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TOM KATZ! WAS AN ICON OF THE 60’S IN SORRENTO

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Screamin’ Eagles

Named after their favourite Harley-Davidson high performance parts, that’s what they bring to every gig ...  high performance! The Screamin’ Eagles can play just about anything and the talent pool runs deep with three guitars, bass, drums, keys, sax and six vocals - these guys are known for their fun, energy and musical ability. The line-up includes best mates Dundo and Matt Powell on vocals/guitar - Matt is an amazing singer and Dundo as frontman will keep you entertained for the duration! Clocking up over 20 years playing alongside the boys also is Australian guitar legend ‘JD’ John Dallimore. Throw in another musical heavyweight Kevin Murphy (an amazing drummer and vocalist, Kev has played with everyone and his smile is infectious) plus Neil ‘Ozzie’ Osborne on keys/sax and Brett Hapi on bass guitar. Capturing the spirit of the legendary ‘Eagles live on stage, this band has played all around Australia entertaining crowds, so don’t miss them!

Doors & bar 5.30pm, gourmet burgers available from 'The Kitchen' from 6.00pm, show: arrive 7.30 for 8.00pm.

Saturday, 21st September

7.30-11pm

Tickets $60 +BF

Big & Horny

Big & Horny boasts musicians from some of Australia's best-known acts and they pump out the hits from many of the world's best.  Their unique blend of vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion and of course horns, has seen them packing out Melbourne's weekend venues for years now. With their infectious enthusiasm and stellar musicianship, Big & Horny is set to ignite the stage and transport you back to the golden era of the 80s. From iconic pop hits to rocking anthems, this talented ensemble will flawlessly recreate the sounds that defined a generation.

Doors: 5.30pm, dinner from 6.00pm, show: arrive 7.30 for 8.00pm.

Saturday, 2nd November

7.30-11pm

Tickets $95+BF (dinner & show)

$60+BF (show only)
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Screamin’ Eagles

Named after their favourite Harley-Davidson high performance parts, that’s what they bring to every gig ...  high performance! The Screamin’ Eagles can play just about anything and the talent pool runs deep with three guitars, bass, drums, keys, sax and six vocals - these guys are known for their fun, energy and musical ability. The line-up includes best mates Dundo and Matt Powell on vocals/guitar - Matt is an amazing singer and Dundo as frontman will keep you entertained for the duration! Clocking up over 20 years playing alongside the boys also is Australian guitar legend ‘JD’ John Dallimore. Throw in another musical heavyweight Kevin Murphy (an amazing drummer and vocalist, Kev has played with everyone and his smile is infectious) plus Neil ‘Ozzie’ Osborne on keys/sax and Brett Hapi on bass guitar. Capturing the spirit of the legendary ‘Eagles live on stage, this band has played all around Australia entertaining crowds, so don’t miss them!

Doors & bar 5.30pm, gourmet burgers available from 'The Kitchen' from 6.00pm, show: arrive 7.30 for 8.00pm.

Saturday, 21st September

7.30-11pm

Tickets $60 +BF

The Jackson Combo

Now in their 3rd year at our humble peninsula venue, join The Jackson Combo as they re-create the atmosphere and vibe of the juke joints out on the Louisiana bayou as the band plays and you dance to some swingin' beats and New Orleans blues.  The Jackson Combo  Blues Quartet features local peninsula born and bred boys Gary Jones on hammond and Jeff Mead on sax, with Nick Mierish on drums and Peter Jackson on vocals and congas. With songs by BB King, Dr John, Fats Domino, Gary US Bonds, Professor Longhair, Taj Mahal, Joe Williams, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Louis Armstrong, Delbert McClinton and many, many more.

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 22nd September

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

The Dynamics

TomKatz welcomes the return of Mick Hamilton from the original ‘Vibrants’, the sensational house band from the crazy 60s in Sorrento, famous for their hit ‘Something About You’.  Mick brings his new band playing 50s and 60s rock at its best, so join The Dynamix - you’ll be dancing in the aisles on a musical journey to be remembered. With a stellar line up of superb support musicians including Gavin Carroll [ex Lobby Loyde/Wild Cherries], Mal Ronay [ex The Premiers/Vincents] and Jason Semple [ex Honey Bee and the Stingers]. Don't miss out!

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 29th September

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Backyard Brew

Classic era Stones, Cocker & more. Funky rockin’ tunes to dance to. What more do you need to know?

