Roving Musicians for Festivals, Children's events , Meet and Greet functions.

roving musicans 820A-Melbourne

Roving in cute aussie costumes, playing trumpet, trombone and sax, plus a crocodile hunter drummer. The group plays Aussie themes, latin grooves, fun tunes. Mainly instrumentalist sing a few choruses.

Other costumes are Mexicans, Candy sellers, pirates,tennis, grand prix, Easter bunnies, and santas little helpers.

roving nusician 820B-The Mariachi-Melbourne

Latin and Mexican tunes, seranding the audience, Mexican banter, false moustaches and humour.

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Great for any race meeting a group of roaming musicians playing your jazz favorites.

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The music is bouncy old style swing with a mix of Bluegrass-Jug and Jazz and would fall into the very colourful and fun category. Musicians in this uke group consists of a mix of gender and ages from 7 to grey heads. Almost all of the members can play the Ukulele and some musicians alternate instruments from Ukes, Double Bass, Beat Box, Kazoo's, Harmonicas, Guitar's and Banjos for particular songs. The ukuleles are accompanied with a rhythm guitarist and a percussionist on the washboard who also can solo on the harmonica. Guest appearances by a lovely dancing limberjack 'Lucielle' adds colour and additional entertainment.

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roving 986A-marching Band-Melbourne

This  is the ultimate ensemble to add a unique flair to your next event, party, product launch, or conference. We can deliver a group of anywhere from one through to fifteen immensely talent drummers and percussionists to create a dynamic and entertaining show which will undoubtedly impress your clients and generate a presence unlike any other.
They will not only look good and establish funky, toe tapping grooves, but will develop complex, awe inspiring visuals and movements that will have your clients’ mouths agape
The stage show is designed to capture the attention everyone in the room and provide short, sharp, hard hitting entertainment. If you need a spot quickly filled, or need a massive opening or closing to your event, this is the way to do it. As the name implies, such a performance requires some kind of stage or defined performance area in order to ensure everyone present can see and marvel at the show.
These sorts of shows generally require a group of at least nine performers and should not exceed more than roughly 10-15min. While our group is visually exciting and groovy, there is only so much that one audience can handle! That said, with enough time to develop a show and enough scope with regards to budget, there is no reason that we cannot develop a specific, tailored performance of anywhere up to 2 hours.

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The Jam Band is perfect for smaller performance, longer shows, and dynamic audiences. Unlike a stage show where the drumline is intended to take over a room and hold the attention of an audience for a defined period of time, the Jam Band are a small, roving group of our most groovy drummers designed to be highly portable and entertaining
.This sort of performance is perfect for public events, or any situation where you have a crowd moving through an area over a longer period of time – this dynamic audience will mean there are always new people coming along to be entertained, and as soon as an individual has seen enough, they can move on. The drumline can also quickly and easily move to other areas and quickly create hot spots of activity before moving on.
This kind of performance has been used in the past at conference stands to draw attention to a specific stand, public outdoor performances such as at the RMIT World Week to entertain a dynamic audience over a period of roughly 3 hours, and to lead important guests into dinners such as at the OTEK Australia SRR Conference. Due to the small size of our Jam Band, the whole drumline can also take on a specific theme to suit the needs of your event – latin drummers, traditional military drummers, hip hop drummers or any other type of theme you can envisage.

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Roving musicians 33A-Trumpet Fanfare-Melbourne

Our fanfare trumpeters have played in some of Australia's most accomplished orchestras and perform regularly at concerts, festivals, weddings, corporate functions and other special occasions.

Banners emblazoned with your custom design or logo fly proudly in the breeze for a small extra fee.

roving musicians 36B-Trad Jazz-Melbourne

Three piece roving or stationery band playing all your traditional jazz hits. Saxaphone, Banjo/guitar, String bass.

roving musicians 38B Marching band-Melbourne

This band is a unique concept in entertainment combining a high musical standard with theatrical routines, comedy, and precision marching. Very funny and great for any event. Suitable Corporate, Festivals.

