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A selection of best-loved moments from five of Simone's award-winning shows.

Anticipate hits from ‘NINA, LOVE SIMONE’, ‘BIRTH OF THE BLUES’, ‘SIMONE SWINGS KYLIE’, ‘ELLA & LOUIS’, and 'CANDLELIT VALENTINE'S CONCERT’.

Harry Mitchell - grand piano 
Pete Jeavons - double bass
Gregory Brenton - drums and guitar

Whatever surprises Simone may have in store for her faithful audiences, you can be sure that the best is yet to come!

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Bookings: 9228 1088 (Between 12:30-5pm Tues-Fri)

Book by email: info@ellingtonjazz.com.au

Set your clocks to Simone Craddock Standard Time for the world's best standards from a world-class Trio! 

Accompanied by Lachlan Gear on guitar and Shane Pooley on double bass, Simone presents an evening of spontaneous and improvised standards. Jazz in it’s purest essence.

Anticipate the best-loved works of Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Jobim, Coward, Noble and more.

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Bookings: 9228 1088 (Between 12:30-5pm Tues-Fri)

Book by email: info@ellingtonjazz.com.au

Whether it’s Gypsy Jazz that you enjoy, the sweetness of the violin with some gorgeous ballads, or fast fancy finger work that’ll see steam come off the strings, Emily takes you on a journey of the history of this beautiful instrument in jazz. 

Come and hear the stories and songs of Stephane Grappeli, Joe Venuti, Didier Lockwood, Jean Luc Ponty and many others. Emily is joined by iconic Perth jazz musicians Pete Jeavons on bass, Pete Evans on Drums, Kristian Borring on Guitar and superstar vocalist Simone Craddock, who will serenade you with her charisma and stunning voice. 

1956. The streets of America are humming with civil unrest and change. As the world turns, two of its brightest stars walk into Capitol Studios Los Angeles, and just for a moment, time stands still.

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong defined an era and a standard of musicianship that have delighted audiences for generations. Multi-award-winning Perth favourites, Simone Craddock and Adam Hall, come ‘cheek to cheek’ to pay homage to the greatest album and musical pairing of all time, Ella & Louis!

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*Complimentary morning tea pre-show!

We all adore Kylie! But what if she had risen to stardom during the Golden Age of Swing?

Inspired by Postmodern Jukebox and the inimitable Princess of Pop herself, Simone's Jazz band reverently reimagine Kylie's best-loved moments from I Should Be So Lucky and Better the Devil You Know, to Confide in Me, Can't Get You Out of My Head, Breathe, Spinning Around, All the Lovers, 2 Hearts and More More More!

It's especially for you! So step back in time for a non-stop hit parade of Kylie, with a swinging, vintage twist!

Fall under the spell of a romantic serenade by the soft glow of candlelight...
A romantic evening of exquisitely curated love songs. Accompanied by the sublime stylings of virtuoso guitarist, Aaron Deacon, (Sassafras), Simone will perform in the centre of the room, surrounded by candles, for one night only!

Treat your lover to the VIP Stage experience, viewing the performance from the stage of The Ellington, glass of sparkling in hand!

Drawing from the repertoire of Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, Norah Jones and more, this promises to be a very special evening of candlelit ambience, musical artistry and pure romance. 

If music be the food of love, play on!

Enjoy al fresco dining, oceanside drinks & spend a balmy summer evening overlooking the sunset on Bathers Beach!

Against a stunning backdrop of red sails in the sunset, Simone presents an eclectic repertoire of songs inspired by the beautiful beaches of the world and our own inspiring Indian Ocean coastline. From My Island Home, Corcovado & Cape Cod, to Under the Sea & Slow Boat to China... Drift away from it all with the sophisticated Jazz stylings of Simone, accompanied by virtuoso guitarist, Aarron Deacon of Sassafras renown, somewhere, Beyond the Sea!

Hey, old friend! Four of Perth’s premier Vocalists would like to propose a toast to the most influential Composer & Lyricist of our generation.

From West Side Story, Gypsy, Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Follies and more… 

Tonight, a star-studded line-up from the worlds of Jazz, Opera and Musical Theatre come together to bring Sondheim’s legacy to life.

Ali Bodycoat, Simone Craddock, Eimear Foley & Brendan Hanson are accompanied by Joshua Haines at the grand piano.

