| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | |
| Facebook Live | |
| Directions | |
| Event website |
Facebook Live Greg Poppleton – an encore concert of 1920s and 1930s songs by singer Greg poppleton and Grahame Conlon on guitar/banjo.
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro |
Penrith RSL Saturday Jazz 14 August, 2 – 5pm, Greg Poppleton and band sing and play the songs of the 1920s-30s for a laidback afternoon of jazz and swing.
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney | |
| Directions | |
| 150 dollars | |
| Event website | |
| Buy tickets | |
You are cordially invited to a very special evening of magic and music – or as we like to call it: Sorcery & Swing. For one night only the original, ornate 1920s vintage Cellos Grand Dining Room in the historic 1920s Castlereagh Boutique Hotel will be transformed into the Sydney Solstice Speakeasy for Sorcery and Swing. Come dressed to the nines […]
| 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Jazz at the Pines | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| 22 dollars | |
| Dress code: Bring your picnic basket | |
| Event website | |
| Buy tickets | |
Jazz at the Pines has Greg Poppleton for its October Jazz picnic. Bring your picnic. Relax under the beautiful pines at Roughley House, Dural
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Hal Kemp, is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. You’ll hear his dance orchestra in broadcasts from 1934 to 1939. Read his story, see Hal Kemp videos, read play list and hear show here…
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| Cellos, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel | |
| Directions | |
| Over 18 only | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| 125 dollars | |
| Event website |
Sorcery and Swing at the Sydney Solstice Speakeasy, Cellos, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel. 1920s songs by Greg Poppleton. Magic by Bruce Glen. Champagne, canapes on arrival. Sumptuous 3 course dinner. Bar and dance floor.
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Linda Keene, is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. You’ll hear two songs by Linda singing with Jack Teagarden’s Orchestra in an aircheck from 1939. See links to her story compiled throgh extensive research by The False Ducks Blahg
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions | |
| Event website |
Edmundo Ros, Rumba King, led a highly popular Latin American orchestra, made over 800 records, and owned one of London’s leading nightclubs. He’s this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. Read his story, play list, see videos and listen to the show here
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Louis Prima, band leader, composer and trumpeter is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. Read his story, see videos, read the play list and hear the show from 25 May here.
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Barbara James, Australian dance band singer features on this week’s Phantom Dancer with some of her broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s. This is a repeat of a 2018 mix. Read the Barbrara James story, Phantom Dancer play list and hear the show after 18 May here.
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Ted Fio Rito band leader, composer and pianist, is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist in a 1934 Cocoanut Grove radio transcription. Read story, play list, watch Cocoanut Grove videos and listen to show here.
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Ray Miller, popular 1920s band leader and trombonist, whose jazz band was the first to play at the White House (in 1924) is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. Visit for story, videos, play list and show here.
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL 8 Tindale St Penrith | |
| Directions | |
| Over 18 only | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro |
Penrith RSL Saturday Jazz has 1920s-30s singer, Greg Poppleton, and his swinging trio, back for a laid-back afternoon of music and dancing
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Turk Murphy, San Francisco Great Revival trad trombonist, singer, composer, arranger, and union band leader who looked after his musicians is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist with Greg Poppleton.
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Lester Young, jazz tenor saxophonist called ‘The Prez’, is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist from live 1940s-50s broadcasts. Young was one of the most influential saxophinists, playing “a free-floating style, wheeling and diving like a gull, banking with low, funky riffs that pleased dancers and listeners alike”. Alcohol killed him.
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Ruth Etting was a US singer/actress of the 1920s and 1930s. She never had voice lessons and had over 60 hit recordings. She worked on stage, radio and film. She was known as ‘America’s Radio Sweetheart’ and was also involved in a famous case of domestic violence with her mobster first husband. Read her story, Phantom Dancer play list, see videos and listen to the show here
| 12:04 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Dinah Washington, The Queen of the Blues, the most popular black female recording artist of the 1950s, is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature. Read the story and play list, see videos, hear the radio show here
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Clifford Brown is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature. Clifford Brown was an outstanding jazz trumpeter who in a career spanning only a few years became a jazz sensation. See playlist, story, watch Clifford Brown videos, hear show here
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER Radio 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Shuffle Rhythm is featured on this week’s Phantom Dancer with 1944-45 broadcasts by Henry Busse and Jan Savitt
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
John Kirby, double bassist, tuba and trombone player, 1930s proponent of ‘Chamber Jazz’, Bach fan, and band leader is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist with Greg Poppleton. Read his story, see videos, see the radio playlist and listen to the show here
| 12:04 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 Sydney | |
| Directions |
Benny Goodman goes Bop from live 1948-49 radio is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist with Greg Poppleton. Read the story, see videos, hear the show from 2 March 2021 on 2SER
| 12:04 pm | |
| 2SER 107.3 | |
| Directions |
Phil Harris is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. Wonga Phil Harris was a drummer, band leader, singer, comedian, actor, Academy Award winner and voice-over artist.
