SHOWS
Boy and Bear - Ocean Sounds Festival Phillip Island
https://www.oceansoundsfestival.com.au/
Inner West Jazz Fest
Volant presents a narrative of flight and freedom, and through meticulously crafted compositions, Ottignon makes space for both collective intention and expressive individuality. He shares “The essence of our music feels akin to the enchanting dance of birds in flight, creating otherworldly shapes, silhouetted against the night sky.”
SYNTHONY NATIONAL TOUR
BRISBANE · FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER / ADELAIDE · FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER / MELBOURNE · FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER / PERTH · SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER
Boy & Bear National Tour
Boy & Bear have attained a level of staying power that most artists could only dream of; and all whilst maintaining their authentic vision and driving love for their craft. Achieving early career support from triple j Boy & Bear swiftly catapulted onto the world stage releasing their double-platinum debut album Moonfire in 2011, which went on to snag five coveted ARIA award wins. 2013’s Harlequin Dream and 2015’s Limit of Love strengthened Boy & Bear’s expansive presence, with both albums charting at #1, and Harlequin Dream marking the group’s second studio album to go Platinum. From 2019’s Suck on Light to 2023’s self-titled full length (both top 10 albums), Boy & Bear have continued to evolve and grow, gaining more and more fans from across the globe. In addition to their five consecutive top 10 albums and over 200 million streams, Boy & Bear’s live show is a uniquely compelling experience and has earned the band the glowing reputation as one of Australia’s most outstanding live acts.
Ben Walsh Quartet Byron Bay (Copy)
After our sell out launch party, we are thrilled to announce the full run of dates.
Book now, as we will sell out.
This winter season is short but sweet, and with limited time we are focusing on a house band built around the success of the Benjamin Walsh Quartet, recently releasing a series of singles on wax through Hydrofunk Japan and ULTRAVIBES.
To celebrate this we have curated around 4 single launches. With drummer Benjamin Walsh a fixture, his quartet and focused special guests to spice up individual nights.
After our hiatus we are gearing up again to bring back a high quality short run of international quality music to the Byron Arts & Industrial Estate, Back in a new venue which looks and sounds better than ever..
If you’ve never caught a High Fi, know that you’ll be met with incredible, world class musicians, if you’re returning, we can’t wait to see you again.
ALBUM LAUNCH - Volant - Goethe
Join us for a thrilling evening as Volant, led by saxophonist Matthew Ottignon, celebrate the launch of their ethereal album.This introspective acoustic jazz quartet features the formidable talents of pianist Lauren Tsamouras, bassist Hannah James, and drummer Holly Conner. The essence of Volant's music feels akin to the mesmerizing dance of birds in flight, crafting otherworldly shapes silhouetted against the night sky.
Ben Walsh Quartet Byron Bay
After our sell out launch party, we are thrilled to announce the full run of dates.
Book now, as we will sell out.
This winter season is short but sweet, and with limited time we are focusing on a house band built around the success of the Benjamin Walsh Quartet, recently releasing a series of singles on wax through Hydrofunk Japan and ULTRAVIBES.
To celebrate this we have curated around 4 single launches. With drummer Benjamin Walsh a fixture, his quartet and focused special guests to spice up individual nights.
After our hiatus we are gearing up again to bring back a high quality short run of international quality music to the Byron Arts & Industrial Estate, Back in a new venue which looks and sounds better than ever..
If you’ve never caught a High Fi, know that you’ll be met with incredible, world class musicians, if you’re returning, we can’t wait to see you again.
Portishead Legacy - Metro Theatre
LATE NIGHT ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: THE PORTISHEAD LEGACY
Clea, Jaguar Jonze, Ngaiire and Ben Woolner (Safia) will be joined by a 12 piece ensemble including strings, brass and turntables to celebrate this iconic artist. Some of Australia’s finest musicians and vocalists will celebrate the legacy of one of the most influential acts of the 90’s. Portishead were one of the pioneers of the Trip Hop sound that changed electronic music forever with their cinematic, ethereal downtempo sounds and aching vocal delivery.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the watershed debut album ‘Dummy’, Late Night Orchestra will reimagine their iconic catalogue as well as giving a nod to some of the acts that were inspired by them.
An outstanding ensemble featuring strings, brass, DJ and some of Australia’s finest musicians will be joined by a selection of outstanding vocalists to bring new life into these iconic songs.
Sound the Alarm - Jazz Orchestra directed by Clayton Thomas
In the spirit of radical community action, collective consciousness and self-determination as a group activity, this large ensemble instigation will present a night of improvisations, compositions and something in-between.
The Big Easy: New Orleans Jazz at Bennelong Restaurant
Sam Golding (baritone saxophone, trumpet) is joined on stage by Matt Ottignon (woodwinds), Julian Curwin (guitar), and Thomas Botting (bass).
Bennelong Presents ‘Sunday Jazz’ each Sunday with reservations from 12pm to 3:30pm, and music until 4:30pm.
