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The Royal High Jinx
Bird's Basement
11 Singers Lane
Aug 4, 2023
6:00 PM GMT+10
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Melbourne's mesmerising contemporary world music band ‘The Royal High Jinx’ burst onto festival stages with originality, virtuosity and theatricality. Their songs and tunes are inspired by European traditions, peppered with Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Balkan and Swing grooves, with a pinch of Folk Cabaret. The Royal High Jinx excited and ignited European audiences on their “Gone Gone Gone” Germany Tour and have performed at major festivals across Australia and the world, showcasing their three exciting albums. Described as the "Balkan Abba" for their catchy songs and glamorous show, sing along and dance to Melbourne's most colourful festival band. Join a world of High Jinx celebration for one night only. Lineup: Sarah Busuttil Palmer - Violin/Vox
Silas Palmer - Keys/Vox/Drumkit/Keybass
Jen Hawley - Acoustic/Electric Guitars/Vox/ Ukulele Terry Cole - Mandolin/Vox
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Bird's Basement is a multifaceted establishment that serves as a restaurant, bar, and music venue. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend that you make your reservatio...
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The Royal High Jinx Biography
Mesmerizing Melbourne Gypsy dance band, The Royal High Jinx, write, play & sing danceable music inspired by European traditions, shaded with gypsy jazz, Latin and electro-swing beats, a pinch of folk/pop and finished with classical virtuosity. Sing, dance and be entertained by Melbourne's most colourful dance band!
Enjoy a smorgasbord of romantic continental classics and frantic Gypsy musical treats. Experience a stage of colour with Sarah (Former Violinist of The Woohoo Revue/Bushwackers), Silas (Women In Docs/ The Bushwackers), Jen (The Great Chefs Of Europe) and Terry (The Fratellini Bros ). These four fine musicians will seduce your soul with their original songs and boisterous instrumentals on violin, guitar, mandolin, drums, bass and keys. Guaranteed to get your heart grooving and your toes tapping. Sing along and don't forget to pick up a copy of their brand new full album ‘Gone Gone Gone' A live show not to be missed!
Lineup
Sarah Busuttil Palmer ~ Violin/Vox
Silas Palmer ~ Keys/Vox/Drums/Keybass
Jen Hawley ~ Acoustic/Electric Guitars/Vox/Ukulele
Terry Cole ~ Mandolin/Vox/Circus Arts
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Illawarra Folk Festival (NSW) 2018
- National Folk Festival (ACT) 2018 -Highest trending band at National Folk Festival 2018
- Boolarra Folk Festival (VIC) 2018
- Healesville Music Festival (VIC) 2017
- Bendigo Blues & Roots (VIC) 2017
- Maldon Fok Festival (VIC) 2017
- QV Night Market (VIC) 2017/18
- Tamar Valley Folk Festival (TAS) 2017
- Mt Eliza Music Festival (VIC) 2017
- Cobargo FF (NSW) 2017 (TRHJ were the only Gypsy Dance Band handpicked by festival director David Crowden to perform at the Schools Tour leading up to the Cobargo FF, which was a success for the festival
- TRHJ were the final act to perform under current management at The Melbourne Palais Theatre (2016)
- Wintermoon Music Festival (QLD) 2015
July 2018...
- Touring Germany, performing at Music Festivals around Europe.
