George Grifsas Group
(jazz, blues, latin, lounge, Greek, world music)
George Grifsas is recognised as one of Adelaide’s hottest jazz talents.
Well known jazz authority Tony Bretherick likens George’s driving guitar style to the great Barney Kessell. “He’s quite brilliant” says Bretherick. “With a repertoire that bridges jazz and blues, you don’t need to be a jazz fanatic to appreciate his mastery of the instrument.”
George has performed with Michael Feinstein, David Hobson, Karl Riseley, Paul Kapsis, Tom Burlinson, Rhonda Burchmore, Daniel Boys, Mark Nadler, James Morrison, Don Burrows, Robyn Archer, the Everly Brothers, the late Ricky May, Kate Cebrano, Lea Saolnga, Camille O’Sullivan, Eden Espinosa, Debra Byrne, and with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to name a few.
George has worked throughout Australia, Europe, UK, Russia, Asia and the Pacific playing jazz, pop, world music, theatre, festivals and clubs. He has numerous recordings to his credit.
George and his band are available for corporate and private functions.
J.J. Fields
(blues singer/guitarist solo or group)
Since 1989, J.J.Fields has been active in the national blues scene. Known for his guitar work with award winning bands, The Streamliners, Blind Dog Taylor and the Heat, and the Healers.
He has backed blues band legends such as Big Jay McNeely, Carrie Bell, and has supported Junior Wells, Renee Geyer, Paul Kelly, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Fabulous Thunderbirds and many more.
As a solo artist J.J.Fields has opened up for legendary group Canned Heat in Europe and Hawaii and has recently returned from California after performing at various blues clubs such as BB King’s in Hollywood and on a major Californian blues show.
J.J. Fields is available to perform solo, or with his band The Healers. Either way, you will hear authentic Blues and Roots styles with an original feel and refreshing approach.
Persia Brokensha
(easy listening blues vocalist – jazz/blues)
“Vocalist Persia Brokensha, backed by a fine quartet led by guitarist George Grifsas,
delivered a cabaret-style version of the blues.”
BLUES ROYALE… a show represents all that was lush & swinging of the style of blues that soothed the soul.
Through song, dialogue & some famous stories, it traces some very famous divas & some complete unknowns from the early 1930‘s through to the present day.
Performed by Persia Brokensha, BLUES ROYALE tells tales of love, losses, addiction & back-stage antics. It broadly explores the blues genre, its rich history & loose morals.
Stories of the women & their chart successes & failures will help define the meaning of Blues Royale and who is it’s queen. With her own interpretation, Persia will take you on a unique journey through a genre that defined the vocal passions of generations that followed this era. The healing tones & sassy presentation will leave any sober audience feeling tipsy.
BLUES ROYALE contains the music of Etta James, Aretha Franklin & Nina Simone, through to less-famous but equally influential Bessie Jackson, Koko Taylor, Dinah Washington, Mahalia Jackson, Ernestine Andersen & Jill Scott. Some gospel roots, a lot of late night jazz & old fashioned blues all with plenty of swing.
BLUES ROYALE, as a show, is presented in a salon feel that lends itself wonderfully to table cabaret seating evoking atmosphere as it would have been in those old
The Three Amigos
(roving Mexican trio)
Introducing Joselito from El Salvador, Carlos from Chile and Elguapo from Venezuela. They are The Three Amigos!!! Adelaide’s only roving Mexican Trio. They will have you laughing and clapping all the way to Mexico, drinking Tequila, with songs like Guantanamera, Cielito Lindo, La Cucaracha, Sway, La Bamba and more…..
The Three Amigos is a versatile act, roving or staged. They offer choices of costumes, songs for themed events, professional and vibrant, this energetic act have travelled nationally and internationally. They perform festivals for corporate clients and events such as Honda and Vodaphone, weddings and private shows.
Lainie Jamieson
(jazz/pop vocalist – jazz/pop)
One of Adelaide’s leading singers from Jazz to Pop, Lainie Jamieson is an accomplished and talented musician with a wealth of experience as a solo, duo and group artist.
Lainie is an in-demand performer, with a long list of professional appearances throughout her career, including many corporate event and functions around Australia.