BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH
Songs & Stories of ‘BESSIE SMITH’, ‘BILLIE HOLIDAY’ & ‘DINAH WASHINGTON’
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BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH
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BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH
Songs & Stories of
“BESSIE SMITH”, “BILLIE HOLIDAY” & “DINAH WASHINGTON”
A Tribute to the Empress, Lady & Queen of Blues
Bessie, Billie & Dinah! Three pioneering black female vocalists of the early 20th Century, even with their lives cut so short all before the age of 45. They made their mark in the Musical World leaving us unforgettable songs about life, love & laughter, presented by this fabulous South Australian Quartet.
Through stories, images & song you will FEEL the power & soul of this incredible quartet’s interpretations of superb masterpieces. Come along & LISTEN to an extraordinary selection of songs by these three women including… AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, MAKIN’ WHOOPEE! & ST. LOUIS BLUES .
Let’s celebrate Bessie Billie & Dinah in a show that will have you LAUGHING, CRYING & even SINGING along to songs like SEND ME TO THE ELECTRIC CHAIR!!
Join Bonnie Lee Galea on voice, Quinton Dunne {from The Beggars} on double bass & voice, Richard Coates on keys & Josh Chenoweth on trumpet paying tribute to these three inspirational Musical Giants.
BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH
with Quinton Dunne, Richard Coates,
Bonnie Lee Galea & Josh Chenoweth
ADELAIDE FRINGE 2017, Audience Testamonials
“We all thoroughly enjoyed the show. The unknown back stories on Bessie, Billie and Dinah were particularly enlightening-sad, funny and tragic.” Kathy Bergland, SA, March 2017
Loved the show … Bonnie and her band’s tribute to these 3 blues legends was brilliant!! Anne Mitchell, SA, March 2017
Bonnie Galea’s ‘Bessie, Billie and Dinah’ Show was well executed, brilliantly played by Quinton Dunne, Richard Coates, Josh Chenoweth and sung to perfection by Bonnie. Debra Thorsen, Event Organiser ‘The Port Rocks’ & ‘Semaphore Music Festival’ [SA] 2017
BESSIE * BILLIE * DINAH ~ Showreel ~ Length 3min 29sec
WEEKENDNOTES: Editorial Piece by Haydn Radford
ADELAIDE FRINGE REVIEWS 2016/2017
Each of the eponymous singers is given half a dozen songs, with chat about their life. Bessie’s darkly funny Send Me to the ‘Lectric Chair, which Galea got the audience singing along to. Moving onto Billie Holliday, we were treated to God Bless the Child, Gloomy Sunday and Loverman, Finally, Dinah Washington’s Ain’t Misbehavin’, Teach Me Tonight and Makin’ Whoopee, finishing with her big hit What a Difference a Day Makes. Galea is a fine singer with beautiful tone and pitch. Adelaide Fringe 2017 Review, GLAM ADELAIDE SA
“Bonnie is to be applauded for reminding us about this largely forgotten singer Dinah Washington.” “The connection between them is living tormented lives, and dying tragically at an early age.” “Meanwhile, sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy some of the great songs this show has to offer.” Adelaide Fringe 2016 Review, CLOTHESLINE Magazine SA
PHOTO:- Kathleen Morris
TARGET MARKET :- Seniors & 40 + & Fans of music from the early 20th Century.
TECH :- Basic Lighting, Data Projector for Stills, 3-4 piece band, Tech LINK BELOW, upright or grand piano if available but not compulsory.
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BBD Band Head Shots, thumbnail
BBD Key Image B&W Instruments with text
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
2020 Noarlunga Arts Centre Adelaide Fringe Program
Sat 15 Feb / 8pm
2020 Adelaide Fringe
@ three performances at inner city locations to be announced later this year.
PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES:
2018 Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival [SA] Sold Out
2017 Semaphore Music Festival [SA] Sold Out
2017 Adelaide Fringe [SA] Sold Out 2 shows
2017 Umbrella Festival [SA] Sold Out 2 shows
2017 Paris Cat Jazz Club [VIC]
2016 Umbrella Festival [SA] Sold Out 2 shows
2016 Paris Cat Jazz Club [VIC]
