Skiba to rock Reef Casino

Singer/songwriter creates his own brand of infectious and upbeat music

l CAIRNS CBD

| Nick Dalton

THE Reef Hotel Casino features two days of rock ‘n roll next weekend.

First up is Eddie Skiba on Friday, June 23 followed by Hot Ice on Saturday, June 24 from 9pm each night.

Casino entertainment manager Bruce Stewart said Eddie Skiba and his band would perform hits and originals in a two-hour show live on the BAR36 stage.

“Eddie will also feature on the night, the exclusive reveal of his new video clip on the big screen of song ‘Never Get To Heaven’, filmed by the talented Glenn Saggers from Threadless Films and featuring the amazing Sassy Catz,” he said.

“The singer/songwriter and recording artist creates his own brand of infectious upbeat rock, and with his band captures a natural chemistry and sincere presence.

“He has performed all over the globe and Australia supporting Hoodoo Gurus, Ian Moss, Mark Seymour, The Break, Diesel, Chocolate Starfish, Dragon, Nick Barker, Jon Stevens, Black Sorrows plus performed the stages of Cairns Blues Festival, Mission Evolve Festival, Sunset in the Park Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse, the Tablelands Festival, Rail Jam Concert Mt Buller, Gershwin Room at the Espy, Yah Yahs, the iconic Transport Bar Melbourne.

“Eddie has also enjoyed national airplay including Triple M, ABC and the Marngrook Footy Show.

“Eddie has penned three full-length albums, ‘Bullet De Bloom’, ‘Blend on the Border’ and latest release ‘Chasing

Rainbows’ as well as the EP ‘Dig It’, all available on Spotify and at his show.

“Experience a mix of originals and party hits to guarantee the dance floor full until the wee hours.”

Mr Stewart said expect hot American rock with Hot Ice on Saturday, June 24.

“Hot Ice, with arguably the best three-part harmonies in town, pay homage to the legendary musicians with a huge night of good ol’ American rock,” he said.

“Front man Glenn ‘Simmo’ Symons with band members Laurie Ernst and Neil Hodgson said they had been been inspired by these great American bands of the 70s and 80s with huge anthems and party tunes.

“Hot Ice show, respect and do justice to this mighty genre.”

Both shows are live and free only at BAR36.