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As your guests mingle before a dinner, your employees wait before a conference or your family loiter at a barbecue the Band can rove through the crowd, involving everyone intimately in the performance. Imagine the thrill of having an entire marching band appear out of nowhere.
Roving shows are guaranteed to attract a crowd, and if you need to move people around a venue the Band are the ideal group to lead the way. Once everyone is arrived we can cap off the performance with a static, theatrical routine
The Band is incredibly flexible, and roving performances are a great way to entertain large, mingling crowd.

Parades
With roots stretching back to the dawn of the marching band, the Band is ideal for any type of street parade, be it a returned serviceman parade, a festival or a celebration. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, they  will break into all kinds of mayhem while the Rear Admiral tries desperately to regain some form of order.
The Band has regularly performed in the Bendigo Easter Parade and has made appearances in the Melbourne Moomba parade, ANZAC Day and Melbourne Cup parades and in numerous other street parades around the country. With their colourful costumes and eccentricities.

Tattoos and arena

While they’re known for being a little naughty and unpredictable at times, the Band is a professional, polished ensemble. Anything can, and most likely will happen during a performance, and this theatrical, satirical take has been a welcome addition to tattoos and arena shows around the country. Itchy Feet’s performance at the 2003 Adelaide Police Tattoo was a roaring success.
Just when the audience is expecting to see another regimented, military marching band the Band will turn tradition to the wind and run amok. With their ever-so professional Rear Admiral at the helm the band regain focus and continue with their display.

Corporate and promotional
The Band is renowned for its work in the corporate entertainment industry. They have performed at Crown Casino, the Carlton Crest and Rydges hotels and at venues around Melbourne and are at home in small and large spaces alike.
The band is perfect for circus-themed events, with their Drum Major becoming a ringmaster who can move around the room ushering your guests from point A to point B. The band can make a grand entrance and form a guard of honour, or make a subtle entrance and appear out of nowhere.
Whether you’re hosting a social function or a conference, a board retreat or a morning tea, they can work with you to create a show that will leave everyone tapping their feet.

Roving Musicians 55B Trad Jazz -Melbourne

Happy foot-tapping music for every occasion

Band 3 has been entertaining Victorians (and Melburnians in particular) since 1990, at birthdays, fetes, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and wakes, in theatres, restaurants, pubs, clubs, private homes, halls, shopping centres, trams, trains, in the open air - even the Melbourne Aquarium.
While the grounding of all group members is Traditional Jazz, the diverse musical backgrounds and experiences of the individuals means that Band 3 repertoire extends across virtually all eras and styles of popular music and even includes some classical pieces. The unusual line-up of clarinet, banjo and sousaphone allows them to cross all musical boundaries, yet still retain their unique sound.
While musicianship is of the highest priority, so is the capacity to entertain – every musician has something unique to add to the audience’s enjoyment and all exude an infectious sense of fun. The most frequent comment made about the Band 3 is ‘You guys really enjoy what you are doing!’ - And they do.
Band 3 great strengths is their capacity to play virtually anywhere. With no amplification (unless specifically requested) to worry about, there is no need to be anchored to one spot. The normal three-piece line-up specialises in circulating among the guests, chatting with them and playing their requests.
The distinctive uniform of all black with red braces stamps them as what they are – a truly professional outfit. However, for the sake of the success of a particular function, they will, on request, don whatever is required (on one occasion, old-fashioned neck-to-knee bathing costumes to fit in with the theme of an Aquarium function!) For aesthetic reasons, they draw the line at the Full Monty!

