A LIFE IN MUSIC So what do I love about making music? For me, it’s always about the freedom. If I’m making music, I’m not thinking about anything else. I can actually get lost in it. As a young kid, listening to the jukebox was my salvation. It was the only thing that would get me into another space. Not only did I know every song on the radio, I knew every song my mother had in her record collection. My mother would sing; it made her happy. She was a big fan of Ray Charles, she loved to sing and dance to his records. My dad hated Ray Charles with his whole heart, he thought he was a shocker. So there was a bit of family conflict there.shocker. So there was a bit of family conflict there.
Bomba
Nicky has built a solid reputation in the music industry via many projects including conducting the 30pce Melbourne Ska Orchestra to playing drums on John Butler’s award-winning ‘Sunrise over Sea’ to being the Artistic Producer for the Multicultural Arts Victoria “Visible” project. Over the years he has formed and played with bands purely for the love of the music and the adventures they create.
Lisa Hunt Lisa's studio credits include sessions with famed producers Jellybean Benitez (Madonna), Toni C (Whitney), Frank Farion (LaBouche, Milli Vanilli), The Berman Brothers (Amber, Ultra Nate), many more. Her voice can be heard on several top 10 dance tracks all over the European continent including being “the voice” of LOVESTATION (UK), CLUB X (Germany), and D1 (USA)
In Italy she has been the featured vocalist on tour and recordings of ZUCCHERO Sugar Fornaciari for over 15 years and has worked with a range of artist from PAVAROTTI to RAY CHARLES (check out her on Pavarotti and friends). She has also shared the stage with musical greats such as ERIC CLAPTON, JAMES BROWN, DIONNE WARWICK, BRIAN MAY, RANDY CRAWFORD, JOE COCKER, MILES DAVIS, and ANDREA BOCELLI
Steve Romig Band
Review Music Australia Guide 2005 ... singer / songwriter / guitarist Steve Romig finally takes centre stage with his excellent debut release. A singer / musician of Romig's caliber could have taken the easy route on his first journey into sololand, Instead he has shown flair and imagination in his choice of arrangements on fourteen original songs....One of this year's standout debuts heralds the arrival of a talented all-rounder. ~Bill Pinnell~
Way Down Body On My Mind Everybody
Past to Present
If there was ever a band that had the skill to instantly read an audience, a band who could change their set-list in a heart beat to accommodate the crowd, a band who love the craft of performing live, and a band that were in it for the love of music, it would be Past to Present With an impressive resume, Past to Present have not only had successful fulltime residencies locally, but they have also played to worldwide audiences from the Hard Rock Café Indonesia to Ericsson Stadium, New Zealand, not to mention sharing the stage and supporting legendary international acts including Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Earth Wind & Fire, Destiny’s Child, Shaggy, Craig David, Naughty By Nature, to name a few. The members of Past to Present are: Frank, Norman, Lennie, Charles and Joanne. - five talented entertainers who individually, each deliver their own quintessential flavour, but when combined, their showmanship and energy is nothing short of truly dynamic!! With over ten years of live experience behind them, Past to Present has not only been recognised as a talented live act, but also as very successful recording artists. Australian music icons Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum and Michael Gudinski recognised the band’s undeniable star quality instantly. As a result, the original line-up of Past to Present (Frank, Lennie, Norman and newcomer Charles) was signed to Michael Gudinski’s label ‘Mushroom’ in the late 90’s, and was responsible for their initial success and a string of Top 40 hits. The late 90’s also marked the birth of Joanne’s recording career. At only 20 years of age, her debut single ‘Jackie’ had earned her an Aria Award for the ‘Highest Selling Australian Single of 1999’. This initial success was followed by more Top 40 hits and the release of her debut album ‘Do Not Disturb’ in 2001. During this time, Joanne joined forces with ‘Past to Present’ and they toured nationally as a double-act. The tour’s success resulted in Past to Present’s first collaborative recording effort with Joanne. This collaboration was the single ‘Breakin: There’s No Stoppin Us’, released and featured in the movie ‘The Wogboy’. - yet another Top 40 hit. As they say, the rest is history and the current line-up of Past to Present boasts a fusion of intoxicating harmonies, dance floor favourites and the funkiest live musicians around. Musicians include Dayne Lawless (drums), Jeff Sheppard (Keyboard), Johann Linus (Bass) and Matt O’ Connor (Guitar). So, come along and experience this high energy stage show guaranteed to make you move and sweat!!
