LIVE N COOKIN' @ LIZOTTE'S
NEWCASTLE'S PREMIER DINNER SHOW VENUE

Welcome to Live n Cookin' @ Lizotte’s on-line booking service. You can select the show, the table, the time you wish to eat and pay on-line.

If you prefer personal service or can't find the table you want we are always happy to to take your booking by phone 02 4956 2066.

Lizotte’s is the ultimate night out. Great food, great music and 200 of the hottest seats in Newcastle!

Please note: A booking fee of $3.00 per person is applied to each transaction.

SHOW TIMES: Support Act (where applicable) 8:30pm - Main Act 9:30pm

WE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY

Due to unforeseen circumstances unfortunately we will be closed today.


Show date/s
Sunday, 1 August 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP :
1.
2.Tenielle Neda
3.Gilbert Whyte
4.The My Tys
For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au
www.lizottes.com.au
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpYsLh7EDbc


support:
The My Tys

'The My Tys have had a meteoric rise which has led to many people talking about this exciting original seven piece band as being, dare we say it, "the next big thing". Blending the best elements of ska, rock, reggae and funk these guys have a sound that is guaranteed to make you move your feet, all the way to the dance floor! Make sure you discover them before everyone else does. The My Tys just came second in the National University Band Comp.'



Show date/s
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

Chain
Main meal and show  $77.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $35.00 pp + Booking Fee

Since the late sixties and early seventies, Chain has been the most influential blues/rock band in Australia. They have put an indelible stamp of an Australian style on blues music that no other act has done. Although they individually and collectively learnt the music of the American greats and were influenced by the British blues of the sixties, they interpreted blues in a way no-one had done before… and they were different in other ways too! Their chart success in 1971 was generated by their following, not a record company push. They became known for their dedication to original music and were, in a sense, a reaction to the mindless copying of overseas acts that so many Australian bands indulged in at the time. (There were a few very notable exceptions of course) They also became an iconic symbol for the working class, performed songs that represented the feelings of the anti-Vietnam War movement, and were more suited to the alternative life-style people of the late sixties / early seventies than the mainstream pop world.
http://www.philmanning.com.au/chain.html



support:
Phil Manning Solo

One of Australia's best known guitarists, Phil has single handed turned more Australians onto the Blues than any other performer. Many Australians know him as a member of Chain, the legendary blues band whose contribution to Australian music and the development of the blues in this country is unparalleled.
Performing songs from his solo album 'Checkmate Move'.
www.philmanning.com.au


Show date/s
Friday, 6 August 2010 Book Now

A Special Cajun night with Psycho Zydeco
Main meal and show  $65.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $25.00 pp + Booking Fee

Sydney based Psycho Zydeco, or the Psychos as their fans affectionately dub them, have established themselves as the country’s premier roots act specialising in the high-energy, uplifting style of music known as zydeco. This music was originally born in the swamplands and bayou area of Louisiana’s Deep South. The band’s earthy blend of traditional Cajun, blues, and swamp music produces a heady mix of their brand of Zydeco. Driving washboard, drums, guitar, saxophone, organ, piano and the odd triangle combine with some amazing accordion playing to create music that will make you move. Since 2007 Psycho Zydeco have been performing with new members Gareth Cooley on drums and George Bibicos on piano and Hammond organ. This has led to a greater warmth and diversity in the band’s sound. Gareth and George’s playing has helped create a fresh vibe amongst the group and has been embraced by fans as a great new addition to the wild ride that is Psycho Zydeco. With performances at every major music festival nation-wide, TV and radio appearances and three tours of the U.K. and Europe, Sydney based Psycho Zydeco are one of the most successful touring ‘blues/roots’ acts in Australia. All four of the band’s recordings, Swamp Box, Sell Your Soul, Zydeco Factory and Get On Board have been favourably received by fans and critics alike.
www.zydeco.com.au



support:
Psycho Zydeco to play entire show




Show date/s
Sunday, 8 August 2010 Book Now

The Dingoes
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $50.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $50.00 pp + Booking Fee

Featuring: John Bois, Broderick Smith, Chris Stockley, Kerry Tolhurst,
Conventionally described as Australia's foremost 'country-rock' exponents, their avowed aim was to "marry rhythm and blues with Bush music". The Dingoes indeed fused elements of country and folk music with R&B, blues and rock, giving it a muscular and distinctively Australian edge that set it apart from many of their rather anaemic American counterparts. They were also something of a 'supergroup' comprising veteran musos drawn from several other leading bands of the early 70s. The Dingoes debut single, "Way Out West", was released in November 1973, which peaked in the top 40 of the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart. Subsequent singles were "Boy on the Run", "Smooth Sailing" and "Into the Night", which did not reach the top 50. They had three top 40 albums, The Dingoes in 1974, Fives Times the Sun in 1977 and Orphans of the Storm in 1979 On 27 August 2009, The Dingoes were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame alongside Kev Carmody, Little Pattie, Mental As Anything and John Paul Young.
www.thedingoes.com.au

Show date/s
Thursday, 12 August 2010 Book Now

Damien Leith
Two Course meal and show  $99.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $45.00 pp + Booking Fee

REMEMBER JUNE Damien Leith's musical odyssey has been nothing short of extraordinary, one which has played out before the eyes of a captivated nation. The Irish-born troubadour's career went stratospheric when he appeared on, and subsequently won, the 2006 edition of Australian Idol. Along the way, Leith's touching songs have captured millions of hearts and multiple platinum awards. The singer-songwriter's journey continues with the new album, Remember June, his third studio set and his strongest to date. The album embodies a maturing Leith, its rich textures of sound not light-years from the world-beating output of Keane and Coldplay. "This definitely feels like I'm slowly becoming the musician I'd like to be," he muses.
www.damienleith.com.au



support:
Ashleigh Grace

Ashleigh Grace has always been a bit different. A gifted vocalist and musician from a young age, Ashleigh is the epitome of a music protege. With a voice that has been described anywhere from classical and powerful to genuine and emotional, she has a sound that has an experience beyond her years, influenced by a mix of the swing era of the 1960's, the power ballads of the 90's and modern day folk artists. Ashleigh now spends her time writing songs and covering her own versions of both modern tracks and all-time classics. She enjoys almost all forms of music, but particularly loves jazz/swing and ballads. Add piano, guitar and trumpet to a voice that is just 16 years of age and Ashleigh Grace is undoubtedly a star of the future. Ashleigh hopes to follow in the footsteps of her idols Michael Buble, Eva Cassidy and Audrey Hepburn, all artists who epitomize style, class and above all grace.
www.ashleighgrace.com.au


Show date/s
Sunday, 15 August 2010 Book Now

Amber Lawrence & the Countrys New Stars Tour
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $23.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $23.00 pp + Booking Fee

