Sorcery & Swing Comes to Melbourne 7 October

Sorcery and Swing comes to Melbourne, Friday 7 October. Book Now!

Join us for this Unique Roaring Twenties music and magic Dinner Show.

Bookings & Enquiries: https://www.kelvinclub.com/whats-on or (03) 9654 5711

6.30pm ARRIVAL for 7.00pm START at the Kelvin Club, Melbourne Place, Melbourne

FEATURING MAGIC and MUSIC – SORCERY and SWING
Vaudeville brought back to life as you dine in style in the sophisticated Kelvin Club

In singer, Greg Poppleton’s 1920s band, Melbourne’s finest trad musicians…

Ian Smith – sousaphone and cornet
Jason Downes – saxophone and clarinet
Peter Baylor – guitar

The Kelvin Club will be transforming into a “Roaring Twenties” speakeasy for this not-to-be-missed event!

“Moonshine” and canapés served on arrival – together with intimate close-up miracles from The Gentleman Magician.

◆ THE SORCERY… The engaging magic of Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician

◆ THE SWING… The superb 1920s-1930s music of Greg Poppleton and his band

ENJOY DINNER AND DANCING ACCOMPANIED BY THE MUSIC OF “TIN PAN ALLEY” – FEATURING…

Greg Poppleton – Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer
Ian Smith – sousaphone and cornet
Peter Baylor – guitar
Jason Downes – clarinet and alto saxophone

• Hear the captivating crooning of Greg Poppleton and his band
• Unique storytelling magic by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician
• Fabulous 2-course dinner
• Authentic speakeasy
• A glass of authentic sparkling wine ‘Moonshine’ and canapes on arrival

The Great Gatsby never had it so good!

Greg Poppleton 1920s singer and The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen – Sorcery & Magic Show

Venue: Kelvin Club, Melbourne Place, Melbourne 3000
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7.00 pm start
Dress Code: 1920s Guys in ties, Girls in pearls
Single Tickets: $95 per person + booking fee
Inclusive of sparkling wine “moonshine” and canapés on arrival, 2-course dinner, entertainment, GST

Bookings & Enquiries: https://www.kelvinclub.com/whats-on or (03) 9654 5711

BRUCE GLEN BIO

Bruce Glen’s Magical Soirées are best described as ‘storytelling magic shows for adults – but not necessarily grown-ups’. They feature cutting-edge magic that seemingly defies the laws of physics – set amid intriguing stories that are guaranteed to leave you wondering. Bruce’s unique performance style has seen him invited to the famed Edinburgh Fringe; Adelaide Fringe and Fringe World Perth.

In 2015, he presented his ‘Imaginary Magic’ show in Sydney (ten sold-out shows) as part of the SMH Spectrum Now Festival. In addition, at sold-out Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows and at the famous London headquarters of The Magic Circle, Bruce left audiences gasping in disbelief – and also wondering if he had actually read their minds!

GREG POPPLETON BIO

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer with band. Recent performance highlights: 2020 Sydney Festival, resident band Great Art Deco Ball, resident 1920s band Gin Mill Social.

Greg Poppleton brings the era to life with a dazzling Hollywood experience. Think vintage glamour, prohibition and speakeasies. He also appears in the movies Moulin Rouge! and Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

1 June Music At Twilight 1920s / Ragtime Show Photos

5 seats short of a full house for the 8-piece Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters Ragtime and 1920s show for the Music at twilight concert series, Wednesday 1 June, St George Auditorium.

Photos, maestro, please! (And after the photos, musician bios)

The audience loved the show

 

The show covered ragtime and 1920s jazz.

 

The 8-piece 1920s Greg Poppleton and his Bakelite Broadcasters. (L-r) Al Davey trumpet doubling trombone, Paul Furniss (clarinet doubling alto sax) Stan Valacos (double bass) Cazzbo Johns (sousaphone) Bradley Newman (holding the tp, piano) Greg Poppleton (1920s singer and megaphone) Grahame Conlon (guitar and banjo) Alex Inman Hislop (drums).

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1920s 8-piece Band BIOS:

Greg Poppleton: Authentic 1920s singer with Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters and The Lounge Bar Lotharios 1920s Orchestra. 700,000 YouTube views for his music. Film & TV actor, voiceover and award-winning radio broadcaster. 3 albums of 1920s – 1930s jazz and swing released with a fourth album, Back In Your Own Backyard, scheduled for Spring.

Paul Furniss: Soprano / Alto Saxes and Clarinet: Paul is regarded as one of Australia’s best jazz musicians. He was a lecturer at the Conservatorium of Music, a founder member of Tom Baker’s San Francisco Jazz Band (taking over the leadership in 1979), was a member of the Graeme Bell band and played for the Sidney Bechet Society in New York City.

Al Davey: Trumpet and Trombone. Al is a highly sought after jazz soloist, big band lead trumpeter and session musician. He has been featured at the prestigious Wangaratta, Manly and Thredbo Jazz Festivals. Al’s trumpet playing has been described by eminent jazz critic John Shand as “being plump of sound and sharp of line.”

Grahame Conlon: Guitar and Banjo. Grahame has worked with Ricky May, Billy Fields, Tom Baker, Keith Hounslow, Anita Thomas, Kenny Powell, John Morrison’s Swing City, The New Wolverine Jazz Orchestra and The Lounge Bar Lotharios 1920s Orchestra. He has worked extensively as a radio, TV and session musician and toured in festivals across Australia and overseas.

Bradley Newman: Piano. A repetiteur for tap and ballet since he was 16, Bradley trained classically before playing jazz and musical theatre including professional productions of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables (Asian Tour). He continues to play for ballet classes and exams, and is pianist for The Lounge Bar Lotharios 1920s Orchestra.

Stan Valacos:  Double bass. Played classical guitar growing up, switching to jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Stan has doghoused for just about everyone in Australian jazz including Ian Date, George Washingmachine, Bob Barnard and Matt Baker. He has played festivals across Australia and overseas.

Cazzbo Johns: Sousaphone. Musician, performer, piano technician, meandering milk-crate-cyclist, general eccentric and lady of under-employed leisure. She was principle tuba player in the Australian Opera. She is principle sousaphone player in Mic Conway’s National Junk Band. And she is one third of the world-touring Kransky Sisters.

Alex Inman-Hislop: Drums. Born on the 14th of July 1993, Alex Inman-Hislop has dedicated most of his life to music. As a scholarship recipient at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, he is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Music Performance. Alex has a number of ongoing musical endeavours that take him across Australia and around the globe.

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Hello Ma Baby – The Po-Faced 2

Greg Poppleton, singer, and Tony Gardner, piano, are the Po-Faced 2, singing songs of moral improvement and ill-fated love from the Victorian and Edwardian Eras.

Recorded live in The Victoria Room, Darlinghurst. Enquiries: bookings@bakelitejazz.com