Monthly Archives: March 2023

BANK NIGHTS – CORMAC GRANT DUO & GEORGIE WINCHESTER (Newcastle / Gresford) at The Old City Bank, Katoomba, Blue Mountains

Fusion Boutique & The Carrington Hotel Present
‘BANK NIGHTS’ showcase sessions with
CORMAC GRANT DUO (Newcastle)
& GEORGIE WINCHESTER (Gresford)
Live at The Old City Bank
FREE LIVE MUSIC

Saturday 31st March 2023
Show Starts 8pm

Venue: THE OLD CITY BANK BAR
15 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains.

Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 13 years, Fusion Boutique is collaborating with the Old City Bank to bring the upper mountains even more quality live music at this casual and relaxed, iconic English style pub.
The OCB was built In 1912 as Katoomba’s first bank building, converted to the Carrington Saloon Bar in the 1930’s and in 1992 the bar was reopened after a change of ownership and a major renovation of the entire property. Since reopening, The Old City Bank Brasserie has won many awards for offering consistently good quality, innovative Pub food. In 2010 it was inducted into the Australian Hotels Hall of Fame.
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With his debut EP, 2021’s You Caught Me Smiling, Cormac glided onto the scene with a silky body of work on youth, love and soul. A subtly confident vignette of Grant’s funk sensibilities. But contrary to the silky ease of his music, Cormac Grant isn’t one for complacency. Throughout a year of non stop gigging and honing his production skills, Cormac started searching for a way to build upon his already well established sound. This became his latest Project; Into The Mystic, which lies somewhere between a hazy road trip and a kaleidoscopic free fall. Amidst a lush canopy of psychedelia driven funk and soul, Cormac assembles subtly captivating riffs, verdant harmonies and luxurious rhythms to create a vivid mosaic of getting older, and learning to remove yourself from the picture. It’s a mature, delicately curated collection which captures the light of Cormac’s past work and shines it through a new, beautifully fractured lens.
Say hello to Cormac Grant’s newest release, ‘spacebetween’, out now on all platforms. For the past year, the Newcastle, NSW based singer-songwriter buried himself in Jazz, 90s Hip-Hop and Psychedelic Soul only to emerge with an amalgamation of his signature lyricism and the essence of the woozy rhythms and grooves he dived into. The downtempo, beat focused ‘spacebetween’ plays like a late night drive – moody, melancholic and chilled. ‘spacebetween’ is the single from Cormac’s upcoming sophomore EP ‘Into The Mystic’

https://linktr.ee/cormac.grant
www.facebook.com/cormacgrantmusic

From Gresford NSW, singer/songwriter Georgie Winchester will celebrate the release of her second EP ‘Follow The Sound’ on a 2023 East Coast autumn tour. With her well cherished folk-rock flavoured live show juggling stomp box, harp, guitar and vocals, 2022 saw Georgie support the likes of Kim Churchill, Steph Strings, Andy Golledge, Wil Wagner, Adam Newling and Michael Dunstan. In one year, Georgie’s Spotify has gathered a growing 36,000 streams with one track signed to Ninetone Records.

www.georgiewinchester.com
www.facebook.com/georgiewinchester

2 x sets upstairs from 8pm.
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All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
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VENUE: THE OLD CITY BANK BAR
15 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains.
www.thecarrington.com.au/dine-drink/the-old-city-bank-bar-brasserie
www.facebook.com/OldCityBank

No bookings, just walk in, however the space is limited and first in best dressed!
For enquires call the Carrington reception on 02 4782 1111.

FREE ENTRY
1st Set Starts 8:00pm

MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au

BEATS & BALLADS @ BOOTLEGGER – DARREN “D.C” CROSS at The Bootlegger Bar, Katoomba, Blue Mountains

Fusion Boutique & The Bootlegger Bar Present
‘BEATS & BALLADS @ BOOTLEGGER’ showcase sessions with
DARREN “D.C” CROSS
Upstairs live at The Bootlegger Bar
FREE LIVE MUSIC

Sunday 26th March 2023
Show Starts 6pm

Venue: THE BOOTLEGGER BAR
92 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains.

Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 13 years, Fusion Boutique is pleased to be working with The Bootlegger again to bring the upper mountains even more quality live music at Katoomba’s hottest new live music restaurant and bar.
Bootleggers is a place of good old fashioned fun where people can eat, meet and greet and be human again.
Fully licensed bar offering a large selection of Wines, Beers, Whisky, Gin, Cocktails & Good Food – low and slow and vegetarian options available.
Kitchen closes between 8-9pm on a Sunday.
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Darren “D.C” Cross (Gerling, Jep and Dep) is an Australian guitarist and storyteller, just off the back of supporting Ed Kuepper and Jim White, Mess-esque, JIm White and Marisa Anderson, The Apartments and Ryley Walker, Darren is psyched to return to the Blue Mountains.

Cross’ music is inspired by the 1960’s and 1970’s mainstays of American and British acoustic guitar (John Fahey, Roy Harper, Leo Kottke, Elizabeth Cotton, Nick Drake, Bert Jansch) but he is consciously forging his own musical identity within an Australian landscape.

Darren has just released his third solo D.C Cross album ‘Hot-wire the Lay-low (Australian Escapist pieces for guitar) which was written in and inspired by rural N.S.W.

Cross has been creating music for the last 25 years, from Gerling to Jep and Dep, and has written songs with Kool Keith and Kylie Minogue. He has played shows with artists ranging from Beastie Boys, Beck, and Happy Monday to Johnny Marr, Courtney Barnett and, Ryley Walker.

Fiercely independent, totally devoted, loves telling a story and is always threatening to conquer up something magical with the guitar.
Wild Antipodean fingerpicking to introspective mood enhancers. Australian Instrumental music.

www.facebook.com/DarrenCrossband
www.instagram.com/darrencrossmusic

2 x sets from 6pm.
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All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
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VENUE: THE BOOTLEGGER BAR
92 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains.
www.bootleggerbar.com.au
www.facebook.com/bootleggerbar.com.au

This venue is 2 levels, the free live music upstairs is restricted to attendee numbers present at the time to adhere to the current social distancing requirements.
Dinner tables will need to be pre-booked online through www.bootleggerbar.com.au
For enquires call 02 4782 6368 or email . Please note that bookings made on the day after 5pm may not be able to be confirmed.
***Guests will need to make a note at the time of booking tables that you are there for the live music.***

FREE ENTRY – first in best dressed.
1st Set Starts 6:00pm

MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au

EQUINOX MASQUERADE BALL at The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, Blue Mountains

EQUINOX MASQUERADE BALL
At the Carrington Hotel
Katoomba, Blue Mountains

Sunday 26th March 2023
Show Starts 6pm

Charity from Fusion Boutique Presents has been helping the The Carrington Hotel and BMT to organise this fabulous EQUINOX MASQUERADE BALL this Sat 25th March from 6pm.
It includes a 3 course dinner, drinks and entertainment package!

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Get your Venetian Masks ready for this alluring spectacular… an indulgent evening of dancing, delicious cuisine and entertainment infused with Swing, Tango & Balkan Romani Beats.

Begin with a welcome drink from Karu Distillery and enjoy the Italian carnival-themed entertainment including stilt walking and fire twirling from Candy Stripe Circus on The Carrington Piazza.
There will be a photo booth and also plenty of photo opportunities for guests to capture their carnival-inspired attire in front of Lolo Lovina’s bespoke antique white and red spot, vintage Gypsy Caravan.
This will be followed by a 3-course dinner, and drinks package along with entertainment by the delightful Mimosa Duo, Lolo Lovina and Strings on Fire (the world’s hottest and most unusual violin and circus stunt duo) in the stunning Grand Dining Room.
Lolo Lovina will have you up and dancing with an intoxicating brew of Unza, Swing and Balkan Gypsy and Romani beats. Spanish flamenco, Russian, and Greek influences.
“You have to listen to these people, this is the future of music” – Brian Eno
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All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
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VENUE: THE CARRINGTON HOTEL
15-47 Katoomba Street
Katoomba, NSW 2780 Australia
Phone: +61 2 4782 1111

FB Event link: Equinox Masquerade Ball
Carrington Website page: https://thecarrington.com.au/event/equinox-masquerade-ball
For more info & to book contact the The Carrington Reservations on 02 4782 1111 to secure your spot or email .