When it all comes down to it, Amber Lawrence, the award-winning singer-songwriter has much to be proud of – having just been announced as the inaugural winner of the “Telstra Horizon Award” at the 2010 Tamworth Golden Guitar Awards. The award is to commend a young artist for their success in touring, recording, song writing and performing and whilst being young themselves, are excellent mentors.
Show Featuring Australia's hottest new artists in one show:
Amber Lawrence - 2010 Telstra Horizon Award
Luke Dickens - 2008 Australian Idol Runner Up
Victoria Baillie - 2010 New Talent of the Year
Luke Austen - 2010 Star Maker Winner
www.amberlawrence.com.au

Show date/s
Thursday, 19 August 2010 Book Now

Glenn Shorrock
Two Course meal and show  $107.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $40.50 pp + Booking Fee

Glenn found superstar success with Australia's first super group... the Little River Band, who sold over 25 MILLION albums from 1978-1992. Glenn Shorrock was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association's HALL of FAME in 1991, and as a member of Little River Band in 2004. The first release from the 1977 album "Diamantina Cocktail" (CERTIFIED GOLD) was also their first hit, "Help is On Its Way," and was followed by two more hits, "Happy Anniversary" and "Home on Monday." The next album, "Sleeper Catcher"(CERTIFIED PLATINUM) also produced mega hits for the Aussie band, including "Lady" and "Reminiscing," in 1978. This album release really put LRB on the music maps and opened up doors for other Australian artists. In 1979 LRB released another fine album, "First Under the Wire" (CERTIFIED PLATINUM) which produced the hits "Lonesome Loser" and "Cool Change." By this time, Glenn Shorrock was a well-respected vocalist and songwriter, responsible for many of the LRB hits. 1981 brought the release of "Time Exposure" (CERTIFIED GOLD)which featured hits "Man on Your Mind," "Take it Easy on Me," and "Night Owls." Glenn makes his home today in a Sydney suburb and continues to this day to tour, as well as work in stage productions and with new Australian musical talent.
www.myspace.com/glennshorrockfan



support:
Dexter Morph

www.dexonyx.com


Show date/s
Saturday, 21 August 2010 Book Now

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP :
1.Racz and Waters
2.Kieran Wicks
3.
4.The Havelocks
For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au
www.myspace.com/raczandwaters

Show date/s
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

Spectrum
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $30.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $30.00 pp + Booking Fee

Mike Rudd and Bill Putt have been around for so long they're considered part of Australia's musical furniture. Bands such as Spectrum, The Indelible Murtceps and Ariel illuminated the ‘70s and inspired many of Australia's popular music icons. Spectrum's enormous ‘70s’ hit, I’ll Be Gone (Someday I'll have money) still inspires crowds to sing along all over the country. I’ll Be Gone was honoured in 2001 by being included in the APRA’s list of the top Australian songs of the last 75 years (it came in at No.13). I’ll Be Gone was featured in the ABC TV’s A Long Way To The Top series and the band was included on the fabulously successful LWTTT tour, which toured the nation in 2002. Playing live is what Spectrum is all about. Mike and Bill have played together since 1969 playing alongside such artists as Deep Purple, Manfred Mann and The Kinks as well as playing all the legendary Sunbury Festivals. Artists as diverse as John Williamson and Manfred Mann have recorded versions of Rudd’s I’ll Be Gone. Current Spectrum drummer, Peter ‘Robbo’ Robertson joined in 1997, and keyboardist Daryl Roberts joins Spectrum on stage as the fourth member evoking the original organ-based Spectrum line-up. As well as performing new songs like Rocket Girl, Silicon Valley and Sensible Shoes, they’ll treat the audience to a guided tour of Spectrum classics, including such weird and wonderful tracks as What The World Needs Is A New Pair Of Socks, Fly Without Its Wings, the Crab Saga, We Are Indelible and of course I’ll Be Gone. Spectrum continues to tour Australia as well as make the occasional overseas visit. They are enthusiastically received wherever they play and obviously enjoy what they do as much as their audiences. See and hear them - and be inspired!




support:
Jim Neal and Roger Pyke

The voices of legendary Newcastle band Daniel





Show date/s
Friday, 27 August 2010 Book Now

Casey Donovan
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $25.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $25.00 pp + Booking Fee

BIG, BEAUTIFUL AND SEXY TOUR!!
Casey Donovan is back on song with a brand new live show – BIG, BEAUTIFUL & SEXY!
In a 2 hour show, BIG, BEAUTIFUL & SEXY will showcase new original material (including the title song Big, Beautiful & Sexy) and great classic covers by Big, Beautiful & Sexy music stars, including music made famous by Aretha Franklin, Mamma Cass, Queen Latifiah, Jennifer Hudson and more... There will also be crowd favourites from Casey’s time in the hit show Women of Soul, including Casey’s own rendition of You Are Not Alone & Black Or White. The show will also feature anecdotes from the Big, Beautiful & Sexy showgirl.
Casey Donovan is one of the best new talents to hit the Australian music scene for quite some time. Casey was only 16 and still a student at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney, when she entered Australian Idol series 2 in 2004. Throughout the competition she perfomed brilliantly week after week and received great praise from all three judges. She went on to win and take out the title of Australian Idol 2004 in front of a packed audience at the Sydney Opera House, becoming the youngest ever to win an Idol competition and the first Australian female winner.
Since the hype of Australian Idol has died down, Casey has been establishing herself as an artist in her own right, and has been enjoying successful gigs at various well known venues such as The Basement, and The Vanguard in Sydney, and the Grand Central Melbourne, for which she has been receiving rave reviews and standing ovations. Casey was also invited to Sing at the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony and Queensland to perform at the Woodford Dreaming Festival, The Foxtel 10th Birthday Party and to Tasmainia to perform at the Putalina Music Festival. Casey has also made several television appearances on such shows as Channel V’s What You Want, MTV’s TRL, Good Morning Australia, Mornings with Kerri-Anne, John Foreman’s Big Night In, and Spicks and Specks, amongst others. This vibrant young lady has great tone in her voice and when she infuses her personality she really shines. Casey has a lot of heart and soul and a unique ability to connect with her audience on a deeply emotional level.
www.myspace.com/caseydonovanlive

Show date/s
Sunday, 29 August 2010 Book Now

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP :
1.Kirsty Larkin
2.Sam Buckingham
3.Rhys Zacher
4.The Chestnuts
For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au
www.myspace.com/thechestnuts
www.myspace.com/rhyszacher
Show date/s
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

Vika and Linda Bull
Two Course meal and show  $99.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $45.00 pp + Booking Fee

