Greg Poppleton
10 April 1.30pm – 2:30pm
Swing the blues away with Greg Poppleton!
Greg is one of Australia’s most authentic 1920s-30s singer with 1.3 million total YouTube views and 8 albums! Greg shines on stage as he brings his love for the dazzling Hollywood Golden Era to life.
Whether on his award-winning Phantom Dancer live swing jazz show, on stage at Sydney Festival, or his appearance in the movies with Nicole Kidman (Moulin Rouge!), Greg Poppleton is the real deal.
Greg Poppleton with his 1930s Trio play at the launch of the Merrigong Theatre 2024 season, Wollongong.
Greg and the band play the songs of the 1930s from 6:30pm – 7:15pm
From 7:15 – 8pm there’s a Welcome to Country, announcements and DJ.
Then the Merrigong premieres its season from 8 – 9pm and includes a cabaret on 1930s-50s Australian singer, Nellie Small.
Greg was part of an expert panel on Nellie Small at a State Library of NSW event earlier this year.
With Greg Poppleton singing the songs of the 1920s-30s will by Damon Poppleton on alto sax, Bradley Newman on piano keyboard, and Dave Clayton on the double bass
Here’s Greg Poppleton at a recent Sunshine Coast Jazz Club show:
Hills Marketplace Terrey Hills is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a day of jazz featuring Greg Poppleton’s 1920s-30s Band, Sunday 26 November.
They would love you to join with them for this special family event.
And it’s free!
Do you have any memories of Hills you’d like to share? Stories? Photos? They’d love to hear from you!
They are creating a Memory Board for the November 26 Celebration, so please send your fondest memories of Hills, we really would love to hear from you! Link.
The Greg Poppleton 1920s-30s swing jazz band will be joining the celebration in the cafe with music for dancing from 1 – 3pm.
There be room to dance and plenty of table for lunch or a coffee as the band plays.
And children are welcome!
Allow a few hours for the full experience!
Get into the spirit of the 1920s!! Dress up if you want.
Live Music, Fun for the whole family, Food Stalls, Petting Farm Display and more.
8 – 10a.m. Jason and the Recliners
10.30am – 12.45 Paul Furniss Jazz Trio
1 – 1.50 p.m Greg Poppleton Jazz Band
1.50 – 2.10 pm Short Film “Hills Turns 100”, Speeches, Cutting of the Cake.
2.10pm – 3pm Greg Poppleton Jazz Band (Dancing welcome!)
AND…don’t forget to visit the Memory Lane and Memorabilia Experience while you’re here – a fascinating multi-media experience looking back over the last 100 years. Painstakingly researched with incredible photos and more! (Just to the right as you head inside the Flower Shop).
The Cafe and Florist will both remain open on this day
Hills Marketplace was established in 1923. The Hills family used the property to produce flowers, which they sold direct to the public.
Almost 100 years later, and not much has changed, with Hills The Flower Market growing some of its flowers on site and continuing to be the focal point of everything.
Surrounding the flower market is an eclectic mix of businesses, with various retail, industrial and commercial businesses supported by two restaurant cafes that serve quality breakfast and lunch menus with sit down and takeaway options.
The 270 bus from Wynyard and the 197 Gordon Station to macquarie University stops at the back entrance to the Marketplace on Myoora Road.
If you’re driving, Hills Marketplace has free parking and a Tesla charging station.
See you at Hills, 287 Mona Vale Road Terrey Hills, Sunday 26 November, 1 – 3pm!
Terrey Hills is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 25 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. It is part of the Forest District and Northern Beaches region.
Terrey Hills is a very leafy suburb and in some areas semi-rural, with many people boarding their horses in the area. Terrey Hills owes its name to the two original land holders Samuel Hills and Obediah James Terrey. Obediah Terrey acquired 640 acres (2.6 km2) in 1881 and Samuel Hills owned 100 acres (0.40 km2) nearby.
The area was used by Indigenous people prior to European settlement, and rock carvings exist in some places. One set of carvings is located near Larool Road and depicts hunting scenes with kangaroos, human figures and footprints.
A fun-filled show of jazz and illusions with specialist 1920s-30s singer, Greg Poppleton, his jazz trio, and The Gentleman Magician, Bruce Glen.
THE SHOW
Guests are greeted on arrival with champagne,
canapés and close-up magic by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician.
After 30 minutes, guests enter the Speakeasy to their seats, while Greg Poppleton and his 1920s jazz band play.
Three sets of 1920s jazz for dining and dancing, with two magic shows by Bruce Glen between sets – and a magic-music finale by Greg & Glen.
Sorcery & Swing runs for 3.5 hours.
Sorcery & Swing has sold out three times at The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in Sydney & at the Kelvin Club in Melbourne..
Next Sydney show: 1 April
The 1920s Sorcery & Swing jazz band is Greg Poppleton (voc) Geoff Power (trumpet/sousaphone) Bradley Newman (piano) Damon Poppleton (alto sax)
Bookings & Enquiries: 02 9284 1006 | https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/
WHAT DOES SORCERY & SWING LOOK LIKE…
ABOUT GREG POPPLETON
Brings the era to life with a dazzling Hollywood experience. Think vintage glamour, prohibition and speakeasies.
