Vov Dylan Orchestras & Ensembles for all Functions, Shows and Events

To all friends, fans, and supporters,

2011 continues to fly along at a blistering pace – there is so much happening!

In this newsletter you will find details on:

 

NYE BLACK TIE BALL AT OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE PARRAMATTA

Held in the courtyard of the recently world heritage listed Old Government House

Non-stop entertainment from 7pm - 1am including:

The Vov Dylan Orchestra

Tenor William Amer

Soprano Desiree Regina

Ballroom Dancers

Pianist extraordinaire Glenn Amer

Accordionist of international acclaim Enzo Toppano

Guitarist Brian Dean

Colonial period soldiers to bring in the new year

Plus

3 course Dinner and Wines provided by Lachlans

Bookings: 1800 595 286
                                                                   
$200p.p. all inclusive

 

This will be the first of what I hope to many Black Tie Balls for NYE – this will be a glamorous event with plenty of opportunity to relax, enjoy, party, dance and be entertained!

 

“World Lullabies” – NEW CD!!!!

The DOUBLE CD is finally on its way back from the printers – with copies available for sale from 7 November!

Featuring only Brian Dean on Guitar and myself on Violin, this CD covers a range of Lullabies from around the world plus popular melodies that lend themselves to being lullabies.

This is the perfect gift for any baby – I recommend 3 copies per new born: One for mum and dad’s, and one for each set of grandparents! J

In addition to the music, the other major contributors have been Lorenzo Toppano as co-producer and recording engineer, and a special thanks has to go to Patricia Vannucci of Perugina Art for designing the cover art for this album!

Disk One:	Disk Two:
What A Wonderful World Frere Jacques (French Lullaby) Ni Wa Wa (Chinese Lullaby) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Spij Kochanie (Polish Lullaby) Dream a Little Dream of Me Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral (Irish Lullaby) Edelweiss Can’t Take My Eyes Off You Hush Little Baby (Mocking Bird) Cradle Song (Brahms Lullaby)	Somewhere Over The Rainbow Chi Baba Chi Baba (Italian Lullaby) You Are My Sunshine Yuki Ya Konko (Japanese Lullaby) Wooden Heart (German Lullaby) The Lion Sleeps Tonight Waltzing Matilda Que Sera Sera Sto Lat (Polish Celebration Song) Amazing Grace Rock-a-bye Baby

 

Cost is $25 per Double CD. This will be available on public performances as well as via phone for delivery. We are working on releasing it in stores before Christmas and will advise you soon of where you can find a copy that is close to home!

“Vov Dylan & Enzo Toppano – OFF THE CUFF” – NEW CD for release 4 December 2011!

Over the last 7 years, Enzo and I have frequently talked about doing an album of just Violin and Accordion favourites, where we just get together and play....... I am delighted to say that it has finally happened! We put the last tracks down last week, and now we leave it to Enzo’s son (Lorenzo Toppano) to work his magic in the mixing and mastering department......

Throughout, Enzo Toppano shows his superb musicianship, artistry and virtuosity that made him a household name and an international star in every track.  I must say that as a performer, this is one of the most musically exciting projects I have ever done – I can barely contain myself in the excitement of sharing this with you!

We will be having an official launch of this album at HUMPH HALL on Sunday December 4 @ 2pm  
with support from Brian Dean on Guitar and Mark Howard on Double Bass!

Call Wayne to make a booking: 9939 8802

 

 

TOP RYDE CITY – EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT

Our regular appearances at Top Ryde continue, with music every Friday and Saturday night confirmed through till the end of the year! Plus, in December we will be playing extended hours from 6pm – 10pm and as a TRIO!!!!

The line up features musicians that regularly perform with me in the orchestra and include:

BRIAN DEAN
A seasoned veteran of the Sydney music scene, guitarist/composer Brian Dean has recorded, performed and toured with many of Australia's best known artists since the 60s, including - John Farnham, Anthony Warlow, James Morrison, Tommy Tycho, Don Burrows, Normie Rowe, Ricky May, Simon Gallaher, Doug Parkinson, Don Lane, Kerry Biddell, Barry Crocker, Kamahl, Julie Anthony, Lucky Starr, Little Pattie, Brian Davies, Johnny Devlin, Judy Stone, Col Joye, The Delltones and many others. He was also the guitarist of choice for visiting American and British entertainers like Johnny Ray, Herb Alpert, Val Doonican, Howard Keel, Mel Torme, Jack Jones, Winifred Atwell, Donald Pears, David Whitfield and Helen Reddy.
He has also toured throughout South East Asia, performing in Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan, as well as performances in London and Los Angeles.

