The Grand View Hotel is proud to present a concert series in their Acoustic Lounge.
The aim of this concert series is to provide Residents and Tourists of the mountains access to quality
music in a semi-formal setting without amplification.
Each concert is from 4pm - 6pm on the first Saturday of every month.

BOOKINGS
It is advised to pre-book your tickets.
Bookings and enquiries:
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PH: 0488 737 140- Gaye

SATURDAY APRIL 6TH 2013

ALTURAS - Café con Tango

Tango-Inspired Music

Contemporary Tango sextet ʻAlturasʼ present a show of exquisite music
featuring the music from their Debut CD, Cafe con Tango.

Inspired by the music of Argentina, ʻAlturasʼ combines influences from classical,

latin andtango to create a unique blend of haunting melodies with jazz-inspired solos.

The performance includes works by Astor Piazzolla, Pablo Ziegler, Fernando Egozcue,
as well as traditional tangos and some original tango-inspired pieces.

“Your group gives tango a very original twist which shows both the versatility
of our music and the many facets it can offer as the interest it creates in
Australia. I am very happy that a group of great Australian musicians has
chosen tango as its music”

Pedro Villagra Delgado - Argentinean Ambassador to Australia.

Gaye Thomas - flutes/bandoneon
Inge Courtney-Haentjes - violin
Greg Gibson - saxophones/clarinets
Ann Palumbo - guitar/vocals
Paul Laszlo - double bass
Jane Andino - piano

4pm - 6pm $25

Call Gaye on 0488 737 140 to book your tickets.

SATURDAY MAY 4TH 2013

Opera Australia Wind Quintet (OAWQ) -

Carmen Fantasy (flute/clarinet/oboe/bassoon/french horn)

Opera Australia Wind Quintet is an ensemble comprising permanent wind
players of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra (AOBO). AOBO is the
resident orchestra of the Sydney Opera House, performing for Opera
Australia and The Australian Ballet.
Having played together in the AOBO wind section for many years, the
players of OAWQ perform music from the wind quintet repertoire to the
highest artistic standard.
They will present an entertaining programme, including “Carmen
Fantasy”, after the much-loved opera.

The players are:
Flute: Diane Berger
Oboe: Mark Bruwel
Clarinet: Richard Rourke
Bassoon: Gillian Hansen
Horn: Victoria Chatterley

4pm - 6pm $25

Call Gaye on 0488 737 140 to book your tickets.

SATURDAY JUNE 1ST 2013

Bandaluzia - (flamenco music and dance)

^{Bandaluzia is a Sydney based Flamenco ensemble led by flamenco guitarist Damian
Wright, consisting of a group of acclaimed musicians and dancers at the forefront
of Flamenco music in Australia. A truly mesmerising display of explosive dance,
virtuosic guitars, soulful singing, dynamic improvisation, masterful percussion and
inspiring bass, embodying the passion, mystery and power of this remarkable art
form.Bandaluzia are known for their sell out performances in theatres across
Australia and in 2011 were a headlining act at The International Gypsy Music
Festival, Sydney and The Bellingen Global Carnival, NSW. Since 2011 the ensemble
has also been selected for Musica Vivas’s Countrywide Tourning program. The
ensemble are also revered for their ability to mix elements of other genres into
their performances, from the rich harmonies of Jazz to the exotic melodies of the
Orient and inviting renowned artists to the stage as guests in their performances.
An experience that evokes the senses with the grace of Flamenco.
Damian Wright (flamenco guitar), Jessica Statham (flamenco dance), Steve Hunter
(bass), Shenzo Gregorio (violin) and James Hauptmann (percussion)
“Bandaluzia is winning high praise for its unique Australian interpretation of the powerful music and dance
form....with their thrilling blend of passion and virtuosity”. Gabrielle Wilder , SMH 01/09/12}

^{"Damian Wright is a brilliant flamenco guitarist...Wright showed what a captivating
solo player he is on his own "In Time", and elsewhere his articulation of complex
lines was fluid and dripping with conviction" - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
22/02/11}

4PM - 6PM $25

Call Gaye on 0488 737 140 to book your tickets.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH 2013

Passionfruit Trio - Jazz meets Afro Brazillian/Indian

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH 2013

Ambre Hammond & Marcello Maio -
Into Oblivion (Piano & Accordian)

Ambre and Marcello present music from their Internationally acclaimed album 'Oblivion' - Music of Astor Piazzolla.

Ambre Hammond is a soloist... a pianist, promoter, speaker, ambassador, adventure seeker and champion of

countless harities nationwide, born with an inherent need to network who, when isn’t playing the piano,

is generally found surrounded by a flock of either animals, jazz musician’s (some would say the same thing!)

or vast quantities of food!

But above all else, Ambre is a serial life/people/nature/animal & music-lover who engages her fans

instantly with her own brand of sparkling zest, wit and contagious spirit.

This energy transmits from her heart through to her fingers straight to the keys creating a new brand of ‘super pianist’ quite unlike any other.

You are all invited on the same journey, as Ambre presents music which can move you to tears and at the same time take your breath away with her combination of fiery technical prowess on the piano and an approach to ‘melody’ that has been described as ‘slowmotion honey dripping invitingly on the keys’…

Be entranced as Ambre delves into a tour-de-force musical two-some with brilliant accordianist, Marcello Maio performing the music of Piazzolla and tango classics.

"The ultimate seduction album"

John Shand (Sydney Morning Herald)

"Extraordinary! Bravo, bravo bravo..."

Lalo Schifrin

"This music went straight to my heart"

James Morrison AM

4PM - 6PM $25

Call Gaye on 0488 737 140 to book your tickets.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND 2013

C’est si bon - French Jazz

The "C'est si bon" duo at the acoustic lounge will be performing French

songs as well as Jazz and Bossa-Nova classics.

Alex Compton on double bass, vocals and hi-hats, lived in France for 21 years and started the band

"C'est si bon" around 2007 to combine his love of French songs and Jazz and Bossa-Nova music.

He is joined by Grahame Conlon on guitar, a seasoned Sydney jazz player who has performed with

Ricky May, Billy Fields, Tom Baker, and John Morrison.

4pm - 6pm $25

Call Gaye on 0488 737 140 to book your tickets.