Terrific evening listening to hits made famous by the legendary Stevie Nicks being performed by Lisa West and her band. Cabarita Beach Sports Club might be a small club but Lisa and the guys had the audience up and out of their seats dancing and singing along so some of the greatest tunes of our time. Look forward to catching this show again soon.

Check out their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/Nicksthesoundsofstevie/

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Outstanding Buddy Holly show Saturday night put on by Gold Coast Entertainment Network featured the talent of Christopher Knight and his The Australian Buddy Holly Show. Playing to a sold out house, the audience got into the groove early and took to the dance floor from the first song.

It was an ELECTRIFYINGLY great night! Well done GCEN on a terrific night of great music from a Rock N Roll legend.

At Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens and Sony a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

No better way to play your first gig at Twin Towns than to a standing room only audience in the lounge - I know because Evelyn and I struggled to find seats. And then with the strum of the first note to see those present jump out of their seats and hit the dance floor to jive and boogie and do the jitterbug to the great sounds of The Wanderers Band with Glen Farrugia in the engine room on drums.

Loved the sound, loved the song choice, loved the atmosphere - took me back a few years (well quite a few years if truth be told). Great fun band that will certainly go places so make sure you catch them when they come to your neck of the woods. This is Rock and Roll as it should be played, listened and danced to.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens. (A few photos taken with a Sony a77ii and a Sony a6000 - played around with options due to the ordinary lighting on the night).

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

Last Sunday we joined Betty, Dot and Mabel who took us on a journey back in time to the 1940’s. We re-lived some of the classics of the day including The Andrew Sisters' Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again, songs by Doris Day and many more! It truly was a trip down memory lane for a lot of people who were there on the day.

Photos taken with a Sony SLT a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and a Sony a6300 with a 18-105mm f4 G lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

Photos from the Blues Brothers 21Cats and Soul Sisters show at Eddie's Bandroom in Moorabbin. This was our first show for 2022, and what a way to kick off the new year with a very powerful and well orchestrated group of musicians recreating the music made famous by Jake and Elwood.

A most excellent Joe Cocker show with Michael O'Loughlin at Eddie's Bandroom in Moorabbin featuring an eleven piece ensemble marking the 50th (+2 years) anniversary of the "Mad Dogs and Englishman Tour".

What a night listening to Tim Gaze and The Echoes playing the music of Eric "Slowhand" Clapton at Club Burleigh. This was simple music, stripped back music, no fancy costume changes - this was the way Blues and Rock are meant to be played, au naturale - raw and plain. And boy did those of us present get treated to some great guitar playing by one of the best in the business, ably backed by some great musicians. For someone who grew up with the music of The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes it was so Wonderful Tonight! Slowhand - The Music Of Eric Clapton performed by Tim Gaze

Check out our Facebook page Live Music and Tribute Shows on the Gold Coast at: www.facebook.com/livemusiconthegoldcoast/

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 + Sony 18-105mm f2.8 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Fun night of music, fun and laughter at the "Tom Jones & The Divas Show". How good was it listening to the great music of Tom Jones and his friends Liza Minelli, Dusty Springfield Shania Twain and Tina Turner as presented by Joey Ace and Susie Jay. A show not to be missed when it comes to your part of town.

At Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens and Sony a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Fun night of music, fun and laughter at the "Tom Jones & The Divas Show". How good was it listening to the great music of Tom Jones and his friends Liza Minelli, Dusty Springfield Shania Twain and Tina Turner as presented by Joey Ace and Susie Jay. A show not to be missed when it comes to your part of town.

At Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens and Sony a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Terrific show Saturday night with Greg Andrew and his Elton John Experience show at CBD Live.

The crowd really got into hearing the timeless classics of Elton John, singing along and dancing in front of the stage. And if you didn't know any better and happened to just walk into the showroom, you would have thought you were watching the real Sir Elton on stage such is the uncanny resemblance of Greg Andrew to the music superstar.