There's nothing like the traditional sound of a thirty strong brass band to evoke the spirit of the season! And with all your favourite carols and Christmas songs from Frosty the Snowman, Little Drummer Boy and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas to Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night and Hallelujah, there's something for everyone, for kids from one to ninety two!
Simone returns to the Ballroom following her sold out performances there earlier this year. She brings with her some very special guests, including the phenomenally talented Soul and R&B Singer, Solomon Pitt!
There will be festive giveaways and perhaps even a surprise guest appearance from the man in red himself!

Take a sentimental journey through the iconic movies that tug on your heart strings, trigger joy and reaffirm the very meaning of Christmas! The nostalgia of Holiday Inn and Meet Me in St Louis, meets the contemporary thrills of When Harry Met Sally and Bridget Jones’s Diary!

Tinseltown returns to The Ellington with all the classics and some new favourites in this technicolour celebration complete with festive giveaways, terrible jokes and wonderful music!

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Simone Craddock – Vocals

Harry Mitchell – Piano

Zac Grafton – Double Bass

Daniel Susnjar – Drums

Inspired by the likes of Stephane Grappeli, Joe Venuti, Didier Lockwood, Jean Luc Ponty and many others, violinist Emily Gelineau invites you to see the Violin in a different light as she takes you on a journey of Gypsy Jazz and Swing!

Joined by iconic Perth jazz musicians Pete Jeavons, Kristian Borring, Ryan Daunt, and with special guest Simone Craddock on vocals, Emily’s ensemble will be a night to remember. Expect a few broken bow hairs!

Celebrating it's 10th year, Perth International Jazz Festival presents The Simone Craddock Trio in The Hearth at The Ritz-Carlton on Elizabeth Quay.

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Expect swinging vocal jazz and most-loved standards from the Great American Songbook. Accompanied by virtuoso guitarist, Aaron Deacon, of Sassafras renown and Nick Abbey on double bass. 

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Watch the rain fall on the river from the warmth of The Hearth, martini in hand, as The Simone Craddock Trio take you on a flight of very fancy indeed!

Hey, old friend! Four of Perth’s premier Vocalists would like to propose a toast to the most influential Composer & Lyricist of our generation.

From the lyrics of West Side Story and Gypsy, to the compositions of Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd and Follies… 

Tonight, a star-studded line-up from the worlds of Jazz, Opera and Musical Theatre come together to bring Sondheim’s legacy to life.

Ali Bodycoat, Simone Craddock, Eimear Foley & Brendan Hanson are accompanied by Joshua Haines at the grand piano.

It’s 1956 and the streets of America are humming with civil unrest and change. As the world turns, two of its brightest stars walk into Capitol Studios Los Angeles, and just for a moment, time stands still.

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong defined an era and a standard of musicianship that have delighted audiences for generations. Multi-award-winning Perth favourites, Simone Craddock and Adam Hall, come ‘cheek to cheek’ to pay homage to the greatest album and musical pairing of all time, Ella & Louis!

A double-bill of Portia, performing "Women of our Time", and Simone Craddock, presenting her award-winning show, "Birth of the Blues"!

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Gatsby's Skyline is a brand new, lavishly decorated, 1920's inspired live music venue, nestled in the heart of the beautiful South Western forest region.

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Dress to impress and don't miss this extraordinary evening of live music in this incredible new venue!

You are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery - all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts.

The longest-running American musical in Broadway history comes to Perth’s newest theatre!

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'Miss Simone' will be serving up a roaring 20's pre-show of Hot Jazz Vaudeville! Come get your gangster on before the show and meet Simone's alter ego!

Enjoy an Ocean View Lunch at Zoie Cafe on Scarborough Beach. With the Indian Ocean providing a stunning backdrop, Simone presents an eclectic repertoire of songs inspired by the beautiful beaches of the world and our own 'Perth-ect' coastline. From My Island Home, Corcovado & Cape Cod, to Under the Sea & Slow Boat to China... Drift away from it all with the sophisticated Jazz stylings of Simone, somewhere Beyond the Sea! 

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Simone is accompanied by Lachlan Gear (Sassafrass/Electric Django/Paper Moon) on guitar.

She was revered by millions for her virtuosity & definitive renditions of 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and 'I Put A Spell On You'. But how did little Eunice Wayman, with her dreams of becoming a concert pianist, overcome a life of adversity to become one of the most important voices in American history?

Direct from award-winning, sold-out seasons at Fringe World 2020, 2021 and 2022, West End Actress/Singer Simone Craddock, accompanied by Adrian Galante at the piano, explores the inspiring life and music of The High Priestess of Soul.