Actor in Hollywood films including Moulin Rouge! and Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader
– In Sydney, the 1920s jazz band is Greg Poppleton (voc) Geoff Power (trumpet/sousaphone) Bradley Newman (grand piano) Damon Poppleton (alto sax)
– In Melbourne the 1920s jazz band is Greg Poppleton (voc) Jason Downes (cl) Peter Baylor (g) Ian Smith (trumpet/sousaphone)
Recent performance highlights: 2020 Sydney Festival, resident band Great Art Deco Ball 2012-2023, resident 1920s band Gin Mill Social.
ABOUT BRUCE GLEN – THE GENTLEMAN MAGICIAN
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 guaranteed to leave you wondering.
He’s dazzled at sold-out Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows and at the London headquarters of The Magic Circle.
Venue: Cellos Grand Dining Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St City
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7.00 pm start
Dress Code: 1920s Guys in ties, Girls in pearls
Single Tickets: $150.00 per person + booking fee
Inclusive of sparkling wine “moonshine” and canapés on arrival, 3-course dinner, entertainment, GST and Members’ Discount.
Table of 8 Deal: $1100.00 + booking fee (save $100)
You get 8 single tickets + 2 complimentary bottles of Silverleaf Sparkling Wine
Bookings & Enquiries: 02 9284 1006 | https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/
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Greg Poppleton returned by popular demand to the Great Art Deco Ball – celebrating 13 years, 4th February 2023 – in the timeless elegance of Katoomba’s wedding cake Carrington Hotel
Dinner, dancing and a dazzling entertainment ‘1920’s style’.
Greg Poppleton, Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer, brings the ‘twenties’ to life with vintage glamour. With Greg in his band were Geoff Power (trumpet & sousaphone), Bradley Newman (grand piano) and Adam Barnard (washboard & snare).
A full fouse stepped out in fashion and danced the night away, a sumptuous 3-course dinner, and prize for best dressed. (won by Mary Grace).
I’ll be back with the band singing the songs of the 1920s at next year’s Great Art Deco Ball, Saturday 3 February 7 – 11pm.Tickets include a 3 course dinner, 3 hour beverage package and live entertainment by by Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer, Greg Poppleton.
Contact reception on 4782 1111 or carrington@thecarrington.com.au to reserve your seat today!
Carrington’s Art Deco Ball booking website
Accommodation packages available for the weekend!
CARRINGTON HOTEL
The Carrington Hotel is a heritage-listed former spa, hotel and power station and now hotel and public bar located at Katoomba Street, Katoomba in the City of Blue Mountains local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John Kirkpatrick and Bosser in 1882; and by Edward H. Hogben with Goyder Brothers in 1911-13; and built from 1882 to 1913 by F. Drewett in 1882; and by Howie, Brown and Moffit in 1912-13. It is also known as Great Western Hotel. The property is privately owned. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
The Carrington is the only 19th century grand resort hotel still in use in New South Wales. It also retains much of the fabric of its major phases of development and continues to occupy the commanding position in Katoomba that it has done since its construction. It was built in 1883 by Harry George Rowell, a large hotel owner from Sydney, and was owned by a series of prominent families over the next century. Today it is still operating as a high class hotel providing accommodation and restaurant services.
WHERE GREG POPPLETON WILL BE PLAYING
From 1885 Carrington began to make additions to the premises including an additional wing, dining hall, two drawing rooms and a music room, resulting in 119 bedrooms and seven suites of rooms, two tennis courts and flower and vegetable gardens.. He told a newspaper reporter in 1890 of the improvements he had made. The article read,
“Among the additions and improvements to the building are the following — a wing built (in 1886) of cut stone, and having a southerly aspect, consisting of 20 single rooms, and called ‘the bachelors’ wing.’ Early in 1888 Mr. Goyder, having taken advantage of his right, purchased the hotel, and, finding the accommodation insufficient, added 50 more rooms. This addition stands in the courtyard and is joined to the main building. It is higher than the remaining portions of the hotel and adds to the imposing appearance of the pile. A music-room has also been added to the drawing room, and is separated from it by large folding doors. The floor of the music room is of polished tallow-wood, and is partly covered with Austrian rugs, which are easily removed for dancing. The piano is a Brinsmead, and is considered one of the finest grands; its tone is full and soft. The dining hall is also new; it measures 60ft, by 40ft. The floor is carpeted, and everything conducive to comfort is present. The ceiling is lofty, the lighting good, and the table decorations and menu leave nothing to be desired. This hall is capable of seating 200 guests. There are now 135 rooms in the hotel, among which are seven suites of private apartments, most comfortably furnished and conveniently situated, including one of the prettiest bridal suites to be found in the colonies.”
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
The Great Gatsby never had it so good!
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’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 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.
What are you doing this Saturday? We’ll be having fun with songs from the 1920s-30s at Penrith RSL. It’s free and you’re invited. 2-5pm, this Saturday 11 December. First 5,000 at door get in FREE.