EXCLUSIVE TO LIZOTTES!!!
Vika and Linda Bull are the amazing sister vocal duo who came to prominence after being asked to sing backing vocals in Joe Camilleri's band The Black Sorrows. Their combined Tongan and Australian heritage provide the impetus behind their blend of world music. Before the Black Sorrows (where they sang as featured vocalists) brought national fame, the sisters sang with Sophisticated Boom Boom and the Sacred Hearts of Sweet Temptation. Vika released two solo singles in 1988, "Living Hell" and "My House," before teaming up with Linda for their debut album, Vika and Linda. An easily accessible musical showcase for the sisters, it featured some of Australia's most talented songwriters, including Paul Kelly, Stephen Cummings, Joe Camilleri, Nick Smith, Mark Seymour, Nick Barker, and Wayne Burt. Their next album, At the Mouth of the River, was recorded for Peter Gabriel's Realworld label. In 1996, Vika & Linda returned to Tonga, where their mother was born, to meet the nation's monarch King Taufa'ahu Tupou. This trip led to their next album, Princess Tabu, an album heavily influenced by Tongan culture and featuring some of the country's finest musicians, including the vocals of the Mosi Mosi Kava Club. The album was recorded in England with Massive Attack producer Jeremy Allom and again featured a plethora of Australian talent including Paul Kelly, Tim Finn, Barry Palmer, Michael Barker, and Diesel. As well as their solo performances, Vika & Linda have also appeared on several albums by well-known Australian acts, including John Farnham, Hunters and Collectors, Ross Wilson, Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, and Noiseworks.
www.vikaandlinda.com



support:
The Baker Suite

Straight from the heart and reminiscent of a smoky, French café, guitarist and vocalist John Baker and accordionist Gayle Buckby create a seductive and potent world full of compelling stories and lush instrumentation, carrying the listener through elegant ballads, gypsy reggae and a lurching night waltz in the rain.
“I have always treasured great song writing, and after listening to The Baker Suites’ recordings I was struck by the depth and authenticity of the material. It harks back to great writers such as James Taylor, Jimmy Webb, Carole King or Burt Bacharach” Paul Grabowsky.
www.thebakersuite.com


Show date/s
Friday, 3 September 2010 Book Now

Fathers Day - Featuring Chasin the Train
Main meal and show  $65.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $25.00 pp + Booking Fee

TREAT DAD TO SOMETHING SPECIAL THIS FATHERS DAY!!

Legendary 80’s / 90’s Sydney band Chasin The Train is regrouping for selected performances this year. Original members Kirk Lorange , Kevin Bennett , Mark Meyer and Ian Lees have pursued their separate musical lives and are still out there making music. Mark dwells in Adelaide and is in demand as the 1st choice drummer for gigs , while having an ongoing original outfit as well , Ian is the ‘hardest working Bassman in show business ‘ while Kirk is the internet ‘slide-king’ (check him out) and still plays live regularly up North . KB is involved with his band ‘The Flood’ and has just released his first album under his own name titled ‘Solo’. We’ve always had, and still have people approach us and ask if and when ‘The Train’ would do another gig , it’s amazing how many times this happens – so here we are ! We’ll be playing mostly ‘faves’ from the old setlist , with Kirk handling the swampy , funky , slide stuff and KB the bluesy , soul stuff – songs like ‘Dixie Chicken , Sailin Shoes , Fever , Look What You Done, Two Trains , Walkin Blues , Willin etc will all be resurrected to their 80’s glory – plus we ‘ll have a surprise or two up our collective sleeves as we’ve always done , so there’ll be something for everyone…… We’ll also have a limited edition (500) numbered and signed Train CD for sale at gigs.
www.chasinthetrain.com

Show date/s
Sunday, 5 September 2010 Book Now

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP : TBA
1.
2.
3.Melody Poole
4.Rein Room
For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au




support:
www.lizottes.com.au




Show date/s
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

The Brewster Brothers
Main meal and show  $70.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $30.00 pp + Booking Fee

John and Rick Brewster, foremost songwriters and guitarists of legendary group The Angels, one of Australia’s most loved and respected bands are back on the road in March for selected shows with their band THE BREWSTER BROTHERS. John and Rick produced The Angels classic multi-platinum albums. They have been inducted into both the ARIA Hall of Fame and the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame. While continuing to perform with The Angels, the brothers decided to work on a break- away project. They were looking to develop new material shaped by their experiences; both as teenagers growing up in Adelaide and all those years together in and out of the spotlight riding the highs and lows playing in one Australia’s most successful bands. They were searching for an elusive style that would reflect and embody Rick’s early classical piano playing and John’s young teenage years holed up in his bedroom engrossed with The Beatles, Dylan, The Band and the like. THE BREWSTER BROTHERS were born! They set to work and produced a batch of finely crafted songs with majestic melodies and poetic images which seemed to point a finger to the endless highways and byways they’d traversed and lived on since those far-off Adelaide days - songs such as ‘Do It Again’, ‘Brothers Keeper’, ‘You and I’ and ‘Blue Blood’, which ultimately gave birth to their haunting and evocative first album ‘Shadows Fall’. It is a remarkable work that reflects the full scope of the Brewsters' musicianship and creative vision. In 2007 the live album (Brewster Brothers In Concert at the Port Fairy Folk Festival) was recorded at the Port Fairy Festival, and late 2009 they released the new critically acclaimed studio album ‘Wounded Healer’. The Brewsters continue to perform extensively throughout the country, both club-style concerts and festival appearances. They continue to pack out venues and receive standing ovations
www.brewsterbrothers.com

Show date/s
Friday, 10 September 2010 Book Now

Chris Wilson
Main meal and show  $69.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $30.00 pp + Booking Fee

CHRIS WILSON has been an essential part of blues and rock music in Australia since taking the stage with the Sole Twisters twenty years ago. Stints with Harum Scarum and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls followed, and the end of the 80s saw Wilson as one of our finest vocalists, harmonica players and songwriters, fronting the superb Crown of Thorns. His instrumental gifts have oft been utilised on recordings by the likes of James Reyne, Hunters and Collectors, Vika and Linda, Renee Geyer, Archie Roach, X, Deb Conway and Ross Hannaford's Dianna Kiss. Chris has enjoyed the company of Australia's best musicians on stage and in the studio when realising his own visions in song. Chris has performed in the U.S. at SXSW and two Folk Alliance Conferences. He has won the respect of many overseas artists, among these Joe Henry, Charlie Musselwhite and Tony Joe White. Bob Dylan once made a special trip backstage to shake Chris' hand after a show together in 1992! Chris has appeared at every major Australian festival and his performances, filled as they are with his own brand of sensuality and the dynamic power that leaves his audiences so satisfied, are always a highlight. Chris' stage presence, voice and talent are all as big as the country he lives in. CHRIS WILSON is a master of his craft.
www.chriswilson.com.au

Show date/s
Sunday, 12 September 2010 Book Now

Harry Manx
Two Course meal and show  $102.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $48.00 pp + Booking Fee

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Mysticssippi" blues man Harry Manx has been called an "essential link" between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic live show on street corners, in cafes, bars and at festivals. But it was Indian music that captured Manx and in the mid 80s he began his five-year tutelage with Rajasthani Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for A Meeting by the River). He also received the gift of Bhatt's custom-made, self-designed Mohan veena-a 20-stringed sitar/guitar-that was the catalyst for Harry to forge a new path with his now signature east-meets-west style of music. A successful touring performer, Manx has brought his "breathtaking" solo shows across Canada, into the USA, Australia, France and most recently to Singapore and Spain. He has appeared at many prestigious festivals, world-class theatres, concert halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena, lap steel, harmonica and banjo, Manx quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed "the Harry Zone" with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his original songs. "The live performances have become the most exciting part of the music business for me," Harry says. "And it's not only the playing; it's all the other magic that happens between myself and the audience. My goal has always been to draw the audience as deep as possible into the music." Blend Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues, add a sprinkle of gospel and some compelling grooves. The result is hard to resist, easy to digest and keeps audiences coming back for more
www.harrymanx.com/

