Made up of some of Australia’s finest, world-touring and multi-recorded jazz musicians, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters is lead by authentic 1920s – 1930s singer Greg Poppleton.
The band entertained for background and dancing with music from the 1920s, fitting into the overall 1920s / Great Gatsby theme for Lana and Florian’s wedding reception.
Lana and Florian chose La Vie En Rose (Louis Armstrong) for the band to play as the bridal dance.
Here are some quick snaps I took for you of Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer and band as well as the 1920s decorated room. Enjoy. And as I say, they’re quick snaps!
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters play jazz and swing from the 1920s – 1930s. (L-r) Paul Furniss (alto sax and clarinet) Grahame Conlon (banjo and guitar) Greg Poppleton (1920s-30s singer) Geoff Power (trumpet and sousaphone) Alex Inman-Hislop (drums).
The 1920s feather touch in the reception room.
The view from the reception room into leafy Hyde Park.
Greg Poppleton is an exclusive and authentic 1920s – 1930s singer with more than 700,000 YouTube views and four albums released.
Based in Sydney, Greg Poppleton has been leading his Bakelite Broadcasters of world-touring vintage jazz specialists since 2002. Greg performs as a duo right up to 11-piece Roaring 20s Dance Orchestra.
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters are resident at the 1920s Gin Mill Social at Slide Cabaret and at the 1920s Great Art Deco Ball in Katoomba.
Here are some photos of the 8-piece band at a Fairground Follies corporate event. To find out more about the band or to book, visit the band’s official website www.bakelitejazz.com
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters 8-piece Big Band
FESTIVALS:
2016 International Jazz Day, Sydney Festival, Waiheke International Jazz Festival, Thredbo Jazz Festival, Illawarra, Dubbo, Merimbula and Glen Street Theatre Jazz Festivals, The Rocks Village Bizarre, Sydney Aroma Festival, Canada Bay Tea Festival and many Sydney community and historical events.
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ALBUMS:
(2006) The Phantom Dancer: Album of the Week Women’s Vintage Radio (US).
(2012) Doin’ The Charleston: Album of the Week 2CH commercial radio Sydney, ArtSoundFM Canberra, 5MBS Adelaide.
(2013) Sweet Sue: Album of the Week 102.5FM Fine Music Sydney.
(2016) Back In Your Own Backyard: due for release in September.
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters are also available as a 1920s trio
Greg Poppleton is an award-winning national jazz broadcaster and DJ. He is a feature film, TV, stage actor and voiceover who has worked with Nicole Kidman, John Goodman and Adrien Brody.
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WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID
“Captures the 1920s – 1930s vocal style to perfection,”
— Kevin Jones, jazz critic The Australian and Fine Music Sydney FM
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“5 STARS. Poppleton’s vocals capture the essence of the swing years with uncanny accuracy.”
— John Gilbert, eJazzNews (U.S.)
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“Greg Poppleton sang all the top songs of the 1920s. There were many happy faces in the audience. Greg’s interpretations, dancing, swaying, staring and facial gymnastics made the music all the more interesting and amusing.”
— Warren Fahey AM, music historian, record producer (Festival)
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“Thank you for the most amazing gig and for asking me to sing with you…what an honour. You had the audience eating out of the palm of your hand. They loved you and Cazzbo on sousaphone hit the spot as well. We will definitely get you back some time.” (Re-booked)
— Shelley Rae King, President Illawarra Jazz Club
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“Damn, I wish I had known you when we had a theatre. We would have called you over to perform with us in a minute! The thing that got both Lynn and me, besides your great voice was your ability to sell a song and your particular energy and pronunciation. ”
— Lance Belville, Writer / Theatre Director, San Francisco
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“Awesome. Totally fun,”
— Jesse Miner – ‘Hey, Mr Jesse’ Swing Podcast (USA)
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“Absolutely flooring. Greg Poppleton’s music always hits the spot. So authentic.”
— Women’s Vintage Radio (USA)
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“Greg has the natural knack of sounding exactly like a 1920s / 1930s singer.”
— John Buchanan, Jazz Concert and Festival Producer
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“Greg nails the 1920s vocal stylings.”
— Bill Lawson, Radio Adelaide
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“Boy do these guys swing!”
— Gerard H Beulah Jr, JazzReview.com (USA)
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“Greg Poppleton was considered a little eccentric growing up in the mid-’70s. As his mates brought the Sex Pistols’ album or sung along to Queen on the radio, he was rifling through the back shelves of music stores looking for recordings from the 1930s Swing Era.”
— Sue Javes, Sydney Morning Herald
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters on stage for a corporate event at Fairground Follies
To find out more about Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters or to book the band, visit the band’s official website www.bakelitejazz.com
Sydney’s only 1920s Great Gatsby Dance Orchestra, The Lounge Bar Lotharios, played for dancers and fans of 1920s hotcha at Glenaeon on Sunday 21 September to a capacity crowd.
The Lounge Bar Lotharios is Sydney’s only authentic 1920s Dance Orchestra playing original 1920s arrangements of 1920s Hot Jazz and Dance Music…
The Lounge Bar Lotharios is Sydney’s only authentic 1920s Dance Orchestra. Geoff Power, middle back row with trumpet is the musical director. Singer, Greg Poppleton, in blue suit, conducts.
The Lounge Bar Lotharios play again, 2pm, Sunday 16 November in St Leonards Park, North Sydney for Spring Into Jazz. AND IT’S FREE!
Grab this opportunity to witness the spectacle of Sydney’s only authentic 1920s Dance Orchestra, The Lounge Bar Lotharios.
Bring a picnic, bring the bubbly, and enjoy Roaring 20s classics like ‘Crazy Words Crazy Tune’ and ‘Let’s Misbehave’, played just like they did in the Flapper Age and sung by Australia’s only authentic 1920s singer, Greg Poppleton, under the musical direction of ARIA nominee, Geoff Power.
It’ll also be one last opportunity for you to hear Geoff’s hot 1920s trumpet before he tours the US and Europe in late December and early January.
Brass and reeds section – The Lounge Bar Lotharios. Front row (l-r) Jim Elliott (alto sax / clarinet) Laura Power (alto sax / baritone sax / clarinet) Glenn Henrich (tenor sax / clarinet). Back Row (l-r) James Power (trumpet) Geoff Power (trumpet / musical director) Ben Gurton (trombone)Rhythm Section – The Lounge Bar Lotharios. (l-r) Bradley Newman (piano) Michael Brady (banjo) Alex Inman-Hislop (drums) Greg Chilcott (sousaphone)The Lounge Bar Lotharios play next at Spring Into Jazz, St Leonards Park, North Sydney. Sunday 16 November. 2 – 5pm. Bring a picnic!
Hire The Lounge Bar Lotharios for your wedding, corporate event and party. We can supply you with Sydney’s best 1920s dancers for your event, too. Just ask.
See you 16 November at St Leonards Park. Bring the bubbly,
Greg
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