sydney 1930s swing band – Actor – Singer

July 16, 2015

1001 YouTube Likes – Thank You

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Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters have hit 1001 likes for YouTube 1920s-1930s Jazz Swing Background Chill Mix 1

April 8, 2012June 6, 2012

Photos Of Greg Poppleton & His Bakelite Broadcasters At The Blue Beat Jazz Club

Greg Poppleton & his Bakelite Broadcasters sang and played the music of the 1920s and 1930s at the Blue Beat Double Bay in February

Greg Poppleton now also leads the 11-piece authentic 1920s Dance Orchestra, The Lounge Bar Lotharios, with musical director Geoff Power & Sydney’s Top Ten Sydney vintage jazz musicians

We were invited to share a double bill with celebrated 1940s noir singer, Jimmy Vargas and his muse, Liliana Scarlatta, with their Black Dahlias Band. The Vargas show is a must-see where ever you can catch it. Jimmy and Liliana have a rare connection on stage. They are two distinct performers who spontaneously improvise through song, gesture and dance as if they share the one mind. It’s quite astonishing. Go see for yourself. Check out the Jimmy Vargas website

Greg Poppleton is Sydney’s only authentic 1920s and 1930s dance band singer. With him in the Broadcasters at the Blue Beat were Al Davey, trumpet and trombone; ARIA award-winning pianist, Tony Esterman; world top ten jazz double bassist, Darcy Wright; and internationally touring swing jazz drummer, Lawrie Thompson

Here are some pics of the night. The colour ones are stills from film I took. The black and white snaps are by photographer, Michael Kery. Enjoy!

Greg Poppleton singing with his Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat

Greg Poppleton with 1920s Megaphone. Photo by Michael Very

Al Davey, trumpet, with the Greg Poppleton Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat. Photo by Michael Kery — Al Davey, trumpet, with the Greg Poppleton Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat

Darcy Wright, double bass, with the Greg Poppleton Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat. Photo by Michael Kery — Darcy Wright, double bass, with the Greg Poppleton Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat

Tony Esterman, piano with Darcy Wright, double bass and Lawrie Thompson, drums, with the Greg Poppleton Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat. Photo by Michael Kery

Lawrie Thompson, drums, with the Greg Poppleton Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat. Photo by Michael Kery

Greg Poppleton Bakelite Broadcasters at the Blue Beat. Photo by Michael Kery

Greg Poppleton, Sydney's only 1920s & 1930s Singer at the Blue Beat Jazz Club, Double Bay

Book Greg Poppleton & his duo, trio to 6-piece Bakelite Broadcasters for your 1920s – 1930s theme wedding, corporate function and Great Gatsby Party. Visit the Band’s Official Website www.bakelitejazz.com to make your booking, or just to hear our music. Happy Listening!

January 10, 2012October 18, 2018

Kate and Andrew’s Glamorous 1920s-30s Style Wedding

At Greg Poppleton – we get to play for all the best people. Every wedding we play at is warm and wonderful. Kate and Andrew’s 1930s themed wedding at Lillianfels was no exception. What a joy! Kate wrote…

“You were fantastic!!!! Before we entered the room we could hear you from outside. I said to my new husband “listen to them, our wedding is awesome!!!!” You made the party! Thank you so much for coming”

Thank you, Kate and Andrew. Below are some happy snaps of the band taken at Kate and Andrew’s wedding. Please visit our website. We look forward to adding glamorous vintage sparkle to your wedding, too!