Show date/s
Thursday, 16 September 2010 Book Now

Lulo Reinhardt
Main meal and show  $90.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $50.00 pp + Booking Fee

Lulo Reinhardt is an extremely gifted guitarist who was taught by his father at the age of five. At twelve, he played in the Mike Reinhardt Sextett and later co-founded the group, “Django Reinhardt and the Heartbreakers.” -His name has achieved international acclaim. In 1991, he founded “I Gitanos” with his father Bawo and cousin Dege, touring throughout Europe. He has played with Toto and Marta Glenn, released CD´s and played at the music festival “Rock gegen Hass”(Rock against Hate), another concert in aid of the north African Sahouri in the city of Tinduf, Algeria. In the meantime he has established himself an outstanding reputation as a composer and guitarist.
www.lulo-reinhardt-project.de

Show date/s
Saturday, 18 September 2010 Book Now

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP : TBA
1.
2.
3.
4.
For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au
www.lizottes.com.au

Show date/s
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

Jim Conways Big Wheel
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $25.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $25.00 pp + Booking Fee

Jim Conway has assembled an astonishing array of talent to galvanise the ranks of his new dream band. “Big Wheel” boasts an absolute all-star line up of musicians who share Jim’s passion for Blues, Jump and Swing. Big Wheel features the talents of Jim Conway, Don Hopkins, Jess Green, Stan Valacos, Andy Byrnes and R. P. White. Each member of ‘Big Wheel’ is uniquely talented and stylistically distinctive and while they each draw from a wide source of influences, collectively they exhibit an instantaneous and uncanny empathy. This fusion of diverse inspiration is evident in the Big Wheel’s mostly original repertoire that draws on 30’s swing and boogie, 40’s and 50’s rhythm and blues, Caribbean, Latin and New Orleans stylistic elements. It’s little wonder that their inaugural CD, Little Story received an ARIA nomination for Best Blues Album in 2004. From its humble beginnings in Jim Conway’s lounge room, Big Wheel had the magic, a distinctive sound that jelled from the start. Over the past five years the band has performed at many festivals including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Bellingen Jazz Festival, Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Illawarra Jazz Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Narooma Blues & Roots Festival, Kiama Jazz Festival and Balmain Acoustica. Over the last year, one of the bands major projects was to record their long awaited second CD, Share This Life
www.bigwheel.com.au

Show date/s
Friday, 24 September 2010 Book Now

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP : TBA
1.
2.Meags Hill
3.
4.
For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au
www.lizottes.com.au

Show date/s
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

1927
Main meal and show  $80.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $40.00 pp + Booking Fee

Back again by popular demand!!
In 1988, 1927 was truly an Australian music phenomenon, selling more than 500,000 copies of their debut album, ...ish. This remains one of the highest selling debut albums by an Australian artist in chart history. It contained numerous hit singles and the band built a solid career around multiple sold out shows throughout Australia and the world. Garry Frost, guitarist and keyboardist, had left Moving Pictures in 1984, after their second album, and was writing songs at his Sydney home studio in late 1986.He was watching the Nine Network's variety programme Hey Hey It's Saturday's talent segment "Red Faces" when Erik Weideman appeared and performed a cover of Police's "Roxanne”. Garry Frost drove to Melbourne, about 880 km to recruit Weideman on lead vocals, guitar and keyboards.The band became one of the most recognizable acts of its era and released several albums and further hit singles in a career that spanned 6 years. Warner Music has announced they are re releasing a re-mastered version of ..ish to celebrate a classic Australian album and Erik still possesses one of the best voices in Australian rock music, and has wanted to get back on the road to celebrate. All the hits will feature (“That’s When I Think Of You”, “If I Could”, “Compulsory Hero”, “You’ll Never Know”, “To Love Me”, “Scars” & “Don’t Forget Me” for starters)
www.nineteen27.com



support:
Kim Cheshire

As frontman of The Wheel, Australian Kim Cheshire peddled big-hatted country but delivered it with a kind of knowing cool - folks might talk about urban and western, but The Wheel were the real deal. For his solo debut, he's hooked up with quality players and writers, including The Flood's Kevin Bennett, who co-writes seven tracks, and golden girl Kasey Chambers, who coos her way through the sultry Ship of Fools. It's all quality twang, veering between the swinging rockabilly of That's Right and the bluesy rebellion of All it Took. Cheshire can wrap himself up inside a story, too, as he laments lost love and broken-down dreams like a battle-scarred vet.
www.myspace.com/kimcheshire


Show date/s
Friday, 1 October 2010 Book Now

Lil Band O Gold
Main meal and show  $86.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $46.00 pp + Booking Fee

It's time to get your dancing shoes back on, the Lil' Band O' Gold is heading back for more! The Louisiana supergroup who won the hearts and soles of all at Bluesfest in Byron Bay at Easter are returning for shows all over the country. The band will return to Melbourne for two steamy nights either side of the Yarra, while Sydney, Newcastle and Caloundra will all get to experience the band for the first ever time. Lil' Band O Gold is the coming together of a bunch of legendary players and writers from the deep swamps under the corralling and love of band leader CC Adcock and accordion champion Steve Riley. The band features singer and drummer Warren Storm, the man considered the grandfather of swamp pop. Add much covered songwriter David Egan on piano, the creativity of Dickie Landry on saxophone, with wind support from Pat Breaux, bass man Dave Ranson and West Australia's very own Lucky Oceans on pedal steel, and you have one hell of a show! By now you may have seen the coming together of this magical group in the acclaimed documentary, "The Promised Land". The musical recordings from this making up the album of the same name, which has sold out of its first pressing. Do not despair, the good people at Dust Devil Music have restocked it at all good record stores. The Lil' Band O' Gold shows promise to deliver a sweet and soulful journey with their mixture of energetic romps and soulful ballads delivering the diverse musical goods that are the band’s hallmark. It is a musical tour de force that any true music lover cannot afford to miss. Come experience the good times!
www.room609.com/films/promisedland/

Show date/s
Monday, 4 October 2010 Book Now

Shannon Noll - Up close and Personal - 2ND SHOW
Three Course meal and show  $113.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $45.00 pp + Booking Fee

