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THE FULL SPECTRUM OF R&B AND MOTOWN JESSICA WASHINGTON gets blown away by the star quality and energy of Cushney Roberts, founder of the Motown tribute band Spectrum...

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he term ‘spectrum’ relates to the distribution of energy in space – considering the vigor and passion that Darryl Grant, Pierre Jovan, David Prescott and Cushney Roberts bring to each show and their obvious star quality, there couldn’t be a better name for this award winning quartet.

The Las Vegas superstars are returning to Australia for the second time as a group to perform their amazing tribute show to Motown and R&B music, ‘Reach Out’.

“Spectrum is made up of four gentlemen who are inherently familiar with what we perform because we grew up with the music.

We have four different personalities and styles but we come together and make a tight unit,” said Roberts, the group’s founder.

The four incredible singers complement each other – Grant and Prescott perform as tenors while Roberts and Jovan cover the lower octaves. While they are renowned for the beautiful sound of their harmonising, individually, they have all had amazing careers in music.

“David has worked with a lot of big name performers, writing and producing original songs. Pierre is a multi-instrumentalist. Darryl has recorded with the likes of The Temptations and even The Rolling Stones,” Roberts said.

Roberts’ own achievements as a vocalist are equally remarkable. As a performer, he has sung everything from classics to pop to jazz.

He has even performed as the opening act for the 17-time Grammy Award-winner, Tony Bennett. But being an engineering graduate from Princeton University, Roberts realises that he could have ended up on a very different career path.

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“I had always been interested in music because it was part of my upbringing. I was in the church choir and played instruments in high school – I’d only ever seen music as a hobby,” he said.

“But after working as an engineer for some time, the opportunity to try a music career fulltime came up and I took that route just to see how it would go. Although it was rough getting started, I was able to get a foothold.”

But today, it is their success as a group which has garnered them world wide acclaim.

Formed almost 20 years ago, Spectrum’s achievements as a group are attributable not only to their skills as individual musicians, but also their admiration for the music they perform.

“To me, the genres of Motown and R&B are incredibly special – the songs have great melodies and great lyrics. When they were first performed, the groups had an edge to them.

The performers were energetic, exciting and relatable,” Roberts said.

“We try to represent those qualities every time we perform. I think that’s why our show has been so popular. We aren’t just singing, we are feeling what we’re doing.”

‘The ‘Reach Out’ show boasts an amazing lineup of classic hits. Whether they are performing the classic love songs of The Platters or the soulful hits of The Temptations, Spectrum always strive to be genuine in their representation of these memorable classics.

“Even without trying to impersonate the original artist, we have a very strong feeling of being authentic in our performances. We often get comments that we sound just like or even better than the original act – I don’t know whether that’s true but I’m glad that were are

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We are not just singing, we are feeling what we are doing... able to do such a good job that the audience feels that way,” Roberts said.

“For the people who have seen the original acts, we want them to feel like we’ve kept the music alive. For the people who have never seen the original groups live, we want to give them that opportunity.”

The Las Vegas-based group are Sin City superstars and have been rightly recognised as veterans of the Vegas music scene. Voted ‘Best of Las Vegas’ for two years in a row and recently inducted into the Las Vegas Walk of Fame, it’s clear that the group has had some remarkable experiences as performers.

“We have worked with over 50 different orchestras in America alone – there are probably quite a few established artists who haven’t had that experience, so that is one of our crowning achievements,” Roberts said.

But the group is steadily making a name for themselves outside of the famous Vegas Strip, taking their award winning show all over the world. The quartet spent almost a year touring in Berlin and have performed on over a hundred different cruise ships. With all this travelling, it’s no wonder that the group has amassed such credibility as one of the best Motown tribute groups.

Even though Spectrum have travelled all

over the world, performances for Australian crowds are particularly memorable.

“The fun thing about Australian crowds is that I don’t think they see a lot of performers doing what we do and so authentically, so the crowds are really responsive. They love our singing, choreography and stage personalities,” he said.

“It’s a lot of fun for us and we translate that to the audience so they always have a good time!”

It is clear that after 18 years of performances, there are few groups in the world who have a better understanding of what makes a great tribute show than Spectrum.

“We want the audience to feel euphoric – like they’re exhausted from participating in the singing and energy of the show. We want them to come out saying that they’ve had the best time that they have had in years.”