Photos taken with a Sony SLT a77ii and Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens and Samsung S9.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Now this show took me back to my surfing days at Bondi Beach and the music I grew up with. Great show put on by The Beach Boyz at South Tweed Sports Club. The first strum on the guitar had hardly been struck and the dance floor in front of the stage was full - and they were doing the twist, mashed potato, the swim, the monkey, the watusi to name just some of the old dance moves on display.

Great night, highly recommend, will certainly catch these guys again in the not too distant future

At South Tweed Sports Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Rebecca O'Connor​ as Tina Turner is SIMPLY THE BEST. There are not enough superlatives to describe this show. If Tina Turner had a twin sister her name would be Rebecca O'Connor.

This was a show that had everything - great music, lots of energy, full-on audience participation - BUT, if you didn't know better you would have thought you were watching Tina Turner on stage.

Endorsed by both Tina Turner and Mick Fleetwood, you very quickly understand why this is so the moment Rebecca takes the stage.

Check out Rebecca's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rebeccaoconnorastinaturner/

Photos taken with:

Sony SLT a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and a

Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens

Rebecca O'Connor​ as Tina Turner is SIMPLY THE BEST. There are not enough superlatives to describe this show. If Tina Turner had a twin sister her name would be Rebecca O'Connor.

This was a show that had everything - great music, lots of energy, full-on audience participation - BUT, if you didn't know better you would have thought you were watching Tina Turner on stage.

Endorsed by both Tina Turner and Mick Fleetwood, you very quickly understand why this is so the moment Rebecca takes the stage.

Check out Rebecca's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rebeccaoconnorastinaturner/

Photos taken with:

Sony SLT a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and a

Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens

Terrific night out seeing this great band again but this time at a different venue, at Eddie's Bandroom in Moorabbin, a perfect place to see and enjoy live music with pulsating sound and illuminating lighting. Look forward to catching these guys again down the track.

No better way to play your first gig at Twin Towns than to a standing room only audience in the lounge - I know because Evelyn and I struggled to find seats. And then with the strum of the first note to see those present jump out of their seats and hit the dance floor to jive and boogie and do the jitterbug to the great sounds of The Wanderers Band with Glen Farrugia in the engine room on drums.

Loved the sound, loved the song choice, loved the atmosphere - took me back a few years (well quite a few years if truth be told). Great fun band that will certainly go places so make sure you catch them when they come to your neck of the woods. This is Rock and Roll as it should be played, listened and danced to.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens. (A few photos taken with a Sony a77ii and a Sony a6000 - played around with options due to the ordinary lighting on the night).

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

Photos from the Blues Brothers 21Cats and Soul Sisters show at Eddie's Bandroom in Moorabbin. This was our first show for 2022, and what a way to kick off the new year with a very powerful and well orchestrated group of musicians recreating the music made famous by Jake and Elwood.

Saturday night saw my wife and I hop on down to Surfers Paradise RSL to catch "The Dynamics​" featuring Izzy (Isobel Hall​) and Wazza (Warren Thomas​). Was great being able to catch them performing in a club that actually had lighting which really made a difference when it came to taking photos - I counted ten spots.

Thoroughly enjoyable night of music, great vocals, fine guitarmanship (is there such a word? well there is now!). Covering Aus Rock, Classic Rock, Country and Modern Rock, was really fun, bopping along to tunes we had grown up with.

A bonus on the night was when Jonathan Everett-Jones took to the stage and joined in on some tunes with his legendary harp playing - the same Jonathan Everett-Jones who in years gone by played with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Alexis Korner and Supertramp amongst others including Joe Cocker and his Grease Band back in the 60's.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Fun night of music, fun and laughter at the "Tom Jones & The Divas Show". How good was it listening to the great music of Tom Jones and his friends Liza Minelli, Dusty Springfield Shania Twain and Tina Turner as presented by Joey Ace and Susie Jay. A show not to be missed when it comes to your part of town.

At Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens and Sony a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Nick Waters (of Captain WOW fame) opened for the Mental As Anythinggig at Nerang RSL yesterday. 500+ people filled the place and Nick certainly proved a great success getting the huge crowd into the mood for before the Mentals took to the stage. A terrific afternoon of fantastic music by some of the most gifted musos in Australia.