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Roving musicians 56B-Jazz -NSW

Other words and phrases that describe the band are engaging, dynamic, punctual, thoroughly professional, energetic, versatile, entertaining and always fun!
This band is extremely versatile.
As guests arrive, the band can start out by playing in their roving acoustic mode. Using an old brass megaphone to sing through, Slide takes the band back to the early days of jazz, performing from the repertoires of the likes of Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller. In this mode, the band is completely portable. Amplifiers are not required, so the band can move around and create quite an atmosphere as they engage your guests with their personality and style. In this mode they are perfect for outdoors (as electricity is not required) and being all acoustic means that the music never gets too loud.
They are experienced entertainers who read and connect with their audience. They are masters at creating the right “vibe” at the right time. The band’s extensive repertoire consists of over two hundred songs.

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Voted the most ‘Talented’ Musical Saw player (or Sawyer) in Australia,

David has once again emerged from the dark alleyways to bring a little bit of light and a whole lot of weird into your lives. You are probably all familiar with his musical saw (if you’re not, her name’s Gretel) but who exactly is this odd little clown? What other tricks does he have up his sleeve? And more to the point, how on earth does one actually find the world’s smallest orchestra when they’re so very, very small. Watch Splatt (and Gretel) reveal the answers to all these secrets and more through physical comedy, story-telling, and puppetry. David puts the ‘Devil’ back into ‘Vaudeville’ and a smile upon your face.

Act 1 Musical Saw

My musical saw work can be performed in a continuous loop. Basically, I set myself up and commence serenading-performing for the punters, by playing renditions of famous tunes on my saw. I would do this for a 1 hour set.

Act 2 Skeleton Marionette work
Much the same as the above idea, I can perform with Frankie Bones (my marionette), for a similar length of time. He does song and dance numbers to pieces of old time music on a portable fold-out stage . Again, more of a walk by piece rather than a feature length show.

Act 3 Musical Saw and Skeleton Marionette work
I can also offer a mixture of the above acts with both the Musical Saw and The Skeleton Marionette, swapping between the two if the client prefers (1 hour duration).
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Offer a 13 minute silent clowning act incorporating the above skills, as well as some audience participation.

Acts require little more than a spot to perform on (away from the wind on days with strong winds), as well as background music that played through a small battery powered portable amp.

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roving musicians 111A-variety -Melbourne

The groups brand of madcap musical comedy successfully combines skilled, inspiring musicianship with comedy cabaret. Repertoire includes lively, upbeat, eclectic versions of jazz, folk, blues, rap, country, gypsy and other styles of songs they've written, borrowed or parodied.

Surprise, audience involvement, great music, fun and spontaneity make them popular with all ages.

Dressed festival style or Corporate

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roving musicians111B-Gypsy -Melbourne

A range of swinging Jazz and latin songs, tantalizing Gypsy melodies and European cafe favorites from a blend of charming vocals, dancing tunes and infectious rhythms.

tunes from Russia, France, Italy, Klezmer and Tango.

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The group are as experienced at concerts as at the European art form of serenading at tables and taking requests as well as creating an atmosphere in a street festival.

Ernie specializes in Jewish music and Phil specializes in Middle-Eastern music. They have worked together with theatre and dance events for Russian, Armenian, Jewish, Turkish, French and Italian and other productions and communities, as well as parties and weddings.

tunes from Russia, France, Italy, Klezmer, Jazz , Classical,and Tango.

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Ernie will roam you cafe, Bistro or function playing Fiddle with pseudo-voca

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Roving 220A -Italian-French-accordionist-Melbourne

Phil is a superb roving musical entertainer. His repertoire is huge taking any requests and singing in 15 languages. His accordion is perfect for roving as the sound   floats into the   distance. Philippe has a great ability to make people laugh, dance and sing along and create general merriment. With European ,ballads and popular, Phil specialises in French and Italian music. He   has played festivals, restaraunts and shopping centresand many school shows .He has done 5 series on SBS-TV with Gabriel Gate on Tour. Fantastique!

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roving 221B -French-Melbourne

TAKE A TRIP through the golden age of French musette, swing jazz and chanson with the Melbourne based trio an ensemble specialising in the music of Paris from the 1920s to 50s.