Don’t miss the highly energetic and incredibly authentic Spectrum, performing at the Blacktown Workers Club on Saturday, March 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $30. To book or for more information phone 9830 0600.

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ake the chance to experience exotic music without having to leave your backyard when internationally acclaimed ensemble Rasa Duende bring their world music to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

The performance will take audiences on a journey from the vibrant sounds of India through to southern Spain, following the development of flamenco music as it travelled across countries with the original gypsies.

Rasa Duende creates a musical fusion by mixing Indian classical and folk music with the songs, dances and rhythms of flamenco.

The group is a collaboration between three renowned musicians who combine their unique talents. Aria-award winner Bobby Singh, who plays the tabla, is a prominent figure in the world music scene. He performs across a variety of genres from classical Hindustani music to jazz and pop and has collaborated with well-known artists such as John Butler and the Cat Empire.

He is joined by Dr Adrian McNeil who was taught to play sarod by a disciple of the world’s greatest player, Ustad Ali Akbar. He is one of the few western musicians who has mastered the classical music scene in India.

The group is completed by flamenco guitarist Damian Wright who has written for and performed alongside the world’s top flamenco artists and created a successful national touring group, Bandaluzia Flamenco.

The trio will also show off their culinary skills during a Hindustani cooking demonstration with a Spanish twist. Audience members will be offered wine, a sample of the cooking and get to listen to the musicians discuss the recipe.

Rasa Duende will perform at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, February 24 at 3pm. The cookery demonstration will be held at 1.30pm.

Cooking and performance tickets are $38$45, performance only tickets are $23-$30.

Bookings: 4712 7600 or www.jspac.com.au.

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f you like your rock music hard with a sharp, comic edge then brace yourself as Tenacious D is set to visit our shores in May. The musical duo, formed in 1991, is made up of Hollywood success story Jack Black, famous for his roles in comedy films ‘Shallow Hal’ and ‘School of Rock’, and vocalist Kyle Gass.

Although the pair have previously toured down under, this will be their first visit to Australia or New Zealand since 2011 when they were the support act for the Foo Fighters.

They released their third album, ‘Rize of the Fenix’, last year, which was warmly received by critics and became the highestselling comedy album in the United States.

It was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

The album showcases the mix of humour and energetic hard-rock that Tenacious D is famous for while also drawing upon diverse musical influences such as folk and

progressive rock.

Most of the tracks were recorded with Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters on drums.

They will be joined in Australia by special guest Barry Morgan, who plays an organ salesman in a show that uses hilarity and music to delight audiences.

Renowned for his appearances on Spicks and Specks, the Marngrook Footy Show and on Gotye’s 2012 Australia tour, Barry’s brand of comedy is the perfect complement to the main act.

Also making an appearance will be the enigmatic Sasquatch, an “ape-like creature that some people believe inhabits forests” and enjoys shredding guitar solos.

Tenacious D will perform at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday, May 11 at 9pm.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, February 25 at 9am.

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BEATLE BOYS BRING BACK THE MOP TOPS

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hey’ve performed across the globe and now The ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys are bringing their mop tops and cockney accents to Penrith’s Evan Theatre.

The Fab Four cover band will begin their Australian tour in March, direct from playing concerts in Canada, North America, South Africa and Asia.

Band members Christopher Frazer, John Kater, Rod Auld and Michael Brady were all raised in Australia yet aim to replicate the sounds and appearance of the four lads from Liverpool who made up the unbelievably successful Beatles.

Christopher Frazer, who plays John Lennon, has performed in many musicals and tribute acts over the years, including as Freddie Mercury.

John Kater, who plays Paul, has been the Casanova of Beatledom longer than Paul himself! Rod Auld plays the quieter George Harrison and Michael Brady is the ever popular Ringo.

Audiences will be able to relive the era when the Beatles ruled the airwaves and record charts, with the ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys set to play every song that hit number one on the charts.

The show will cover a wide range of the band’s music, from the catchy pop hits of the early 1960’s through to the experimental psychedelic rock of their later albums.

Classic hits such as ‘Help’, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and ‘Let It Be’ will be performed, plus more as the Fabulous Beatle Boys take a musical journey through the many genres and styles of the Beatles.

The band’s iconic fashion will also be emulated with each performer dressing like one of the iconic musicians and also presenting a new look they created based on what they think the Beatles might have dressed like if they were touring today.