Simone Craddock and Kara Lane are International Singers, West End Actresses and Best Friends. Over twenty years they have shared countless stages around the world. From the UK Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, to a Summer spent singing on a cruise liner in the Mediterranean, to melding three-part harmonies in Westminster Palace as The Girls From Oz. Simone and Kara have worked, lived and travelled together but they have not shared a spotlight, (or a wardrobe), in four years due to that pesky ‘p’ word!

This performance marks not only their highly anticipated reunion, but also Kara Lane’s W.A. debut. Tonight, supported by a swinging trio, two powerhouse divas combine repertoires to bring you a stunning fusion of Jazz inspired Theatre, with voices that harmonise like sisters and laughter that escalates like hyenas.

Vocals: Simone Craddock & Kara Lane

Grand Piano: Chris Foster

Double Bass: Nick Abbey

Drums: Bronton Ainsworth

Simone is the special guest artist of the inaugural Guildford Jazz Club at the beautiful Stirling Arms Hotel in Guildford. 

Drawing from an eclectic repertoire of lush soundscapes and lyrical storytelling, Simone weaves jazz, blues, latin and folk together with a pinch of pop, a gospel feel and a whole lot of soul. Combining vocal artistry with an irrepressible sense of humour, an evening with this inimitable diva is an event to elevate your spirit!

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Simone Craddock – Vocals
Chris Foster – Grand Piano
Nick Abbey – Double Bass
Daniel Susnjar – Drums

From the traditional spirituals of the Deep South to Rock 'n' Roll, Country & blues-feel standards, no one can resist the rhythmic lure & laughter of the Blues! Simone & her star-studded band summon the legends of the blues with the songs and stories of Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Amy Winehouse, Sammy Davis Jnr and more!

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Simone Craddock – Vocals
Chris Foster – Grand Piano
Nick Abbey – Double Bass
Daniel Susnjar – Drums

From the award-winning scores of Kiss Me Kate and Anything Goes, to the unforgettable soundtracks of High Society and Can-Can, Cole Porter was the wittiest, most infamous Composer and Lyricist of all time!

Joined by Perth’s finest Jazz musicians, Simone sings a non-stop hit parade including, “De-Lovely”, “Let’s Do It”, “Just One of Those Things”, “You’re the Top”, “Night and Day”, “So in Love”, “Too Darn Hot” and more!

Simone Craddock – Vocals
Chris Foster – Grand Piano
Nick Abbey – Double Bass
Bronton Ainsworth – Drums

A Hollywood hit parade from the first talkie in 1927 through to the golden age of Hollywood!

Relive the magic of Casablanca, Singin’ in the Rain, High Society and Breakfast at Tiffany’s with songs from the world’s most renowned music legends, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Billy Holiday, Judy Garland and more!

Multi-award winning Jazz Singer & West End Actress, Simone Craddock, is accompanied by Perth’s young prodigy at the piano, Adrian Galante, for this nostalgic serenade to the silver screen!

It’s The Ellington’s 13th birthday and to celebrate, we’re putting on a birthday jam with some of the best of the best. You can expect performances from the likes of Jessie Gordon, Ali Bodycoat, Solomon Pitt, Simone Craddock, Libby Hammer and more!

The wonderful singers listed above will perform whatever their hearts desire in the moment, and because it’s them, you just know it’s going to be incredible.

Come on down and celebrate the vibrant, enduring musical community that call The Ellington home – and celebrate The Ellington itself!

If music be the food of love, play on…

A sophisticated evening of exquisitely curated love songs from The Great American Songbook.

Accompanied by the sublime stylings of Adrian Galante at the grand piano, fall under the spell of those tender, romantic standards as they were meant to be heard.

Drawing from the repertoire of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee and Nat King Cole, and from the songbooks of Porter, Gershwin, Carmichael, Berlin and more, this promises to be a very special evening of musical artistry and pure romance.

She was revered by millions for her virtuosity & definitive renditions of 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and 'I Put A Spell On You'. But how did little Eunice Wayman, with her dreams of becoming a concert pianist, overcome a life of adversity to become one of the most important voices in American history?

Direct from award-winning, sold-out seasons at Fringe World 2020 and 2021, West End Actress/Singer Simone Craddock, explores the inspiring life and music of The High Priestess of Soul.

