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THE PURPLE DENTISTS
with JIM GREEN, SAM LEMANN and TAMARA MURPHY
and MAIRÉAD HURLEY & ANTHONY O'NEILL
Thursday October 22
8.00pm, $15
The Spotted Mallard
314 Sydney Rd Brunswick
TICKETS AT THE DOOR
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BOOK EARLY FOR A RESERVED
SEAT
For a reserved seat you need to make a dinner reservation
by sending an email to:
samanda@spottedmallard.com
Samanda is our very fine host for the night at The
Spotted Mallard and she will email you back to confirm
your reservation which also serves as your reserved
seat for the show.
Doors and Dinner: 6.00pm
Show: 8.00pm |
THE PURPLE DENTISTS
They're back! The Purple Dentists return to The
Spotted Mallard where they have held court these past
two years, performing a number of legendary shows at
this much-loved Sydney Rd venue. The music of the Dentists
is based on the Irish tradition but also incorporates
elements of Zydeco, country swing, free improvisation
and contemporary compositions. Each Purple Dentist show
is a gem to be treasured, a musical tightrope which
is navigated with breath-taking bravado as the diverse
talents of Dan Bourke, Anthony O'Neill,
George Butrumlis and Steve Groves come
together on stage! Don't miss this!
Mighty pleased to announce that three of Melbourne's
sweetest players, Jim Green (guitar/vocals),
Sam Lemann (guitar), and Tamara Murphy (bass)
will come together as a trio to support The Purple Dentists.
As if that is not enough, 2006 All-Ireland Concertina
Champion Mairéad Hurley will open the
show in a tune-fest the great Anthony O'Neill
To all our regulars: Get your tables organised,
book in with Samanda (samanda@spottedmallard.com)
and lets make this another huge night with The Purple
Dentists
To those who have not been before: you won't
be disappointed: trust us, just be there!
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THE PURPLE DENTISTS
The Purple Dentists formed in Brunswick back in the
1980’s and went on to perform at the first two
Brunswick Music Festivals in 1989 and 1990. They reformed
in 2013 for an appearance at the 25th Anniversary Brunswick
Music Festival, and since then they have been holding
court at The Spotted Mallard in Brunswick, performing
a number of legendary shows at this much-loved Sydney
Rd venue.
The music of the Dentists is based on the Irish tradition
but also incorporates elements of Zydeco, country swing,
free improvisation and contemporary compositions. A
mixture of old and new, displaying the classic diversity
of genre that made the band’s name.
Dan Bourke: fiddle, vocals | Anthony O’Neill:
fiddle, mandolin | George Butrumlis: piano accordion
| Steve Groves: guitar, vocals
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THE PURPLE DENTISTS SAMPLER
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JIM GREEN
Jim Green is a Melbourne guitarist/singer who is inspired
by the work of Richard Thompson, Ry Cooder and Andy
Irvine. Jim has played music professionally in Switzerland,
Ireland and has toured New Caledonia ten times in as
many years. A new project featuring Melbourne roots
virtuoso’s Sam Lemann and Andy Scott has led to
a CD “Butter” which features several of Jim’s
previously recorded songs.
Sam Lemann has developed his own tasty, swinging
guitar style that is much in demand by singers, songwriters
and bandleaders, and is inspired by guitarists like
Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel, Chet Atkins, Doc Watson
and Ry Cooder. Sam has been a regular visitor to Hawaii
in recent years, studying with Slack-Key guitar guru
Cyril Pahinui and many great Ukulele players. Sam co-leads
The Irwell Street String Band with vocalist Hetty Kate.
Tamara Murphy, versatile bassist and composer,
is known for her solid groove playing and lyrical soloing
ability. An esteemed composer, Tamara was awarded the
inaugural PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission. Tamara
performs regularly with many leading contemporary jazz
and pop musicians in Australia.
Mairéad Hurley is from Ballymote, Co Sligo,
and won the All Ireland Concertina Senior Championships
at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in 2006. Music runs
in her blood as her father is a flute and tin whistle
teacher and her four siblings all play music. She has
been playing since she was four years old.
Mairéad moved to Australian in 2014, and is now
based in Melbourne where she has become immersed in
its vibrant music scene. Mairéad is an awesome
player who will add a level of magic and excitement
to this brilliant night of Celtic music.
Mairéad will open the show in a tune-fest the
great Anthony O'Neill
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LOOKING BACK!
The original Purple Dentists
Dan Bourke, Louis McManus, Anthony O'Neill
Illustration by Peter Keown
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The Purple Dentists circa 1989:
Steve Groves, Louis McManus, George Butrumlis, Anthony
O'Neill, Dan Bourke
Photo by Liz Reed |
The Purple Dentists, as the name might suggest, were
something of a musician’s fantasy – a loosely
defined coterie of pals and musical cronies who played
anything and everything to enthusiastic punters. This
happened in Brunswick during the 1980s at the Retreat
hotel. At the time the Retreat was a marvellous Greek
pub with no light, no ventilation and the clandestine
air of a mob lair. We played there almost exclusively
in a time when heavy clouds of cigarette smoke, even in
the pub kitchen, were a mandatory adjunct to the music.
The repertoire of the band was stylistically diverse,
from jigs and reels to hungarian dances, original songs
to country standards. It was based on seat-of-the-pants
improvisation with a modicum of rehearsal. In truth, the
playing sometimes scaled great heights and we all enjoyed
walking our musical tightrope.
Dan Bourke: The Purple Dentists |