GERMANY - GONE GONE GONE Tour Berlin
Fri 6 @ 8 pm Kulturkonsum / Oranienburg
Wed 11 @ 7.30 pm House Concert / Berlin
Thu 12 @ 8 pm Herrmanns Marktwirtschaft / Märkisch Buchholz
Fri 13 @ 9 pm - Cafe Scheune / Wredenhagen
Sat 14 @ 10.30 am - "Guten Morgen Eberswalde" / Eberswalde
Sat 14 @ 2 pm Mieterfest der WHG / Eberswalde
Sun 15 @ Midnight Show - Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Mon 16 @ 7pm - Pop Up Show Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Tue 17 @ 7pm - Pop Up Show Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Wed 18 @ 7pm - Pop Up Show Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Thu 19 @ 7 pm House Concert / Kuernbach
Fri 20 @ 8 pm Alles Muss Raus Festival / Kaiserslautern
Sat 21 @ 8 pm Alles Muss Raus Festival / Kaiserslautern
Sun 22 @ between midday and 6 pm Alles Muss Raus Festival / Kaiserslautern
Thu 26 @ 7.30 pm Sommerkulturprogramm / Bramsche
Fri 27 @ 8 pm Toepferei Niehenke / Hasbergen
Sat 28 @ 8 pm BoulevArt Festival / Wismar
Sun 29 @ between midday and 6 pm BoulevArt Festival / Wismar
Testimonials
- "After 26 years of running Tamar Valley FF, you guys have been by far, the best opening act" (Tamar Valley Folk Festival Director - Christine Atwell
- “Great people, great music, great fun! Versatile musicians - Isa Rose (Facebook Review - 5 stars)
- “They’re The Balkan Abba” - V. Hayes (Luthier)
Read MoreEnjoy a smorgasbord of romantic continental classics and frantic Gypsy musical treats. Experience a stage of colour with Sarah (Former Violinist of The Woohoo Revue/Bushwackers), Silas (Women In Docs/ The Bushwackers), Jen (The Great Chefs Of Europe) and Terry (The Fratellini Bros ). These four fine musicians will seduce your soul with their original songs and boisterous instrumentals on violin, guitar, mandolin, drums, bass and keys. Guaranteed to get your heart grooving and your toes tapping. Sing along and don't forget to pick up a copy of their brand new full album ‘Gone Gone Gone' A live show not to be missed!
Lineup
Sarah Busuttil Palmer ~ Violin/Vox
Silas Palmer ~ Keys/Vox/Drums/Keybass
Jen Hawley ~ Acoustic/Electric Guitars/Vox/Ukulele
Terry Cole ~ Mandolin/Vox/Circus Arts
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Illawarra Folk Festival (NSW) 2018
- National Folk Festival (ACT) 2018 -Highest trending band at National Folk Festival 2018
- Boolarra Folk Festival (VIC) 2018
- Healesville Music Festival (VIC) 2017
- Bendigo Blues & Roots (VIC) 2017
- Maldon Fok Festival (VIC) 2017
- QV Night Market (VIC) 2017/18
- Tamar Valley Folk Festival (TAS) 2017
- Mt Eliza Music Festival (VIC) 2017
- Cobargo FF (NSW) 2017 (TRHJ were the only Gypsy Dance Band handpicked by festival director David Crowden to perform at the Schools Tour leading up to the Cobargo FF, which was a success for the festival
- TRHJ were the final act to perform under current management at The Melbourne Palais Theatre (2016)
- Wintermoon Music Festival (QLD) 2015
July 2018...
- Touring Germany, performing at Music Festivals around Europe.
GERMANY - GONE GONE GONE Tour Berlin
Fri 6 @ 8 pm Kulturkonsum / Oranienburg
Wed 11 @ 7.30 pm House Concert / Berlin
Thu 12 @ 8 pm Herrmanns Marktwirtschaft / Märkisch Buchholz
Fri 13 @ 9 pm - Cafe Scheune / Wredenhagen
Sat 14 @ 10.30 am - "Guten Morgen Eberswalde" / Eberswalde
Sat 14 @ 2 pm Mieterfest der WHG / Eberswalde
Sun 15 @ Midnight Show - Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Mon 16 @ 7pm - Pop Up Show Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Tue 17 @ 7pm - Pop Up Show Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Wed 18 @ 7pm - Pop Up Show Schaubudensommer / Dresden
Thu 19 @ 7 pm House Concert / Kuernbach
Fri 20 @ 8 pm Alles Muss Raus Festival / Kaiserslautern
Sat 21 @ 8 pm Alles Muss Raus Festival / Kaiserslautern
Sun 22 @ between midday and 6 pm Alles Muss Raus Festival / Kaiserslautern
Thu 26 @ 7.30 pm Sommerkulturprogramm / Bramsche
Fri 27 @ 8 pm Toepferei Niehenke / Hasbergen
Sat 28 @ 8 pm BoulevArt Festival / Wismar
Sun 29 @ between midday and 6 pm BoulevArt Festival / Wismar
Testimonials
- "After 26 years of running Tamar Valley FF, you guys have been by far, the best opening act" (Tamar Valley Folk Festival Director - Christine Atwell
- “Great people, great music, great fun! Versatile musicians - Isa Rose (Facebook Review - 5 stars)
- “They’re The Balkan Abba” - V. Hayes (Luthier)
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