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Bonnie Lee Galea & Friends in: Our Christmas Favourites

Next date: Wednesday, 04 December 2024 | 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

‘You’d better watch out’… SA vocalist Bonnie Lee Galea & her Festive JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet are heading to town. Get ready for a heart - warming holiday extravaganza that will lift your spirits, igniting the stage with the magic of Christmas.

Step into a world of timeless joy as you feast your ears on enchanting renditions of My FavouriteThings, the cozy nostalgia of Let It Snow and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and the spirited charm of Sleigh Ride.
But that's not all!
Brace yourself for a twist of sassy cheer with toe-tapping tunes like Santa Baby and Boogie Woogie Santa Claus, as well as the unforgettable Peggy Lee version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town, nicknamed by the band Big Fat Santa.

OUR CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES brings a rich tapestry of music, from Traditional melodies to Swinging Jazz duets and Popular hits that'll have every generation humming along. Featuring the wonderful musicianship of

BONNIE LEE GALEA on vocals ('The Blonde Bombshells of Jazz', 'NINA SIMONE – A Musical Life' & 'Simply SADE')
QUINTON DUNNE on double bass (‘The Beggars' & ‘The Laurel Canyon Story’)
RICHARD COATES on keys ('The Huckleberry Swedes' & ‘NINA SIMONE – A Musical Life’)
STEVE TODD on drums ('Peter Combe', the late 'Jon English' & all Bonnie’s shows)
JOSH CHENOWETH on trumpet ('Hot Sardines' & ‘BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH’)

Don't miss your chance to be part of the holiday magic!
Spread the word, bring your cheer, and let's make this holiday season one to remember.

"A fun, vibrant and festive show!" - Merran Fyfe, Team Leader Community Centres and Events, City of Burnside 2017