Help us raise funds for our album recording
The Sirens are off to be Artists in Residence at Bundanon Trust later this month and then we'll be hitting the studio to record our first full-length album. But first, we'd love to do one more show in Sydney town and hopefully raise some funds to help make this recording happen.
We're putting on a concert on Sunday 20th May at Newtown Public School. We encourage you to pack a picnic, your family and even your dogs.
There will be a BBQ and a even a raffle, and we'll be playing our latest tunes from Sandy Evans, Jeremy Rose, Ellen Kirkwood and Ruth Wells, with the always fabulous Milan Ring and Lozz Benson on vocals. The crowds astounded us at our Mac residency last month so please do come again!
And expect an extra special appearance by Newtown's raddest musical youngster's, Humungous Pony!
Tickets available on the day - $15 adult/$10 concession/$40 family. RSVP on Facebook.
Also check out our beautiful gig poster for this event, designed by the amazingly talented Monica Higgins from Green Peas for Breakfast.
Sirens at Sydney Festival First Night
When I told my Nan last year that Sirens was going to the house band for Sydney Festival's recreation of the famous Trocadero Dance Palace, she was beyond chuffed, and shared with me a slew of great memories of her time dancing there in the 1940s and 50s. The 2011 show was a great success, and enjoyed all the more because of my Nan's memories swirling around in my mind.
A similar thing happened this year when I told my Nan that we'd be doing the show again, but as a huge swinging street party on Elizabeth Street as part of Sydney Festival First Night. She instantly regaled me with stories of when WWII ended and recalled hundreds of people dancing through the city streets.
For those that missed the show at the last Sydney Festival in Sydney Town Hall, you can expect to relive the decadent glamour of the 1940s and 50s with a damn strong nod to the 21st Century. This is Sirens in big band swing mode – you'll hear some old favourites and some pop songs cleverly re-worked in a similar style.
Sirens have been working hard at rehearsals with a great cast of singers including Dan Barnett, the great MD Dave Theak, last year's dancers and this year's host, Trevor Ashley.
The show kicks off at 9:00pm and like all First Night shows it's FREE! For more info visit the Sydney Festival website.
This is the first of many word offerings from me, so please visit us again for more updates on what Sirens have planned for 2012! Thank you to everyone that came to our gigs, purchased a CD and offered support in any other way over the past year – we are very grateful.
-Jess
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