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Rocket Man vs Piano Man

Two music icons. Two grand pianos. Two of the world’s most accomplished tribute artists.

Tribute acts Lance Strauss and Jimmy Mann will bring Elton John (Lance) and Billy Joel (Jimmy) to life in a “versus” performance with each man fighting it out with their best renditions.

Elton John and Billy Joel are arguably two of the greatest piano men ever, and the gloves are off the audience is challenged to pick a winner.

Jimmy Mann has been performing for more than 25 years, while Lance Strauss has been wowing audiences since the late 80s with his uncanny resemblance to Elton John.

The two entertainers have been working together for more than 15 years, bringing their face-to-face show to life.

Rocket Man vs Piano Man is a brand-new show, completed with a backing band including guitar, bass, percussion and saxophone.

The show takes place at The Art House, Wyong on 9 April at 8pm – see www. thearthousewyong.com.au for more details.

Rocket Man takes on Piano Man at the Art House April 9

Nicola Riches

John Lynch’s sculpture Stargazing

A rock formation behind his Lisarow home inspired sculptor, John Lynch, to create a piece which has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Tom Bass Prize for Figurative Sculpture.

His work, Stargazing, in Carrara marble was selected for the exhibition at historic Juniper Hall, Paddington.

The exhibition was opened by NSW Governor, Margaret Beazley, on March 11 and runs until March 27 with entry free.

Lynch said the inspirational formation sits behind his property on the ridge leading to Berry’s Head.

“The large sandstone boulder I have walked past many times looks to me like a human head form staring at the sky,” he said.

“I am very open to ideas from any source, but particularly the natural world.

“It is a small, quiet sculpture so I’m extra pleased that the judges saw some value in it.”

Lynch runs a sculpture school, studio and gallery at Lisarow.

To see more of his work go to johnlynchsculpture.com.au.