Swing Brothers with Sista Paula + special guest, Roger Beare
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About
Swing Brothers with Sista Paula are a popular jazz, swing, and blues band based in the Sunshine Coast hinterland of Queensland. Known for their high-energy, toe-tapping performances, the band covers a wide musical range, from Chuck Berry to Gershwin, with the motto, "It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that Swing!".
Featuring;
o Sista Paula (Paula Brackenborough-Williams): Vocals
o "Peter G" (Peter Gawith): Guitar
o Howard Combes: Double Bass
o Roger Beare: Special Guest on Saxophone
The group is known for its versatility and ability to "swing anything". Their setlists often feature jazz standards like Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child," as well as blues numbers such as "Love Me Like a Man". Performances also feature many of Paula’s wonderful original songs. They are a staple act at local community events and venues, including the Peachester Cafe and the Beerwah Hotel, and also play at musical festivals such as Jazz in the Park and Festuri.
Featured Musician: Roger Beare
Special guest Roger Beare is a prominent and highly experienced musician within the Sunshine Coast music scene. An accomplished saxophonist and vocalist, Beare is a familiar face in a number of local bands. He is a core member of The Spirits band, where he leads on vocals and his "mighty sax", and is also part of the contemporary blues band the Blues Bandits, performing alongside other experienced musicians like Sam Shepherd and Kevin Brand. Known for his cool, captivating blues performances, Roger Beare brings a wealth of experience and a sensational sound to any collaboration, including his guest spots with Swing Brothers with Sista Paula.
Tickets: $25
Featuring;
o Sista Paula (Paula Brackenborough-Williams): Vocals
o "Peter G" (Peter Gawith): Guitar
o Howard Combes: Double Bass
o Roger Beare: Special Guest on Saxophone
The group is known for its versatility and ability to "swing anything". Their setlists often feature jazz standards like Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child," as well as blues numbers such as "Love Me Like a Man". Performances also feature many of Paula’s wonderful original songs. They are a staple act at local community events and venues, including the Peachester Cafe and the Beerwah Hotel, and also play at musical festivals such as Jazz in the Park and Festuri.
Featured Musician: Roger Beare
Special guest Roger Beare is a prominent and highly experienced musician within the Sunshine Coast music scene. An accomplished saxophonist and vocalist, Beare is a familiar face in a number of local bands. He is a core member of The Spirits band, where he leads on vocals and his "mighty sax", and is also part of the contemporary blues band the Blues Bandits, performing alongside other experienced musicians like Sam Shepherd and Kevin Brand. Known for his cool, captivating blues performances, Roger Beare brings a wealth of experience and a sensational sound to any collaboration, including his guest spots with Swing Brothers with Sista Paula.
Tickets: $25