PLAYING A SET OF BRAND NEW TUNES and also tunes from the upcoming album recording “Everything It Could Be” premiered at the Melbourne Recital Centre earlier this year.

Nina Ferro - Vocals, Kellie Santin - Saxes, Kim - May Bass, Sonja Horbelt - Drums, special guest Steve Sedergreen piano/keys

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They were two of the biggest hit-makers of the ‘60s and ‘70s – and they dated in high school! Yes, Neil Sedaka hired a tux, borrowed his dad’s car and drove Carole King to the Prom! Oh Carole! celebrates young love, lifelong friendship and songs that go ‘Doo, Dooby Doo, Wah Wah’. Come and enjoy this tribute to the most joyful era of pop music and two of the greatest songwriters of all time. Gina Hogan, renowned for her sassy, one-woman shows and roles in Cats, Mamma Mia! and more, will perform alongside popular musical director and six-time Green Room Awards winner Mark Jones, with Bassist Tamara Murphy and Sonja Horbelt on drums. Show 11am-12.15pm Here

This concert is a salute to the great pianists/composers from Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines to Keith Jarrett. The story of jazz is a litany of great pianists Fats Waller and Earl Hines in the thirties; Duke Ellington in the forties and fifties; Les McCann and Bobby Timmins in the sixties; the big three, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul and Chick Corea in the seventies as well as a few other surprises. Joining Bob for this musical tour will be bassist Jon Chidgey and drummer Sonja Horbelt, who for many year played alongside Bob in the Stonnington Gardens Jazz Ensemble, playing with the “whose who” of Australian Jazz. Their empathy will be apparent to all. Show 1pm-3pm

Paris Cat serves up London based Anita Wardell, recipient of the BBC's Best of Jazz award for a night of high stakes singing. Jazz standards, vocalise, swinging bebop, and more. Anita is regarded as a master of her art. 
She will be joined by the fabulous trio of Sam Keevers on piano, Frank DiSario on bass and Sonja Horbelt on drums. Doors 9pm Show 9.30 here

Bridgette Allen and Bob Sedergreen’s association goes way back to the exciting eighties when Bob presented the long running show Six of The Best and he knew to include Bridgette in the show because of her hypnotic presence, her exotic stylings and above all her ability to swing. Joining them on this night will be Sonja Horbelt on drums and Jon Chidgey on bass. This will be a night of sophistication, balance with dynamic strength and lots of smiles. here Doors 7.30 Show 8pm

EVERYTHING IT COULD BE

KENNEDY SNOW IN THE SALON

Don't miss this special project in this beautiful space! This new body of songs sees the quintet project expand especially for tonight, to encompass all the lushness and beauty of more textural ballad arrangements featuring a string quartet, but also stretch out to encompass a broad range of styles from jazz to neb-soul and R&B.

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Sonja Horbelt drums

Nina Ferro vocals

Kellie Santin saxophones

Kim May electric bass

Steve Sedergreen keyboards

Bob Sedergreen piano

Janine Maunder vocals

Plus String Quartet

Kennedy Snow at The Jazzlab - first show for 2018!

January 19th doors 8pm show 9pm here

featuring songs from the album "Follow" plus brand new tunes

Guest vocalist Nina Ferro, Kellie Santin Saxes, Sonja Horbelt drums plus special guests Steve Sedergreen piano/keys and Tristan Courtney bass.

The Lido Jazz Room

Saturday July 22nd 8pm here

Iconic Australian jazz and blues legend BOB SEDERGREEN (piano) performs an exciting range of jazz and soul numbers with longtime Stonnington collaborators Jon Chidgey (electric bass) and Sonja Horbelt (drums), and featuring Cuban Grammy winning vocalist Nilusha Dassenaike.

THURSDAY JULY 13TH
PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM FOR A 8PM SHOW
(SHOW DURATION IS 8PM-10PM) online here or at the door

This project is the result of the long time collaboration between Kennedy Snow, aka Melbourne Drummer Composer Sonja Horbelt, and amazing Soul and Jazz vocalist Nina Ferro, a resident of London for a decade, who has currently returned to Australia.

The band will feature original songs from the recently released debut album “Follow”, encompassing a broad range of styles from Neo-Soul and R&B to jazz and heart stopping ballads. They will also debut some new tunes, and play some Ferro originals and classic R&B interpretations. The line up will also feature long time collaborators Kellie Santin (saxes), Kim May (bass) and jazz/blues legend Bob Sedergreen on piano and keys.

The traditional closing night event of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for 30 years brings together the biggest names of the Festival alongside tomorrow’s stars. In 2016 Adam Hills, Dave Hughes and Tommy Little shared the stage with Anne Edmonds, Damien Power and Barry Award winner Zoe Coombs Marr.

Hosted by Geraldine Quinn with Spandex Ballet featuring Cameron Thomas (keys), Ashley Smith (bass),  and Sonja Horbelt (drums)

Every act you should see in the Festival all on one bill.

