What’s Been Happening?

Celebrating Independence Day with the American Ambassador:

4^th of July is America’s Independence Day; usually a reason for big celebrations and fireworks whilst in America.  This July Canberra got it’s very own taste of the celebrations when the new American Ambassador  hosted the celebrations.  I was invited to sing both the American and Australian anthems during the official ceremony.  I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I had to rehearse the American ‘Star Spangled Banner’ as it had been years since I last heard it!  The celebrations also included Elvis impersonators, a fireworks show after sunset, and a chef and BBQ’d pork ribs where flown from Memphis to Canberra to give us a taste of a real southern BBQ!

Rooty Hill RSL:                     

I did my first ever show at Rooty Hill RSL this last August.  Rooty Hill is the ‘Las Vegas’ of RSL clubs in Sydney.  They don’t have anything like it in Canberra!  I have now been booked for three consecutive shows at the club this year, which I’m very excited about.  I’ve got a great band backing me which includes Terry Philpot from Eyeball Photography (Eyeball Photography does all of my promotional photos and created and maintains my webpage, www.mistin.net), Alan Tomkins (Alan custom makes the world famous Tomkins guitars, used by performers such as Gary Allan, Gretchen Wilson and don’t forget me!), Jack Pledge burns up the lead guitar fret board and Australian Industry newcomer (although no music newcomer), Mike Kirkley plays steel guitar.  Come check us out if you’re in the area.  We’ll be performing 2pm to 5pm on Sept 23^rd, Oct 21^st and Nov 23^rd.

What’s Coming Up?

Shows to catch in September:

September is going to be a fairly busy month for me with lots of duo, trio and band shows.  I’m very excited about this, as I tend to do a lot of solo shows.  It’s a great change to have a full band behind me.  The show becomes much more dynamic and I’m forced to be on my toes.  If you’d like to come out and see us in action I’ve listed some of the venues below:

Sept 15 – Queanbeyan Leagues Club – 9:30pm to 12:30am

Sept 23 – Rooty Hill RSL – 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Sept 28 – Belconnen Labor Club – 10:00pm to 1:00am

Sept 29 – Dapto Citizens Club – 6:30pm

Sept 30 – Smithfield RSL – 3:30pm

Hope to see you soon!