Great atmosphere, great room to play in. It's held every Tuesday in the Imperial Hotel's beautiful old Ballroom with two fireplaces, and side doors to the terrace and gardens. Being on the high edge of the mountains at around 1000m above sea level, there are many a misty night to add to the atmosphere, sometimes the music dissipates over the gardens and through the foggy night, framed by the light of the beaconing street lights.
You can be there from 6.30pm on to sign in, first in best dressed.
three songs limit each per round, depending on numbers- minimal setups so we all get a go.
Electric piano will be set up for those that like to play the keys.
Come and play or come and have a few drinks, be entertained and have a good night
Mt Vic is a wonderful place, if your coming from Sydney take a few days to wind down and enjoy the sights and special places.
The boss of the Imperial Hotel says if you want to stay at the hotel he will only charge $50.00 for a double room on Tuesday's in support of the Songwriters night.
14th Dec.
7th Jan.
14th Jan.
21th Jan.
3rd Feb.
19th Feb.
3rd March.
17th March.
18th April.
Songwriter/Performer's who have participated to date are:
My Hearts Dezire (Lithgow)
PA provided.
Hosted by Pennie and Bruno (My Hearts Dezire)
All welcome
Original material ONLY all styles welcome, No Covers.
What we (Pennie and Bruno) intend with this night at the Imperial Hotel in Mt Victoria, is to enable and support songwriters, whatever category and expertise.
A space to enjoy a creative atmosphere in which songwriters, musicians, and poets can come and try out new material, hone skills or just come for the entertainment and creative vibe.
A space to explore creativity and the joy of expression.
The First Tuesday was 11th December.
Pennie and Bruno wrote in the mail outs;
Tuesday 11th was a great night which featured local original band 'Mad Cowboy Disease' - great name, wish I'd thought of that and some great harp playing from Simon from Blackheath.
Tuesday 18th was a great night. Micheal from Blackheath graced us with some superb playing and great songs, 'Mad Cowboy Disease' once again did some great entertaining and a great atmosphere was set up by all.
Tuesday 8th was an exciting evening with great music played by all, some cabaret, recital, and a good size audience.
Tuesday 15th: Hey this last week Tuesday's lineup had a major difference!
We had more a country feel whereas last week was cabaret, with Boom Boom La Bern and Ariel from the 70's Cabaret Conspiracy Movement.
Greg Kernaghan _ Maryen Cairnes _ LeeAnne Hawkins _ Mal from Winmalee and his son Dean Ƒst ever performance for Dean) _ Daniel and Yvette from Lithgow _ Michael Norton and of course the Mad Cowboy Disease from Mt Vic.
It was a great evening with the kids _ Elvis and Arwen of Greg and Maryen showing their talents with the mic and general at ease with the crowd.
Another fantastic two weeks of songwriters nights. Last week we had a record eleven performers. Toni Farlow and Phil Cole traveled all the way to Mt Vic from Bathurst to perform. Toni has a magnificent voice and the audience was spell bound. Darren and Steve with sax and guitar instrumental, Mal and his son Dean, Micheal Norton, Nic the Hippy with his comedian routine, the Mad Cowboys Disease and Simon back from England on harp, and Neil the hillbilly from Broken Hill.
The previous week Kerrie Ford from Springwood graced the stage with some fabulous songs.
Looking forward to seeing you all again this Tuesday and anyone else that wants to join in.
Our songwriters nights are managing to maintain a momentum of eight to nine performers per evening. Newcomers being David Griffith and Duo, Sandy & Pete from Katoomba, both mesmerizing performers leaving the audience wanting for more. Also reappearing in the last two weeks; Leeanne Hawkins _ Toni Farlow _ The Mad Cowboy Disease featuring Josie Critter and Simon on Harp from Blackheath _ Micheal Norton _ Darren on Sax.
Looking forward to seeing you all again this Tuesday and anyone else who would like to join in or come and be entertained.