The youngest of three boys, Shannon formed a band and "Cypress" played gigs in country pubs however, he was in debt and out of work. His brothers encouraged him to enter Australian Idol, a TV talent show that had millions of Australian's voting for their favourite singers. At audition, his performance of "Hold Me in Your Arms" impressed the three judges. The emotional Marcia Hines, said that, "she had just discovered a voice," and the acerbic Ian Dickson "Dicko" said, "Australia will love you." The competition was fierce and over fifteen weeks, Shannon tackled all manner of music from U2 to Frank Sinatra. Eventually, Shannon emerged as runner-up. He went on to sign a multi-album deal with Sony BMG Music Entertainment and so began an incredible music journey. His first single was the Moving Pictures' song, "What About Me". Twenty-one years after its debut, it was back at number 1 in Australia and later, at number 2 in Ireland. "Dicko" was right; Australia did love this boy from the bush. Shannon's debut album titled "That's What I'm Talking About" entered the charts at No.1 and put Shannon Noll well and truly on a successful musical path. The albums' second single, "Drive," was a pedigree tune written by Phil Thornalley and Bryan Adams. It went top 5 and was Shannon's choice to perform at the 2004 TV Week Logie Awards. The ensuing momentum was massive and forty live shows followed in forty-seven days as yet another #1 single hit the market in the albums third single "Learn to Fly." When all was said and done the debut album "That's What I'm Talking About" had been a No.1 album and had gone on to sell a certified 5 times platinum and had remained in the top 100 albums chart for almost a year. Shannon has now released "No Turning Back: The Story So Far." It's a classy collection of ten big hits and five new songs lead by "Summertime." "It's not just all the songs that everyone's heard.. there's something new and a couple of them are really close to my heart, " states Shannon. The album is supported by a "back to basics" National tour that's on the road until December
www.shannonnoll.com.au

Show date/s
Thursday, 7 October 2010 Book Now

The Robertson Brothers
Main meal and show  $70.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $28.00 pp + Booking Fee

SHARING THE NIGHT - 70's Show “the Robertson Brothers are one of the most talented and most respected vocal groups Australia has ever produced” With 13 Mo and ACE Awards, along with 2x ARIA & Golden Guitar Nominations, the Brothers are undisputedly the Australian entertainment industry’s #1 Vocal Duo. 2009 brings another chapter in their ever-changing and exciting career. Hot on the heels of the April release of their new album ‘Sharing The Night’, comes a National tour in which the Brothers will be performing in full concert mode playing all the hits from 70‘s vocal supergroups including The Eagles, the Bee Gees, The Doobie Brothers, Seals & Crofts, Dr Hook, America, Chicago, Little River Band, Air Supply, Supertramp, Bread & lots more, all of which feature on the Robertson Brothers latest album “Sharing The Night”. Get ready for hit song after hit song as Aust’s premier vocal group sing the greatest songs of the 70’s including Jet Airliner, Summer Breeze, If you leave me Now, Lyin Eyes, Take it Easy, Ventura Highway, You can do Magic, April Sun in Cuba, Lost in love, Help is on its Way, Give a little Bit and a whole lot more PLUS their own hit songs including ‘Over the Mountains’, ‘Can’t Cry Hard Enough’, ‘Winter in America’, ‘Language of Heaven’ and their beautiful ballad ‘The Last Love Song’.
www.robertsonbrothers.com.au

Show date/s
Saturday, 9 October 2010 Book Now

Short Back and Sides
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $18.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $18.00 pp + Booking Fee

Stu Brown, Paul Tenorio, Steve Hudson and Kyle Williams all met while studying at Newcastle Conservatorium, and formed the group in 2001 as a one off, for a proms concert at the con. By popular demand they continued to sing together and in 2002, toured the UK and France with the University of Newcastle Chamber Choir. Since then, they have performed around Newcastle and the Hunter Valley at various weddings, functions and locations including City Hall and the Hunter Valley Gardens. Short Back and Sides care for the environment and have been certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Reduction Institute (noco2.com.au). The quartet performed on Australia's Got Talent 2009 and reached the semi finals. Here's what one critic had to say: “If you thought barbershop quartets were old guys singing vintage tunes, prepare to be amazed. Short Back and Sides wowed judges and crowds alike with their recent appearance on Australia’s Got Talent. This talented foursome gave barbershop a new spin with a soaring rendition of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.” Individually these guys all have the vocal chops to impress a capella. But when their voices come together the magic really happens. Who needs a string section when you can harmonize like this?”
www.shortbackandsides.com.au

Show date/s
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 Book Now

The Reels
Main meal and show  $70.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $30.00 pp + Booking Fee

The Reels is an Australian rock/indie pop group which formed in Dubbo, New South Wales in 1976 and initially disbanded in 1991, they eventually reformed in 2007. Their 1981 song, "Quasimodo's Dream", was voted one of the Top 10 Australian songs of all time by a 100-member panel from Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 2001. The Reels had top 10 Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart success with covers of Herb Albert's "This Guy's in Love With You" (No. 7, 1982) and Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" (No. 11, 1986). Rock music historian, Ian McFarlane described them as "one of the most original and invigorating pop bands to emerge from the Australian new wave movement of the late 1970s".
www.thereels.com.au

Show date/s
Friday, 15 October 2010 Book Now

Movie Night - The Blues Brothers
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $15.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $15.00 pp + Booking Fee

The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical comedy film directed by John Landis and starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as "Joliet" Jake and Elwood Blues, characters developed from a musical sketch on the NBC variety series Saturday Night Live. It features musical numbers by R&B and soul singers James Brown, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and John Lee Hooker. The film is set in and around Chicago, Illinois, and also features non-musical supporting performances by John Candy, Carrie Fisher, Charles Napier, Jeff Morris and Henry Gibson. The story is a tale of redemption for paroled convict Jake (Belushi) and his brother Elwood (Aykroyd), who take on "a mission from God" to save from foreclosure the Catholic orphanage in which they grew up. To do so they must reunite their rhythm and blues band, The Blues Brothers, and organize a performance to earn $5,000 to pay the tax assessor. Along the way they are targeted by a destructive "mystery woman", Neo-Nazis, and a country and western band—all while being relentlessly pursued by the police. Released in the United States on June 20, 1980, it received generally good reviews with 84% of reviews positive according to the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. It earned just under $5 million in its opening weekend and went on to gross more than $115 million in theaters worldwide before its release on home video.


Show date/s
Sunday, 17 October 2010 Book Now

BOB CORBETT BAND & THE ROO GRASS BAND
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $16.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $16.00 pp + Booking Fee

Bob Corbett is an acoustic guitarist, vocalist and song writer form Newcastle Australia... Bob Corbett has been performing live for over 15 years. He is an award winning song writer and music storyteller. He began performing in Newcastle Australia with local artists including: Bliss with Daniel Arvidson, Dave Carter, Bob Corbett, James Galloway, Dane and Chris Lowe, with Dave Carter and Friends - Dave Carter, Chris Lowe, Bob Corbett and Paul Elliot, Finger Bun with Bob Corbett, Josh Callaway, Mick King and Chris Lowe, Mercy Dash with Helen Gleson and Bob Corbett and Mother Popcorn with Bob Corbett, Dave Carter, Paul Elliot, Chris Lowe and Guy DeVille. Bob has played in 24 Strings with Dave Carter, Paul Elliot, Bob Corbett and Ngariki, Play with Bob Corbett, Mick King and Josh Callaway and Loonatic Fringe with Paul Elliot, Dave Carter and Bob Corbett. He also performs as a self titled solo artist. Bob Corbett has performed with national artists including: Daryl Braithwaite, Sara Storer, Diesel, Marcia Hines, The McClymonts, Ross Wilson and festival bookings with acts Jeff Lang and The Chris Wilson Band.
www.myspace.com.bobcorbett

Show date/s
Thursday, 21 October 2010 Book Now

Michael Winslow - International Comedy Superstar!!
Main meal and show  $90.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $50.00 pp + Booking Fee

The man of 10,000 sound effects.

