An Amber Attractions Production the Golden Days of Australian Bandstand a Musical Look at 60'S Culture
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An Amber Attractions Production The Golden days of Australian Bandstand A musical look at 60's Culture Australia’s longest running TV pop show ran for 15 years on channel nine and was beamed into, two million Australian loungeroom’s each week. Hosted by the mild mannered Brian Henderson, it featured regular Australian singers who became known as the "Bandstand Family". The show popularised the talents of Col Joye, Little Patti, Bryan Davies, Judy Stone, The Seekers, Johnny Farnham and The Bee Gees to name a few. As the program grew in popularity the audience was introduced to many overseas stars such as Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Tom Jones, Hermans Hermits, Chubby Checker plus many more. While other pop shows presented screaming fans and long-haired beat groups, Bandstand somehow seemed to ignore the extreme trends in music that happened in the mid and late 1960s. Although it showcased a range of pop performers, it shied away from the brash and the scruffy, becoming a more family orientated programme than a show strictly for teenagers. Each episode featured the "Bandstand Ballet" who kept the audience up to date with the latest dance trends. The Audience will RE-LIVE those swinging days of BANDSTAND. Be transported back to their loungeroom's with memorable Film clips BOP along with the DANCERS on screen and sing their heart's out to those unforgettable songs. Produced and Presented by Australia's favourite entertainers, Eddie Daniels and Suzie Lee. BANDSTAND Playlist examples Happy Together - The Turtles Boom bang a Bang - Lulu Do you wanna Dance - Over the Rainbow - Billy Thorpe Cliff Richard She taught me to Yodel- Frank Ifield I remember You - Frank Ifield Whimaway - The Tokens Bye Bye Baby - Col Joye The Carnival is over - The Seekers Georgie Girl - The Seekers Singing the Blues - Col Joye 4,003,221 Tears from now - I'm Counting on you - J.O.K Judy Stone Son of a Preacher Man - Heaven is my woman's love - Dusty Springfield Col Joye Not Responsible - Sandy Scott Itsy Bitsy - Little Pattie Summer Holiday - Cliff Richard Raindrops keep falling on my Diana - Paul Anka head- Daydream Believer - The Monkees Johnny Farnham Your My World - Cilla Black Saturday night at the movies - The Twist - Chubby Checker Drifters Blanket on the Ground - Ooh La La - Normie Rowe Billy jo Spears Puppet on a string - Sandie Shaw Your Cheating Heart - Patsy Cline My old man's a Dustman - Poison Ivy - Billy Thorpe Young Bee Gees Herman's Hermits Shout - J.O.K You'll never walk alone - Gerry and the Pacemakers She's a Mod - Ray Brown and the Whispers. CAST : Eddie Daniels: Eddie Daniels started his Cabaret career in the 80's. At this time he was crowned the “King of Cabaret” and labelled as a “Master Performer” by the Sydney entertainment critics, a well earned accolade from hard critics in a very competitive market. As a perfectionist, near enough was never good enough as he created his first full production show “Legends in Concert “. The show was a huge success and set the standard for future shows. His amazing stage presence captures his audience as soon as he walks on stage. With an incredible vocal range of over 3 octaves and the ability to re-create the vocal sounds of the greatest singers from the 60’s, Eddie Daniels is unique ! Quote: Entertainment Magazine “Eddie Daniels is a vocal impressionist and is very good at it. His greatest attribute is his natural stage presence and easy communication with the audience. His professionalism feels as though he was born on stage. With a voice ranging from good to excellent Eddie is very entertaining. Like all good artists vocal and otherwise Eddie has matured and improved, he has discovered and discarded all the devices that don’t work and found or created ones that do, this dedication coupled with his inherent vocal ability have resulted in his deserved recognition”……… Encore magazine Sydney Suzie Lee: Developed her career as a successful session and back up singer but It wasn’t long before her talent bought her to the front where she featured with Eddie Daniels in “Legends in Concert” as Cher in the “Sonny and Cher” segment of the show She developed the character so well that “Cher” became her forte, resulting in the lead role of her own shows – “Turn Back Time” and “The Cher Experience“. Suzie headlined at venues across the nation and supported the Drifters for their Australian Tour. Suzie was selected as one of the “Top 6“ Australian Tribute acts to be featured on “The Big E” TV program in the UK along with Bjorn again and the Beatnix and was voted Europe’s most popular Cher tribute act. It wasn't long before other Diva's of the day were added to her repertoire - Cilla Black, Lulu, Petula Clark ect COMMENTS: "Thanks Eddie and Suzie for entertaining us with such an enjoyable and fun night. It was great to see so many people singing along as you took us on a journey to a golden era of music". Hope to see you back in WA soon. David Marshall OAM Harvey Cultural Centre " Absolute professionalism and superb assistance in our marketing preparations from Eddie were followed with a sold out show. The crowd loved his performance and vowed to come see it again. I’d recommend booking Ed in any capacity he is an excellent entertainer ”. Catherine Rosser Marketing Strategist BA. Cmns www.eddiedaniels.com.au SUITABLE VENUES : Theatres, Town Halls, Function rooms Age- any ,Most suited to the Baby Boomer generation STAGE : 6 x 5m depth stage min - larger for Live dancers BUMP IN : 2.5 hrs BUMP OUT : 1 hr Clear access to Dressing rooms with mirrors - min 2 dressing rooms if Dancers used. Requires Projector and screen for film clips if available. TECH : Rated D - Production required is flexible. 2 x Radio mics, min 2 preferably, 4 front wedges. Lighting - Standard Rig , Front and side profiles. Projection , Light plot will be provided. Venue to supply full production sound and lights with qualified tech / av / lighting crew. Video used for suited venues - using VLC run on Mac. Please NOTE : Standard format is fully tracked with excellent quality files recorded by studio musicians and extra vocal harmonies added by Eddie Daniels and Suzie Lee, or you may add an M.D / two or 3 pce band, ask for quote. A line out is provided for FOH mix allowing track and effects control from the principle. REGIONAL COMMUNITY: Where practical local Dance school teens can be offered the opportunity to perform with the show. DURATION: CAST: 1 x 80 min Morning Melodies. Principles x 2 2 x 45 to 50 min evening performance Dancers / Musos optional APRHA : Venue ( quote ) PRICING : $1,950.00 to $3,500 ex gst Negotiable - subject to location ask for a quote ROYALTIES : 0% PUBLIC LIABILTY : Venue, except for sub-contractors of Amber Attractions. This show is adaptable to all venue sizes and budgets. MARKETING : Promotional mov/mp4 video, press release bio, poster and flyer templates, High Res cut out image , audio files and Pull- up Banner - all available through Dropbox link Post show MEET and GREET available, subject to social distancing laws. You Tube : https://youtu.be/bJ_PbP4KaA4 Marketing Publicity Contact details : Amber Attractions Pty Ltd [email protected] 0412 355378 ED - 04111 03726.