The swinging sixties are making a comeback next month when local band Tune In Turn On Drop Out takes to the stage for a night of psychedelic music.
Dust off your grooviest retro gear and get ready to turn back time at Club Chermside on Saturday, 10 August when the band plays hits by Cream, The Beatles, The Doors, Small Faces, Jim Hendrix, The Animals and more.
Lead vocalist Jim Hansen said the sixties era had some of the best rock and pop music ever, especially after the “UK blues revival”.
“The messages of love, peace and tolerance from these songs have resonated over the years,” Jim said.
“One of the songs that goes over well is Bob Dylan’s Like a Rolling Stone. The audience always joins in for the chorus of, ‘How does it feel?’”
He said his favourite song to perform was Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream.
“We have two lead guitarists in this band and they play the main riff in harmony – really adds to the impact,” he said.
Tune In Turn On Drop Out is made up of seasoned musicians including Jim, bass guitarist Scotty Park, lead guitarist Roger Jellicoe, lead guitarist Garry McDonald, keyboardist Norm Hunter and drummer Mick Monaghan.
They all played in rock and pop bands in Brisbane and Sydney during the sixties, such as The National Reps, The Avengers, The Feelgoods and The Sounds of Seven.
“We have many stories to tell from that era as the band members have shared the stage with everyone from Frank Sinatra, Bee Gees, The Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits and John Farnham,” Jim said.
“We all knew each other and had worked in different bands over the years but never together in one band. We all love late sixties music and getting the chance to play our favourite songs and the ones we didn’t get to play back then.”
Attendees are encouraged to wear their most outrageous hippie-style clothes, with prizes for the best outfits. Think tie-dyed clothing, beads, bell bottoms and headbands – anything that says peace, love and rock and roll.
Meals will be available between 5.30pm and 8pm.
Tickets are $20. Bookings essential. Go to www.trybooking.com/CSDID or call 3359 1097.
A Night of Flower Power 60s Music with Tune In Turn On Drop Out
- Saturday, 10 August, 7pm-10pm
- Club Chermside
- 468 Rode Road, Chermside.
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