TimeOut Songtress brings disco, soul and Motown hits to casino

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Hunt is returning to Far North Queensland next week to showcase how disco, soul and Motown hits are meant to sound.

Reef Hotel Casino entertainment manager Bruce Stewart said the versatile performer, whose party interpretations of iconic classics always brought audiences to their feet, had consistently packed the house since she started appearing on the casino stage almost a decade ago.

“There is no doubt that her 2023 return promises to be no different,” he said.

“With a repertoire that includes the hits of Aretha, The Jacksons, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder and the Motown greats, to name a few, it’s not surprising that the upcoming nights in Cairns are highly anticipated by music fans.

“Lisa’s vibrancy as an artist has seen her trek the globe and perform at some of the most coveted venues and festivals in Australia.

“Starting the early days of her career in the great African American gospel church tradition in New York, Lisa discovered the power of soulful singing and has gone on to share the stage with some of the world’s greats.”

Mr Stewart said she had an enviable list of admirers, from Eric Clapton, Dionne Warwick, Brian May, Randy Crawford, to Andrea Bocelli – all have been impressed with Lisa’s versatility and immense vocal ability.

“She’s also performed and toured with the likes of Ronan Keating, Macy Gray, Mousse T, Delores O’Riordan (Cranberries) and Tina Arena,” he said.

“In Australia, she’s shared the studio with Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Darren Percival, Jon Stevens and Midnight Oil.

“Her other international recording credits include sessions with famed producers Jellybean Benitez (Madonna), Toni C (Whitney), Frank Farion (LaBouche) and The Berman Brothers (Amber, Ultra Nate) to name a few.

“Her vocals can also be heard on several top 10 dance tracks around Europe including being ‘the voice’ of Lovestation (UK), Club X (Germany) and D1 (USA).

“Internationally, Lisa has songs on numerous compilation albums. Her debut release, A Little Piece of Magic, was released through record giant Universal/Polydor. She was also on the chart topping Lovestation’s Soulstation CD.

Lisa Hunt performs at BAR36 in The Reef Hotel Casino from 9pm on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. The shows are free of charge.