BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH Empress, Lady & Queen of the Blues
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ADELAIDE FRINGE 2020 BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH Empress, Lady & Queen of the Blues Contact: Bonnie Lee Galea Mobile: 0414 981 362 Email: [email protected] Website: bonnieleegalea.com Image: Kathleen Morris Performances: BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH Songs & Stories of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday & Dinah Washington Presented by Onkaparinga Council SAT 15 FEB, 2020 / 8pm – 9.45pm (with interval) NOARLUNGA ARTS CENTRE BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH Empress, Lady & Queen of the Blues Presented by Bonnie Lee Galea FRI 28 FEB, 2020 / 2.30pm –3.45pm (no interval) STIRLING FRINGE (in the Pocket) SAT 29 FEB, 2020 / 8pm – 9.45pm (with interval) TREASURY 1860, ADELAIDE (in the Courtyard) SUN 1 MAR, 2020 / 12.45pm – 2pm (no interval) MURRAY BRIDGE TOWN HALL for MURRAY BRIDGE FRINGE SAT 29 MAR, 2020 / 8pm – 9.45pm (with interval) TREASURY 1860, ADELAIDE (in the Courtyard) TWEET COPY 280 characters BESSIE BILLIE DINAH Empress Lady & Queen of Blues. Bonnie & her Trio pay tribute to three Musical Giants who all left us before turning 45, one with time to marry 9 times. Hear Stories & Superb masterpieces like AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, MAKIN’ WHOOPEE & ST LOUIS BLUES @BonnieLeeGalea Join us in celebrating the lives and music of BESSIE Smith BILLIE Holiday & DINAH Washington * One, the highest paid performer of her era * One, awarded 4 posthumous Grammy’s & * One, had nine husbands! All died before their 45th birthdays. 5 shows @ADLFringe #cabaret #livemusic Page 1 of 2 BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH ~ Empress, Lady & Queen of the Blues Various Length BLURBS 25 words Bonnie Lee Galea in her JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet bring you Songs & Stories of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday & Dinah Washington! 50 words Songs & stories of three 20th Century Musical Giants all leaving us before turning 45. Time enough to love, marry (9 times for one) creating superb masterpieces like AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, MAKIN’ WHOOPEE & ST LOUIS BLUES. “Loved the show Bonnie & her band’s tribute to these blues legends was brilliant!” 150 words Songs & Stories of BESSIE SMITH, BILLIE HOLIDAY & DINAH WASHINGTON. Three Inspirational Musical Giants who left us before turning 45. Time enough to love, marry (9 times for one) creating superb masterpieces like AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, MAKIN’ WHOOPEE & ST LOUIS BLUES! Each iconic singer living such high profile lives for their time, influenced each other and blazed the trail for many of those who followed. Performing and recording with the biggest bands and orchestras of the day, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton & Quincy Jones. Relive these masterpieces through interpretations by South Australian Quartet BONNIE LEE GALEA on voice, QUINTON DUNNE on Double Bass/Voice, RICHARD COATES on Keys and JOSH CHENOWETH on trumpet, as they pay Tribute to these three pioneering, black female vocalists of the Early 20TH Century. “Loved the show Bonnie & her band’s tribute to these 3 blues legends was brilliant!” Anne Mitchell, 2017 285 words Bonnie Lee Galea’s JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet bring you Songs & Stories of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday & Dinah Washington. JOIN US IN CELEBRATING the lives and music of Three Musical Giants of the Early 20th Century. * One, was the highest paid performer of her era in the world, * One, was awarded four posthumous Grammy’s & * One, had nine husbands! They all sang from their souls, touched the hearts of millions and died before their 45th birthday’s! Leading such high profile lives for their time, these three iconic singers influenced each other whilst blazing the trail for many of those who followed, even the late Amy Winehouse. Performing and recording with the biggest bands and orchestras of the day including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton & Quincy Jones whilst pouring their heartaches & happiness into these unforgettable songs like AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, MAKIN’ WHOOPEE, ST. LOUIS BLUES & more. As we pay tribute to these three pioneering, black female vocalists, reliving their stories & masterpieces of song through interpretations by South Australian Quartet, JAZZ in CHEEK featuring:- BONNIE LEE GALEA on voice (Blonde Bombshells of Jazz) QUINTON DUNNE on Double Bass/Voice (The Beggars), RICHARD COATES on Keys (The Huckleberry Swedes) & JOSH CHENOWETH on trumpet (The Hot Sardines) You may even find yourself singing along to songs like SEND ME TO THE ELECTRIC CHAIR!! “We all thoroughly enjoyed the show. The unknown back stories on Bessie, Billie & Dinah were particularly enlightening-sad, funny & tragic” Kathy Bergland, SA, March 2017 “Loved the show, Bonnie & her band’s tribute to these 3 blues legends was brilliant!!” Anne Mitchell, SA, March 2017 BOOK YOUR TICKETS EARLY for 2020 Adelaide Fringe. (2016 & 2017 had Sold Out Shows) Page 2 of 2 .