The summer concerts at Fitzroy Gardens are on again for 2010. Thanks to White Hat for the reminder. Per the Fitzroy Gardens Website…
Saturdays January 9th to 30th, 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Fitzroy Gardens, Stage Lawn, Opposite Model Tudor Village, Melway ref: 2G C3.
9 January Pablo Discobar: Australia’s original soul/funk band continue to keep things current with a strong emphasis on fresh beats and rhythms.
16 January Custom Kings: A unique blend of folk, jazz, blues, reggae and hip-hop delivered both acoustically and as a full band.
23 January The Snappers: Performing a passionate and energetic mix of jazz, shuffle and rhythm and blues music, this spirited instrumental sextet shifts through a variety of styles from the 20s through to the modern day.
30 January Deborah Conway: From smash hits in the 80s through to her current work, Deborah will play an eclectic and wide range of material, showing why she is still one of Australia’s best loved pop and rock legends.
Update: This was post was for 2010. According to White Hat the concerts are not running in 2011!
Update 2: There will be music in the gardens in 2011 after all. It is called the Sunset Series. Details below:
Saturday 22 January
6.30pm – The Twoks
8pm – Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes
Sunday 23 January
6.30pm – Bollywood dance workshop with Rhythm and Spice
Saturday 29 January
6.30pm – Eagle and The Worm
8pm – Vika and Linda Bull
Sunday 30 January
6.30pm – African dance workshop with Afro Funk, King Marong and Afro Mandinko