At Nerang RSL.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 + Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens.

Outstanding Buddy Holly show Saturday night put on by Gold Coast Entertainment Network featured the talent of Christopher Knight and his The Australian Buddy Holly Show. Playing to a sold out house, the audience got into the groove early and took to the dance floor from the first song.

It was an ELECTRIFYINGLY great night! Well done GCEN on a terrific night of great music from a Rock N Roll legend.

At Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens and Sony a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Went down to see Paul Hayman present his '50 Years of Legends' show and boy, what a show this is - great songs from yesteryear performed by a great singer who is more than ably supported by Kylie Wall with some astounding dance moves. The audience of 600+ were well and truly entertained listening to Paul's great voice recreate the music of Bill Hayley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash and Sammy Davis Jnr to name but a few.

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii camera with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6000 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Rebecca O'Connor​ as Tina Turner is SIMPLY THE BEST. There are not enough superlatives to describe this show. If Tina Turner had a twin sister her name would be Rebecca O'Connor.

This was a show that had everything - great music, lots of energy, full-on audience participation - BUT, if you didn't know better you would have thought you were watching Tina Turner on stage.

Endorsed by both Tina Turner and Mick Fleetwood, you very quickly understand why this is so the moment Rebecca takes the stage.

Check out Rebecca's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rebeccaoconnorastinaturner/

Photos taken with:

Sony SLT a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and a

Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens

Another SOLD OUT/STANDING ROOM ONLY show last Saturday night at RSL Club Southport. The Eagels Band once again showed why they continue to be one of the most popular groups in the country - it was great watching these guys on stage interact not just with the audience but with each other and boy, did they have fun on stage as can be seen in many of the photos.

Their harmonies and musicianship on stage had the full house on their feet singing and dancing along to songs of yesteryear, songs that have stood the test of time.

On a personal note, there was no better way for me to spend the 11th anniversary of a massive heart attack than listening to some of the greatest music of my youth being performed by some of the best musicians we have in Australia - discovering live music here on the Gold Coast and rediscovering photography during my recovery process were two things that helped me after that life changing event.

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

Saturday night saw my wife and I hop on down to Surfers Paradise RSL to catch "The Dynamics​" featuring Izzy (Isobel Hall​) and Wazza (Warren Thomas​). Was great being able to catch them performing in a club that actually had lighting which really made a difference when it came to taking photos - I counted ten spots.

Thoroughly enjoyable night of music, great vocals, fine guitarmanship (is there such a word? well there is now!). Covering Aus Rock, Classic Rock, Country and Modern Rock, was really fun, bopping along to tunes we had grown up with.

A bonus on the night was when Jonathan Everett-Jones took to the stage and joined in on some tunes with his legendary harp playing - the same Jonathan Everett-Jones who in years gone by played with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Alexis Korner and Supertramp amongst others including Joe Cocker and his Grease Band back in the 60's.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Was great catching up with Nick Waters in a solo show on Sunday afternoon at Advancetown Hotel. Great session of songs I grew up with from the late 60's and 70's.

Nick is a terrific musician and showed everyone just how good he is playing both acoustic and electric guitar.

Put Nick down in your diary for when he comes your way either in a solo act or with his well known band, Captain WOW band.

Check out Captain WOW's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/captainwowband

Photos taken with:

Sony a6000 with 18-105mm f4 G lens

Terrific evening listening to hits made famous by the legendary Stevie Nicks being performed by Lisa West and her band. Cabarita Beach Sports Club might be a small club but Lisa and the guys had the audience up and out of their seats dancing and singing along so some of the greatest tunes of our time. Look forward to catching this show again soon.

Check out their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/Nicksthesoundsofstevie/

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Rebecca O'Connor​ as Tina Turner is SIMPLY THE BEST. There are not enough superlatives to describe this show. If Tina Turner had a twin sister her name would be Rebecca O'Connor.

This was a show that had everything - great music, lots of energy, full-on audience participation - BUT, if you didn't know better you would have thought you were watching Tina Turner on stage.

Endorsed by both Tina Turner and Mick Fleetwood, you very quickly understand why this is so the moment Rebecca takes the stage.