Actor and comedian Michael Winslow is known worldwide for his wacky role as officer Larvelle Jones in the "Police Academy" film series. After winning the Gong Show's top honors twice, he made his film debut in "Cheech And Chongs Next Movie" followed by "Cheech And Chong's Nice Dreams". His movie career continued with featured roles in "Alphabet City" with Vincent Spano and "Grand View USA" starring Jamie Lee Curtis. When "Police Academy" became a smash success, his celebrity status was all but assured. He then went on to play a part in Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs", a film that helped to further spotlight his unique style of comedy. He was also heard, but not seen, when he supplied the voice of Stripe, the evil little creature, in the hit movie "Gremlins". Michael, a master of vocal gymnastics, can imitate over 1,000 sound effects using his voice alone. Whether he is recreating the frenzy of Jimi Hendrix playing the guitar, or the roar of a jet plane, his versatility is truly remarkable.

*Police Academy 8 has just been announced by New Line Cinema.
*Michael is currently working on a children's series for Bill Cosby.
www.michaelwinslow.net

Show date/s
Saturday, 23 October 2010 Book Now

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP : TBA
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For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au
www.lizottes.com.au

Show date/s
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

Eugene Hideaway Bridges
Main meal and show  $67.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $32.00 pp + Booking Fee

Born in 1963 and immersed in music from an early age, his father, blues guitarist Hideaway Slim, his mother related to Tina Turner. By age five he was playing alongside his father in Louisiana then sang and toured with his brothers as the gospel group The Bridges Brothers up until he formed his own band - The Five Stars at age 13. A life in bands seemed destined as he played and sang in firstly the New Chosen Singers then the Mighty Clouds of Joy and recorded and toured the country. Eugene briefly resisted the musicians' life for that of the uniform, with three-years in the Air Force and seven years with the police force in Texas. Whilst travelling alone in Europe, Eugene was discovered by B.B. King bassist Big Joe Turner and offered the position of lead guitarist/vocalist with the Big Joe Turners Memphis Blues Caravan. After a year of touring he left to concentrate on his own songs, forming the Eugene Hideaway Bridges Band and releasing his debut solo album in 1998. Since, his talents and subsequent album releases have seen him tour the world many times over and touted the new future of blues.
http://www.bluearmadillo.com/

Show date/s
Friday, 29 October 2010 Book Now

Renee Geyer
Two Course meal and show  $99.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $42.00 pp + Booking Fee

Sometimes words arent enough. All the things that have and will be said about Renée Geyer...one of the worlds finest singers...Australian music legend...are true and undeniable, but saying that about her still doesnt say enough. Renée Geyer is Renée Geyer, a unique talent, not a singer whose career is dependant on yesterday or tomorrows hit song, but someone who lives for her next performance, on stage or on record, someone who refuses to rest on her laurels. The voice was always there. From the first time she opened her mouth those who heard turned their heads, but that wasnt enough for Renée Geyer, still isnt enough for Renée Geyer. Shes much more now than she ever was.
www.reneegeyer.com.au/

Show date/s
Sunday, 31 October 2010 Book Now

REVERB and LIZOTTES PRESENTS LIVE AND LOCAL
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $13.50 pp + Booking Fee
THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP : TBA
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For Bookings please phone 49562066
NO BOOKING FEE APPLICABLE
For all artist inquiries email live@lizottes.com.au
www.lizottes.com.au

Show date/s
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
(02) 4368 2017
Call Lizottes Restaurant for Booking

8 Ball Aitken
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $21.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $21.00 pp + Booking Fee

Former banana picker from Far North Queensland, 8 Ball Aitken performs uniquely Australian alternative country, blues & roots anthems -- contemporary honk, stomp, Aussie swamp rock played on a big slide guitar. This is a raw sound from the deep north, straight out of the Mareeba Delta, all steamy and bouncing off the remnants of extinct volcanoes, booming through the canefields. 8 Ball rolls into your personal soundtrack, packing wild wet tropics cowboy songs from the roadside, original roots music with balls.
www.8ballaitken.com

Show date/s
Sunday, 7 November 2010 Book Now

Arrebato Ensemble
Main meal and show  $66.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $26.00 pp + Booking Fee

Arrebato Ensemble, led by flamenco guitarist Greg Alfonzetti, are a diverse group of talented musicians who have worked together to develop original music with contemporary flamenco as the compositional and rhythmic driving force. This collaboration has created a passionately moving style of music with an intensely international flavour and appeal to many audiences from the flamenco aficionado to jazz and world music fans and even lovers of fine chamber music. Formed from 2005 and following the release of their debut CD in 2007 to significant critical acclaim, biographical highlights have included: 2008 - winner of Best World Music Artist from MusicOz Awards,the only world music group invited to perform at the International Australian Festival of Chamber Music, live concert broadcast by ABC Music Deli Program, and peformances at the Bellingen Global Carnival; 2009 - the Apollo Bay Music Festival, selection by famed world music star Rita for guest performance in the Concert Hall of Sydney Opera House, interviews and live performance on The Music Show ABC Radio National, the only world music group to be invited to perform in the prestigious Utzon Concert Series at Sydney Opera House, selling out each of its shows; 2010 - concerts at the WOMADELAIDE Festival, sharing the program with such world music atrists as Ravi Shankar from India and Ojos de Brujo from Spain.
www.arrebatoensemble.com

Show date/s
Thursday, 11 November 2010 Book Now

James Reyne
Three Course meal and show  $112.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $42.00 pp + Booking Fee

James Reyne is one of Australia’s most loved singer songwriters. James Reyne is an extremely popular musical artist in Australia, both as a top performing solo artist and as the brilliant front-man for the band "Australian Crawl". James has worked a diverse range of projects recently- he has hosted the first series of Dig TV on ABC 2, recorded material for two Children's books- Mr Froggy Went A Courtin’ and Save The Bones For Henry Jones, while working on his follow up to his last successful release " And The Horse You Rode In On “ and still finding time to perform live around the country. James’ song-writing coupled with his idiosyncratic vocal style, enabled James to transcend the disposability of music industry fashion and carve his place in the musical landscape of Australia.
FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 49562066 or events@lizottes.com.au
www.jamesreyne.com.au

Show date/s
Saturday, 13 November 2010 Book Now
Sunday, 14 November 2010ON SALE SOON

Ganggajang
Two Course meal and show  $91.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $36.00 pp + Booking Fee

