Pete Martin Trio

Saw the Peter Martin Trio from the US on Tuesday night at SIMA.
Line up was Peter Martin (piano) Reginal Veal (bass) Terreon Gully (drums)

Image is of Reginal Veal.

What really struck me about the trio was the rapport of the musicians and the joy in their playing. Which translated into a joy for me to watch.

Of course, it goes without saying (even though I am saying it) that the musicianship was fantastic.

Joanne Kee
www.placesandspaces.com.au

What you eat

Cute little site about fast food outlets which gives a fat rating on food, so you can find out how many calories you are going to consume before you buy!

http://www.fatburgr.com/

Joanne
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Big Sound

A good week at Big Sound, a week of speeches, watching bands, catching up with people.

I have to say I found it an Oasis of calm to go into the shopfront at the Judith Wright to see one of the nights put on by Lawrence English. A lot of the other music during the week seemed to feature heavy, loud bass lines.

Also saw Megan Washington's rock band, Washington at the Globe Theatre. It was interesting to see the change in style from jazz diva to rock chic. For me the music wasn't as interesting, but hey, I guess there is more money in rock and roll.

Also managed to catch Bertie Blackman's band at the Alhambra. I reckon that was the cream of the venues to perform at. Bertie has great charisma, can imagine the band will do really well.

Joanne
www.placesandspaces.com.au

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Back to reality

Well the overseas trip is over and it is back to reality.

Thought I had cracked the jetlag, but managed to catch a bug off Arran which laid me low.

Now back to work and thinking I really need to downsize!

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Edinburgh fringe estival tiips

queues are everywhere and shows are sold out. the fringe festival box office line is a nightmare. If you have a phone, call and make the bookings and then join the shorter queue to collect the tix with your credit card.

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Isle of Arran

View from the B&B, Castle Kirk, an absolutely fab place to stay in Lochranza.

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Phedre

Wonderful sense of anticipation as the curtain parted onto the scenery for Phedre. Now playing at the National, great acting, beautiful set.

This is the kind of theatre I have missed.

Not to mention it was very pleasant listening to the world music before the show.

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au