JAMES RYAN FUNKTET w GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE, PAT POWELL and more!

Name: JAMES RYAN FUNKTET w GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE, PAT POWELL and more!
Start: 2026-03-04T09:00:00+11:00
Location: 294 Marrickville Rd. Entry Illawarra Rd., Marrickville, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2204

Schedule

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

294 Marrickville Rd. Entry Illawarra Rd., Marrickville, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2204 | Marrickville, NS

Wednesday March 4th JAMES RYAN FUNKTET feat GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE, PAT POWELL and more! 💙🎤🎷📎🎸🎸🥁
Saxophonist, flute player, composer & band leader of The Subterraneans, Sonic Mayhem Orchestra, JR’s Soul Jazz Express & much more… ‘Possibly the most exciting tenorist in Australia since Mark Simmons’ Eric Myers Weekend Australian
Bringing a feast of funk, jazz, reggae, soul & ska inspired music & grooves. John Coltrane & Roland Rahsaan Kirk hanging with James Brown & Bob Marley…. :
⭐ JAMES RYAN (Saxes/ Flute/ Compositions)
LEE ORSZACZKY (Trombone)
⭐ AL GOODMAN (Keys)
⭐ MICHAEL COGGINS (Guitar)
⭐ GRAHAM BURNS (Bass)
⭐ NATE GRIFFIN (Drums)
⭐ GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE (Vocals, Violin, guitar and serious cool)
George Washingmachine is an Australian jazz violinist, vocalist, actor, and visual artist celebrated for his high‑energy performances and charismatic stage presence. Based in Sydney, he leads his own ensembles—most notably the swing‑driven George Washingmachine Quartet, featuring skilled collaborators on guitar and double bass. His musical range spans toe‑tapping gypsy jazz and soulful blues, and he also showcases talents on guitar and double bass. Internationally acclaimed, he’s toured Europe, Cuba, New Zealand, and the US, appearing at major festivals including Havana Jazz and Sydney’s renowned venues . His discography includes nine albums across swing, string ensemble, and blues styles—such as 'Sweet Atmosphere', 'Room 301 Sessions', and 'Blue Rinse'. George also collaborates with classical jazz figures—like Simon Tedeschi, performing Gershwin and Cole Porter standards—and works regularly in theatre and television. Whether fronting a quartet, leading a larger ensemble, or mentoring others, George Washingmachine brings virtuosity, humour, and artful showmanship to every performance.

7pm Doors/Restaurant 🍷 🍕
8.30pm band
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