George Washingmachine Quartet

Feeling all strung out? Life in a spin? Well then, let the dreamy music of George Washingmachine wash away the dust of everyday life. Known for his virtuosic, high-energy violin playing and engaging stage presence, Australia’s second most famous cultural export George Washingmachine leads this quartet with characteristic eccentricity, charm and humour. A master showman, whether playing toe-tapping jazz, soulful blues or uplifting melodies, when it comes to knuckle-busting feats on a violin, George doesn’t play second fiddle to anyone! From Sydney, George Washingmachine is a captivating old school entertainer – he’s a violinist who sings, a blues guitarist, and a visual artist. In his quartet are guitarists Dave Kelbie of Dime Notes and Django a la Creole fame, and John Kelly from the Fleeting Paradise Orchestra, and bassist fellow Australian Mark Elton, a regular with the Scott Hamilton Band. “They’ll have your feet thumping and your heart pumping” MTV Asia “Relentless good humour and a band swinging like the clappers. Simply marvellous!” Hotclub News G Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. 30-minute interval) PERFORMERS George Washingmachine violin/vocals Dave Kelbie guitar John Kelly guitar Mark Elton bass