"An inspiring, intimate celebration" The West Australian, 2020

"A thrilling experience that sends shivers down your spine. Simone is a force to be reckoned with" ★★★★★ Fringefeed, 2021

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Moonlighting as an Actress on London's West End, Simone loved the sparkle of showbiz! But when the curtain came down she’d throw off her costumes and hightail it to Ronnie Scotts, jamming the night away with London’s finest! Simone felt torn between two worlds for although early Jazz repertoire is largely drawn from the old musicals, over time it has become taboo for these rivalling genres to mix...

Worlds collide in a firey showdown as Simone & Her Swinging Jazz Band re-write the rules! Improvising exciting versions of Musical Theatre classics from We Will Rock You, Sweeney Todd, Wicked, Moulin Rouge and more, Simone brings Jazz home to where it belongs and swings the musicals like you've never heard them before!

From the traditional spirituals of the Deep South to Rock 'n' Roll, Country & blues-feel standards, no one can resist the rhythmic lure & laughter of the Blues! Simone & her star-studded band summon the legends of the blues with the songs and stories of Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Amy Winehouse, Sammy Davis Jnr and more. 

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Simone Craddock Combo is a band of Perth Powerhouses, delivering a toe-tapping, hip-swaying, life-affirming resurrection of Birth of the Blues!

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"Wonderful storyteller, incredible singer" Fringefeed, 2021

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong defined an era and standard of musicianship that have delighted fans & inspired musicians for generations. Against a backdrop of uncertainty, they created something beautiful and ageless, transcending the times they were living in.

Winners of the FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals Award, Simone Craddock (2020) & Adam Hall (2019), accompanied by Adrian Galante at the piano, come ‘cheek to cheek’ to pay homage to the greatest musical pairing of all time, Ella & Louis!

"Enchanting and delightful!" ★★★★★ Fringefeed, 2021

"Absolutely brilliant!" ★★★★ Seesaw Mag, 2021

Here's to the change makers, rule breakers and trail blazers! The free spirits, free thinkers and heavy drinkers! The women who dance to their own rhythm! The ones who say no! That hold their head high and hold their own! To the women who raise each other up in kinship and power! Here's to those wild women!

Together for the first time, Jessie & Simone are a force to be reckoned with. Melding inspiring lyrics and exquisite harmonies with their quick wit and infectious joie de vivre, in this union, they share songs, stories, poems and musings in celebration of each other...and other wild women!

Simone returns to The Duke with her Swingin' Jazz & Blues Band for a non-stop hit parade of hot Jazz and toe-tapping Blues! Start the holidays off right with songs of the season, festive giveaways, terrible jokes and as always, world-class music! 

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Simone Craddock - Vocals

Chris Foster - Piano

Nick Abbey - Bass

Mike Perkins - Drums

Simone is delighted to be Perth Symphony Orchestra's guest Soloist for Christmas Carols on the Burswood Park Foreshore!

Simone is delighted to be Perth Symphony Orchestra's guest Soloist for Christmas Carols in Claremont Park!

This holiday season, sparkle up and take a sentimental journey through the iconic movies that tug on your heart strings, trigger joy and reaffirm the very meaning of Christmas!

Simone's Swingin' Jazz Band take you on a Hollywood hit parade of your fave festive films!

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The nostalgia of Holiday Inn, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Singin’ in the Rain, meets the contemporary thrills of Love Actually, Moulin Rouge, Home Alone and more, in this technicolour celebration complete with christmas crackers, terrible jokes, festive giveaways and wonderful music!

Simone’s Grandfather was just 16 years old when he served in WWI. He didn't speak of his time in the trenches until he was interviewed 70 years later...

From the morale-boosting marches that led a nation to battle, to the tender ballads from the Forces Sweethearts – These were the songs that gathered families around the piano and fortified a generation.

Sharing wartime songs, family lore and verbatim accounts, Simone shares an inspiring true story of survival. In loving remembrance of her Grandfather, Charles ‘Len’ Pooley, and all the brave young soldiers who served in World War One and Two.

Cabaret De Paris is bringing Paris to the South West of W.A. this October!

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Beautiful showgirls, illusions, contortion, can can dancers, circus artistry and Simone will be your chanteuse!

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Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

Saturday 9th October at 7:30pm

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Albany Entertainment Centre

Saturday 16th October at 2pm & 7:30pm

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Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

Saturday 23rd October at 2pm & 7:30pm

Spring is here! Wildflowers burst into bloom! Birds burst into song! And Simone Craddock and Adrian Galante burst onto stage together once more!

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Perth’s multi-award winning duo bring their unique brand of storytelling and musical sophistication to a new repertoire, drawn from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Anthony Newly, The Beatles, Michael le Grand and Sarah Vaughan.