Three-course choice menu for $190 per person available in The Restaurant, The Circle, and The Counter with $40 cover charge per person.
Synthony - VIVID
“A music event like no other, SYNTHONY is a breathtaking collision of the biggest electronic dance anthems with a live orchestra, DJ’s, vocalists, and immersive visuals.”
For Synthony, I’ll be a featured soloist on saxophone. This is a pop music concert.
Dates:
Friday 7 June 2024 7:30PM
Saturday 8 June 2024 7:30PM
Venue: Carriageworks - 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015, Australia
Boy and Bear - 10 year anniversary tour for Harlequin Dream
I’m looking forward to getting on tour with Boy and Bear again. I’ll be a special guest soloist for their 10 year anniversary tour for Harlequin Dream.
7 out of 13 shows are already sold out!
Book tickets from https://www.boyandbear.com/
The Music of Mark Simmonds' Fire
“He’d have cried tears of joy” SMH ****
The music on Fire, whilst drawing from the jazz tradition, favours the sound of Ornette Coleman’s piano-less quartet and the music of John Coltrane and Archie Shepp. Add to this potent mix, Mark’s love for rock and world music and you have the makings of a bonafide Australian Jazz classic.
The Dark Horse launch The Pleasure Club
We are proud to announce that we are releasing our second single titled “Safety in Numbers” and having our launch party with full live band including strings and brass at the sensational new venue, The Pleasure Club in Newtown!
Mister Ott - Dangar Island
Acclaimed saxophonist Matthew Ottignon fronts Sydney outfit Mister Ott, merging mesmerising Eastern sounds, tasty horn melodies, tight and popping jazz/funk and hypnotic grooves that drift on the edge of psychedelica.
Gates open 12pm, show starts 1.45pm
Baby Et Lulu - Camelot
It's our Valentine's Show!! Bring your loved one(s) and let us croon for you en français!
Baby et Lulu is the ARIA-nominated 6-piece ‘must-see act that will seduce your ears with its chansons’ (The Weekend Edition).
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
The Sentimental Bloke with live score by Paul Mac
Watch one of Australia’s earliest feature films paired with a new live score by electronic artist and composer Paul Mac.
An adaptation of C.J. Dennis’ verse narrative of life set on the backstreets of inner Melbourne in the 1910s, The Sentimental Bloke is a tale of redemption, depicting the social rehabilitation, courtship and marriage of the titular ‘Bloke’, Bill (Arthur Tauchert) to his sweetheart, Doreen (Lottie Lyell).
Funky People - Lazybones
Funky People - A celebration of the roots of funk
This is a celebration of that Good Old Funk Music as we pay homage to The JBs (James Browns early band) who were the 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘰𝘱, 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘯𝘉.
Pocket Grooves, Spanky guitars, and slinky Horns that can only get you moving and grooving.
Come Get It…
𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 - vocals,, 𝐀𝐝𝐦 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚 - bass/vocals, 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 - keys, 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 -guitar, 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 - percussion , 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲 - vocals, drums + 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞'𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 - 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧 - sax + TBA
7pm Doors/Restaurant 🍷 🍕
8.30pm Band
12am Late night band on the back stage
Escape Squares
New project of Harry Sutherland and Ross Ferraro.
Live performance with Harry Sutherland - keys, Bret Hunt - guitar, Adam Ventura - bass, Ross Ferraro - drums and Matthew Ottignon on sax, flute and percussion.
Mister Ott + Jade MacRae NYE
Matt, Ellen and the rhythm section of ‘doom’ (Declan Kelly, Carl Dewhurst, Dave Symes and Daniel Pliner) join forces with international touring vocalist Jade Macrae to bring in your new year at Sydney’s funkiest live venue – Lazybones Lounge. This will be a special New Years night full of funk, soul, afrobeat and ethio jazz classics alongside your favourite Mister Ott dance floor fillers.
With Jade Macrae – vocals, Matt Ottignon – tenor + baritone sax, Ellen Kirkwood – trumpet, Carl Dewhurst – guitar, Daniel Pliner – keys, Dave Symes – bass, Declan Kelly – drums/vocals.
Zoe Whole Experience – all things funk / soul / jazz.
“…She is a f**king show pony and I love it…” – Paris Cat Jazz Bar, Melbourne
“…Her vocals belie her youth, the dynamics in her voice are incredible…” – Rhythms Magazine
“…A welcomed dose of old school substance and style in an often manufactured, musical landscape…” – New Orleans French Quarter Festival
With Zoe K on vocals, Al Goodman – keys, Ryan Hurst – bass & Cypress Bartlett – drums.
Tickets include entertainment 'til late +great food + a glass of bubbles.
6pm: doors, DJ Nothing
8pm-10pm: Zoe K Whole Experience on the back stage
10pm-1am: Mister Ott with special guest vocalist Jade Macrae on the main stage
open late (2am)