GANGgajang was formed in 1984 after several songwriting sessions for the ABC TV program Sweet & Sour. Some of the songs were used in the show but Mark "Cal" Callaghan from The Riptides, former members of The Angels drummer Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup and bassist Chris Bailey, together with Kayellen Bee and Marilyn Delaney, decided a brand new band would best showcase their songs. After adding former Aliens guitarist and keyboard player Geoffrey Stapleton and Adelaide born guitarist Robert James, "GANGgajang" became their self titled debut album. With sales in excess of 120,000, it spawned the hit singles Gimme Some Lovin, House of Cards, Giver of Life, The Bigger They Are and the now unofficial Australian national anthem, Sounds of Then (This is Australia). The steady requests for GANGgajang live appearances at events across Australia gives them the valued opportunity to continue doing what they do so well. The band has played together for over twenty years and every live performance is as special as their last. They love what they do and so does the audience.
www.ganggajang.com

Show date/s
Thursday, 18 November 2010 Book Now

Hat Fitz
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $21.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $21.00 pp + Booking Fee

The ‘wild man’ of Australian blues, Fitz hails from Queensland. Backed by Belfast’s Cara Robinson on drums, Fitz plays guitar (usually a metal-bodied resonator), stomps his foot and sings the blues with a physical presence and power that remind listeners of past blues greats like Son House and Charley Patton. In many ways, he is Australia’s counterpart to R.L. Burnside or T-Model Ford, playing gritty blues of mesmerising, deceptive simplicity. The blending of pre war hill country and delta blues with traditional Celtic and early Australian folk has produced a truly unique musical style that’s seen audiences world wide drift off into the early morning, often drenched with sweat and always covered in smiles. Sometimes referred to as “Queensland blooze with a twist” you’ll soon appreciate what all the fuss is about. It’s raw, raucous and relevant. Over the last twenty years, Fitz has toured regularly, playing at festivals around Australia (including fifteen successive years at the world renowned East Coast Blues festival), and in Europe. He has released nine independent CDs, including the 1998 encounter with guitar maestro Jeff Lang on The Silverbacks. His repertoire includes his own interpretations of blues classics like ‘Shake ‘Em On Down’ and ‘Crawling King Snake’, as well as a swag of original songs. Thanks to Fitz’s telepathic rapport with Cara, the duo can build their performances through a series of frenzied, almost-out-of-control crescendos.
www.hatfitz.net

Show date/s
Sunday, 21 November 2010 Book Now

Afro Moses & Moses O Jah (10 piece band)
Main meal and show  $61.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $23.00 pp + Booking Fee

Afro Moses is a multi-award winning, international artist from Ghana, West Africa. He is a singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and teacher with a magnetic personality who has enchanted people with his high energy music, powerful messages, showmanship and colourful stage shows around the world. A tasty blend of Afrobeats, reggae, funk, jazz, raga, salsa, percussion, tradional vocals and much more. Using traditional african instruments (eg. the kora, mbira, gonde, talking drum, balafon etc - Afro can play 14 in total) and blending them with modern grooves and technology to create a fusion of hot rhythms that no one can resist dancing too! Every audience is invited to interact with the band from vocals to dance moves and hand percussion instruments which creates an amazing party atmosphere. The stage shows guarantee to uplift, transport, inspire and move all involved. Dance, jump, sweat and shout! Afro Moses became a teenage star in Ghana and was soon producing number one songs and was the first young performer featured on the national news. He was given the nickname "The African James Brown" for his funky music and dance style that was popular at the time. Soon after, Afro Moses was noticed by one of Bob Marley's tour Managers and taken to Europe. The same man who took Youssou N'Dour out of Senegal. In Denmark, he immediately made his mark taking out several awards such as Best Album, Best Song and Best Live Act. From there, he took his all Danish band "Moses O'Jah" and toured the world, including some of Europes biggest music festivals.. Afro Moses has shared the stage with numerous iconic artists such as Miriam Makeba, Salif Keita, Ziggy and Rita Marley, The Wailers and many more.
www.myspace.com/afromosesojah

Show date/s
Thursday, 25 November 2010 Book Now

Diesel
Three Course meal and show  $120.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $45.00 pp + Booking Fee

Whether you know him as Diesel or Mark Lizotte, this is one artist who has consistently injected more than his share of classic songwriting and energised live performance into Australian music. Johnny Diesel is one of Australia's most well-known singers and songwriters. The brother-in-law of the legendary Jimmy Barnes, Diesel has recorded nine albums, either under his birth name of Mark Lizotte or the epithet Diesel. Best known for his work as a singer and guitarist he is also competent on bass guitar, drums, percussion and keyboards.

FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 4956 2066 or events@lizottes.com.au
www.dieselmusic.com.au



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Halfway to Forth

Halfway to Forth blend different styles of roots music into their own brand of earthy, homegrown and honest songwriting. Brothers Dan & Kyle deliver tight vocal harmonies, banjo driven ballads & toe tapping grooves for all ages. They took their band name from the location of their family home, nestled in the hills, surrounded by rich farmland just outside Devonport on the North coast of Tasmania. November 2009 saw their debut release, a 7 track EP entitled "Treasure for Memories". They've played all over the island state and recently completed a month of gigs on the NSW Central Coast and a well received set at Byron Bay Bluesfest 2010. The brothers are now living in Adelaide and are looking forward to stretching their musical legs over the coming year.
www.myspace.com/halfwaytoforth


Show date/s
Wednesday, 1 December 2010 Book Now
Thursday, 2 December 2010ON SALE SOON
Friday, 3 December 2010
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Friday, 17 December 2010 Book Now
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Sunday, 19 December 2010 Book Now

The Alchemical Cabaret
Main meal and show  $81.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $41.00 pp + Booking Fee

Witness the laws of reality bent for your amusement and the wrought iron gates of your heart torn forever asunder in this tale of love and the soul. Inspired by late 1800s Bohemian cabaret and depression-era circus sideshow, this extravaganza features phenomenal acts of magic and illusion, bardic harp poetry, feats of human endurance, esoteric shadow puppetry and the world's first double razorblade act!
Featuring:
* Magic & illusion
* Bardic harp poetry
* Esoteric shadow puppetry
* Record-breaking feats of human endurance
* The only double razor-blade act in the world!
A must for Christmas parties!! To Book please call 49562066 ore email events@lizottes.com.au


Show date/s
Monday, 6 December 2010 Book Now
Tuesday, 7 December 2010 Book Now

The Church
Three Course meal and show  $115.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $47.00 pp + Booking Fee

"An Intimate Space" 30th Anniversary acoustic Tour. "Playing a song from each of their albums in reverse chronological order"

Best known for the shimmering "Under the Milky Way," their lone Top 40 hit, the Australian band the Church combined the jangling guitar pop of '60s icons like the Byrds with the opaque wordplay of frontman Steve Kilbey to create a lush, melancholy brand of neo-psychedelia rich in texture and melody. Like only a small handful of other Australian artists, their music has stood a test of relevancy and dating that never strips them of meaning or pleasure. Celebrating their thirtieth year together, and the major success of their latest release Untitled #23 (Amazon.com named it one of the best albums of all time), the band are returning to their home country.