Doors and bar from 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 6th October

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Catnip the Band

Quality musicians with a wealth of experience, Catnip the Band have played in many top Melbourne cover bands over the years.  Lineup is Aldo Lennard (the lennard brothers, tv/recording artists) on lead vocals, Mike O’Dowd on drums, Barry "Stick" Hooper on bass/vocals, Ron G on vocals/keyboards and ROB "Kiwi" Webb on guitar/vocals. The band’s "big" sound relives classic hits from artists such as Billy Joel, The Eagles, John Cougar Mellencamp, Bryan Adams, Robert Palmer, Bruce Springsteen, Dragon, Paul Kelly, Bryan Ferry, Cold Chisel, Santana, Mental as Anything, and more, with gusto and a whole lot of fun on the way. Catnip will "ROCK" TomKatz ... are you ready to party?

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 13th October

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Ezra Lee & his Boogie Woogie Band

Australia's piano playing wild man with an original style that's steeped in rumbling blues and untamed rockabilly.  With a voice that’ll stir the soul, Ezra combines early rock 'n' roll with rhythm & blues. At just 14 years old, Ezra joined the award-winning blues band Johnny Green’s Blues Cowboys with his father Ed Matzenik (The Atlantics, Track Records London) on bass. Since then, Ezra has worked with Wanda Jackson, Linda Gail Lewis, Australian rock group Rose Tattoo as well as performances at The Sydney Opera House with James Blundell, Nick Barker, Dave Larkin and Doug Parkinson. Ezra and his band have performed at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender (USA), Screamin (Spain), Rockabilly Rave (UK), Rhythm Riot (UK), The Tamworth Country Music Festival, Bluesfest, Blues On Broadbeach, Blues At Bridgetown, Greazefest, Crank It Up, Camperdown Cruise, Ballarat Beat, Cooly Rocks On, Chromefest and TomKatz, of course!

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 20th October

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Cobra 45’s

A red hot 6-piece dance band playing a wide range of rhythm & blues influenced music, from rock & roll and rockabilly, through 60s and 70s rock and Chicago blues, through to modern blues rock.  The focus is on entertainment, with great grooves and musicianship – cool guitar and sax, bluesy vocals, one of the tightest rhythm sections in town and a great rhythm and blues playlist designed to get you up and dancing. Popular across the dance floors of Melbourne’s pubs and clubs, the Cobra 45s are guaranteed to get TomKatz rocking!

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 27th October

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Big & Horny

Big & Horny boasts musicians from some of Australia's best-known acts and they pump out the hits from many of the world's best.  Their unique blend of vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion and of course horns, has seen them packing out Melbourne's weekend venues for years now. With their infectious enthusiasm and stellar musicianship, Big & Horny is set to ignite the stage and transport you back to the golden era of the 80s. From iconic pop hits to rocking anthems, this talented ensemble will flawlessly recreate the sounds that defined a generation.

Doors: 5.30pm, dinner from 6.00pm, show: arrive 7.30 for 8.00pm.

Saturday, 2nd November

7.30-11pm

Tickets $95+BF (dinner & show)

$60+BF (show only)

Regular Boys

Featuring founding members Chris Ziros (guitars/vocals) and Anthony Ziros (drums/vocals) (from the Spaniards), with Steph Lajoie on bass and vocals (ex-Taxiride, Tusk, SOS, Scarecrow). Playing all the classic hits with a soulful funky rock flavour, they always perform an exciting show and keep the dance floor pumping.

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 3rd November

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Lionel Loves Vinyl

Classic rock covers from all eras! For over a decade, LLV have been performing at functions, pubs, clubs and private parties to rave reviews.

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 10th November

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Two Dogs

This thundering 5 piece knows how to take you back in time a few decades! Playing the vintage rock 'n' blues of bands like Chris Rea, Bad Company, The Who, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones and ZZ Top, the fellas (Starry, David, John, Al and John M) will transport you back to a time when rock was young. Well, not a kid, but still only in its twenties!

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 17th November

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

Harmaniax

Meet the band that creates a unique blend of Cajun, Zydeco and Blues-inspired music.  Geoff Le Blanc (the Le Blanc Brothers) brings true Cajun royalty with his Cajun Accordions and those original bayou tunes that flow from him like his Cajun blood. Paul Jonas (Fire & Theft), one of Melbourne finest violin players, melds his unique style to bring a truly original sound that you can kick yer heels up to. Nick Thorpe (Prayerbabies) drives the music with his beautiful double bass and voice.  Billy Abbott (Crawfish Dave) on lead vocals, soulful clarinet and snappy washboard brings a wealth of Zydeco/Cajun experience. Paul Dalby (Prayerbabies) on guitar and vocals, and Michaela Burke from Melbourne's famous Celtic City Sons is on drums, bringing some great female energy to the band. So, now that we have been introduced to our loveable crazy boys and girls from bayou country, get ready to dance the day away until you can’t take any more.

Doors and bar: 4pm, dinner and snacks available from 5pm.

Sunday, 24th November

4-7pm

Tickets $15+BF

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