Saturday 18 November 2017 Memo Music Hall St Kilda
With guests Nina Ferro Duo
Eugene Hamilton is known for his loud wardrobe, energetic performances and on stage schtick. But lurking behind Eugene’s facade is a highly respected musical talent (Dave Bowers) and a rock-solid band of musicians, The Money.
This 12 track Album – The Bitter Tooth of Eugene Hamilton – is their masterwork. It has taken over three years to record and includes contributions from over 20 musicians including Linda and Vika Bull and Lucky Oceans.
The Money turn playing covers into an art form by totally reinventing and ‘genre bending’ the material they play, and they’re not afraid to tackle a few sacred cows along the way.
The album draws on all the musical influences that Eugene has loved and played around with in a 30 – year career as a Melbourne musician. This album is full of energy and oomph. From Motown to Memphis Soul to Funk to Nashville to Hip Hop to Vegas style Big Band Swing to Latin Fusion to Swinging London Boogaloo. All threaded together coherently into a thick, lush, shag pile carpet. With nods along the way to Dave Brubeck. Bobby Darin. The Stones. Iggy Pop. Peggy Lee. Chrissie Amphlett. Beyonce, Serge Gainsbourg, Bob Dylan, Santana, Bob Marley, Steely Dan, Elvis, Sinatra and more.
Every decade from the ’50s til now is represented by at least one track. THE MONEY are Martin Lubran (guitar) Chris Paraha (Bass) Haydn Meggitt (Drums) Colin Snape (Keys) Tibor Gyapjas (trumpet).
At the launch the album will be performed in full by an extended 10-piece band with support from jazz siren Nina Ferro. More about Eugene at https://www.facebook.com/eugene.hamilton.35
See Eugene in performance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ioHVaeCn3I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSEH4njvV5Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZG5NGNPJSU
Gig Info: Saturday 18 November 2017, MEMO Music Hall, 88 Acland Street St Kilda
Doors Open: 7.30pm, Showtime 8.40-11pm (with intermission)
Tickets at www.memomusichall.com.au : Premium Reserved Seats $35+bf, A Reserved Seats $25+bf, General Admission $20+bf, At the Door: $22.00 (if still available)
