Barlines & Beyond with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2024

Tickets: $30 Door: $35

General Admission: Doors: 7pm.

Dinner & Show: 1 x Ticket + 3 Course: $122

Double Pass: 2 x Tickets + Charcuterie & Cheese sharing board $106

Limited Tickets available, Double Pass and D&S are Guaranteed front seating.

Dinner times Pre show: 6pm, 6:15pm, 6.30pm

Show: 8pm

Genre: Jazz, Indian, Ensemble Collaboration

About:

Barlines & Beyond explores the intersection of Western style improvisation and Indian Classical music in a cross-cultural ensemble collaboration. The members of the ensemble come from Australia and India with musical expertise in traditional Indian music and Western jazz/improvised music. Each musician brings their own tradition to the music and adapts their expertise and creativity to develop a beautiful and intriguing sonic environment. Together, their creative music is part improvised, based on all original compositions that are imbued with the colours and flavours of India and the West taking audiences on a journey into the modern world.

BIOGRAPHIES

Pandit Debasis Chakroborty – Slide Guitar

An “A” grade artiste of All India Radio and Television in both Hindustani classical and light music, an empanelled artiste of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations under the Ministry of external affairs, Govt. of India and Associate Professor in Performing Arts, Mangalayatan University, India. International performer regularly touring in UK, Australia, America and Europe.

Rob Burke PhD – Saxophone and Clarinet

Robert Burke is an Associate Professor in Jazz and Improvisation studies at Monash University. An internationally acclaimed improvising performer and composer, Rob has released 16 CD’s under his own name and has composed and performed on a further 300 CD’s. His sensitive and balanced perspective has allowed Rob to traverse many different styles as expressed in collaborative performances with international leaders in classical, jazz and experimental music.

Sam Evans PhD - Tabla and PercussionA contemporary Australian musician and tabla player who works as performer, composer, educator in Melbourne. Following many years of training in India, he is a regular international performer of both traditional Indian music and contemporary world music. He composes music for film and documentaries and is the founding director of the Melbourne Tabla School.

Stephen Magnusson – Electric Guitar

Stephen Magnusson is an international renowned guitarist, improviser and composer. He has performed with many artists including Charlie Haden, ArchieRoach, Stephen Pigram, Andrea Keller Meshell Ndegeocello, Tim Berne, Jim Black, Vince Jones, Scott Tinkler, Paul Grabowsky, Dave Beck, Frank diSario, SNAG, Enrico Rava, Arthur Blythe and many others. He Lives in Melbourne Australia and love Practising/Recording and Gardening.

Note: Most performances are a combination of seated and standing format. Seating is provided for Dinner and Charcuterie bookings and for most General Admission depending on numbers. If you require a seat we suggest you arrive when the doors open. Bar food available from 6:30pm-9pm. Pre Cocktail & drinks available from 5pm in the Salon.

PALAIS-HEPBURN, on Dja Dja Wurrung country

Nominated for Best Regional Venue (Established) in Music Victoria Awards 2022 & 2023

The refurbished Palais-Hepburn is one of Country Victoria's finest venues. Located in Hepburn Springs/Daylesford. Providing superb new dining in our Salon and Cocktail Bar, along with a variety of music and entertainment. Refined art deco interiors with sophisticated glamour, including outstanding sound system, lighting for the artists to play a huge variety of music styles including Jazz, Soul, Funk, RnB, Rock, Folk, Country, Soul, Pop, Alternative, Classical, World music. Keep an eye out for our annual festivals and events.

OUR DINING EXPERIENCE

Aside from entertainment, an evening at the Palais-Hepburn entails fine dining, sophisticated cocktails and boutique wines. We offer three-course dinner & show packages, which guarantees a table and seating. Bar Food menu will be available on the night. Our Modern Australian menu showcases only the best locally sourced ingredients guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

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NOTE: Refunds will be available and Dates will be re-scheduled In the event of a COVID impacted lockdown.

No refunds available if you are unable to attend for personal reasons, including COVID related illness.

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