Check out Rebecca's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rebeccaoconnorastinaturner/

Photos taken with:

Sony SLT a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and a

Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens

Rebecca O'Connor​ as Tina Turner is SIMPLY THE BEST. There are not enough superlatives to describe this show. If Tina Turner had a twin sister her name would be Rebecca O'Connor.

This was a show that had everything - great music, lots of energy, full-on audience participation - BUT, if you didn't know better you would have thought you were watching Tina Turner on stage.

Endorsed by both Tina Turner and Mick Fleetwood, you very quickly understand why this is so the moment Rebecca takes the stage.

Check out Rebecca's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rebeccaoconnorastinaturner/

Photos taken with:

Sony SLT a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and a

Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens

Some photos from Monday night's fun time party at the Pan Pacific Masters Games here on the Gold Coast where Captain WOW entertained around 1500 competitors after a day of competition. Nick​, Courtney​, Shonay Raynham​, and Jodie really had the crowd on their feet singing and dancing to songs participants at the Games grew up with.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens and a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 28-75mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

What a night listening to Tim Gaze and The Echoes playing the music of Eric "Slowhand" Clapton at Club Burleigh. This was simple music, stripped back music, no fancy costume changes - this was the way Blues and Rock are meant to be played, au naturale - raw and plain. And boy did those of us present get treated to some great guitar playing by one of the best in the business, ably backed by some great musicians. For someone who grew up with the music of The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes it was so Wonderful Tonight! Slowhand - The Music Of Eric Clapton performed by Tim Gaze

Check out our Facebook page Live Music and Tribute Shows on the Gold Coast at: www.facebook.com/livemusiconthegoldcoast/

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 + Sony 18-105mm f2.8 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

What a night listening to Tim Gaze and The Echoes playing the music of Eric "Slowhand" Clapton at Club Burleigh. This was simple music, stripped back music, no fancy costume changes - this was the way Blues and Rock are meant to be played, au naturale - raw and plain. And boy did those of us present get treated to some great guitar playing by one of the best in the business, ably backed by some great musicians. For someone who grew up with the music of The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes it was so Wonderful Tonight! Slowhand - The Music Of Eric Clapton performed by Tim Gaze

Check out our Facebook page Live Music and Tribute Shows on the Gold Coast at: www.facebook.com/livemusiconthegoldcoast/

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 + Sony 18-105mm f2.8 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

What a night listening to Tim Gaze and The Echoes playing the music of Eric "Slowhand" Clapton at Club Burleigh. This was simple music, stripped back music, no fancy costume changes - this was the way Blues and Rock are meant to be played, au naturale - raw and plain. And boy did those of us present get treated to some great guitar playing by one of the best in the business, ably backed by some great musicians. For someone who grew up with the music of The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes it was so Wonderful Tonight! Slowhand - The Music Of Eric Clapton performed by Tim Gaze

Check out our Facebook page Live Music and Tribute Shows on the Gold Coast at: www.facebook.com/livemusiconthegoldcoast/

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 + Sony 18-105mm f2.8 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Playing once again to a huge audience, the Rumours - The Australian Fleetwood Mac Experience had everyone bopping along to the tunes made famous by Fleetwood Mac over the years including Rhiannon, Sara, Tusk to name a few.

People were dancing in front of the stage, in the aisles and at the back of the auditorium - it is no wonder this show keeps getting rave reviews and is back each year - they are very popular.

A great show full of energy and again a show that brought back memories of our younger days through music we grew up with.

If they come your way well worth the effort of seeing them.

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

What a thoroughly entertaining show, Kerry James and Joey Ace brought to the stage of the Twin Towns Showroom some of the great music of yesteryear including songs from Dean Martin, Dusty Springfield, Johnny Cash, Bette Midler, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, Sonny & Cher, Tom Jones, Liza Minelli to name a few.

Fourteen costume changes certainly impressed the 800+ strong audience and helped bring alive the music of some of the most loved musicians of all time.

