WA Sunset@Subi
4 December 2011-26 February 2012
Sundays from 5pm to 7pm (excluding 25 December)
Held at various parks throughout the city, the free community concerts cover a mix of themes and genres suitable for all ages. The schedule of this event is as follows:
4th December:Ali Bodycoat & Julia Jenkins (Jazz Noel)
Ali Bodycoat & Julia JenkinsTravis Caudle
Perth’s queen of Jazz and cabaret, Ali Bodycoat and Julia Jenkins reunite in this special Christmas presentation. Accompanied by a three-piece band, these girls will rouse your festive spirits with songs in the style of Judy Garland, Bing Cosby and Nat King Cole.
11th December: Travis Caudle (Original Pop and Rock)
Theatre Gardens
With hints of Crowded House, U2 and Coldplay permeating his music, Western Australian singer/songwriter Travis Claudle has a distinctly international sound. An exceptional talent, Travis’s msuic will enthral you and leave you wanting more.
Travis Caudle
18th December: Wonderful with Wine (Classical String Trio)
Theatre Gardens
This elegant female trio ensemble has woked together for a number of years. Wonderful with Wine’s repertoire includes and ever-expanding list of classical, jazz and popular pieces and features the soothing sounds of the violin, cello and flute.
Wonderful with Wine
1st January: Los Chasquis (South American Roots)
Los Chasquis
Cliff Sadlier Reserve
Los Chasquis is one of Perth’s most popular Latin acts, lauded for performing traditional music from a string of countries along South America’s most imposing mountain range – The Andes. The sounds of their compound rhythms and haunting melodies will relax and refresh you after a night of New Year’s festivities.
8th January: Neo (Relaxed, Urban Vibe)
Cliff Sadlier Reserve
Neo creates a relaxed, urban vibe by encompassing a blend of chill out, jazz, funk, gospel and rhythm and blues music.
Cafe Mondo Band
Performing songs by renowned artists Jill Scott, Beady Belle and Alicia Keys to name a few. These talented and experienced musicians will have you dancing all afternoon.
15th January: Cafe Mondo Band (Ambient Grooves)
Lake Jualbup
Music inspired by acid jazz, ambient grooves and world music. Cafe Mondo Band is introducing a new form of cool, ambient sounds onto the Australian music scene with their original, dynamic sound and vocals. Already gaining notoriety overseas, Cafe Mondo Band will not disappoint.
22nd January: Latin Fusion (Fiery Cuban Rhythms)
Lake Jualbup
Latin Fusion’s music style has an authentic Latin feel, which provides dancers with sensual and fiery rhythms. Latin Fusion draws from the best of Cuban rhythms such as rumba, guaguanco, salsa and other Latin beats. Put on your dancing shoes and cha cha cha!
Regenerade
29th January: Harry Deluxe Swing Band (Sassy, Kitchy and Retro)
Lake Jualbup
Harry Deluxe is a retro-inspired songbird whose vocal talents rival some of the hottest swing and rockabily icons. Swinging from Ruth Brown and Etta James, to Janis Martin and Wanda Jackson, Harry’s hot blend of kitchy-cool classic covers and sassy original tunes make her one truly unique entertainer.
5th February: Renegade (Country Classics)
JH Abrahams Reserve
Renegade deliver a rocking performance of country classics and re-worked countrified pop and rock favourites. The line-up boasts some of the finest players from Western Australia’s best known bands of the last decade. Yee-ha!
12th February: Sea of Tunes (Good Vibrations)
Sea of Tunes
JH Abrahams Reserve
Summer is here so get back into the sunshine with the sounds of the Beach Boys. Ride the wave of all the classic hits, soulful melodies and brilliant song writing of one of the most loved bands of the twentieth century.
19th February: Nick and Liesl (Poetic Harmonies)
Mueller Park
Nick and Liesl create an intoxicating sound that is simply unforgettable. Covering stripped-back and intimate folk to alternative pop and soul, their voices and harmonies remain strong throughout, making their sound instantly recognisable.
Simon and Garfunkel Tribute
26th February: Simon and Garfunkel Tribute (Classic Folk Covers)
Mueller Park
Perth’s only Simon and Garfunkel tribute act, Harald and Robbie perform all of the classic songs from the ever popular folk duo. They will take you on a musical journey with a comprehensive look at the musical lives of two of the most inspirational singer/songwriters of our generation.
For more information about the festival, contact the city on 9237 9222 or visit: www.subiaco.wa.gov.au
