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SECOND COMING OF A 50’S MUSIC ICON

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SHANNON COCHRANE speaks to the legendary rock and roll star Bobby Rydell about his close call with death, a renewed passion for life and his love of touring Australia

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obby Rydell first stepped onto the stage when he was just eight years old, and now six decades later is still as enthusiastic as ever, after a brush with death sparked a renewed passion for life.

The 71-year-old has enjoyed a distinguished history in the limelight, selling millions of records, starring in the classic movie ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and playing to sold-out stadiums in Las Vegas.

When he became seriously ill a few years ago, his performing career was under threat but luckily for Rydell, a double transplant in 2012 saved his life and transformed his attitude.

“I had a new liver and a new kidney put inside me and I’ve been given a new lease on life to be able to perform again, prior to the operation I was very, very sick and I didn’t know if I would be able to perform again but god has blessed me through these years and since the operation I’ve been feeling wonderful,” he said.

Rydell’s experience also triggered him to become an advocate for organ donation.

“I’m a big promoter of organ donorship, my donor was a young girl who lived not too far from where I live, Philadelphia, she was only 21-years-old. Her name was Julia and unfortunately she was hit by a car and not only did she save my life but she saved seven other people as well. And I promote that when I’m up on stage, how important it is to become an organ donor,” Rydell said.

The iconic entertainer is currently in Australia on tour, on what he estimates as his 20th visit down under since his first concert here in 1960.

“I just love the country so much, that’s

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why I always want to go back every couple of years or so and tour in Australia. The people are wonderful, the climate is great, the food is wonderful and my fan base in Australia since 1960, it’s phenomenal, and that’s why I keep going back,” Rydell said.

He will be playing at the EVAN Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Friday, February 7 for a show that will feature all his hits and some comedy.

While Rydell has always been popular in this country, it took him a while to realise that his Australian fans had different song preferences to his American fans, which led him to tailor his concerts to local tastes.

“After the show, signing autographs, taking pictures, they [fans] would say ‘Bobby, this show was wonderful but what happened to ‘Swingin’ School’ and ‘The Cha-Cha-Cha?’, and I really didn’t realise that those records were big hits for me in Australia. So the last few years, I’ve had my arranger write up those particular songs,” he said.

Rydell was one of America’s original child stars, giving his first performances when he was just eight, followed by his public debut as a teen idol in the late 1950’s.

“If I had any talent whatsoever, my dad was the first one to see it when I was eight or nine-years-old, and he used to take me around to different clubs in Philadelphia and asked the club owner if I could get up on stage and sing some songs and do some impersonations, some comedy… I guess that’s where it all stemmed from,” he said.

Despite beginning his career so early, Rydell said he still got to spend time with friends after his shows and never felt like he missed out on enjoying a normal teenage life.

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I didn’t know if I would be able to perform again but God has blessed me “We had so many nightclubs in Philadelphia and my dad used to take me around on the weekends, but after that was over, yeah that was fun, that was wonderful but I wanted to be with the guys and the girls from the neighbourhood… so I didn’t miss out really too much of growing up,” Rydell said.

Classic hits such as ‘Volare’ and ‘Kissin’ Time’ have made Rydell the perfect symbol of the 1950’s, with his iconic status leading the makers of the musical (and film adaptation) of ‘Grease’ to name a fictional high school in his honour.

Surprisingly though, the star has never seen the popular 1978 film that introduced him to a younger audience and immortalised his name.

“I’ve never seen ‘Grease’… I’ve seen bits and pieces of the movie picture but I’ve never seen it from start to finish and all of a sudden it’s Rydell High, where the kids went to school, and I said ‘oh, what a wonderful tribute, they could have picked anyone really to name a high school, it could have been Presley High, Anka High, or Everly High but it’s something that will be with me for the rest of my life.”

Bobby Rydell will perform at the EVAN Theatre, Penrith Panthers on Friday, February 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $63. For bookings or more information, visit www.penrith. panthers.com.au.

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RESPECTED MUSICIANS PAIR UP

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enrith rock lovers will get to see two legendary musicians, Sarah McLeod and Jeff Martin, together on stage at the Tattersalls Hotel.

The pair will perform at the Tattersalls Hotel on Saturday, February 8 as part of their ‘Man The Life Boats’ tour, which takes them to venues across the country.

They will also be joined by former ‘The Voice’ contestant Simon Meli, who will perform on stage prior to the show.

McLeod and Martin met in late 2012 and performed together in a one-off acoustic set, which sparked their desire to collaborate further in the future.