Whether you’re a fan of John or Paul, the Fabulous Beatle Boys have created a

MONSTER RIFFS AND GUITARS

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ewly formed rock duo Monster Guitars are ready to unleash their music with a new album and tour underway. The duo is made up of 2012 ARIA nominee Mark Easton and acclaimed blues guitarist Adam Hole, who have joined forces to create a compelling style of energetic blues rock.

Their debut album ‘Attack of the Monster Guitars’ is the first of a planned trilogy of CDs and was released earlier this month.

It showcases the musical talents of both artists as they face off on their guitars with edgy riffs and impressive solos.

Successful in his own right, Mark Easton’s CD ‘Grind’ charted eight months in the Top 25 records on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts and still receives regular airplay a year on.

The singer-songwriter guitarist has stayed true to his blues rock roots yet also experiments with new styles and genres.

His unique sound is made using a variety of instruments including a double neck bass

guitar, resonator, telecaster and acoustic guitars as well as a harp, kick drum and percussion pad.

He incorporates elements of blues, rock, funk and slide playing into his music and draws on the styles of artists such as RL Burnside, Hound Dog Taylor, Led Zeppelin, the Black Keys and the White Stripes.

His partner in crime, Adam Hole, was recently listed as one of the country’s leading solo blues guitarists in Chris Johnson’s book Guitar – The Australian Story alongside Jeff Lang and John Butler. Adam plays stomping, dirty blues that crosses over into rock and metal. His performances are wild and he plays the slide guitar with passion and skill.

The pair combine to put on a show which promises to deliver good music and thrashing guitar solos.

Monster Guitars will perform at R.G. McGees Hotel in Richmond on Sunday, March 3 at 2pm. For bookings or more information, call 4578 1503.

show that will cater to all tastes, delight fans and bring Beatlemania back based on their collective 26 years of experience performing as the Beatles.

The Fabulous Beatle Boys will perform at the Evan Theatre, Panthers on Friday, March 22 at 8pm.

Tickets are $36.50. To book or for more information, call 4720 5555 or visit www. ticketmaster.com.au.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22

MANPOWER

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Retro Friday Night Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Lisa Crouch & Dig This Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Skyz The Limit Venue: Penrith Gaels Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 John Field Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Time Machine Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600 The Bandits Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 The Angels Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $41, 8pm 9625 5500 Club Envy Venue: Penrith Hotel $10, 9pm 4721 2060 Manpower

TOOL: LIVE SHOW IS A WORK OF ART

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riple Grammy award-winning band Tool are taking a break from the recording studio to tour Australia. The acclaimed rockers, who are in the process of recording a fifth studio album, will be performing headline shows in Australia and New Zealand in April and May. Tool has previously toured Australia and played at the Big Day Out, where they received positive reviews for their performance and stage presence. The band consists of vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, drummer Danny Carey and bassist Justin Chancellor.

They formed in California in the late 1980’s and spent a few years playing gigs locally before being signed to a record label and releasing their debut EP ‘Opiate’.

Four albums and two decades later, Tool is one of the world’s best-known alternative rock outfits.

Their music, which incorporates elements of alternative metal and progressive rock,

draws from many genres and experiments with time signatures and rhythms.

It has been praised for its complexity and innovation and was described by the Examiner as consisting of “an intense multi-dimensional sound that reaches beyond a simple audio experience”.

Tool’s live performances are treated as works of art and make use of elaborate lighting installations, dazzling laser displays and video.

They have also received attention for their unique video clips and cover art with their 2006 album ‘10,000 Days’ winning a Grammy award for Best Record Packaging.

With Tool’s track record for powerful performances and a highly anticipated album on the way, tickets to their Australian tour are likely to sell fast.

Tool will perform at Allphones Arena on Friday, May 3. Tickets went on sale at 9am on Tuesday, February 19. For bookings or more information, call 132 849 or visit www. frontiertouring.com/tool.

Venue: Penrith Panthers $31.50, 7.30pm 4720 5555 Karaoke Night Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417 Get Amongst It Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Chris Drummond Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Free entry, 9pm 9830 0673 Stephen Fisher-King on Broadway Venue: Blacktown Workers $7.50 members, $10.50 visitors, 8pm 9830 0673 FABBA Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4737 4600 Rock and Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Beat Crazy Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Talisman Venue: Penrith Gaels

Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Jazz Express Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Party Revival Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Maynilad Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 The Cyril B Bunter Band Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $26 members, $31 visitors, 8pm 9625 5500 Gary Puckett Venue: Penrith Panthers $46.50, 7.30pm 4720 5555

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Steve Passfield & The Hand Picked Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Colin Hay Venue: Penrith Panthers $49, 7pm 4720 5555 Head to Panthers for a great Sunday evening to finish the weekend.

