1920s-30s Jazz & Dance Afternoon – Greg Poppleton


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.

  • Dance floor
  • Bar
  • Bistro
  • Free car parking
  • 10 min walk from Penrith Station
  • Child friendly.

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.

https://www.gregpoppletonmusic.com

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

Photos Greg Poppleton Band Show 27 July 2019


One of the Greg Poppleton band’s regular shows is at Penrith RSL.

Greg Poppleton sings in authentic 1920s – 1930s style.

Greg Poppleton booking enquiries tony@ozmanagement.com
Website: www.gregpoppletonmusic.com

Enjoy these photos from the July show…

Greg Poppleton hitting the big final note on the 1930s classic, 'The Way You Look Tonight'.
Greg Poppleton hitting the big final note on the 1930s classic, ‘The Way You Look Tonight’.

 

1920s-30s singer Greg Poppleton conducts the band: Grahame Conlon guitar and banjo, Dave Clayton double bass and Bob Gillespie drums.
1920s-30s singer Greg Poppleton conducts the band: Grahame Conlon guitar and banjo, Dave Clayton double bass and Bob Gillespie drums.

 

Harmonising with Dave Clayton on the 1930s Cab Calloway swinger, 'Jumpin Jive'.
Harmonising with Dave Clayton on the 1930s Cab Calloway swinger, ‘Jumpin Jive’.

 

Greg Poppleton singing 'Tea for Two'.
Greg Poppleton singing ‘Tea for Two’.

Greg Poppleton booking enquiries tony@ozmanagement.com
Website: www.gregpoppletonmusic.com

Penrith Jazz Show Photos 30 March 2019


A fun afternoon at Penrith RSL.

Songs from the 1920s and 30s by Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer.

Backed by a swinging trio of Grahame Conlon (guitar and banjo), Dave Clayton (double bass), and Bob Gillespie (drums)

We’ll be back at Penrith RSL, Saturday 27 July, 2-5pm. Free.

Here’s a trio of photos from today’s 30 March gig.

Greg Poppleton - authentic sounding 1920s and 1930s jazz swing singer
Greg Poppleton – authentic sounding 1920s and 1930s jazz swing singer

 

Greg Poppleton swing duo. Grahame Conon guitar, Dave Clayton double bass
Greg Poppleton swing duo. Grahame Conon guitar, Dave Clayton double bass

 

Greg Poppleton jazz trio. Bob Gillespie drums, Dave Clayton double bass, Grahame Conlon guitar
Greg Poppleton jazz trio. Bob Gillespie drums, Dave Clayton double bass, Grahame Conlon guitar

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Greg Poppleton Newsletter Nov 2017 – Kiama Wedding and Sydney Town Hall Event


What’s Happening?
Wedding Kiama 4 Nov
Penrith RSL 11 Nov
Bondi Pavilion 15 Nov
Private Event Sydney Town Hall 23 Nov

Need Music?
Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer with duo to big band. Sounds fabulous? 
Click here to get your quote today.

Wedding

Having a live 1920s – 1930s jazz and swing band can make a fantastic difference to your wedding, but having Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 30s singer and band gives you the biggest emotional impact. We’re looking forward to playing a wedding this Saturday in Kiama for an excited bride and groom who were thrilled when they saw the band at the Corrimal Hotel last month. Read Greg’s article about the wedding in the photo above, and find out how Greg Poppleton and the band can add real 1920s – 1930s charm to your special day.

Coming to Penrith RSL 11 November

Greg and the 1920s – 1930s band are heading west to one our favourite venues, Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St Penrith, 2-5pm. We’ve been playing at Penrith for nine years and the local jazz club tells us we are one of their most popular bands.

In the band with Greg on Armistice Day:
Grahame Conlon – guitar and banjo (Mellotones)
Stan Kenton – double bass (Mellotones)
Damon Poppleton – alto sax (Anna Vriend)
Bob Gillespie – drums (Maynard Fergusson, Lovelace Watkins, touring Glenn Miller Orchestra)

Dance floor, child friendly, affordable bar and bistro. FREE entry!
Drop in for as long as you like – you don’t have to stay for the whole show, though most people do. Read Greg’s article with photos about the band’s August 2017 Penrith RSL show.

Sydney Town Hall 23 November

Greg Poppleton and his 4-piece 1920s – 1930s Jazz and Swing band entertain in a private show with other acts in Sydney Town Hall, 23 November. Greg, singing in real 1920s – 1930s style, will be accompanied by his internationally toured band musicians Geoff Power trumpet and sousaphone, Paul Furniss alto sax and clarinet, Grahame Conlon guitar and banjo, Adam Barnard drums and washboard. Book Greg for your event

Could You Get A Fax In 1938?

Yes. WOR New York makes its 1938 announcement about ‘Radio Fax’ on next Tuesday’s Phantom Dancer with Greg Poppleton. Every week, live from 107.3 2SER Sydney, online and over 23 radio stations across Australia, Greg Poppleton presents The Phantom Dancer, his multi-award-winning non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV.

Read Greg’s article about 1930s Radio Fax along with next week’s Phantom Dancer swing play list and Greg’s historic Video of the Week feature.

October Band Photos


Builders Club
Three years at the Builders Club and another fun afternoon with our Wollongong friends. See article »


Corrimal Hotel
A full house for the whole afternoon as Greg Poppleton and band played for the Illawarra Jazz Club. See article »

Contact Greg’s management, Tony Jex, directly at OzManagement for all performance enquiries, private events and functions: info@ozmanagement.com

11 Year Old Drummer Sits In With Greg Poppleton And The Bakelite Broadcasters


Hello Bakeliters,

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters played for our good friends at Penrith Jazz in Penrith RSL Club, Saturday 18 January.

Songs of the 1920s and 1930s for good times and dancing.

I snapped a few action pics. I hope you like them. You can see us again at Penrith RSL, Saturday 26 April 2014, 2 – 5pm. Free!

We also had a sit-in on Bob Gillespie drums.(Bob has played with the Maynard Ferguson English Orchestra, BBC Northern Dance Orchestra and was Musical Director for Lovelace Watkins). My just turned 11 year-old son, Damon, played Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, Bill Bailey and Exactly Like You! Very proud of him.

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at Penrith RSL, Saturday 18 Jan 2014. We'll be back, Sat 26 April 2014. Greg Poppleton (voc) Chuck Morgan (g) Darcy Wright (db) Bob Gillespie (d)
Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at Penrith RSL, Saturday 18 Jan 2014. We’ll be back, 2 – 5pm Saturday 26 April 2014. Greg Poppleton (voc) Chuck Morgan (g) Darcy Wright (db) Bob Gillespie (d)

Damon Poppleton trades four with Chuck and Darcy on Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen.
Damon Poppleton trades four with Chuck and darcy on Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen.

Book Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters for your 1920s, 1930s, jazz, swing themed celebration.