A year later, the dream became a reality when the duo began working together in Martin’s Byron Bay studio with the plan of releasing a joint album in the future.

They recently released the song ‘Man the Life Boats’ on iTunes, after McLeod wrote it by herself a few years back and waited for the right musician to collaborate with, ultimately

choosing Martin. The result is a hit that is likely to see the duo continue to work together for a long time to come.

McLeod first found fame with 90’s band The Superjesus, winning three ARIA awards and becoming one of Australian rock music’s best known faces.

She has also released solo music, with her latest EP ‘96% Love Songbook Part 1’ offering a softer, more melodic sound and lyrics that focus on emotional, personal themes that contrast with her earlier alternative music.

Like McLeod, Martin also began his career in a band, fronting Canadian rock group The Tea Party since its formation in 1990 and has also released solo albums and produced music for other bands.

Together, McLeod and Martin complement each other and have a powerful stage presence that will impress rock music fans.

“There’s an exciting air of magic and healthy competition when we work together, trying to out do each other drives us to bizarre

new heights. Only the devil knows where this will lead,” McLeod said of the pairing.

Sarah McLeod and Jeff Martin will perform at the Tattersalls Hotel in Penrith on Saturday,

February 8. Tickets are $40 plus booking fee.

For bookings or more information on the show, call 1300 762 545 or visit www.oztix. com.au.

released their music worldwide on iTunes including their remix of UNKLE’s song ‘Money and Run’, which features Nick Cave.

Mindy is a proud Wiradjuri woman and met Mitchell at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, with the couple performing together throughout the past 15 years and supporting performers such as INXS and Eskimo Joe. The final act in the line-up is Inês, a Portugal-born Australian-raised musician

whose upfront, honest persona and unusual exploration of music makes her a refreshing addition to the music scene.

Her songs are futuristic and use trip hop melodies while also featuring the classic sounds of jazz, soul and blues to create music that is unique and captivating.

The CHANGINGface event will be held at Mars Hill Café in Parramatta on Saturday, February 15. Call 9893 9888.

CHANGING THE FACE OF MUSIC

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ith much of today’s music industry providing similar tunes and artists, a new event has been designed to bolster the profile of diverse, upand-coming musicians.

The CHANGINGface event will bring rising musicians to stages across New South Wales, with a concert planned for Saturday, February 15 at Parramatta’s Mars Hill Café.

Making its debut this year, the event was organised by Jason Williamson Management, who work with established singers such as Christine Anu and Casey Donovan.

It will showcase the talents of four impressive artists – Marcus Corowa, Lily So & The Bellows, Bow and Arrow, and Inês – with each offering a unique musical style and cultural background.

Corowa has a smooth, soulful sound that combines blues, jazz and funk and also draws on his Aboriginal and South Sea Islander heritage. Growing up in North Queensland, Corowa has been playing the guitar since his

childhood and decided to become a full-time musician five years ago.

He quickly made an impression with his catchy songs and touching lyrics, being named Most Promising New Talent at the 2012 Deadly Awards and also being nominated for the 2010 QMUSIC Song Awards and the 2011 APRA Professional Development Awards.

Corowa will be joined on stage by Lily So & The Bellows, a Sydney-based indie band who originated in Redfern and developed in the local creative scene.

The band released their debut single ‘Smoking Gun’ early last year, and followed up with second single ‘Madness’, while also performing and refining their music and stage presence.

Fellow indie band Bow and Arrow will also be playing at The CHANGINGface gig, bringing their eclectic electronic style and rich cultural background to the event.

The duo, made up of husband and wife duo Mindy and Mitchell Kwanten, have already

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FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA

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usician Imogen Clark will travel across the state’s most picturesque areas in her upcoming tour with fellow performer Joe Mungovan.

The duo, who have previously worked together, are getting ready to embark on ‘The Mountains to the Sea Tour’, which will take them to venues along the beautiful east coast of New South Wales, from Byron Bay down to Wollongong.

They recently performed at local venue the Fitzroy Hotel, and are also playing at The Corner Store in Newtown on Friday, February 7 for an intimate acoustic gig.

Both Clark and Mungovan are graduates of the 2012 Talent Development Project and have played at some of the state’s most prestigious venues including the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre, the Sydney Convention Centre and Sydney Cricket Ground.

A graduate of Penrith High School, Clark has already built up a strong music career

with her mature folk-pop songs earning her accolades and fans.

She was a grand finalist in the Telstra Road to Discovery, graduated from the Australian Academy of Country Music and also has years of gigging experience.