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THE SEARCHERS

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March 2 Rooty Hill RSL $30 Adults, $20 Children

The Searchers Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $20, 8pm 9625 5500 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Retro Friday Night Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Nuclear Buddha Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Club Envy Venue: Penrith Hotel $10, 9pm 4721 2060 Live Entertainment Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600 Stellar Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Welcome Home Lightning Stone Venue: Upper Castlereagh Uniting Church 0468 424 000

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

JENIFER IS STRICTLY BASSEY

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he songs of Dame Shirley Bassey are considered classics and now they’ll be brought to life on stage by awardwinning Australian performer Jenifer

Green.

Jenifer will delight audiences when she pays homage to the Welsh songstress in her tribute show ‘Strictly Bassey’ at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

The show has already received rave reviews at home and overseas.

Previously, Jenifer Green has worked in Las Vegas and toured the US alongside stars such as Bob Hope, George Burns, Mickey Rooney and Donald O’Connor.

She has also appeared on TV shows including ‘The Merv Griffin Show’, ‘The Tonight Show’ and ‘With Jerry Lewis’.

The acclaimed stage show has proven popular among critics, with Jenifer sweeping the 2010 National MO Awards to be crowned The Peter Allen Entertainer of the Year, Best Female Vocalist and Best Tribute Show.

She has the honour of being the first entertainer to win three major categories in the same year.

Fans of Dame Shirley Bassey can expect to hear all the well-loved classics with Jenifer tuning her vocal stylings to recreate hits such as ‘Big Spender’, ‘I Who Have Nothing’, ‘Never, Never, Never’, ‘Something’, ‘This is My Life’ and more.

Her enchanting vocals will be supported by a five piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Macro.

They will be accompanied by special guest Keith Scott, an internationally renowned impressionist.

‘Strictly Bassey’ with Jenifer Green will play at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre located on High Street, Penrith on Wednesday, February 27.

Tickets are $20 and include morning tea catering at 10am. The show commences at 11am. For bookings or more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au.

Australian Bee Gees Trilogy Direct from Las Vegas Venue: Penrith Panthers $36.50, 7.30pm 4720 5555 The McClymonts Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $30 Adults and $20 Children, 8pm 9625 5500 New Horizon Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Rock and Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Manpower Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $30, 8pm 9830 0600 Triple Grip Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 9pm 9830 0673 Rough Stock Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Country Band Venue: Nepean Rowing Club Free entry, 1.30pm 4731 2255 Live Entertainment Venue: Kingswood Sports Club

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Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600 Live Entertainment Venue: Penrith Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Laurie Bennett Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Back to the 80’s Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Urban Stone Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Trivia Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 3pm 9623 1211

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Sunday Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Rockin’ Mustangs Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Want your gig featured? Email Shannon.Cochrane@mediaview.com. au.

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he big screen comeback of bodybuilding hero turned governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is a violent, action-filled tale of crime fighting in small town America.

In ‘The Last Stand’, Schwarzenegger plays Sheriff Ray Owens, a disheartened police officer who once worked on the mean streets of Los Angeles but quit after an accident crippled his partner and injured his pride. He moves to a quiet rural border town in Arizona where he spends his time listlessly trying to counter petty crime.

His boring job is livened up when drug baron Gabriel Cortez, who is on the run from the FBI, speeds through the town towards Mexico and takes an agent hostage. When a local farmer is found murdered, Owens and his colleagues trace the crime back to Cortez’s henchmen and try to foil their plot to cross the border.

The result is a classic good versus evil showdown jam-packed with flashy car chase sequences and fights. While not intellectually demanding, it is wellmade and won’t disappoint action fans.

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ON THE ROAD [Rated MA15+] Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley and Kristen Stewart

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eleased to rave reviews overseas, ‘Persona 4 Golden’ is an engaging role playing game which combines Sims-like game play with dark, mysterious themes.

The main character is a Japanese schoolboy who moves to live with his family in the dull but pleasant rural town of Inaba when a series of chilling events occur and children begin to go missing.