BE ENCHANTED by the romantic sounds of the accordion, accompanied by a strong rhythmic pulse from the guitar, and anchored by double bass. Vocals are performed mostly in French. From the traditional waltz through to tango, gypsy swing and chanson (popular French song), this is music to inspire dancing and reminiscing

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An Australian citizen, born in France, Chris is a very versatile performer in the Melbourne music scene. Performing as a duo, trio, to a full big band, he plays saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano and is a singer (French songs). He is a composer of jazz music and has released 4 albums.

Chris's talent & Parisian chic is sure to contribute to the success of any function with Latin songs, Up tempo swing tunes, fetching ballads, French love songs, catchy Parisian jazz. The program can be tailor-made to accommodate whatever the occasion might be: corporate event, wedding, birthday or end of the year parties etc.

Also available as a roaming ensemble, with Chris performing saxophone, he can be accompanied by accordion, and/or guitar and double bass.

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roving 228D-African Band-Melbourne

Experience the high energy grooves and funky afro moves of this is world inspired Afrobeat explosion!

Master percussionist King and his band deliver a breath of fresh air into the Australian African/World music scene with their original cross genre style and dynamic stage presence. The genre has been described as “afrobeat-jazz-funk-reggae-fusion” and is accompanied by a dancer during live performance to further convey the message of the music and maintain its cultural authenticity.

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roving 108E-World Music-Melbourne

Ruth (mandolin, vocals) and Tania (guitar, vocals) play exquisite original pieces and fresh arrangements of music from around the world, particularly from Spanish and South American traditions, Italian etc.

Tania has a deep appreciation for, and understanding of world music (especially Spanish and South American styles).  She uniquely combines her classical and technical discipline with her love of world music for a beautiful and evocative result.  Ruth is a master mandolinist and has played mandolin professionally since a teenager.  Whatever the style or tempo, Ruth will play with a great deal of musicality and with unique style, showing the (often underrated) instrument’s potential.  Ruth is also a capable singer, with a gentle, sweet voice.

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Roving Jazz 34A-Melbourne

The band gives you the genuine jazz experience from Melbourne's best working band. The group believes a good band can add atmosphere to an event without drawing the focus away from proceedings but can also provide entertainment when required. Corporate clients include BHP, L'Oreal, Ericsson, Ernst and Young, IBM, GE, Pfizer, Accenture and Telstra. In 2001 the group completed a six month contract at the Hotel Sofitel, Vietnam. Wedding performances are also a specialty.

The genre is jazz but more specifically the sound is a blend of swing/blues/bossa nova and groove. Inspiration and repertoire comes from the swing of Louis Armstrong and Oscar Peterson, standards and show tunes of  Frank Sinatra, smooth and subtle bossa nova of Stan Getz and Antonio Carlos Jobim and the cool and groove of Miles Davis and George Benson. The instrumental Trio is most appropriate for sophisticated and atmospheric background music but if dancing is anticipated we recommend adding our vocalist for later in the evening.

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Roving 249D-Melbourne

Playing French, Italian, Klezmer, Gypsy, Jazz and Tango’s on his accordion, roaming entertainer Phil will bring an authentic European atmosphere full of colour and life to any event or celebration.

Philip is a multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer. He co-founded Blue Grassy Knoll, a group that performs original soundtracks to Buster Keaton films. They have toured everywhere from a New York Broadway season to Brazil, and received numerous five star reviews in Edinburgh. He has just returned from a North American and European tour with the Spaghetti Western Orchestra and recently has also been playing cello with ARIA award winning vocalist Missy Higgins, double bass with Edinburgh favourites Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen and recording and performing with Children’s Rock Band The Mighty Buzzniks. He composes for Nuevo-Tango ensemble Bellocq and plays accordion in the club scene with Electro-Tango band Tangazo. He works regularly with Irish Cabaret singer Camille O'Sullivan and Russian criminal band Vulgagrad and has been the resident musician for the Edinburgh and Melbourne seasons of the Famous Spiegeltents internationally acclaimed show La Clique. He has played on the recordings of many of Australia's leading musicians and continues to perform and write music for dance and theatre productions.