Clark has released three EPs and her song ‘Ceaseless Goodbye’ was shortlisted for the APRA Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition, beating out thousands of other entrants.

Her touring partner, Joe Mungovan, is a Kiama-based musician whose songs are a unique blend of folk, blues, indie and roots.

His debut EP ‘June and July’ was released in late 2013, while he regularly plays with the band Tommy M and the Mastersounds.

Throughout his career, Mungovan has graced the stage with well-known musicians including Ian Moss from Cold Chisel, Mark Seymour from Hunters and Collectors, Christine Anu, Glen Shorrock and Jenny Morris.

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These two young, rising talents will unite for ‘The Mountains to the Sea Tour’, playing their individual sets as well as joining together for tracks in a gig that will showcase their authentic folk sounds.

Imogen Clark and Joe Mungovan will perform at The Corner Store in Newtown on Friday, February 7.

For more information and bookings, visit www.imogen-clark.com.

Australian music scene in the past, appearing on the cover of MX Magazine and also being declared by Time Out Magazine as a band ‘On the Up’.

Super Massive will perform at the Fitzroy

Hotel in Windsor on Friday, February 7 at 8.30pm.

Entry is free. For more information about the show in Windsor, visit www.supermassive. com.au.

FREE GIG WILL BE MASSIVE

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ydney band Super Massive have built up an impressive fan base since they formed nine years ago and they’re bound to get even more support when they play in Windsor this week.

The electronic rock band will be performing at the Fitzroy Hotel in Windsor on Friday, February 7 for a free show.

With their interesting futuristic sounding fusion of rock, pop, electro, disco and funk, Super Massive are known to put on a concert that wows audiences with its intensity and huge sound.

The four-piece band was formed in 2005 by performer Malina Hamilton-Smith and drummer Glenn Abbott, who is best known for his work with the platinum-selling Australian rock band Machine Gun Fellatio.

Their music defies genre, with Super Massive blending dramatic electro synthscapes with full rock instrumentation and the strong vocals of Hamilton-Smith to create a sound that is truly unique.

Over the past five years, Super Massive have been touring across Australia and Asia, and have performed alongside a diverse range of artists including Bertie Blackman, Washington, Bluejuice and King Tide.

They have played at festivals including Australia Day in the Rocks, Surry Hills Festival, BigSound, Sea Festival Vietnam and as part of the celebrations honouring the 1000th Anniversary of Hanoi in 2011.

Super Massive’s debut EP garnered positive reviews in the press, with the tracks ‘Fist In My Pocket’ and ‘Late At Night’ earning praise from indie music media outlets.

Their follow up single ‘Get Me Out of My Head’ also did extremely well in the indie radio and TV charts in both Australia and the United States.

After releasing their successful EP, Super Massive has recently put out their latest single ‘In The Twilight’ and are getting ready to release their long awaited debut album.

The band has made waves in the

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BOBBY RYDELL

Friday, February 7 Penrith Panthers $63

THE RAT PACK FROM VEGAS

Saturday, February 8 Blacktown Workers Club $35

Bobby Rydell Venue: Penrith Panthers $63, 8pm 4720 5555 Friday Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm 4773 8417 Live Entertainment Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Chinese New Year Spectacular Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $28, 8pm 9830 0600 3 Rams Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Super Massive Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Steppin’ Out Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600 Picture Perfect

Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 80’s Flashback Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 An Australian Comedy Festival Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $25, 8pm 9625 5500 Rock n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Live Entertainment Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 Mad Cow the Band Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Rat Pack from Vegas Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $35, 8pm 9830 0600 Take Two Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Bandits Venue: Blacktown Workers Club

Free entry, 8pm 9830 0600 Frank Sultana & the Sinister Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Recharge Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4737 4600 Jeff Martin and Sarah McLeod Venue: Tattersalls Hotel $40, 8.30pm 4732 6373

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Jamie Galea Duo Venue: Nepean Rowing Club Free entry 4731 2255 Live Music Venue: St Marys RSL Free entry, 4pm, 9623 6555 Muse Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 1pm, 4577 3396

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Friday Live Entertainment Venue: Wallacia Panthers Free entry, 7.30pm, 4773 8417 Live Entertainment Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373

CALLING ALL PENRITH SINGERS

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hether you have a lifelong love of singing, or you just want to try a new hobby, Penrith City Choir is on the look-out for fresh blood.

The choir, which is one of the most established singing groups in the western suburbs, will be holding an Open Evening on Wednesday, February 12 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

They are inviting members of the public to join in on the fun of choral singing, with the Open Evening giving people the opportunity to witness how a choir operates and experience the enhanced physical and emotional wellbeing that group singing offers.