Brian's musical versatility is reflected in his eclectic repertoire which ranges from rock, latin, and pop to jazz and classical pieces. As busy on the music scene as ever, he shows no signs of slowing down and is currently constructing a website all about guitar skills and techniques.

JOHN WATSON
After 28 years as resident piano man at Hotel Cremorne John is the godfather of Sydney piano bar musicians. Twice winner of the Australian Club Award for best piano vocalist. A a regular performer on television shows and a sought after pianist for a who's who of Australian cabaret performers including Maria Venuti & Barry Crocker & now Vov Dylan.

ROSS MAIO
Ross Maio is Australia’s leading accordionist. He has been awarded the MO AWARD for Best Variety Instrumentalist and Australian Club Entertainment Award for Instrumental Act Of The Year .His talent and ability have enabled him to embrace a wide range of musical styles consisting of French standards, Tango, Gipsy, Jazz, Latin and Classic Evergreens.

EVAN ELSLEY
As a Violin soloist and leader, Evan has performed on multiple occasions for HRH Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, European and Arab royalty, world leaders such as the British PM, Japanese cabinet, decades of ever changing Australian Prime Ministers, Premiers, Governor Generals. He has been booked to perform for many international movie and pop stars  including Audrey Hepburn, Nicole Kidman, to Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Elton John. He also has been booked to entertain the Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, the Moscow Ballet, Australian Opera. Evan has given innumerable TV appearances, led recording orchestras for Burbank Studios and Film Australia, recorded on EMI, Festival, Larrikin labels. He has had long standing residencies at the Sydney Opera House (including many of their New Year’s Eves celebrations) and the Hilton Hotel. He has performed for many business leaders such as Murdoch, Packer, Fairfax, A list society, celebrities, local criminals and mafia. Major contemporary classical composers have written works for him and he has given world and Australian premiere performances to press acclaim. He has been “The Face” of the Rocks in Sydney, had many print articles, been played on Qantas flights, done many TV commercials, played on soaps.

GEORGE GOLLA
After studying clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, bass and flute as a youth, he switched to guitar at the age of 21. His first professional experience was with Gus Marzi in the opening stages of Australian television. A long career as a studio musician followed, interspersed with appearances at the El Rocco, Sky Lounge and other jazz venues of the `50`s and `60`s. George teamed up with Don Burrows in 1957, a relationship still active today.
With Don, and other Australian musicians, he performed at "Expo `67" in Canada, "Expo `70" in Japan, Montreaux and Newport Jazz festivals in 1972, toured Brazil with Don in 1977, Europe and the Middle East the following year. A great deal of travelling around Australia and New Zealand was, and still is, a constant part of the agenda. George performed for 14 years on Eric Jupp`s "Magic of Music", "The Bryan Davis Show", Don Lane`s "Tonight" shows, "Bandstand", and many others. George has many records under his own leadership, and many with Don Burrows. His record "Lush Life" was voted "Jazz Album of 1986" by the ARIA panel. In 1985 George Golla was awarded the Order of Australian for jos services to music.

NICOLE MURRAY-PRIOR
Sydney freelance double bass player Nicole Murray-Prior has played with countless Australian and International artists. This includes Al Jarreau, Marvin Hamlisch and Eric Idle and support acts for Michael Jackson and Billy Joel. Nicole plays a diverse range of music styles, and has often performed at the Sydney Opera House and many festivals including the Manly Jazz Festival. She has appeared on film, television and recordings.

To find who is on each week, please visit www.vovdylan.com/Public_Performances.html

CRUISING THE HIGH SEAS

For many years I have had requests to do performances on cruise ships, but the times I was offered always conflicted with prior bookings  - until now!

I am joining the Sapphire Princess (one of the super sized cruise ships) at the start of November where I will be on board for one week – cruising from Hawaii to Samoa! I tell you, it is a hard life!

 

CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS

Christmas and December this year is shaping up to be very busy. In addition to private functions we are doing public appearances at:

St Ives Shopping Village
Top Ryde City
Bankstown Centro
Blacktown Westpoint
Canterbury Leagues Club
Mounties!

For specific details please visit: www.vovdylan.com/Public_Performances.html

If You are thinking of having some music at your Christmas Party, now is the time to book!

(Looking for a Christmas gift? Why not buy a new Vov Dylan CD – available at every public appearance!)

 

WDE PRODUCTIONS P/L

This is exciting news for me – with all the branches of the business (Performing, Recording, Teaching, Flower Serenade etc) It has become necessary to become a proper P/L!

So for all regular clients, please expect to see new letterheads, banking details etc etc etc!

 

SIGNING OFF

 

That is it for the news (which somehow seems to always be a lot of news!) I hope that if you have read this far, you have been entertained, and I hope to see and play for you all very soon!

Best Wishes
Vov Dylan