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Roving 263D-Melbourne

A roving act based around music and bovine comedy. Music is highly exciting & energetic, combining elements from - Funk, Jazz, Latin, Calypso, Country '&' Western to World Music.
With A funky Horn section & energetic Drummers with infectious rhythms. ! A collection of Australia's most prominent street theater performers & musicians
It's about Fun, Energy and Audience interaction.
!Dressed to kill in surreal brilliantly coloured bull costumes complete with bull fighter trophies. Normally a herd of five but they have been known to roam as a trio or duo.
Ideal for festivals, functions, fetes, parties. and shopping center promotions.

Roving 263E-Melbourne

The Tones a roving trio of rock 'n' roll superstars.Dressed in snappy suits with matching oversized "Quiff "hair do's, they rock the house! Totally mobile, able to perform anywhere! The Tones play songs from the 50's, 60's & 70's.

Rock Around The Clock
Whole Lotta Shakin
Johnny B Goode
Walkin The Dog
Saw Her Standing There
Great Balls Of Fire
The Wanderer
Be Boppa A Lula
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Shake Rattle And Roll
 
There are heaps of 'em..... Music from The Beatles, Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Bill Haley etc...etc..

The list is endless, we even do requests!
For Christmas functions we can even do all the classic Christmas tunes with  a rock ‘n ‘ roll flavour.

Roving 263G-Melbourne

These lovable mountain men play tunes to warm the cockles of the heart & stir the feet into spontaneous dancing.

Featuring some of the Big smokes finest musicians they play all three types of music: country, western & mountain jazz.

They are capable of performing spontaionesly (roving) in any location or on a stage as a trio or quintet.

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From 4 piece to 30 piece this colourful and exciting band will liven up any event. A group of gad about percussionists creating foot tapping, hip swiveling rhythms. A high energy cross cultural medley of percussion, circus skills and mayhem. Playing rhythms from around the globe even Rock 'n' Roll they create an atmosphere of excitement & celebration.They are totally mobile, making them free to rove amongst the audience, encouraging participation along the way
The Roving Performance
They arrive in full flight, playing, jiving & drawing instant crowds. They will use anything as instruments: bicycles (their owners helmets), rubbish bins, prams, trucks, coffee cups and sculptures - whatever that makes a sound.Then there are circus tricks - the pram balance, shoe juggling, umbrella manipulation just to name a few!
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A spectacular show, performed either in a circle or on stage, includes musical gymnastics, comedy, drumming solos, physical contortion, drumming 'duels', fire juggling & a human pyramid all involving the audience on mass.
The show is suitable for corporate functions, product launches & Festivals alike.

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Blow me down & shiver me timbers!
These buccaneers have got their land legs & are creating a percussive storm.
With drumming, swash buckling, knife juggling, sword swallowing
& romantic charm, these pirates of percussion will keep your feet a tapping
& your thighs a slapping arrr...
They are known to roam the ports in a crew of five
Ideally suited for roving performances at festivals, product launches, corporate functions & nautical themed events.

So have them drop anchor in your lagoon

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A bunch of very talented blokes paying homage to the lovely Carmen Miranda With names like "Carmen Over", "Carmen Down", "Carmen Across", "Carmen Back", "Carmen Again", this talented group of Carmens will get you hot & sweaty with their rich rhythms & danceable Latin tunes. With a fine pedigree of music & performance, Fruity are a 'must have' act for any Latin theme event, Carnival or for any festival / function for that matter. Enegertically interacting with their audiences , they have been seen at a number of Corporate Functions & festivals around town and are a huge hit at Melbournes finest multicultural festival the "Pako Festival."