Event Starts 6:00pm with a welcome drink and entertainment on arrival in the Ballroom
Grand Dining Room open from 7pm

FB Event link: Equinox Masquerade Ball
Carrington Website page: https://thecarrington.com.au/event/equinox-masquerade-ball
For more info & to book contact the The Carrington Reservations on 02 4782 1111 to secure your spot or email

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au

BEATS & BALLADS @ BOOTLEGGER – SARAH HUMPHREYS (DUO) at The Bootlegger Bar, Katoomba, Blue Mountains

Fusion Boutique & The Bootlegger Bar Present
‘BEATS & BALLADS @ BOOTLEGGER’ showcase sessions with
SARAH HUMPHREYS (DUO)
Upstairs live at The Bootlegger Bar
FREE LIVE MUSIC

Friday 17th March 2023
Show Starts 9pm

Venue: THE BOOTLEGGER BAR
92 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains.

Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 13 years, Fusion Boutique is pleased to be working with The Bootlegger again to bring the upper mountains even more quality live music at Katoomba’s hottest new live music restaurant and bar.
Bootleggers is a place of good old fashioned fun where people can eat, meet and greet and be human again.
Fully licensed bar offering a large selection of Wines, Beers, Whisky, Gin, Cocktails & Good Food – low and slow and vegetarian options available.
Kitchen closes approximately 10pm.
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Depth of heart and sweetness of soul are two things that flow freely through the music of the beloved Australian folk singer, Sarah Humphreys. From delicate folk music to personal reveries, vibrant collaborations and rousing alt-country songs, Sarah has the ability to infuse it all with her innate sensitivity and an artisanal touch in the craft of song-writing.

Her fourth solo record, STRANGE BEAUTY is another tour de force of emotional and honest songwriting built on melody, melancholy and that sweet and untethered voice.

Sarah Humphreys has toured with and worked alongside artists including Katie Noonan, Kasey Chambers, Sara Storer, Fanny Lumsden, Liz Frencham, Loren Kate, Melody Pool, Kim Richey (USA), Charlie Parr (USA), Blind Boys Of Alabama (USA), Harry Hookey, James Reyne, Mark Seymour (Hunters & Collectors), Kevin Bennett, Glenn Hannah, Felicity Urquart, William Crighton and many more.
Sarah is an award winning session harmony singer, singing on ARIA award winning records, working as a singer for ABC Kids on Giggle & Hoot, ABC Kids education music and the annual Sing Australia Songbook and accompanying CD.

Her songs have been featured in Australian tv and film, including Charlie & Boots, Home & Away, Neighbours, Packed To The Rafters and more.

She is a beloved artist in Australia and features regularly on Australian radio including Triple J, high rotation on ABC Country, ABC National, Double J, RRR and is supported by countless community radio stations across the country.

“Sarah makes singing seem so effortless, graceful and easy that she leaves us feeling only the pure emotion of the words, of the song. She inspires other singers to higher heights. She sounds to me like the warm embrace of a wise, benevolent, beloved sister. She is the Karen Carpenter of our age, but with added spunk and grit.” – Matt Tonks

“From the first time I heard Sarah Humphreys’ beautiful voice I became her biggest fan. She writes songs from the heart that are real and captivating – just like the person she is.” – Kasey Chambers

Sarah’s dear friend, Lauren Gero (Merrick) will also be joining her for the night and singing backing vocals for some songs of the set. She has the most gorgeous voice that not a lot of people have had the pleasure of hearing yet.

www.sarahhumphreys.com
www.facebook.com/sarahhumphreysmusic

2 x sets from 9pm.
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All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
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VENUE: THE BOOTLEGGER BAR
92 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains.
www.bootleggerbar.com.au
www.facebook.com/bootleggerbar.com.au

This venue is 2 levels, the free live music upstairs is restricted to attendee numbers present at the time to adhere to the current social distancing requirements.
Dinner tables will need to be pre-booked online through www.bootleggerbar.com.au
For enquires call 02 4782 6368 or email . Please note that bookings made on the day after 5pm may not be able to be confirmed.
***Guests will need to make a note at the time of booking tables that you are there for the live music.***

FREE ENTRY – first in best dressed.
1st Set Starts 9:00pm

MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au