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Performing uplifting standards from both the Great American and Great British Songbooks, Simone and Adrian celebrate new beginnings and inspire new possibilities…

Spring is here! Wildflowers burst into bloom! Birds burst into song! And after a long, rainy Winter, Simone Craddock bursts onto The Ellington stage once more!

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Performing uplifting classics from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Jobim, Frank Sinatra, Anthony Newly, The Beatles, Michael le Grand and Sarah Vaughan, Simone reflects on the Winter that has been, celebrates new beginnings, and inspires infinite possibilities!

It is an honour to step in for the legend that is Rhonda Burchmore and a dream come true to perform on the hallowed boards of His Majesty's Theatre with the exquisitely talented cast of Cabaret De Paris!

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Not even a pandemic can stop our Superstar! Ms Burchmore will make an appearance via the magic of modern technology!

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Illusion, bejewelled dancers, contortion, burlesque and your's truly as chanteuse!

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Let us bring Paris to you!

The hills are alive with the sound of music!

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Simone is the special guest singer with the Kalamunda Jazz Club House Band. A foray into the Great American Songbook of Jazz and Blues!

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She was revered by millions for her virtuosity & definitive renditions of 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and 'I Put A Spell On You'. But how did little Eunice Wayman, with her dreams of becoming a concert pianist, overcome a life of adversity to become one of the most important voices in American history?
Following their award-winning, sold-out season at FRINGE WORLD 2020, West End Actress/Singer Simone Craddock, and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Galante, join forces once more to explore the inspiring life and music of The High Priestess of Soul.

A rare opportunity to hear Simone accompanied by acoustic guitar in a stripped back, easy listening environment.

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Favourites from jazz and blues to pop and folk, a little something for everyone, delivered a little differently!

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Come along to Curtin Uni and take in the atmosphere!

Simone makes her debut as a soloist with the Perth Symphony Orchestra. Demonstrating the breadth of her range, Simone returns to her Musical Theatre roots and sojourns through classic Pop before arriving at her first love - Jazz.

Perth Symphony Orchestra returns to the City of Rockingham for the fifth annual Symphony on the Green concert. Bring along a picnic or enjoy the variety of food trucks available. Enjoy watching a full symphony orchestra playing your favourite tunes under the stars.

'Isn't This a Lovely Day' to enjoy romantic duets, champagne and canapés in the fairy tale setting of Government House Ballroom?

The winners of the FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals Award, Simone Craddock (2020) & Adam Hall (2019), accompanied by the prodigious Adrian Galante at the piano, come 'cheek to cheek' to lovingly recreate the magic of the greatest musical pairing of all time, Ella & Louis!

*The show begins at 2pm but we invite you to arrive earlier and enjoy the special ambience and architecture of this beautiful venue. Champagne & canapés will be available for purchase in The Supper Room.

She was revered by millions for her virtuosity & definitive renditions of 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and 'I Put A Spell On You'. But how did little Eunice Wayman, with her dreams of becoming a concert pianist, overcome a life of adversity to become one of the most important voices in American history?
Following their award-winning, sold-out season at FRINGE WORLD 2020, West End Actress/Singer Simone Craddock, and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Galante, join forces once more to explore the inspiring life and music of The High Priestess of Soul.

Simone and her star-studded band, led by ferocious pianist Adrian Galante, resurrect the legends of the blues with the songs and stories of Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Amy Winehouse, Sammy Davis Jr. and more.

From the spirituals of the deep south to rock 'n' roll, country and blues-feel standards, no-one can resist the rhythmic lure & laughs of the blues!
Simone Craddock and Adrian Galante are the winners of the 2020 FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals Award. Tonight they are augmented by powerhouses Nick Abbey on double bass and Daniel Susnjar on drums, for some toe-tapping, hip-swaying, whiskey-toting blues!

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong defined an era and a standard of performance that have delighted fans & inspired musicians for generations. In 1956, they created an album of ageless beauty, capturing the charm of a friendship and time gone by.

The winners of the FRINGE WORLD Music & Musicals Award, Simone Craddock (2020) & Adam Hall (2019), accompanied by the prodigious Adrian Galante at the piano, come 'cheek to cheek' to lovingly recreate the magic of the greatest musical pairing of all time, Ella & Louis!

This holiday season, take a sentimental journey through the iconic films that tug on your heart strings, trigger joy and reaffirm the very meaning of Christmas! The nostalgia of White Christmas, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Singin’ in the Rain, meets the contemporary thrills of Love Actually, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Home Alone and more, in this technicolour celebration complete with christmas crackers, terrible jokes, festive giveaways and wonderful music!