Roving 304B-Melbourne

Combining the best gypsy and Balkan music from Eastern Europe The Band will tantalise you with their spicy melodies and hot rhythms. Their warm senuaous and intoxicating sounds will have you mesmerised.

The band play Balkan and Gypsy classics,Klezmer and Russian dance tunes.

Roving 326A-French-Italian-Melbourne

A Unique Musical, Linguistic and Cultural experienceperformed by a French native speaker. Paris born Céd takes you on a journey from his childhood in Paris to Melbourne’s best Cabaret venue: A concert hall or in front of your fire place! Where ever it is it will be a small and intimate venue.

Either roving or sitting in a piano bar-restaurant.

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Roving 326B-Melbourne

These two professional musicians and vocalist will have you toe tapping to music from Italy, France, and Spain. A Vibrant and colorful tribute to French music. The repertoire includes Parisian folklore as well as louisina, Quebec,Brittany,North African and Cajun music.

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if an ambient scene in a restaurant is required the quartet are ideal for this too. They will dress accordingly to whatever the function requires.

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Roving 327B-Melbourne

Dave has played piano accordion professionally for more than twenty years. performing in a wide variety of styles including jazz, folk, rock, zydeco, bush, old time singalong,cabaret, klezmer, gypsy and world. He has toured North America, Europe, Asia and the UK many times playing music. Recently he’s been playing with Dan Warner, Barb Waters and the Mothers of Pearl, Spielazoi, Ced Le Meledo’s Bric-a-Brac, Miss Josephines Cabaret, Stella and the Night Sky, Kazband, and performing a live score in Europe, Asia and the US for that classic old Australian silent film “The Sentimental Bloke” with Jen Anderson and Dan Warner.

Roving 248BB-Melbourne

The Duo play continental music, beautiful ambient background music plus modern, country and latin styles .They also play traditional German, Austrian, Polish, ukranian, French and Italian.

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Roving 288A-gypsy and languages-Melbourne

A string quartet with a difference! Playing light classical, beautiful ambient background plus jazz & latin styles. They also play Tango, Gypsy, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, Italian and Irish (just for fun). The group will tailor the music to suit the requirements of your audience and your venue. The group also has a completely mobile set-up which means it can play anywhere outdoors and in a large venue can change position several times if needed, The band is also happy to play acoustically if that is more suitable. The band loves to play gypsy music because of the combination of instruments and their common attraction towards the beautiful melodies, dramatic mood swings and high energy inherent in this Eastern European musical style. They have found a wide range of audiences responded positively to the music because of its haunting melodies, passion and liveliness. The band has also pursued the very gypsy tradition of serenading people at their tables and attempting any special requests thrown their way. The barriers between the band and the listeners breakdown - the audience often joins in singing and are more willing to get up and dance.

Because of the diverse groups of people this band plays for, other European music crept in. Hence the equally exciting styles of Tango, Jewish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, Greek, Irish, and Latin are explored.

Equally important, they play Classical music, beautiful ambient music and swinging Jazz and Latin Styles, tailoring the mood of the function to suit the venue and client, (ranging from beach shirts at poolside parties to black tie functions). Great fun band.

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Roving 396B-Melbourne

Jen (guitar and vocals) and Terry (mandolin, violin, recorder and vocals) cook up a cauldron of jazzed-up euro-folk.

Bringing Continental Café music to your door, this energetic duo is inspired by the rich & varied musical traditions brought to Oz by the various emigrant waves.

Look forward to a smorgasbord of Jazz, Latin, Greek, Italian, Irish, Scottish & Gypsy musical treats in celebration of Australia's musical melting pot.

A musical feast!

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bit of Italian, French, evergreens.