As the plot unfolds, he befriends local teenagers Yosuke and Chie and the trio set out to uncover who is responsible for the chaos. They soon find a portal which transports them to a fantastical world and discover that they have special powers which come in handy when they encounter sinister characters hell-bent on reaping havoc.

Players are presented with two distinct worlds – they must attend classes and do mundane tasks by day then play detective and fight evil in a magical realm by night. Praised for its clear graphics and gripping plotline, ‘Persona 4 Golden’ takes advantage of the PS Vita’s features and allows wireless networking for a more social experience.

On the Road’, a film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s critically acclaimed novel, chronicles the journey of wannabe writer Sal Paradise (Sam Riley) as he travels across the United States in search of adventure.

He is accompanied by charismatic friend Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund) and his promiscuous wife Marylou (Kristen Stewart), who encourage him to think freely and challenge social norms.

Their road trip, inspired by the real-life experiences of Kerouac and fellow Beat generation artists, is a wild ride filled with steamy sex scenes and recreational drug use. Yet despite the adult themes, ‘On the Road’ is never tawdry and Brazilian director Walter Salles brings Kerouac’s tale alive in a mature and sensitive fashion.

The cast give strong performances with Kristen Stewart showing off an edgier, more raw acting style than audiences might expect. Overall, the film successfully captures the libertine values of the era’s counterculture while also portraying the universal theme of youthful self-exploration.

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reated by a star-studded list of figures from the entertainment world, ‘Son of Rogue’s Gallery: Pirates, Sea Songs and Chanteys’ is a compilation of sea shanties performed in a variety of genres from sleek pop to grungy rock with each artist putting a unique twist on the song.

Produced by Gore Verbinski and Johnny Depp, the disc is a follow up to its predecessor, created in 2006 to coincide with the release of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’.

The musicians featured are a diverse bunch, with the unlikely pairing of REM’s Michael Stipe with Courtney Love for ‘Rio Grande’, Tom Waits and Keith Richards collaborating on the melancholy ‘Shenandoah’ and 70’s star Todd Rundgren going solo on ‘Rolling Down to Old Maui’.

Despite the dazzling array of artists featured, critics have given the compilation mixed reviews with some noting that the two-disc CD inevitably has dull moments and filler among its 36 tracks. ‘Son of Rogue’s Gallery’ makes for an interesting listening experience

but it’s a hit and miss affair – while some tracks try too hard to genre blend, there are standouts which capture the spirit of the shanties and put a modern, rock and roll twist on tales of a pirate’s life.

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A DELIGHTFUL AGLIANICO PERFECT WITH SPAGHETTI

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e see little Aglianico here in Australia, a wine that's big in the south of Italy where it was introduced from Greece some several millennia ago.

For whatever reason it’s never really caught on either elsewhere in Italy nor in many other parts of the world, but the dozen or so Australian makers who have planted and are refining it here are doing so with quite some success, and winning fans for this fullflavoured variety.

One such is Bill Calabria at Griffith in the NSW Riverina who sports good Italian lineage, and has recently released a 2010 Calabria Aglianico that's a delightfully more-ish drop bright cherry in colour and with ripe plum fruit and black cherry aromas, and savoury coffee and smoky notes on the palate.

At just $14.99 it’s rewardingly classy and elegant to enjoy with richer, light-meat dishes such as roast duck or pork belly – or as in its homeland, with Spaghetti alla Puttanesca,

the so-called “Prostitutes Spaghetti” whose flavoursome sauce is made with garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, anchovies, capers and dill, and which the “girls” of Naples could easy whip up between clients.

One to note: Katnook Estate's 2010 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine that’s richly reflective of the great 2010 vintage, one that’s often described as being amongst the region’s best-ever, with near-ideal weather conditions that included below average rainfall and above average temperatures.

The beautifully intense blackberry and mulberry aromas, generous pure-fruit flavours, finely grained tannins and underlying mocha notes, make it a great buy at $40 – in fact Langton’s Wine Auction have described it as “an outstanding Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon with excellent fruit definition and tannin maturity”.

Enjoy it with slow-baked beef ribs accompanied by a peppercorn or fresh mushroom sauce.

asual dining at its best, Waterstone Grill at St Marys Leagues Club is bustling with diners keen to enjoy amply-sized, well priced, delicious

dishes.

With a menu that offers a range of modern Australian cuisine, there is something for everyone at this stylish yet relaxed restaurant.

Check out the daily ‘blackboard specials’ and house specialities but here’s my recommendations.

