more info www.jazzgroove.com . It is also so reasonably priced, $15 for one off gigs and lots of free stuff featuring artists like Shannon.

It was great to be able to catch this stella Melbourne band. Some fine playing by all. The crowd wanted more, but sadly the lights had to come on. What a great way to complete such a successful first night.

Joanne Kee
www.placesandspaces.com.au

Circus Oz

Went off to Circus Oz last night. The good news is that this is a very comfortable big top and despite the very muggy weather yesterday was cool.

The show was fun. Its called Barely Contained. The main premise is based around an events coordinator, a formal banquet scene and a wedding. Tiffany is the archetypal Aussie gal, who keeps it all moving along.

One of the strengths of Circus Oz is the integration of the band, with the artist's work which becomes part of the show. At various stages the improvisation and performances intertwine. Featuring in an acrobatic skit is one of Australia's finest trombone players Shannon Barnett. She can play equally well either on her feet or suspended upside down from a rope.

Other scenes which captured my imagination were the hats and juggling and of course the trademark kangaroos.

For me, the circus performances don't have the precision of Chinese acrobats or the slickness of Cirque du Soleil. However this is offset by the larrikin, irreverent personalities of the performers.

It is Aussie in tone. Fun entertainment for the whole family. We took three generations and a good time was had by all.

Sydney, NSW-Barely Contained
to 26/1/10

Venue:
Under the Big Top
Tumbalong Park
Darling Harbour
Sydney, NSW

Ticketmaster
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Call: 1300 723 038

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

New Years Eve

Sydney Fireworks 2010



Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au