At Twin Towns Showroom.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens and Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Saturday night saw my wife and I hop on down to Surfers Paradise RSL to catch "The Dynamics​" featuring Izzy (Isobel Hall​) and Wazza (Warren Thomas​). Was great being able to catch them performing in a club that actually had lighting which really made a difference when it came to taking photos - I counted ten spots.

Thoroughly enjoyable night of music, great vocals, fine guitarmanship (is there such a word? well there is now!). Covering Aus Rock, Classic Rock, Country and Modern Rock, was really fun, bopping along to tunes we had grown up with.

A bonus on the night was when Jonathan Everett-Jones took to the stage and joined in on some tunes with his legendary harp playing - the same Jonathan Everett-Jones who in years gone by played with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Alexis Korner and Supertramp amongst others including Joe Cocker and his Grease Band back in the 60's.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Terrific evening listening to hits made famous by the legendary Stevie Nicks being performed by Lisa West and her band. Cabarita Beach Sports Club might be a small club but Lisa and the guys had the audience up and out of their seats dancing and singing along so some of the greatest tunes of our time. Look forward to catching this show again soon.

Check out their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/Nicksthesoundsofstevie/

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

A high energy show and visual experience that was thoroughly enjoyed by all those present.

What an energetic and entertaining show this morning. Paul Hayman certainly knows how to turn it on and what better place to do it than in a near full 1000+ auditorium known as the Twin Towns Showroom. A privilege to again have the opportunity to 'shoot' Paul and his "Not Strictly Ballroom" show. And how lucky is he to have his talented wife Kylie on stage dancing with him.

Don't miss Paul later this year when he brings his "Cloudland the Musical" show to Twin Towns in September.

Photos taken with a Sony SLT a77ii and Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens and a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

Outstanding Buddy Holly show Saturday night put on by Gold Coast Entertainment Network featured the talent of Christopher Knight and his The Australian Buddy Holly Show. Playing to a sold out house, the audience got into the groove early and took to the dance floor from the first song.

It was an ELECTRIFYINGLY great night! Well done GCEN on a terrific night of great music from a Rock N Roll legend.

At Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens and Sony a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Well that was a show with Sir Mick strutting and pouting on stage while Keefy was doing the splits and all sorts of acrobatics - great show, great music and great memories of tunes I grew up with in the 60's and 70's. So many great songs from all those years ago with my particular favourite being "Sympathy for the Devil". Catch these guys when they come your way, you won't be sorry.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens and a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

Rebecca O'Connor​ as Tina Turner is SIMPLY THE BEST. There are not enough superlatives to describe this show. If Tina Turner had a twin sister her name would be Rebecca O'Connor.

This was a show that had everything - great music, lots of energy, full-on audience participation - BUT, if you didn't know better you would have thought you were watching Tina Turner on stage.

Endorsed by both Tina Turner and Mick Fleetwood, you very quickly understand why this is so the moment Rebecca takes the stage.

Check out Rebecca's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rebeccaoconnorastinaturner/

Photos taken with:

Sony SLT a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and a

Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens

Rebecca O'Connor​ as Tina Turner is SIMPLY THE BEST. There are not enough superlatives to describe this show. If Tina Turner had a twin sister her name would be Rebecca O'Connor.

This was a show that had everything - great music, lots of energy, full-on audience participation - BUT, if you didn't know better you would have thought you were watching Tina Turner on stage.

Endorsed by both Tina Turner and Mick Fleetwood, you very quickly understand why this is so the moment Rebecca takes the stage.

Check out Rebecca's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/rebeccaoconnorastinaturner/

Photos taken with:

Sony SLT a77ii with a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens and a

Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens

The Eagels Band - RSL Club Southport - Jul 21, 2018

Another SOLD OUT/STANDING ROOM ONLY show last Saturday night at RSL Club Southport. The Eagels Band once again showed why they continue to be one of the most popular groups in the country - it was great watching these guys on stage interact not just with the audience but with each other and boy, did they have fun on stage as can be seen in many of the photos.

Their harmonies and musicianship on stage had the full house on their feet singing and dancing along to songs of yesteryear, songs that have stood the test of time.

