The Syncopated Times – New Album Review by Dave J Doyle

Thank you Dave Doyle for your write-up about the band and the new album ’20s 30s Tin Pan Alley’ in ‘The Syncopated Times‘.

20s 30s Tin Pan Alley Vol. 1 – “It’s a mix of the very familiar and the lesser-known. “My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes” is a particular pleasure, featuring the occasional comedy bird whistle and clearly sung with a big smile. In fact, Greg must have been sore from grinning throughout his studio sessions, if his unwaveringly upbeat tone is anything to go by.” Dave J Doyle, The Syncopated Times, Nov 2019.

Grab your copy of the album now from Apple https://music.apple.com/us/album/20s-30s-tin-pan-alley-vol-1/1477720009

1920s Party Sat 12 October – Lock Out Laws Can’t Beat Magic and Music

The lock-out laws haven’t shut down all of Sydney’s entertainment nightlife.

In fact, Sydney’s nightlife will witness an extraordinary eclipse of vaudevillian entertainment on Saturday 12 October, worthy of Sydney’s position as a world city.

One Enchanted Evening
Saturday 12th October 2019
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sir Stamford Circular Quay
93 Macquarie St, Sydney.
$159 per person [+booking fee]
Includes performance and three course dinner (see the mouth-watering menu below)
Dress code: Guys in ties. Girls in pearls.
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Inner Magic Circle Magician, Bruce Glen, gets together with Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer, Greg Poppleton, for ‘One Enchanted Evening’.

In ‘One Enchanted Evening’ you’ll be enthralled by Bruce’s stories & magic of bygone days. Your toes will tap to Greg’s dazzling performance of 20s jazz and 30s swing classics.

All this while you dine on a delectable three course dinner in the elegantly historic Sir Stamford at Circular Quay.

Bruce Glen,  known as The Gentleman Magician, is one of the select few magicians admitted as an associate of the Inner Magic Circle in London. His Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows were sold out.

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer. He fell in love with the music at age 3 when he saw Louis Armstrong on TV. It’s been his passion ever since. Greg and his band have played festivals across Australia and NZ.

It’s an all-ages magic and music gala dinner show with a mouth-watering three course menu and drinks package. And it’s for one night only in the beautiful and historic Sir Stamford Circular Quay Hotel, 93 Macquarie St, Sydney.

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ONE ENCHANTED EVENING MENU (ALTERNATE SERVE)

Entrée
Zucchini fritters, haloumi cheese, pickled vegetable, rocket, lime (G/F) (V)
or
Warm crisp pork belly, apple puree, shitake mushroom, kumara chips (D/F, G/F)

Main Course
Pan seared salmon fillet
kale puree, baby corn, cherry tomato, eshallot, kiflers potato (G/F)
or
Char grilled chicken breast
heirloom vegetables, corn puree, capsicum salsa, jus (G/F)

Dessert
Passionfruit curd,
meringue, blueberries, shortbread crumble, crème fraiche
or
Chocolate mousse,
candied orange segments, chocolate crumbs, meringue drops, yuzu sorbet

Menu is correct at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change
Special dietary requests welcome – just indicate requirements on booking form

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Professional Alumni Event Sparks With 1920s Trio

The Greg Poppleton jazz deco 1920s trio were hired to entertain with real Great Gatsby music for a 1920s-themed professional gathering at Sydney’s Arthouse Hotel.

Authentic 1920s singer, world-toured guitar, banjo and sousaphone, excellent sound, and interesting people made this professional networking event spark.

“The band were fantastic. They reaĺly made the night a success.”
— Anne Lyell, The Chiropractic Alumni

As members of the profession networked, Greg Poppleton, authentic 1920s singer accompanied by Grahame Conlon banjo and guitar, and Cazzbo Johns sousaphone, played their authentic 1920s repertoire with entertaining style and at background level.

 

When guests wanted to dance, we happily obliged with The Charleston, a tango or a slow foxtrot.

Sound was supplied with the band by OzManagement.

Tony Jex, at OzManagement, is the band’s booker. When you book Greg Poppleton, Tony can also supply you, at your request, sound, lights and staging in a one-stop shop A/V deal.

It saves you time and money.

And it guarantees you perfect sound and ambience every time.

Have Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer Greg Poppleton and his band to Orchestra at your event.

We can add swing dancers, dance lessons, sound, lights and staging. Tell us your requirements in the message section of the contact page.

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Thank you Aron Downie from Macquarie University for the photos and for permission to use them.

Santo Grasso Jazz Photos

Last Sunday, I took my 1920s – 1930s Jazz Deco band to Sydney Rowing Club, overlooking the Parramatta River to play an afternoon of music, fun and dancing.

And there was lots of dancing and lots of fun. It’s an inspiration to play to dancers. It’s a joy to play to such a warm and appreciative audience.

MOVIE

At Sydney Rowers the gig before, in April, someone took this film of the Jazz Deco band and I, then through a third party, generously sent it on to me to share with you…

SANTO GRASSO JAZZ PHOTOS
What a wonderful surprise then, just before downbeat on the first set, to see my favourite photographer, Santo Grasso. He’d come along to take photos of the band.

Now he’s generously sharing them with us here.

Please check out Santo’s wonderfully evocative photos of Sydney on his instagram page. Start following him! https://www.instagram.com/explore__sydney/

Swing dancing to Greg Poppleton

 

Greg Poppleton – authentic 1920s – 1930s singer

 

Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Band – Damon Poppleton alto sax – Grahame Conlon guitar and banjo – Thomas Wade double bass – Adam Barnard drums and washboard

 

Damon Poppleton alto sax

 

Grahame Conlon guitar doubling banjo

 

Thomas Wade double bass

 

Greg Poppleton singing through the red 1920s megaphone

 

Adam Barnard washboard and percussion

 

Dancing to the Greg Poppleton 1920s – 30s band at Sydney Rowers – a photo I took from behind the microphone

Where can you see us next?

Contact Greg Poppleton now for real 1920s – 30s fun at your occasion

Greg Poppleton 1920s Band – Palmer & Co. 27 May

Saturday night, Greg Poppleton and the band, barnstormed Sydney’s underground 1920s nightclub venue, Palmer and Co.

I took a few snaps of the band for you. It was great to make so many new friends for the band and to meet so many interesting new people.

We kicked off at 9pm and the joint was jumping and crowded to 1pm.

Check out Greg Poppleton for your venue, wedding and party, too. Band website

Glenn Henrich, clarinet, with Greg Poppleton at Palmer and Co.. (He also plays vibes for James Morrison)

Greg Chilcott sousaphone and Grahame Conlon guitar with Greg Poppleton at Palmer and Co.

Greg Poppleton 1920s Quartet: Greg Poppleton authentic 1920s-1930s singer in blue. Glenn Henrich clarinet, Grahame Conlon guitar and Greg Chilcott sousaphone.

Please visit the Band website

Part 3: Greg Poppleton at Waiheke Jazz Festival 2016

Waiheke 2016 Festival Part 3. Photos of Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at the 2016 Waiheke International Jazz Festival in New Zealand.

Waiheke Jazz Festival Part 2
Waiheke Jazz Festival Part 1

These photos were taken at Morra Hall on the Saturday night by Auckland-based photographer Steve Bone.

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters were opening for NZ music legend Greg Johnson.

In the wings at Morra Hall waiting to go on…

 

Then at the last minute a flash of inspiration. I dash out to the front of the hall and make a big entrance through the audience singing ‘Sweet Sue’ into my red 1920s megaphone

 

Dancing up the Morra Hall stage steps

 

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters, Morra Hall, Waiheke Festival. Greg Poppleton 1920s vocals, Greg Chilcott sousaphone doubling trombone, Arthur Washington guitar.

 

The microphones are gone. The 200 people in the hall fall into a hush. Greg sings ‘Sweet Lorraine’, unamplified, with Arthur Washington on acoustic guitar

 

Greg Chilcott on trombone and Arthur Washington guitar duet ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street’

 

Dancing to Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at Morra Hall

 

The finale. Greg Poppleton biding farewell to Morra Hall.

 

More pics soon by Steve Bone of Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters on stage at the big festival finale at Rangihoua Estate in front of 1500 dancing people.

Planning your wedding, corporate event or party? We’d love to play swinging 1920s – 30s background and dance music for you. Let’s get together. Call the friendly and ever helpful Tony Jex:

Call: 61 2 9567 7171 | 0407 941 263 | tony@ozmanagement.com

Gin Mill Social @ The Rocks Village Bizarre Every Friday in 7 November – 19 December

Every Friday night from 7 November to 19 December, The Rocks will be transformed into a world of mystery, magic, music and markets.

The Gin Mill Social and Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters will be there.

Catch a glimpse of a colossal white rabbit peeping over rooftops. Encounter captivating characters around every corner. Gaze through a world Behind the Windows.

Satisfy your foodie side. Gravitate towards The Gin Mill Social, graze on mouth-watering morsels at open-air food stalls or snag a cosy corner seat.

The Gin Mill Social, Rocks Square, Playfair St, The Rocks is free.

It runs from 6:30 – 9:45pm with vaudeville and showgirl acts and featuring Australia’s only 1920s singer, Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters.

Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters prove beyond doubt that their 1920s swing has a rip, rock and zip that’s 21st century but still true to the grain of the Kansas City jazz cradle from which they’ve sprung. Mr Poppleton’s character warblings, extensive vocal range and ability to slip into German on the flip of his cartoon eyelids, aided by his high swangin’ combo, are a must see. They’re the Kings of Frantica Antica, covering all sorts of wallop and wowie for The Gin Mill Social.

Greg Poppleton, authentic 1920s singer and his Bakelite Broadcasters. The Kings of Frantica Antica at the Gin Mill Social, The Rocks Village Bizarre, every Friday 7 – 28 Nov. Followed by the Emma Hamilton Trio, Fridays in December.

See Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters at the Gin Mill Social at The Rocks Square, Fridays 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 6:30-9:45pm…

 

Meander through the Village Bizarre Night Markets, and explore a unique curation of Etsy stalls each Friday.

Adopt an alter ego for the evening with a daring and dazzling makeover at the Parlour Bizarre.

Expect the unexpected at The Rocks Village Bizarre.