Of the entrees, be sure to try the chicken skewers with a dipping sauce of peanut satay – the chicken pieces are large and tender, perfect for the rich peanut satay.

Waterstone Grill offers a range of seafood dishes, but the salt and pepper mixed entree is defintely one of the highlights – the crispy coating on the calamari and prawns is delightful and balanced with the flavours of a fresh garden salad.

Those with a penchant for prawns will also enjoy the tomato and prawn fettuccine – but be prepared to share this with a dining partner; the dish is flavoursome, tantalising and very generous in size.

Waterstone Grill also serve American pork ribs and sauce with chips and a salad that cannot be given enough praise but should be served with a warning – to enjoy this dish properly you should expect to get a little messy!

Restaurant manager, Rebecca, whose enthusiasm and passion for her craft is unmeasurable, also recommends the rib-eye steak prepared with a marinade of red wine and rosemary. The succulent steak will leave you completely satisfied.

My favourite dishes at the restaurant however are the desserts. From the quality of the desserts on offer, it is easy to tell that Waterstone Grill has their very own in-house pastry chef.

Treat yourself to the Chef’s special, a passionfruit cheesecake served with mango ice-cream. Priced at a ridiculous $4 this cheesecake is light and creamy.

The deep pan apple pie is also a treat and reminiscent of good, old-fashioned home cooking with its crumbling base and chunky apple pieces.

Waterstone Grill seats up to 350 people so any time is a great time to enjoy this relaxing dining experience. Waterstone Grill is located inside St Marys Leagues Club. For more information call 9677 7788 or visit www. saintsrl.com.au/waterstone_grill.

– Reviewed by Cassandra O’Connor Want your restaurant featured in FYI? We’re the home of entertainment, so you should! Email Cameron.Wallace@ mediaview.com.au to find out how you can be included.

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s one of the biggest shows of the past decade, ‘Australian Idol’, about to get a revival? Well it’s quite possible according to recent reports. ‘Idol’ was a ratings juggernaut for Channel Ten when it aired between 2003 and 2009. It produced some of Australia’s biggest music stars including Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Damien Leith, Matt Corby, Jessica Mauboy and Ricki-Lee Coulter, to name a few. But if it does come back, a few things need to happen to make it worthwhile.

First, a new set of judges is a given but let’s mix it up by introducing both an Australian and international panel, like ‘The Voice’. Secondly, a likeable host is also crucial. I have nothing against Andrew G but let’s look for someone

different, unlike the usual roulette of hosts that get passed around. And lastly, ‘Australia’s Got Talent’, ‘The Voice’ and ‘The X-Factor’ will need to disappear otherwise it will have no hope. An overload of talent shows on small market Australian TV isn’t a good thing because the talent thins out, and we’ll end up seeing the same contestants on every show.

Here’s a blast from the past. What do you get when you combine ‘Cheers’ with ‘Seinfeld’ – a brand new US sitcom that’s what. ‘Kirstie’s New Show’, yes that’s the title, stars Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman (‘Cheers’), and Michael Richards aka Kramer from ‘Seinfeld’.

Alley will play Madison Banks, a Broadway star

who finds her life turned upside down when her son turns up looking to reconnect with his biological mother. Richards will play Maddie’s limo driver, while Perlman plays her assistant/ best friend. While the show stars some TV comedy legends, the premise sounds weird, and I can’t image Michael Richards playing anybody but Kramer. There’s no word yet on an air date.

Geeks and babes of Penrith, ‘Beauty & The Geek’ is back for 2013 and producers are on the hunt for a new cast. If you are single and between 18 – 30, this could be the break for you. Visit www.beauty5.castasugar.com by Sunday, March 3 to apply.

Some shows in the US got a well-earned renewal last week. ‘Supernatural’ will be back for a ninth series, ‘The Vampire Diaries’ will return for a fifth series, and the soon-to-air ‘Arrow’ has been awarded a second season.

The 288th season of ‘The Amazing Race’, okay I joke but by golly there’s been a lot, will air on 7mate this Sunday, February 24 at 6.30pm. Teams this season include a pair of country singers, two YouTube hosts, pro hockey-player brothers, firefighters, rollerderby mothers, twin brothers who work together as physicians and a couple who were married only four weeks before the race started. Sounds promising, don’t miss it!