Hear him on Greg Poppleton’s award-winning Phantom Dancer radio show. Every Tuesday on 107.3 2SER Sydney and online.
| 11:00 am - 1:30 pm | |
| Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Dress code: Dress in your Sunday best and enjoy a long lunch on the lawn. | |
| Event website |
Deco Park Picnic, inspired by 1920s summer picnics, dining al fresco with friends & family. Greg Poppleton 1920s-30s Trio 11:30am-1:30pm
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL 8 Tindale St Penrith | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
Penrith RSL Saturday Jazz 21 Nov, 2-5pm, Greg Poppleton and band sing and play the songs of the 1920s-30s for a laidback afternoon of jazz and swing
| Jazz at the Pines, Roughley House, 656a Old Northern Road, Dural CANCELLED | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Bistro | |
| 22 dollars | |
| Dress code: CANCELLED UNTIL 2021 | |
| Event website |
CANCELLED due to Covid. All Jazz at the Pine shows now cancelled for 2020. We look forward to playing 1920s-30s songs for you at JatP in 2021!
Ray Noble, English band leader and composer who found a career as a band leader and actor in the US, is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist.
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | |
| https://www.facebook.com/WhatsOnWaverley | |
| Directions | |
| Event website |
Facebook Live. I’ll serenade you with 1920s – 30s songs. Grahame Conlon’s on guitar and banjo. Live on Waverley Council’s facebook page. Turn on, Tune in, No Drop-outs!
The JAZZ BANANA is overlooked by writers on the music despite it requiring advanced vocal technique and it being tastier than vocalese.
Greg Poppleton singer, Damon Poppleton alto sax. Recorded Wednesday, 29 April 2020. This is the last 1920s-30s Wednesday. Damon’s back at school.
| Every Wednesday a new 1920s-30s song for you sung online by Greg Poppleton, alto sax by Damon Poppleton. Watch the video by clicking the red More button. | |
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Sunny Side of the Street sung by Greg Poppleton, alto sax by Damon Poppleton, kicks off 1920s-30s Wednesdays. Next week we’ll play The Charleston for you.
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St, Penrith | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Dress code: Casual |
The Greg Poppleton quartet will be at Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St, Penrith. FREE. Dance floor and bistro plus drinks are at club prices. Child friendly.
| Roughley House, 656A Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 | |
| Directions | |
| 22 dollars | |
| Dress code: Cancelled | |
| Event website |
Cancelled. Bring your picnic and relax under the beautiful pine trees in the grounds of Roughley House as Greg Poppleton and band entertain you with 1920s-30s jazz.
| 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm | |
| Carrington Hotel, 15-47 Katoomba St Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW 2780 | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| 145 dollars | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton returns by popular demand to the highlight of the Blue Mountains 1920s Festival – the Great Art Deco Ball – celebrating ten years in 2020.
| 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Private | |
| Directions |
Greg Poppleton sings the songs of the 1920s and 1930s with his quartet at a birthday party. We celebrated with the birthday person 10 years ago, too.
| 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm | |
| Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville NSW 2142 | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| 39 dollars | |
| Event website |
Dance Makers Collective present the world premiere of The Rivoli for Sydney Festival 2020 at Granville Town Hall with Greg Poppleton’s trio
| 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm | |
| Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville NSW 2142 | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| 18 dollars | |
| Event website |
Dance Makers Collective present the world premiere of The Rivoli for Sydney Festival 2020 at Granville Town Hall with Greg Poppleton’s trio
| 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm | |
| Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville NSW 2142 | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| 39 dollars | |
| Event website |
Dance Makers Collective present the world premiere of The Rivoli for Sydney Festival 2020 at Granville Town Hall with Greg Poppleton’s trio
| 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm | |
| Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville NSW 2142 | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| 39 dollars | |
| Event website |
Dance Makers Collective present the world premiere of The Rivoli for Sydney Festival 2020 at Granville Town Hall with Greg Poppleton’s trio
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St, Penrith NSW 2750 | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Dress code: Casual |
The Greg Poppleton quartet will be at Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St, Penrith. FREE. Dance floor and bistro plus drinks are at club prices. Child friendly.
| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | |
| Unanderra Hotel, 27 Central Rd, Unanderra NSW 2526 | |
| Directions | |
| Event website |
Back by popular demand, this consummate entertainer will have you tapping your toes, kicking up your heels and just having a bloody great time. Greg is a well loved and respected musician, entertainer, actor and genuinely nice guy. You won’t regret seeing this amazing quintet. The Band – Greg Poppleton (1920s-30s Vocals), Damon Poppleton (Alto Sax), PaulBaker (Banjo), Richelle (Bootsie) Booth (BassSax/Clarinet), Adam Barnard (Washboard).