Just 10 minutes walk from Penrith train station and bus interchange.
With me as I sing the songs of the 1920s and 1930s are, Dave Clayton on double bass.
Guitarist for Ricky May, Grahame Conlon, swings on Spanish guitar and banjo.
Damon Poppleton, will be joining us on alto saxophone.
Penrith is a suburb in New South Wales, Australia, located west of Sydney. It is located in Greater Western Sydney, 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Nepean River, on the outskirts of the Cumberland Plain.
Penrith is the administrative centre of the local government area of the City of Penrith. It is also acknowledged on the register of the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales as one of only four cities within the Greater Sydney metropolitan area.
Penrith has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
34-40 Borec Road: Craithes House
26 Coombes Drive: Torin Building
Great Western railway: Penrith railway station, Sydney
Nepean River, Great Western Highway: Victoria Bridge
Off Bruce Neale Dr, Steel Trusses 1.3 km past station: Emu Plains Underbridge
1 Museum Drive: Penrith Museum of Fire, including the following:
Fire and Rescue NSW Heritage Fleet
NSW Fire Brigades No 10 Vehicle Number Plates
1869 Shand Mason 7 inch Manual Fire Engine
1891 Shand Mason Fire Engine
1898 Shand Mason Curricle Ladders
1909 Edward Smith Headquarters Switchboard
1929 Ahrens Fox PS2 Fire Engine
1939 Dennis Big 6 Fire Engine
1942 Ford 21W Fire Brigade Mobile Canteen
You are cordially invited to a very special evening of magic and music – or as we like to call it: Sorcery & Swing.
For one night only the original, ornate 1920s vintage Cellos Grand Dining Room in the historic 1920s Castlereagh Boutique Hotel will be transformed into the Sydney Solstice Speakeasy for Sorcery and Swing.
Come dressed to the nines in your finest Roaring Twenties fashion (girls in pearls, guys in ties). There’s even a small dance floor to swing, Charleston and balboa to.
You will be greeted with close-up magic, champagne & canapés before being seated for a delicious three-course dinner.
My quartet and I will serenade you with 1920s music for dining and dancing throughout the evening. On sousaphone and trumpet will be Geoff Power, guitar and banjo Grahame Conlon and Damon Poppleton will play alto and soprano saxophone. My friend, Bruce Glen will be making the magic.
https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show
Bruce is known as The Gentleman Magician, “Charming and with impeccable manners…you’re almost unaware of the stunts he’s pulling off in front of you until they’ve actually happened,” Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
WHEN: 7:00PM Saturday 12th June
WHERE: The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
TICKETS: $125 includes welcome champagne and canapés, three course dinner, all entertainment. Cash bar available (but shhhh….this is the Prohibition Era).
BOOKINGS:
Phone: 02 9284 1006
Online: https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/
I look forward to greeting you at Sorcery and Swing in The Sydney Solstice Speakeasy.
Please keep this between us (and a few hundred of your closest friends) – we don’t want those pesky Feds shutting us down.
Just go to the secret door and tell ’em Greg sent ya.
Very Best Regards,
Greg
Deco Park Picnic, Valentines’ Day, Sunday 14 February 2021: the 1920s Greg Poppleton Trio with Paul Baker on banjo, Adam Barnard on washboard (and myself singing), serenaded revellers with songs of the 1920s.
Deco Park Picnic photos by Tim Levy
Think Jazz on a Summer’s Day meets a Great Gatsby garden party was the theme. Inspired by summer picnics of the 1920s, dining al fresco with friends and family is one of summer’s greatest pleasures.
Sydney Olympic Park’s Deco Park Picnic was the chance for friends to gather, dress in their Sunday best and enjoy a long lunch on the lawn.
The Deco Park Picnic connected the creativity of musicians and picnickers with the culture of the wide open.
There were themed hosts, visual performers, kids games, immersive theatre and roving live music. Guests revelled in curious vintage characters, live jazz and a shared glamorous nostalgia.
Sweet Sue – a happy song for a Happy New Year! It’s an upbeat 1920s song for you to celebrate the end of 2020. Sweet Sue soundtrack is from the 2020 album ‘Tin Pan Alley Vol. 2’
Video clips are from shows at Glen Street Theatre, Sydney Central Station, NSW Rail Museum, and the Camelot Lounge Marrickville with swing dancers – Sue Ann Yap, All About Swing, Sydney Swing Katz.
Support the band, download this song or the album from your favourite online music emporia, including,
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/1fWRX8EF00yiI9xYgYRVnA
APPLE MUSIC: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/152547010
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Greg-Poppleton/e/B001LI794A
Band on Sweet Sue soundtrack: Greg Poppleton: 1920s – 1930s vocals Paul Furniss: clarinet Al Davey: trumpet Grahame Conlon: guitar Mark Harris: double bass Lawrie Thompson: drums and washboard
Band in film clips: Greg Poppleton: 1920s – 1930s vocals Damon Poppleton: alto sax Grahame Conlon: guitar and banjo Geoff Power: sousaphone Rod Herbert: sousaphone Adam Barnard: washboard Bob Gillespie: drums
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