Book early. Show 8pm HERE

Comedy’s fiercest and funniest ladies join forces once again to deliver wit, charm, laughs and lip in classic Upfront style!

Now in its third decade, Upfront continues to present a truly unique night of comedy with a line-up that is all woman, all class and all utterly hilarious. This big, bold and brash comedy party sure knows how to bring it, shattering stereotypes with a load of laughs. These girls don’t take no lemons – they make lemonade. Who run the world? Girls.

Hosted by Geraldine Quinn’s Spandex Ballet and featuring Cal Wilson, Susie Youssef, Hannah Gadsby, DeAnne Smith (CAN), Urzila Carlson (South Africa/NZ), Sarah Kendall, Nikki Britton, Demi Lardner, Amelia Jane Hunter, Shirley Gnome (CAN), Mel Buttle, Emma Sidi (UK), Fortune Feimster (USA), Janelle James (USA), Geraldine Hickey, Laura Davis, Zoe Coombs Marr, Josie Long (UK), Mae Martin (CAN), Anne Edmonds, Penny Greenhalgh and Fringe Wives Club.

Spandex Ballet features Geraldine Quinn (vocals & guitar), Cameron Thomas (keys), Kumar Shome (guitar), Ashley Smith (bass),  Sonja Horbelt (drums)

Wed April 19th @ 7pm HERE

Bob Sedergreen and Friends “THE FIRST ONE”

After an extremely successful night in January, "The First One" return. Some two decades ago a trio of Rosa – Horbelt – Sedergreen became the last bastion of live music in Carlton’s famous Lygon Street Strip. They played outside the restaurant Il Primo literally translated as The First One. And recorded a CD of the same title mixing contemporary jazz classics with show tunes. The have somehow stuck together both musically and as friends despite their busy schedules. For this gig the Trio will be joined by Oscar Rosa guitarist/vocalist who has worked with them as The Hottentots.. We invite you to once again to share the joy and empathy at this rare performance of this most cohesive ensemble.
BOB SEDERGREEN - piano IVAN ROSA - bass SONJA HORBELT - drums
Special Guest OSCAR ROSA - guitar

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this is a small room. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Duration: 120 minutes

Melbourne International Comedy Festival presents:

Bold As Brass: An Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Benefit

Celebrating the music of Split Enz.

"Just like any songwriter, I love it when people sing my songs."Tim Finn

It’s your lucky night, Tim! For it’s incredible 14th year this Melbourne International Comedy Festival traditional favourite returns, to pay loving tribute to New Zealand’s very own (and Australia’s enthusiastically adopted) Split Enz!

Without a doubt a hard act to follow, you’ll see red if you miss this frenzy of comedy and music superstars, passionately recreating the likes of 'One Step Ahead', 'Dirty Creature', ‘Message to My Girl’, ‘I Got You’, ‘Late Last Night’, ‘My Mistake’, ‘Bold as Brass’ and more!

So ninnie knees up and get double happy! One night only! Make a mental note, because history never repeats.

Hosted by Geraldine Quinn and boasting a dynamic line-up of comedy and music legends, including Adam Richard, Andy Saunders, Aurura Kurth, Gillian Cosgriff, Kai Smythe (Hairy Soul Man), Michelle Brasier, Otto Rot (Die Roten Punkte), Sammy J, Wes Snelling and MORE to be announced!  Check back here or seesault.com for more announcements. All proceeds go direct to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

Musicians include Dave Barclay (keys), Vincenzo Ruberto (bass), Sonja Horbelt (drums), and more.....

Doors 6pm, show 7pm.here

General admission, seated and standing. Be early to get a seat.

THURSDAY MARCH 16TH
PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM FOR A 8PM SHOW
(SHOW DURATION IS 8PM-10PM)

or at the door subject to availability

Kennedy Snow debut gig at Paris!!

The band will feature original songs from the recently released debut album “Follow”, encompassing a broad range of styles from Neo-Soul and R&B to jazz and heart stopping ballads. They will also debut some new tunes, and play some Ferro originals and classic R&B interpretations. The line up will also feature long time collaborators Kellie Santin (saxes), Kim May (bass) and Bob Sedergreen on piano and keys.

Kennedy Snow is a special guest with Michelle Nicolle as part of the Brunswick Festival (this is a nine year long Michelle Nicolle trio residency at the Brunswick Green Hotel).

Michelle Nicolle - vocals, Paul Williamson - tenor sax, Frank Disario - bass with special guests Gianni Marinucci - trumpet, Sonja Horbelt - drums playing 2 sets of your requests.

Venue: Lido Jazz Room, 1/675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic
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Bookings: Tel: 03 8658 0000 or www.lidocinemas.com.

Bookings essential - this is a small room. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Some two decades ago the trio of Rosa – Horbelt – Sedergreen became the last bastion of live music in Carlton’s famous Lygon Street Strip. They played outside the restaurant Il Primo literally translated as The First One, and recorded a CD of the same title mixing contemporary jazz classics with show tunes.