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Quartet entertain with songs from the 1920s and 1930s.
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | |
| Bondi Pavilion | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Event website |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Quartet entertain with songs from the 1920s and 1930s.
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | |
| Sydney Central Station | |
| Directions | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Quartet entertain with songs from the 1920s and 1930s on the Central Station Country Trains Concourse 8 – 10 June for the Sydney Central Station Transport Heritage Expo. Music free. Buy tickets for steam and diesel heritage train rides. The NSW Rail Museum will be operating steam train rides […]
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Greg Poppleton’s 1920s quartet bring Gatsby style speakeasy jazz to a Conference Dinner.
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Event website |
4-piece band with Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer entertain for a Birthday Party in a historic hotel.
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Quartet entertain with songs from the 1920s and 1930s.
| 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Jazz At The Pines | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Bar | |
| 20 dollars | |
| Event website |
Bring a picnic. Book a table with chairs. Parking. Kiosk. $20 Adults / $15 Concession / $40 Family
| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | |
| Unanderra Hotel | |
| Directions | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro |
Greg Poppleton’s 1920s-30s Quintet play for dancers for Saturday Jazz at the Unanderra Hotel. Walking distance from the train to Hotel is only 240 m (3 mins).
| 7:00 pm - 1:00 am | |
| 12-Micron | |
| Directions | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| 190 dollars |
Bring in the New Year 1920s style with drinking, dancing and live music on the harbour. Greg Poppleton’s 1920s Quartet entertains 9 – 11pm. Guests will enjoy a 4 hour Great Gatsby themed beverage and canapé package with live music while you dance and indulge the night away with stunning views of the harbour. Fireworks […]
| 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm | |
| Slide Cabaret | |
| Directions | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Dress code: Guys in ties, girls in pearls. |
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Greg Poppleton’s 1920s Trio opens the night. Feast, dance and play at the ultimate 1920’s dinner party. It’s as hot as one of Gatsby’s parties, it’s The Gin Mill Social! The fun never stops as live swing musicians play all night long and vaudeville performers pop up to entertain when you […]
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | |
| Sidney Town Hall (lower ballroom) | |
| Directions |
Greg Poppleton’s Jazz Deco Sextet returns to the Lower Sydney Town Hall Ballroom to get the joint jumping.
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | |
| Private | |
| Directions |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL | |
| Directions | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Quartet entertain with songs from the 1920s and 1930s.
| 8:00 am - 1:30 pm | |
| Country Terminal | |
| Directions |
Enjoy this scenic day trip aboard a heritage train from Sydney to Robertson or Moss Vale and return via the South Coast and Illawarra escarpment. Greg Poppleton, Australia’s only authentic 1920s singer will individually serenade you with songs from the 1920s as you travel to Moss Vale. Travel in your choice of Standard or Premier […]
| 10:00 am - 12:10 pm | |
| Country Terminal | |
| Directions |
Enjoy a scenic day trip to the Blue Mountains aboard a heritage train from Sydney to Medlow Bath for High Tea at the historic Hydro Majestic Hotel. Travel in your choice of three classes – Standard, Premier or Lounge. Greg Poppleton will serenade you with songs from the 1920s.
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| Private | |
| Directions |
1920s themed private function with the Jazz Deco trio of authentic 1920s vocals, banjo and sousaphone.
| 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm | |
| Curzon Hall | |
| Directions | |
| Over 18 only | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
Beyond Cinema brings you an immersive and magical cinematic journey that blurs the boundaries between film and the real world at Curzon Hall. We are storytellers, fantasy creators and film lovers combined together to bring a unique cinema experience and transport you to a place beyond your wildest imagination. The Greg Poppleton 1920s Jazz Deco […]
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | |
| Bondi Pavilion | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Event website |
| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | |
| Sydney Rowing Club | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
613 Great North Road, Abbotsford NSW Australia
| 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| Private | |
| Directions |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Trio entertain at a Speakeasy Party. It’s a special occasion house party. Greg Poppleton are invited to play at many 1920s – 1930s speakeasy, Great Gatsby, gangster and flapper, Golden Age of Hollywood house parties and special occasions.
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Penrith RSL | |
| Directions | |
| All ages | |
| Free car parking | |
| Dance floor | |
| Bar | |
| Bistro | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Quartet entertain with songs from the 1920s and 1930s. 8 Tindale St, Penrith NSW Australia
| 7:00 pm - 12:45 am | |
| Private | |
| Directions |
| Central Station Country Trains Concourse | |
| Directions | |
| Event website |
Greg Poppleton and his Jazz Deco Quartet entertain with songs from the 1920s and 1930s on the Central Station Country Trains Concourse 9 – 11 June for the Sydney Central Station Transport Heritage Expo. Buy tickets for steam and diesel heritage train rides. The NSW Rail Museum will be operating steam train rides through the […]
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