Best wishes for the New Year from all at The Ellington. We have a big NYE celebration tonight with Ali Bodycoat Quintet from 7.30pm (sold out downstairs but upstairs available) and Cristal Phillips and Solomon Pitt from 12.30am (book now as nearly sold out). Then it's time to give our fantastic staff a much needed break before we reopen Friday 4th January.
MONDAY 7.30pm Dress to kill NYE with The Ali Bodycoat Quintet
*** Please also book Jan 1st if you wish to stay at the table for the 12.30am show (bar is free) Dress to kill, bring in the new year in class and style with one of our classiest and most stylish gals - Ali Bodycoat. NYE will be a "dress to kill" theme so wear those stylish gowns, suits and hats - or you can come just come along with your own unique sense of taste and style. The night will feature the Graham Wood Quartet from 8-9 with a swinging set of instrumentals to get you in the mood and then the sublime Ali Bodycoat will join in with two hot swinging sets right up until midnight. If you want to stay for the late set then you can book a table for that show under the 1st of Jan show schedule - or stay at the bar for free and stay with a very special late night groove show. Or alternatively you can call 9228 1088 and they will help you out. Ticket price includes one complimentary champagne, wine, beer or soft drink at entry and complimetary tapas platters from 7.00 to 8.00pm. The kitchen will be open as usual from all evening. Book now as this promises to be best the New Years party in Perth!!! Click here for tickets
TUESDAY 12.30am NYE Late show - Deuces with Cristal Phillips and Solomon Pitt
Entry upstairs before midnight - downstairs after 12.30am. Open until 4am. Perth's king and queen of soul join forces to bring you Deuces for a very special NYE show. A night of simply the best R&B and Soul Duets. Some favourites new and old, borrowed from the legends themselves to leave you breathless and craving more. Musically connected since childhood, the voices of Cristal Phillips and Solomon Pitt innately compliment and tastefully intertwine, a true delight to listening ears. Armed with the finest band in town, allow the soulful harmonies to surround you, and the killer grooves to move you. It's NYE live music at it's best - it's Deuces. Click here for tickets
TUESDAY 1st - THURSDAY 3rd January The Ellington will be closed.
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FRIDAY 8.00pm Belleville
Belleville are rapidly becoming a household name here in WA. With three sell out shows at the Ellington and a headline appearance at the National Gypsy Jazz Festival they are back again in the new year with their eclectic mix of Parisian swing and gypsy flare, featuring the combined skills of Sarah Clare on Bass, Lachlan Gear and Justin Kutylowski on guitars and Charlie McCarthy on fiddle. Belleville are an acoustic Gypsy Swing band carrying on the tradition of Gypsy Jazz created by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli which pulls influences from swing, traditional Latin, Parisian waltzes, and other vintage-jazz sources. Expect a range of tunes from the "Hot Swing" repertoire and standards done in uniquely arranged styles. Click here for tickets
FRIDAY 11.30pm JL and the Imagin8s
Back by popular demand at the Ellington Late Night Grooves Session are the Imagin8's. Featuring the distinctly soulfull vocals Jade Crompton who is joined by a kickin all star band. Jade Crompton, the youngest daughter of Stax recording artist CL Blast, has inherited her funk soul and power from her famed father, but developed her talent and style further by her love and interest of many genre's of music. The Imagin8's shows are known for, great music, a selections form a collection of genre's and most importantly entertainment with a capital E! You can always expect a suprise. You will be moved, uplifted, amused and left with a smile on your face. This night will be exciting, bring your friends, come and enjoy the music. Come and be Uplifted! Click here for tickets
SATURDAY 8.00pm Libby Hammer Quintet
A favourite among Perth audiences and musicians alike, jazz vocalist Libby Hammer brings an explosion of energy, vocal style and personality to the Ellington stage. Along with a top notch quartet, Libby delivers fun yet dramatic interpretations of a repertoire that stretches from classic to quirky. Click here for tickets
SATURDAY 11.30pm Empire with special guest Solomon Pitt
Empire has established itself as one of Perth's leading young bands with a tight band sound and a high energy performance level. After former singer Ryan Thronicroft decided to take a break, Empire have continued to perform with a range of guest singers. Tonight they are joined by the soul man Solomon Pitt in an Ellington first. Solomon is well know to late set enthusiasts and house a brilliantly powerful voice and soulful sound. Don't miss this chance to see this great collaboration. Click here for tickets
SUNDAY 6.00pm Grace Woodroofe (USA)
Book now as this show will sell out!!! With her uniquely warm, husky, and sometimes mournful voice, Grace Woodroofe is about to make a special mark on the music scene. At just twenty years of age, Perth-born Grace possesses wisdom and artistry well beyond her years. Forming a bond with music as a teenager, Grace taught herself to play guitar and sing. “I was greatly inspired by blues singers, and developed my own blues indie sound,” she says. At the age of sixteen, Grace’s demo was placed in the capable hands of Ben Harper by none other than the late Heath Ledger. In the words of Mr. Ben Harper himself, ‘You are not going to believe this girl’. Click here for tickets
Coming soon:
January 9th Carl Morgan CD Launch (Sydney)
January 12th Matilda Abraham (Sydney)
January 25th Pugsley Buzzard (Sydney)
January 29th Spence - MacDonald duo (Sydney/Scotland)
February 10th Aravena-Keevers-Wallace Trio (Switzerland/UK/Melbourne)
February 19th Ian Date and George Washinmachine (Melb)
February 28th Jack Carty and The Falls
March 7th Bob Sedergreen (Melb)
March 23rd Deborah Conway (Melb)
April 17th Stu Larsen
April 24th Dave Jackson (Sydney)
April 26th Marilyn Keller (USA)
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