JAZZ on a Somers' day
band music by this superb mix of
Coolart Jazz Festival
young and senior players whose
is on once again,
professionalism is amazing. Saturday
is the day for the Classic Jazz,
what better way
with music from The Pelican Jazz
band, Des Camm, Stevenson's
to relax than to
Rockets, Yvette Johannson and the
enjoy a weekend of
Syncopators. Don't miss the Clarinet
Special with Jo Stevenson, Barry
Gil Askey and the Woodleigh School Band,
wonderful jazz in the
Wratten and Michael McQuaid. Add the
(another opportunity for the development
Sweet Lowdowns & Sandra Talty, Southside
cool gardens of the
of our young musicians), will provide a
Jazz with John Hawes and Mama's Jug
traditional start to the Sunday Observatory
beautiful Coolart
band & there should be something to titillate
programme, Susan's trio will also follow.
every trad jazz enthusiast's taste buds.
Blues enthusiasts will get their fill from the
Homestead, Somers?
one and only Dutch Tilders, supported by
SUNDAY will be no less exciting with Swing
Bob Whetstone and his music partner with
from The Peninsula's own Dirty Boogie
The marvellous trees, gazebos and
their very popular Bob and Jules Show.
Band, and Steve Purcell's marvellous Pearly
umbrellas will provide cover for two great
Shells with the stupendous Emma Franz,
days and even better evenings of Jazz,
Run by the Rotary Club of Hastings
who will be performing at Coolart for the
the perfect end to a summer's holiday
Western Port , this is a great family event,
first time. Wizard and Oz have especially
on the peninsula or a springboard to the
from Veteran Cars to Face Painting.
arranged their busy schedule to perform
Jazz 2008 year.
Food, Strawberries & Cream, plus drinks
at Coolart this year, in response to popular
The Peninsula's No 1 Jazz Festival
and marvellous local wine, only the best.
request they will perform on the Main
takes place at Coolart Homestead, Lord
BYO picnics, rugs, seats & sun umbrellas
stage as well as in the Observatory. The
Somers Rd, Somers. MELWAYS 193 J9,
encouraged. 6 Ft & 8 Ft Gazebo's for hire
Ministry Of Swing Dancers will once again
commencing this year at 1pm on
by advanced Booking.
be on hand to demonstrate their skills and
Saturday the 12th January and 12 midday
encourage everyone on to the dance floor.
For those young ones who enjoyed their
for the Gospel Jazz Service on Sunday.
Sunday will commence with the usual
performance last year, the brilliant Focus
midday Gospel service led by Susan Pascoe
Performing Arts will put on a pantomime
The Westernport Regional Band will
Johnson and Bob Whetstone.
show, in the Stables.
open proceedings on Saturday with big
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