The last two weeks of songwriters nights have seen the line up of; David Griffith _ Tony Farlow _ James & Sue from Portland (Ist time and brilliant) _ Jossie Critter and Patsy & Clyne from the Mad Cowboy Disease _ Micheal Norton from Blackheath _ Wild Man Brun _ Dean and Steve _ Isabel _ Daniel and Dane from Lithgow.
Looking forward to seeing you all this first Tuesday of March, and anyone else who would like to join in or just come and be entertained.
The last two weeks performances has shown a greater number of artists appearing on these wonderful nights. Last week being the most ever with 15 acts.
David Griffith _ Dean & Andrew from Blackheath _ Darren on Sax _ Neil the Hillbilly from Broken Hill (last of the 'swagmen') _ The Mad Cowboy Disease _ Wild Man Brun _ Micheal Norton _ Toni Farlow _ Phil Cole _ just back from Nashville _ Snez _ who has an upcoming performance at the Clarendon (see attachment) _ Ian Collins_ Anna _ Ash _ Sandy & Pete from Katoomba _ Steve.
The diversity and high standard of the performances is amazing, ; thanks guys for your commitment to having a good time.
See you Tuesday.
Along with our usual people the last three weeks has been an amazing experience of new faces appearing on our Tuesday Nights.
&$39Toungue and Groove', fabulous folk with piano accordian, bass and percussion _ Furguson's 2nd time with lilting Irish Bouzouki _ Dawn and Wayne, sensitive blues mouth organ and guitar _ Daniel, Dane and Izaac on drums, from Lithgow _ Lewis, guitar restorer from Katoomba _ and Sacha on Djimbae from Leura. Plus our regular cast in the last three weeks; My Hearts Dezire _ The Mad Cowboy Disease _ David Griffith _ Micheal Norton _ Wild Man Brun _ Dean Ackerman and Steve _ Phil Cole.
All this and more every week, always something new happens. Don't miss out - Tuesday Night 22nd April.
Also performers from the Tuesday nights Songwriters will perform at the Ironfest at Cooke's Plaza Stage near Lithgow Post Office Main Street. 25th, 26th, 27th April. Original music presented by 'My Hearts Dezire' Pennie and Bruno. We have been given our own stage. Some of the musicians will be filming this event so bring your family and friends and join in on the fun.
Stalls with a variety of goods will also be in the Plaza adding to the festivities.
For further information on Ironfest go to www.ironfest.com.au
Wild Man Brun (Lithgow)
Mad Cowboy Disease (Mt Victoria)
Simon Crosbie on harmonica (Blackheath)
Micheal Norton (Blackheath)
Boom Boom La Bern (Sydney's 70's Cabaret Conspiracy Movement) (India)
Ariel ( 70's Cabaret Conspiracy Movement)
Greg Kernaghan (Queensland)
Maryen Cairnes (Qld)
Elvis Kernaghan(Qld)
LeeAnne Hawkins (Lithgow)
Mal (Winmalee)
Dean (Mt. Victoria)
Daniel and Yvette (Lithgow)
Toni Farlow (Bathurst)
Phil Cole (Bathurst)
Darren on sax (instrumental)
Steve on guitar (instrumental)
Nic the Hippy with his comedian routine
Neil the hillbilly (Broken Hill)
Kerrie Ford (Springwood)
David Griffith ('Saucepan Bach') (Katoomba)
Sandy & Pete (Katoomba)
Josie Critter (Mt Victoria)
James & Sue (Portland)
Isabel
Daniel And Dane (Lithgow)
Snez
Ian Collins(Katoomba)
Anna (Katoomba)
Ash (Katoomba)
'Toungue and Groove' with piano accordian/piano, bass and percussion
Furguson (Glenbrook)
Dawn and Wayne with blues harmonica and guitar
Daniel & Dane with Izaac on drums (Lithgow)
Lewis (Katoomba)
Sacha on Djimbae (Leura)