The winners of the 2020 Fringe World Music & Musicals Award return with a toe-tapping, hip-swaying, whiskey-toting centennial celebration of The Blues!

In the August of 1920, a vaudeville singer named Mamie Smith made history when she lay down the first ever blues record, 'Crazy Blues' ...and there's been a whole lotta crazy-good blues since then! Simone & her band trace the hottest and hilarious highlights of the most influential genre of all time, with hits from the likes of Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse, Led Zeppelin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Johnny Cash and more. From the spirituals of the Deep South, to Rock n Roll, Country & R&B, no-one can resist the rhythmic lure & laughter of the Blues!

This afternoon Simone performs some of the most beautiful jazz standards ever written. Drawing from both American and British songbooks, and perhaps visiting the shores of Brazil and Europe, they will be joined by club favourite, Danny Moss Jnr on bass and rising star, William Chiew on drums.

Simone Craddock - vocals

Adrian Galante - piano

Danny Moss Jnr - bass

William Chiew - drums

Simone delves into her chequered past, ahem, career, to perform beautiful songs and regale you with stories from a path less travelled. Drawing from the depths of those great American and British songbooks, which coloured the stages of Broadway and lit the silver screens of Hollywood, Simone weaves jazz, blues and latin together with gospel and soul. Combining artistry with an irrepressible sense of humour, and supported by some of Perth's finest jazz musicians, an evening with this inimitable diva is an event to elevate your spirit!

She was revered by millions for her virtuosity & definitive renditions of 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and 'I Put A Spell On You'. But how did little Eunice Wayman, with her dreams of becoming a concert pianist, overcome a life of adversity to become one of the most important voices in American history?

Direct from an award-winning, sold-out season at Perth Fringe World, West End Actress/Singer Simone Craddock, together with multi-instrumentalist Adrian Galante, join forces once more to explore the inspiring life and music of The High Priestess of Soul.

 

She was revered by millions for her virtuosity & definitive renditions of 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and 'I Put A Spell On You'. But how did little Eunice Wayman, with her dreams of becoming a concert pianist, overcome a life of adversity to become one of the most important voices in American history?

Direct from an award-winning, sold-out season at Perth Fringe World, West End Actress/Singer Simone Craddock, together with multi-instrumentalist Adrian Galante, join forces once more to explore the inspiring life and music of The High Priestess of Soul.

 

The winners of the 2020 Fringe World Music & Musicals Award return with a toe-tapping, hip-swaying, whiskey-toting centennial celebration!

In the August of 1920, a vaudeville singer named Mamie Smith made history when she lay down the first ever blues record, 'Crazy Blues' ...and there's been a whole lotta crazy-good blues since then! Simone & her band trace the hottest and hilarious highlights of the most influential genre of all time, with hits from the likes of Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse, Led Zeppelin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Johnny Cash and more. From the spirituals of the Deep South, to Rock n Roll, Country & R&B, no-one can resist the rhythmic lure & laughter of the Blues!

Simone Craddock - vocals

Adrian Galante - piano

Danny Moss Jnr - bass

Daniel Susnjar - drums

Lockdown has lifted! Simone returns to The Ellington for the first time since her award-winning performance there five months ago.

Joyous songs that uplift, inspire and elevate the spirit are sunshine to the soul, and as such, should be consumed daily. Along with gin. Share life affirming moments in Jazz, Blues, Gospel & of course a healthy dose of Sunshine to the Soul!

Simone is joined by Harry Mitchell at the piano, Dr Nick Abbey on bass and Bronton Ainsworth on drums.

She was revered by millions for her virtuosity & definitive renditions of 'Feeling Good', 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' and 'I Put A Spell On You'. But how did little Eunice Wayman, with her dreams of becoming a concert pianist, overcome a life of adversity to become one of the most important voices in American history?

Simone joins forces with award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Adrian Galante, to explore the inspiring life and music of The High Priestess of Soul.  

2020 marks 100 years since the first blues record was cut, and there's been some crazy-good blues since then! The best of Ray Charles, Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Led Zeppelin, Norah Jones, Johnny Cash & more!

From the spirituals of the Deep South, to Gospel, Country & Rock n Roll, no-one can resist the hip-swaying, whiskey-toting, laughter & lure of the blues! Simone & her star-studded band perform the hottest blues hits of the last century!