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COBBLED TOGETHER WITH HISTORY: THE FEATHERS HOTEL

by David Ellis

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ook into The Feathers hotel in the historic little English market town of Woodstock, a building that dates back to the 1600’s, was a draper’s shop for the first half of the 20th century, and then a butcher’s.

And not any butcher: this chap made somewhat of a name for himself when he roasted a whole ox just up the road in the grounds of Blenheim Palace during celebrations there for the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. And after unpacking in your room that’s in an even older part of the hotel, take yourself to the quiet of the study to read or nap – and discover you’re sitting in what was a sanatorium 300 years ago for those struck down with tuberculosis.

And when it’s time for dinner, it’ll be in the equally fascinating dining room, created within part of several more centuries-old village cottages that were all slowly bought-up and cobbled together into today’s colourful and eclectic Feathers Hotel. (And which explains why no two of the 16 bedrooms and five suites are the same.)

Finally, enjoy a nightcap in the Gin Bar that the Guinness Book of Records recognises as having the world's most different-label gins.

And which explains why a sign says: “We provide assistance to your room if required”.

The Feathers, one quickly comes to appreciate, is all about history – as is Woodstock its very self, the Domesday Book recording that what is now the town was a Royal Forest for hunting and timber-gathering as early as 1086.

And it’s also known that King Henry I later had a menagerie for his personal amusement within the forest, while his grandson Henry II courted his mistress Rosamund Clifford (the “Fair Rosamund”) there in the 1160’s – and in a more serious mood, in 1179 conferred a Royal Charter on the now-emerging little Woodstock.

I first became acquainted with The Feathers some 20 years back when respected hotelier, Gordon Campbell-Grey bought the property, then known as The Dorchester, and set about putting it on the map as a country retreat to stay and dine at in splendid surroundings.

He spent a small fortune on restoring The

Dorchester, and with his love of food and a hobby of collecting stuffed birds, re-named it The Feathers.

Just over 100km north of London’s CBD on the outskirts of Oxford, The Feathers is an easy place to get to for a memorable lunch, but better still is to opt for a night or two there to enjoy the property and the dining, and to take-in the many local highlights.

For example, you may want to visit Oxford, Blenheim Palace where Sir Winston Churchill was born in 1874, the Cotswold Wildlife Park, Warwick Castle, and not least, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild’s extraordinary Waddesdon Manor that took six years to build between 1877 and 1883 and which now attracts 300,000 visitors a year to its spectacular gardens, priceless art collections, aviary and woodland playground.

We called into The Feathers for a nostalgic lunch during a visit to Britain and Wales last October, opting to self-drive rather than take the train from London: after overnighting at a Heathrow Airport hotel we collected a Vauxhall Zafira from the airport agency, left Heathrow at 9.30am and after a stop at tiny Bladon to see

the graves of Sir Winston Churchill and many of his family, were at The Feathers in time for a leisurely 2.5 hour lunch.

The roomy booked at The Feathers through DriveAway Holidays cost just $357 for five days, including insurances, unlimited kilometres and 24hr roadside service.

As it was so many years ago on our first visit, the anguish at lunch was decisions – decisions when presented with the British/ Continental menu: five mouth-watering entrees, a half dozen mains and as many desserts… plus a choice of British and French cheeses, fruit bread, biscuits and chutneys to finish.

Then to the Gin Bar: here there are no fewer than 161 different labels from every gin-producing country in the world – and the opportunity to sip on the world's most expensive G&T: a Monkey 47 Gin from Holland with Q Tonic Water from the USA costing GBP22.75 (AU$35 at time of our visit.)

For more information about The Feathers visit www.thefeathers.co.uk; DriveAway Holidays www.driveaway.com.au or phone 1300 723 972.

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fter three hugely successful albums, everyone’s favourite Aussie alternative rock band is set to release their fourth studio album.

Birds of Tokyo’s new album, titled ‘March Fires’, is expected to match or even top the success of the band’s previous albums, with some of its tracks already climbing up the charts.

Formed in 2004 in Perth, Western Australia, the band had already caught the eye of Rolling Stone by 2007, listed by the magazine as a ‘band to watch’.

In 2013, their new album is proving that Birds of Tokyo is still an exciting part of the Australian music scene, with plenty of new tricks up their sleeves.

The album features 11 new tracks from the ARIA Award winning band.