On a personal note, there was no better way for me to spend the 11th anniversary of a massive heart attack than listening to some of the greatest music of my youth being performed by some of the best musicians we have in Australia - discovering live music here on the Gold Coast and rediscovering photography during my recovery process were two things that helped me after that life changing event.

Photos taken with a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens and with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

When I heard earlier in the year that this show was coming to the Gold Coast I knew I had to see it. And James G Brennan, as the Boss, didn't disappoint. Been a Springsteen devotee for as long as I can remember and the band on Saturday night did full justice to what Bruce and his E String Band have brought us over the years.

Featuring James G Brennan Peter Ferguson Luke Williams Ash Higgins Jason Chandler & Adam Owens on the mighty sax!

My particular favourites were "The River" and "Jungleland", who can say NO to a bit of SAX and we got plenty of it in Saturday night's show. Will definitely catch James and his "Boss Experience" when they are next on the Gold Coast.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens and a Sony a77ii with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

What a night listening to Tim Gaze and The Echoes playing the music of Eric "Slowhand" Clapton at Club Burleigh. This was simple music, stripped back music, no fancy costume changes - this was the way Blues and Rock are meant to be played, au naturale - raw and plain. And boy did those of us present get treated to some great guitar playing by one of the best in the business, ably backed by some great musicians. For someone who grew up with the music of The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes it was so Wonderful Tonight! Slowhand - The Music Of Eric Clapton performed by Tim Gaze

Check out our Facebook page Live Music and Tribute Shows on the Gold Coast at: www.facebook.com/livemusiconthegoldcoast/

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 + Sony 18-105mm f2.8 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

Saturday night saw me down the road at Nerang Bowls Club to see The Dynamics​ featuring Izzy (Isobel Hall​) and Wazza (Warren Thomas​). This was the second time this year I have seen them and most certainly was not disappointed.

Thoroughly enjoyable night of music, great vocals, fine guitarmanship (is there such a word? well there is now!). Covering Aus Rock, Classic Rock, Country and Modern Rock, was really fun, bopping along to tunes I had grown up with and even singing along - sorry for mucking up some of the lyrics.

BUT, the extra special bonus last night was when Jonathan Everett-Jones took to the stage and joined in on some tunes with his legendary harp playing - the same Jonathan Everett-Jones who in years gone by played with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Joe Cocker, Alexis Korner and Supertramp amongst others.

Photos taken with a Sony a6000 and Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Terrific night of music and fun organized by the Gold Coast Entertainment Network at Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Opening the night was Alanah Stone who won the AG Factor at the 2019 Mudgeeraba Show - what a beautiful voice. Next on stage was Mikky and The Other Guy and rounding out the night was former yellow Wiggle, Greg Page who was supported by Mikky and later in the set was joined by Alanah.

In the audience on the night were Jeff Hancox, a well known ETA on the Gold Coast and Steve Wisby of Dr Hook & The Medicine Show Tribute fame - supported by Mikky and The Other Guy the audience was treated to a selection of Elvis and Dr Hook tunes.:

At Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 with a Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens.

Photos: © 2019 Dani Katz

7,000 revellers turned up for the closing ceremony night of entertainment at the Pan Pacific Masters Games​ here on the Gold Coast. Getting the party going were Madison Kat, one of the Gold Coast's premier party bands and they had the house rocking and rolling into the early hours of the morning.

Photos taken with a Sony a6300 and 18-105mm f4 G lens.

Photos: © 2018 Dani Katz

Once again The Eagels Band showed why they are so popular playing to a SOLD OUT show at RSL Club Southport. Their harmonies and musicianship on stage had the full house on their feet singing and dancing along to songs of yesteryear, songs that have stood the test of time.

It was great watching these guys on stage interact not just with the audience but with each other and boy, did they have fun on stage as can be seen in many of the photos.

On a personal note, there was no better way for me to spend the 10th anniversary of a massive heart attack - discovering live music here on the Gold Coast and rediscovering photography during my recovery process are two things that helped me after that life changing event.

Photos taken with a Sony a6000 + Sony 18-105mm f4 G lens and a Sony SLT a77ii + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens.