Thredbo Jazz Festival Last Weekend Of April
For those who have been to Thredbo Village you know what a lovely place it is to spend a weekend. In a former incarnation as Gumbo Fever, with Mal Green on the drums, we would play many times at the Schuss Bar in the 1990s. So I am happy to create the vibe again on the Saturday night, 30th of April, this time with Illya Szwec on guitar. We will also be playing at the grand piano in the hotel’s Lounge Bar on Sunday night. Lineup includes George Golla, Clayton Doley, Psycho Zydeco, Feel The Manouche.... It’s on the last weekend of April and I can recommend the combination of the great jazz music with lovely alpine scenery. See the website for booking details and the lineup. www.thredbo.com.au/thredbojazzfestival/

Continuing Live Blues Every Wednesday Night At Low 302
I’m really loving my new Wednesday night gig and I know you would enjoy it too. Lovely attentive staff, perfect low lit comfy lounge vibe, 8 foot vintage grand piano, great sound and sound man, quality food and drinks, free admission. So come down to the popular Low 302 Restaurant and Bar at 302 Crown St Darlinghurst (near Campbell Street) on Wednesday for some of my blues. I’m playing from 8:30pm till 11:30 and they are open till 2am.

Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival
It was great to see the regulars and new ones at this years Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival. It was the largest footpath crowd we have had at our usual Saturday morning spot by Saltwater Cafe. Joel Davis did an excellent job on his vintage drums and a surprise visit by Jimmy Stead on sax went down well. Also there was a great audience in the Leagues Club lounge in the afternoon. Thanks to all the organisers from the Kiama Jazz and Blues Club and the sponsors.

Easter Sunday
Unfortunately the Easter Sunday 27 March Twilight Jazz & Blues in Hindmarsh Park, Kiama was cancelled due to the torrential down-pours on that day.

Piano Lessons
Learn some new licks and tricks and extend your repertoire of songs and styles on the piano. Lessons tailored to suit your individual piano playing needs. Beginners to advanced. I’m situated in Erskineville near Newtown. Give me a call to discuss further or send me an email: M: 0425 201 870 E: donhopkins@me.com