The first track to be released was the song ‘This Fire’. Whether it’s Ian Kelly’s vocals, Ian Berney’s bass work, Glenn Sarangapany on keys, Adam Spark on guitar or Adam Weston

on drums, each musician shines on this track, showing that the strength of the band is attributable to the individual skill of each artist.

“We really made a conscious choice to just put a match to everything we’d done before so that we could create something that felt fresh and exciting for us. Hopefully people who like the band will feel the same way when they hear it”, explained Adam Spark.

The track that is generating the most buzz however, is ‘Lanterns’. After being featured in Channel 7’s promos for most popular drama in Australia ‘Revenge’, the song soared up the music charts.

The track debuted at number five on the ARIA charts and reached number three on the iTunes charts.

Other highlights on the album include the beautifully poignant tracks ‘Boy’ and ‘When the Night Falls Quiet’.

‘March Fires’ is available from March 1 and the ‘This Fire’ EP is now available. For more information visit www.birdsoftokyo.com.

I QUIT SUGAR

By Sarah Wilson

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ugar may taste sweet but it’s effects on your health can be alarmingly sour.

Although we all know that bingeing on lollies can ruin our teeth (and dress size), many of us aren’t aware of the full impact that sugar has on the human body.

Journalist and TV presenter Sarah Wilson aims to change that with her book I Quit Sugar, which chronicles her journey of switching to a fructose-free lifestyle.

Sarah has been the host of MasterChef Australia, editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, a Sunday Life columnist, host and producer of the Lifestyle You channel and more.

Sarah, who suffers from an auto-immune disease, gave up sugar two years ago after writing a column about David Gillespie’s book Sweet Poison which suggests that sugar is responsible for many modern ailments.

While a sugar-free diet may seem nightmarish and unachievable, Sarah says that it has improved her health dramatically and resulted in positive changes to her mood, weight and sleeping habits.

To support these claims, she refers to

information that she has researched and also argues that today’s food is needlessly crammed with sugar so that even innocent looking “low-fat” snacks are secretly harmful to your health.

For all those sugar junkies who have previously failed to kick the habit, Sarah’s book provides help in the form of an eight week plan complete with recipes and a shopping list.

The book is easy to use and ties in with Sarah’s blog where she regularly posts about nutrition and health.

Overall, I Quit Sugar is a sleek, practical guide for anyone who’s seeking to improve their diet and health. It is a step-by-step program for getting off sugar, complemented by recipes to keep you off it for good.

The program will lead you through the various stages of detox and adjustment, with advice on how to lose weight and kill cravings.

The recipes are designed for minimal fuss and expense.

To find out more or to order a copy of the book, visit www.sarahwilson.com.au. It can be purchased for $34.99.

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Darryl Brohman and former Australian cricketer, pace bowler Stuart Clark provided the entertainment at the event with guest speeches.

Also in attendance was Penrith own recovering Australian fast bowler, Patrick Cummins, and the who’s who of the Penrith business community. There were also some great giveaways at the lunch to underpin the great line-up of guest talent.

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This year on Saturday, February 23 until Sunday, February 24, the Luddenham Show opens its gates for the 109th Annual show.

The annual show focuses on the local agricultural, horticultural and industrial societies, which provide all kinds of fun. This year the show will have a range of events kicking off with the horse events, followed by cattle events, dog jumping, chainsaw competitions, whip cracking and sheep shearing.

“We have our annual favourites that will always be in the heart of our locals such as the wood chopping, the horse races and many more that we wouldn’t dare get rid of because they are ingrained in our tradition that people know and love,” said President of the Luddenham Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society, Rob Heffernan.

“We love bringing country variety to the show, whether it be animals, singers, dancers, races, artists, competitions and anything that is great fun,” Mr Heffernan said.

Highlights this year include the exhilarating ShowMow lawnmower racing, bull and steer rides, Yank-A-Ute competition, a farm demonstration and the ultimate man versus beast versus machine challenge.

“The big thing locals should look forward to is the Circus Ringbarkus. It is a complete dog circus that has its own tent and tricks so we know already that a lot of kids and dog enthusiasts will love that,” Mr Heffernan said.

Want a more relaxed day? Why not observe the variety of pavilions that showcase art, needlework, photography, food and cooking that is on display.

At the venue there is a wide selection of food and drinks on offer that will satisfy all and adults are welcome to visit the Luddenham Show’s Country Bar. And why not swing by Side Show Alley,

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“Providing that the weather holds up we should be looking at about 5,000 people coming through the gates on the weekend.”

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