Oktoberfest  at Doo-Bop featured over 75 amazing acts. Starting out in October, we played host to one of the most promising jazz ensembles in Australia. Performing under the moniker “The Mount Gambier Allstars” (paying homage to their hometown), these talented young men form part of the James Morrison Academy Honours Ensemble. Their 4 October show was a hit, with patrons saying it was the “best live music we’ve seen in years”. We can’t wait to hear their debut album, and…

What is your name? Mount Gambier All-Stars  (aka James Morrison Academy Honours Ensemble) What instrument/s do you play and/or sing? Alto, Tenor, Trombone, Bass, Guitar and Drums What was your first public performance? We’ve been playing together for years, but our first performance as this band was at Morrison’s Jazz Club in Mount Gambier earlier this year. How would you describe the type of musical feel and sound that you have? Our band, the Mount Gambier All-stars, are all about…

Doo-Bop’s jazz vocal workshop with Nic Jeffries last Saturday was a collaborative and exciting opportunity for everyone involved. Participants utilised Doo-Bop’s basement Jazz Bar with its full backline for an authentic performance workshop experience. Nic covered a range of topics, including the Vocalist as a ‘Bandleader’, how to interact with instrumentalists effectively, and how arrangement and stylistic choice for a song is essential. Vocalist and participant Naomi Doessel appreciated the opportunity for all participants to perform on stage with accomplished…

Doo-Bop was lucky enough to be recently featured on Channel 7’s “The Great Day Out”. Nova 106.9 host Miriam Young showed viewers what her “great day out” would look like, which included capping off her day with cocktails and music at Doo-Bop. We were delighted to host the Great Day Out team, Miriam and her partner Jack! Check out the footage on our website (start watching at 2:19 to see us):

What instrument/s do you play and/or sing? Piano Used to play Accordion. How old were you when you first started performing? 6 What was your first public performance? Music competition at 8 – which I won. How would you describe the type of musical feel and sound that you have? That’s not really for me to say. Although, my goal is to make people feel something – hopefully something good!-  from listening to my music. Have you recorded any albums? Yes…