Love Me or Leave Me - Nina Simone Tribute
Schedule
Fri Nov 21 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Wesley Anne | Northcote, VI
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Love Me or Leave Me - Nina Simone Tribute returns once again after THREE previously SOLD-OUT Shows (2023/2024).Presented by Christine Manetta & The Adam Rudegeair Quartet
A captivating musical journey that celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Nina Simone. Christine Manetta with her unique flair brings a fresh perspective to Simone's timeless works. Embracing the musical truth within each song's story Christine reveals the depth of the human spirit and invites audiences to connect with the rich emotions behind the music. Accompanied by Musical Director Adam Rudegeair and his Quartet the performance weaves together heartfelt stories and powerful songs that span genres like jazz folk and blues. From the Tribal Gospel Beginnings and Cabaret Jazz to Activist Anthems immerse yourself in the emotional landscape of iconic tracks such as I Put a Spell on You Feelin' Good Sinnerman and Ain't Got No - I Got Life.
"A fabulous show and I highly recommend you check it out “
Barry Maxwell–Vice President Blues Music Victoria
"Great Voice" - Radio KLFM
Musicians:
Christine Manetta – Vocals/Narration. Melbourne based Vocalist known for her extensive work in Urban Jazz & Blues with notable appearances in Festivals: Docklands Castlemaine Merimbula and Port Fairy. Guest Presenter on ABC Radio (Nina Simone Tribute Programs) and Internationally celebrated Songwriter Multi-Award-Winning Album ‘One Woman One Day’- Global Music Awards (US) Intercontinental Music Awards (US) Women’s International Film Festival (US) and Rome Music Video Awards (ITA) to name a few.
Adam Rudegeair – Piano. A prolific composer performer and educator based in Melbourne. His music is rooted in jazz and funk with significant influences from the sounds of New Orleans Minneapolis and avant-garde groove musicians such as Sun Ra and Medeski Martin & Wood. Adam's current projects include Lake Minnetonka The Bowie Project and the ongoing collaboration with jazz legend Bob Sedergreen ‘Bourbon Street to Brunswick Street’.
Stephen Caruana – Drums/Percussion - Originally from Brisbane having graduated from the Queensland Conservatory and Rotterdams Conservatory (Codarts) The Netherlands. Stephen has performed throughout Australia and internationally with performances spread throughout Holland Belgium Germany France Italy and Switzerland.
Aaron Searle - Saxophones/Flute. Composer Music Educator and Jazz Musician from Melbourne. Aaron has released three solo albums. Three albums of original material and one album of compositions by Dave Brubeck.
Ivan Rosa – Double/Electric Bass. Performing as part of the Melbourne Jazz scene for the last three decades Ivan has worked with many prominent musicians including Bob Sedergreen Alan Lee Lachlan Davidson The Romans and the Orlando Combo. Ivan has a wealth of experience and is known for his sense of groove and inventive solos.
https://www.christinemanetta.com/ninasimonestory
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Where is it happening?
Wesley Anne, 250 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia, NorthcoteEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
