music
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Joe Fritz and his All Stars at BJC
Hungarian clarinettist Joe Fritz’s tone is the cream on an Irish coffee in winter. He plays melodies which weave in-and-out and break your heart with their unpredictable prettiness. He was at the Brisbane Jazz Club playing the music of Benny… Continue reading
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Sabah holiday 2015. Meet oboist Howard Ng VIDEO
Despite having a list of accomplishments as long as your arm, oboist and conductor Howard Ng can tell a good yarn, and be self-deprecating in the nicest way. Continue reading
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Agency work: San Andreas
I was a featured extra (one of two doctors) in the American disaster film San Andreas, which was filmed in Queensland, Australia and San Fransisco, California. I was represented by Agency 888. Continue reading
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A sold out season, friendships sealed
Dusty The Original Pop Diva has finished its run. What a magnificent team achievement it was. I will post more later. Right now I am basking in the warmth of friendship, trust…and making music. Continue reading
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Dusty is 95% sold, opens this Friday!
Our director Leonie Walsh says: Nearly 95% of house sold. 10 left for this Friday night, matinee sold out and 4 singles left for Saturday night. Awesome! Continue reading
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Chookas! It’s an Aussie word!
Chookas! This is what Aussies say to each other before a performance, instead of: “Break a leg”. I don’t know what it means but they said it before “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”, and before the QMF Under This… Continue reading
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Repetiteur’s thoughts: love the incidental music
Opening night for Dusty The Original Pop Diva is this Friday. The band plays in the wings (part of the stage not seen by the audience), and this is the view from where Musical Director June Gemmell sits. Continue reading
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Oh no, my dog-ears are tearing already!
Oh no! The folded corners of my pages are tearing already, and the show doesn’t go live until Friday! Continue reading
Joanna Funk 