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Roving 438D roving trad jazz

Enjoy the Dixie ride from New York to New Orleans.
Dixieland, Swing or Jive, you will want to click your fingers and sings along.

roving 438E rock n roll

Hey Daddy-O;
The cats are cruising and the chicks are jumping, the Happy Rollers are in town. 
Decked out to the max, from Memphis to LA, the Happy Rollers duo or trio will make you want to twist and jive; rock and roll;
and shake your boots.

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With the up and coming Christmas Season, and we know how important it is to attract clientele, we have created the perfect Christmas roving entertainment.

A very entertaining Christmas group ideal for spreading the Christmas cheer around Shopping Centres, Clubs and just about any Christmas Events, by performing live and unamplified Christmas music.
Their mobility makes them unique and able to move freely around any venues.

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roving 434D Japanese Drummers-Wadaiko-Melbourne

He is an accomplished player and teacher of Wadiako.

He can do a solo performance or with his self formed group of highly skilled Japanese drummers. Using all styles of Japanese drums to suit the occasion at hand. Can be a huge dramatic effect with plenty of showmanship.

Can do a stage sjhow or roving

roving 434BB-traditional Japanese Musicians - Melbourne

Originating from the shamisen, a three stringed lute introduced to japan from China, Tsugaru shamisen emerged in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture in Northern Japan as a form of folk music in the late 1800's. Tsugaru shamisen music is often likened to Jazz, a highly refined technique is required for speedy playing, and with no written music, performances are improvised, allowing musicians to express their own style and creativity.

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Roving 468C-French-Melbourne

Cathryn is also an accomplished piano-accordionist and has spent the last ten years building her improvisational skills in Perth and then in Melbourne, on both piano-accordion and viola.She has spent the last two years studying jazz and improvisation on the accordion and playing with numerous bands - thus becoming immersed in various forms of folk, jazz and rock. french a specialty

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Ross brought his love of music from his birthplace Italy.
A winner of the 20th Mo Award and an ACE Award for Variety Instrumental Performer.
Ross’ natural talents present him as an entertainer of the highest calibre.
His skill and virtuosity is displayed in his contemporary interpretation of works by Rossini, Bach and Mozart and can extend to a musical excursion through Latin America, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Greece and not forgetting our great country Australia!

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The band are a leading group of talented musicians who have played at the famous Fairfield Octoberfest Weekend Celebrations and The Löwenbräu Keller in The Rocks, Sydney.
They capture the authentic and energetic brass sounds of a Munich Octoberfest Oom Pah Pah Band.
Dressed in Traditional Lederhosen...Bring to you … Famous Drinking songs, marches, polkas, and other international favourites. Fun and gusto brought straight to you, right here in Australia

Roving 484AAA- Japanese Drummers-Melbourne

An all girl group playing Japanese Taiko drums. Taiko is a totally captivating form of music, in which the rhytyms themselves are only a small part of the whole song, the interplay of different patterns played on different drums at different times is really intoxicating.

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Playing Italian and folk music that is sure to get your function swinging.

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The Band have been playing together for around 10 years and in that time have performed at a wide range of venues. Much of their work is promotional, especially around Christmas time. The trio is mostly used in shopping centres at this time of year. We also have done many vintage car shows, race meetings and even funerals.

Adding one or two extra members when doing functions where dancing is encouraged. We recently had a two year stint at the Rosstown Hotel as a six piece band and we regularly perform with this band for the Victorian Jazz Club at its various venues.

Our repertoire is extensive and consists mainly of traditional New Orleans jazz numbers.The full line up is trumpet, trombone, clarinet, tuba, banjo and drums. Both the trumpet and trombone players sing with the occasional song sung by the reeds player.

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Philippe is born to polka. Having grown up in Switzerland and fluent in German, he will make you feel like you are in munich itself. Philippe can perform solo in Restaurants or Octoberfest events or with full band with dancers. And singers.

