the catholics Live at Foundry 616
Returning to Ultimo with their distinctive contemporary sound, The catholics are simply an exciting and engaging band to experience live.
One of Australia’s most distinctive and best-loved contemporary groups, The catholics features many of Sydney’s most exciting musicians. Bandleader and bassist Lloyd Swanton is well known internationally for his work with improvising legends The Necks and has appeared on over 90 albums, many of them ARIA Award winners, including Vince Jones, Wendy Matthews and Bernie McGann.
With The catholics he has assembled some of the best musicians in Australia from a wide spectrum of musical backgrounds to produce one of the freshest-sounding new acts in a long time.
Formed in 1991, The catholics feature some of Sydney’s elite players, a who’s who of the jazz scene. The current line up comprises: Sandy Evans – saxophones, James Greening – trombone and pocket trumpet, Jonathan Pease – guitar, Gary Daley – piano accordion, Hamish Stuart – drums, and Fabian Hevia – percussion.
Throughout The catholics’ beautifully crafted and instantly accessible pieces runs a strong, seductive dance strain found in the band’s various African, Caribbean, Latin and Eastern influences.
The catchy blend of pop music, melding with infectious world dance rhythms and indisputably authoritative jazz-ability, has created a rare thing indeed- a sound with an instant appeal, physical excitement, passion, and critical credibility – as demonstrated by The catholics often sold-out gigs, huge fan base, several outstanding recordings and numerous Mo and ARIA Awards.
Says Swanton: “The bottom line for me is that people who come to see a catholics show can enjoy us intellectually or emotionally, or they can just get up and dance.”
Treat yourself – come and hear this band.
Where: Foundry 616, Harris St Ultimo
When: Friday 23rd May 2014 at 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 for dinner)
Tickets: Adult $21.50, Dinner & Show $50.50 Concessions available (additional fees may apply)
Bookings: 02 8256 2222, https://www.stickytickets.com.au/16698/the_catholics.aspx , or in person at Foundry 616