They have somehow stuck together both musically and as friends despite their busy schedules. We invite you to share the joy and empathy at this rare performance of this most cohesive ensemble.

BOB SEDERGREEN - Piano

IVAN ROSA - Bass

SONJA HORBELT - Drums

One city. One songwriter. What if Melbourne were to rock one last time?
Featuring Sonja Horbelt (drums), Martin Lubran (guitar), Kellie Santin (sax), Mark Jones (Keys), Ash Smith (Bass), Casey Bennetto and a special guest support Oliver Clark, this gig is a one-time only event.

DOORS 5.30PM SHOW 6PM  

In 2011, rock-cabaret singer-songwriter Geraldine Quinn created a live concept album about local music; its hopes, history, histrionics and hedonism. The Last Gig In Melbourne won the 2011 Green Room Award for Original Songs, and explored liquor licensing, The Peel, getting people to cross the Yarra, Sharps, sticky carpets, pokies, Molly Meldrum, long-lost live venues and the many-eyed monster of multiple smartphones being held up at concerts. 
This song cycle was first produced with assistance from City of Melbourne and directed by Casey Bennetto. Five years later, the album (produced with help from many generous crowdfund supporters) can finally be launched where it began – Bella Union.

Yes. Five years. 

Put down your phones. It’s happening now.

DOORS 8PM SHOW 9PM

Kennedy Snow plays at the original Bennetts Lane (Jazz Lab) for the last time before it closes! Featuring the extraordinary NINA FERRO on vocals.

The band will feature original songs from the recently released debut album “Follow”, encompassing a broad range of styles from Neo-Soul and R&B to jazz and heart stopping ballads. They will also debut some new tunes, and play some Ferro originals and  classic R&B interpretations. The line up will include long time collaborators Kellie Santin (saxes) and Kim May (bass) with special guest STEVE SEDERGREEN on piano and keys. 

Wangaratta warmly welcomes the first Wangaratta concert of the MWIJF Quintet, a cohesive unit of inspiring Multi Award winning women improvisers and composers.

FEATURING Sandy Evans (Syd), Angela Davis (Bris), Andrea Keller (Melb), Zoe Hauptmann (Syd) and Sonja Horbelt (Melb) Sunday October 30th, 9PM at the WPAC Hall

Oliver Clark is not just a stand-up comedian, he’s a musician, a lover, a pretty nice guy, but most of all he knows how to wear velvet!

Check out his fab show and his amazing blue velvet suit, not to mention some great tracks from his albums "Warming Up The Pipes" and "Strangely Familiar".

Kennedy Snow feat. Guest Vocalist Nilusha Dassenaike

Kennedy Snow aka Sonja Horbelt plays at Bennetts Lane in the last weeks of the old venue, this most iconic jazz club in Melbourne. 2016 has seen the release of the debut album “Follow”, featuring some of Melbourne’s finest musicians including Bob Sedergreen, Nina Ferro and Grant Windsor. For this special performance, the repertoire will include a mixture of original songs from the album and some classic soul numbers, encompassing a broad range of styles from Neo-Soul and R&B (Marvin Gaye, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill) to jazz and heart stopping ballads. The line up features amazing guest vocalist Nilusha Dassenaike (recently returned from a tour of Cuba) and also includes long time collaborators Kellie Santin (saxes) and Kim May (bass) with special guest Steve Sedergreen on piano and keys.

Doors 8pm Show 8.30pm .

Nilusha Dassenaike is an award-winning vocalist/composer who possesses a distinctive vocal style that incorporates a delicate balance between her eastern and western musical influences with silk like sounds and rhythmic improvisation. Nilusha has vast performance and studio recording experience ranging from jazz to popular styles including credits with legendary guitarist Mike Stern, Edsel Gomez, Paul Grabowsky, Tony Gould, Don Burrows, Dave Valentin, Renee Geyer, Hugh Jackman and the Melbourne Ska Orchestra among many others.

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

The empathy that exists in this group spans 10 years of a highly successful concert series Jazz in the Gardens at Stonnington where they featured as part of the core group but also backed up the who’s who of Australian jazz. Tonight the spotlight will be on the masterful clarinet and saxophone work of David Gardiner (Geelong’s best kept secret) Sonja Horbelt on drums and Jon Chidgey , bass.

FRIDAY JULY 8TH
PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 8PM FOR A 8.30PM SHOWTIME
(SHOW DURATION IS 8.30PM-11PM) Tix

Together again after more than a decade, Bob Sedergreen presents a night of music reminiscent of the iconic 6 of the Best shows at Mietta’s. This evening will feature his regular sidekick Sonja Horbelt (drums), Kim May (bass) and special guests Kellie Santin (Sax) and recently returned from London, the “baby” of the show, Nina Ferro (vocals).

Genre - Jazz
Performance Room - Parisian Loft