Thursday 21st August DARYL BRAITHWAITE+ Ryan Hazell DARYL BRAITHWAITE first found fame as lead singer of Sherbet, a band
synonymous with the 70s, and their accomplishments during their long career were many. Between 1971 to 1978 Sherbet produced 20 national top 40 singles and were the first Australian band to top the $1million mark in album sales in this country. With a total of 15 albums and 30 singles to their credit, Sherbet had hits with songs like Summer Love, the highest selling single of 1975 as well as Howzat, not only a hit in Australia, but also in England & America. Live the formative and flowing years of Australian Music with Daryl Braithwaite who is known for teen hysteria, international breakouts, multi platinum albums, extraordinary collaborations, performing at the sweatiest dives and some of the worlds most famous stadiums.
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Saturday 23rd August The Trial & Execution of Thomas F Wilson TENDERLOINS, a Sydney-based entertainment company, are following their
highly successful sold out 2007 show “Good Drugs Bad Women” with “The Trial And Execution Of Thomas F. Wilson”. This new event continues to showcase original provocative and imaginative new performances at the Vanguard this August.
Showcasing:
Prosecutor ANTHONY HOWES
THE SNOWDROPPER’S gutter blues
SARAH LEA CHEESECAKE’S criminal moves (Melbourne)
LINDSAY FARRIS with his death defying pianna
The spaghetti western sounds of AZZY T (Zombie Ghost Train)
The chain hammering GRAVEYARD TRAIN (Melbourne)
DEATHBED HARMONICA JAMBOREE
The whiskey drench country of NICI BLUE EYES (Melbourne)
The sexy & intimidating LA VIVIANNA
The haunting voice of ERIN BLACK
The holy tunes of the BLUES PREACHERS
& SIMON CRAW DADDY (Psychonanny And The Babyshakers) as Thomas F. Wilson. Tenderloins want to bring more to live music then just the bands playing. With this show they are joining together with these artists to tell the story of Thomas F. Wilson. An outlaw from the nineteenth century whose story after his death is just as colourful as the story of his life, the music from these artists will help transport and guide you through the sex, drugs, downfall and resurrection of this man.
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The Vanguard is an intimate, purpose built live music venue and restaurant that plays host to the greats of Australian and international music. With a 1920’s feel to the interior, the Vanguard’s friendly and unpretentious luxury has an ambience unlike any other. Our aim is to provide patrons with an elegant and stylish restaurant, which provides live entertainment, highlighting some of Newtown and Sydney’s most talented musicians.
Patrons feel like they have stepped back in time. The talented musicians of Sydney have the opportunity to entertain patrons in the best possible surroundings. A venue such as this will provides the people of Newtown with a special place to eat and drink. The menu includes an eclectic mix of Soul Food and modern Australian cooking.
The Vanguard is situated at 42 King Street, Newtown, a cosmopolitan neighbourhood where professors and students, the upwardly mobile and the down at heel, gay and straight, migrant and middle class, wealth and welfare, suits and spikes share a successful experiment in the new globalism.
Newtown is the impact point where the University of Sydney collides with the University of Life.
Newtown's energetic 24-hour street life attracts visitors to its eccentric speciality stores, intriguing antique and artisan showrooms, new and recycled clothing stores, cafes, restaurants, theatres and pubs.
Eating in Newtown offers a choice of more than 20 affordable ethnic cuisine types in 70 restaurants. more...
Due to the growing popularity of The Vanguard, we are now recommending that you reserve seats for all shows. To book ONLINE (lowest b/fee) click the event title. Bookings can also be made through any moshtix outlet or by moshtix phone charge 1300 GET TIX (438 849) - higher B/Fee. Call 9557 7992 for further venue & event info.
The Vanguard is a proud member of Newtown Precinct, Sydney’s leading Entertainment and Arts area.
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The Vanguard is an intimate, purpose built live music venue and restaurant that plays host to the greats of Australian and international music. With a 1920’s feel to the interior, the Vanguard’s friendly and unpretentious luxury has an ambience unlike any other. 