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES 28 page Program. Free Cd with a track "Deadman's Hand form the latest album and 4 exclusive new tracks!!

FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 49562066 or events@lizottes.com.au
www.thechurchband.com

Show date/s
Thursday, 9 December 2010 Book Now
Friday, 10 December 2010 Book Now

ROCK TRIVIA
a-la-carte menu with specials available  $10.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $10.00 pp + Booking Fee

CHRISTMAS TIME TRIVIA FEATURING A FULL LIVE BAND!
BUNDLES OF PRIZES AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!! GET A GROUP AND JOIN THE FUN !!!!


Show date/s
Monday, 13 December 2010 Book Now

Jon Stevens
Two Course meal and show  $105.50 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $47.00 pp + Booking Fee

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND !!!!! THIS SHOW IS A MUST !!! Jon Stevens has led a varied career in the entertainment industry riding the rollercoaster of highs and lows to become a long term veteran of the take no prisoners industry which has enabled him to be the household name that he is today. Thousands of live and stage shows later, Jon still has the capacity to adapt to any medium, enthralling the audience every time and leaving them rocking in awe of such a hard edged, energetic performance. With a voice that attests the true gospel of his roots, yet, can also belt out a hard edge rock song, there is sure to be something to capture the ear of anyone.
FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 49562066 or events@lizottes.com.au
www.jonstevens.com.au



support:
Halfway to Forth

Halfway to Forth blend different styles of roots music into their own brand of earthy, homegrown and honest songwriting. Brothers Dan & Kyle deliver tight vocal harmonies, banjo driven ballads & toe tapping grooves for all ages. They took their band name from the location of their family home, nestled in the hills, surrounded by rich farmland just outside Devonport on the North coast of Tasmania. November 2009 saw their debut release, a 7 track EP entitled "Treasure for Memories". They've played all over the island state and recently completed a month of gigs on the NSW Central Coast and a well received set at Byron Bay Bluesfest 2010. The brothers are now living in Adelaide and are looking forward to stretching their musical legs over the coming year.
www.myspace.com/halfwaytoforth


Show date/s
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 Book Now
Thursday, 16 December 2010 Book Now

BONDI CIGARS
Main meal and show  $61.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $21.00 pp + Booking Fee

When the Bondi Cigars were first gigging around Sydney, late 1989, they moved in a blues/R&B circuit which, while robust enough since the 60s, had then been sparked into new life by the ‘blues revival’ of the mid-80’s, spearheaded by Robert Cray, Joe Louis Walker, Stevie Ray Vaughan and similar crusaders. And while many of the Sydney bands from that era have vanished, become historical footnotes or undergone major changes, the Cigars - true survivors - have battled on, without ever compromising their distinctive no nonsense style, to become a leading force in Australian R&B. Apart from the timeless, unpretentious nature of the music, an obvious reason for the longevity of the Cigars must be the ongoing musical team work of 2 foundation members, Shane Pacey and Al Britton, who continue to co-lead the band. This also explains the consistency of the band’s sound, instantly recognisable for 17 years now, despite personnel changes and occasional stylistic variations The Cigars have consistently delivered the goods; with Down In The Valley nominated in the 2003 ARIA awards for Best Blues & Roots Album, 1995’s After Closing Time awarded Best Blues Album at the 1996 Lithgow Blues Festival, and two of their songs, Lead Me Not Into Temptation and Intensive Care, chosen to feature on the popular ABC Seachange album. As with all great bands, the sum of the whole exceeds the sum of the parts and the Bondi Cigars are no exception:
www.bondicigars.com.au

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Wednesday, 22 December 2010 Book Now

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Friday, 24 December 2010
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Sunday, 26 December 2010
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Tuesday, 28 December 2010
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MARK WELLS
Main meal and show  $52.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $17.00 pp + Booking Fee

Mark Wells is a talented singer/songwriter from Newcastle, Australia. His emphasis on writing memorable tunes and delivering energetic performances has earned him a swag of awards, radio airplay and a legion of dedicated supporters. Citing Ryan Adams, Keith Urban and Jackson Browne as major influences, Wells’ style is emotionally raw, and his honest storytelling pulls no punches while never forgetting to have a good time in the process. Touted as one to watch by country songstress Catherine Britt, and the legendary Bill Chambers, Wells has been riding a wave of success ever since he won the Songwriter’s Prize at the Telstra Road to Tamworth in 2008. The win earned him a trip to the US to meet and work with some of Nashville’s best songwriters and US music industry heavyweights. Mark has also been recognized for his vocal talents, and was named as Best Male Vocalist at the 1233 ABC Music Awards.
www.markwells.com.au

Show date/s
Friday, 7 January 2011 Book Now

The Idea of North
Main meal and show  $76.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $36.00 pp + Booking Fee

The Idea of North defy categorisation. As a quartet of musicians, their voices are their instruments: soprano, alto, tenor and bass, with a bit of vocal percussion thrown in. Their sound and style is distinct, yet they cross many musical genres: jazz, pop, folk, gospel, even comedy. Their arrangements are extraordinary. They take songs you know and songs you don't and create songs you'll love. But it's not just about the music. Their live performances are dynamic and engaging. They have an ability to connect with their audience through not only their passion for music, but also their relaxed presentation and their endearing sense of humour. After just one performance, you walk away feeling like you've known them for years. What started out as four students from the Canberra School of Music at the Australian National University kicking around as friends, resulted as a group that has won international recognition and taken home awards such as the USA's 'Harmony Sweepstakes' and Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (USA) for Best Jazz Album & Best Jazz Song, as well as mesmerised fans across Australia and the globe. The Idea of North are not only defying musical categorisation, but they're defying the odds of just how far a jazz-based vocal-instrumented musical-entertainment group from Australia can go
www.idea.com.au

Show date/s
Sunday, 9 January 2011 Book Now

Bruce Mathiske - Guitar-la-carte
Main meal and show  $75.00 pp + Booking Fee

Show ticket only with bar menu available  $35.00 pp + Booking Fee

Bruce amazes with the diversity from what is essentially a piece of wood with 6 strings. His unique use of the guitar to become its own orchestra and encompass a huge range of genres from Swing to Latin, Jazz to African, Folk to Spanish, Gypsy to ambient simultaneously playing didgerido and more. His world search of rythms have evolved into an eclectic, exciting style that is all his own. You will be taken on a journey with infectious rhythms and fiery fretwork from far flung corners of his guitar.
"An Absolute Virtuoso, The Best Guitarist in Australia!" - Bruce Elder, 7.30 Report ABC TV
"Notes explode from both hands, leaving you wonder if there is another Mathiske in the wings!" - The Scotsman (Edinburgh Festival)
"A Real Threat!" - Chet Atkins
www.mathiske.com.au

Show date/s
Friday, 14 January 2011 Book Now