Philippe has his two longest running residencies in Itailan restaurants. Cafe Goia and the Italian Forum have had their Spaghetti served with Philippe's accordion music for the last five years

Phillippe is a specialist for playing French cafe music. His music evokes the repertoire of the Bal Mussette orchestras. The heart of his repertoire is the romantic gypsy influenced valse-mussette or swing waltz.

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The group is a collective of musicians, who draw on a wealth of different musical genres. From French to Italian , from Tangos to Hungarian Csardases , they serve up a musical feast.
World music lovers from all cultural backgrounds will be inspired and impressed.

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Together in the spirit of wandering minstrels, the show consists of juggling, ballooning, unicycling, magic tricks and other gags, accompanied by violin and piano accordion delightfully synchronised improvisations. These three cheeky bards will woo you with their charm and captivate you with their unique spontaneity, as they use their considerable talents to weave a brillant dialogue of comic wit.

Great for shopping centres and festivals.

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Roving 627A-African Drummers-Melbourne

The African drummers provide a colourful and lively floorshow of music, dance and culture of Ghana. Very energetic display dressed in National Costumes playing royal music from all regions of Ghana. A combination of royal, Social and traditional sacred music on traditional instruments.The Traditional African drummers will liven up any event.

The African Drummers play a combination of royal, social and traditional sacred music on traditional instruments. There are a great variety of royal drums, depending upon the tribal groups. Each group has its own form of percussion orchestra of eight or more musicians and has its own particular rhythms. Each drum within the orchestra has its own pattern combining to provide very complex rhythms that are, nevertheless, easy to dance to.

The African Drummers also play highlife and palmwine music for dancing and are available for dance events and parties.

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Multi 646A-French-Melbourne

Sophie plays accordion, zil and sings. She plays and composes a variety of styles and is involved in theatre and circus music. Can play French and Italian as well.

She spent a year in France during which time she performed at a theatre barge on the Rhone, "Le Roman de la Belle Epoque".  Sofia sings in French and majored in French during her Bachelor of Arts with Honours at the University of Tasmania.

roving 671AA-Mexican-Melbourne

The band play Mexican folk music with a line up of Spanish vocals, guitar, Mexican bass, trumpet, violin and stunningly embroidered traditional uniforms. A nine piece including two trumpets, three violins and percussion is also available.

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roving Musicians 682A-Melbourne

Stepping out in style, sparing no expense and performing with comic exactitude! Different costumes to suit different events or themes

They look Snazzy and play Jazzy …The Complete Package!

Great music, Bright personalities and funky suits!

Roving Musicians 682B -beach theme

These boys will liven up your event roving and playing all those beach time favourite songs from the surfing 60's, The Beach boys, or anything related to sun, surf and beach.

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682B

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roving 701AA -One Man Band Tom-Qld

Based in Brisbane Queensland Australia. Internationally proclaimed .He can Rove or Stage He plays all the instruments and sings. His music is "World Music" He sings in several languages. The show is music and comedy. He can make up songs at the drop of a hat. He adds atmosphere to any ocassion. Festivals,promotions,shopping centres.. he has even performed at weddings."

An International artist having performed throughout Australia.
Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA, Holland, Germany, UK,and Papua New Guinea.

Old English, Scottish, Dutch, French, American, German and many more.

Roving-classical 787A-Melbourne

The Band is a unique Australian ensemble, performing a rarely-heard repertoire on historically important instruments, to form a consort rich in possibilities.

An instrumental line up of winds, strings, brass and percussion, presented with voice allows for exciting sound combinations reflecting the various instrumental groupings of the period. The group follows the sixteenth century performance practice of ornamentation, diminution and embellishment.

The ensemble comprises leading early music specialists who share a passion for and commitment to music performance. Their vibrant musicianship combined with their improvisatory skills has established La Compañia's reputation with both audiences and critics for presenting innovative programs and dynamic performances.

The 5 piece ensemble consists of cornetto, shawm, sackbuts & percussion

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Highland Pipe Band-Melbourne

From large to small group to open or close events