Participants will get to enjoy an exciting, free evening of singing and sample a wide range of styles and genres of music, in a friendly and supportive environment that caters to all needs.

Although the event is open to the public, experience of group singing or the ability to read music is a definite advantage.

Penrith City Choir has an exciting program planned for the year ahead, with scheduled productions including a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass alongside the talented musicians of Penrith Symphony Orchestra, to be held in May. There will also be a fun, modern American themed concert in late August, and a performance of Handel’s Messiah in December.

It follows on from a successful, busy season in 2013, which saw Penrith City Choir stage both classical and contemporary concerts and expand their youth counterpart, Penrith City Children’s Choir.

They have also teamed up with other musical groups in the past, including Blue Mountains Concert Band and performers from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

The Open Evening will be led by Penrith City Choir’s director and choral specialist Lucy McAlary, who has had a long career in music in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Penrith City Choir’s Open Evening will be held on Wednesday, February 12 at 7.30pm in Orchestral Room 2 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

If you’ve always wanted to sing and you’re looking to have some fun, this could be the group for you.

For further enquiries, call 4754 3946.

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THE FROCKS

Friday, February 14 St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry

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Saturday, February 15 Penrith Gaels Club Free entry

The Frocks Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 After Party Band Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Jalapeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Backlash Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Tyrone Noonan Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Truth Be Told Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 Kerry Lewis Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 7.30pm 4737 4600

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Damn Good Divas Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $30 adults/$15 children, 8pm 9625 5500 Out of Salem

Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500 Rock n Roll Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1211 Urban Stone Venue: St Marys Rugby League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Trivia Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 3pm 9623 1211 Live Entertainment Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 Valentine’s Burlesque Spectacular Show Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $8 members/$12 visitors, 8pm 9830 0600 Bee Gees Show Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $15 members/$20 visitors, 8pm 4722 8180 Chris Drummond Duo Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600Too Many Guitars Venue: Blacktown Workers Club Free entry, 8.30pm

9830 0600 Blackwater Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Dave Tice Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 A Gentleman’s Agreement Venue: Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4732 6373 Rock Solid Venue: Kingswood Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4737 4600

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Sunday Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Live Music Venue: St Marys RSL Free entry, 4pm 9623 6555 Rough Stock Duo Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4577 3396 Get your gig listed here: Email the details to shannon.cochrane@ westernweekender.com.au

DELLTONES ARE STILL BOPPING

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he Delltones have been one of Australia’s most iconic bands for the past 50 years and still manage to keep their fans happy.

The popular group will be performing at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, February 21, bringing all of their classic hits to the stage.

Led by the instantly recognisable, quirky singer Ian ‘Peewee’ Wilson, The Delltones have been a prominent part of the Australian music industry since their early days in the 1960’s and have outlasted many bands.

Their one-of-a-kind music, which combines doo wop and rock, earned them a solid fan base in their heyday and the band released a string of hit records over the years.

Some of their famous songs include ‘Gee, You’re The Limit’, ‘Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands’, ‘Come A Little Bit Closer’ and ‘Hangin’ Five’ as well as others, which will be performed at the show.

While The Delltones struggled with line-up changes in their earlier history, the band’s

members have remained stable since the 1990’s, with Wilson being joined on tour by fellow musicians Woody Finlayson, Merv Dick and Owen Booth.

The quartet have brought The Delltones’ music back to its simple yet catchy roots as a four-part harmony, and promise an entertaining, lively night of music.

“The whole idea of The Delltones show is that unlike others that are trying to relive their early years in a sea of nostalgia and reminiscing, The Delltones will be out there and hopefully we can tease them out of the past and bring them into the here and now with some songs that are aimed at the heart and the feet,” Wilson said.

Despite having a long career behind them, The Delltones intend to keep performing and creating music for as long as their fans still want them to.

“I’m very, very happy with the way the band’s performing, we don’t have anything to prove anymore, we have an audience out

there, it won’t go away… as soon as it goes away, you can say goodbye to The Delltones, otherwise I’ll bop till I drop,” Wilson said.

The Delltones will perform at Rooty Hill

RSL on Friday, February 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $38.

For bookings or more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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nyone who loved sci-fi or action in the 80’s will remember the 1987 movie ‘RoboCop’, which was a critical success in its day and spawned a whole franchise. Now, a creative team including acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky have set out to remake this popular title, with even better graphics. Set in 2028, ‘RoboCop’ tells the story of a unnerving dystopic future where corporations have more power than ever and technology is hurtling forward with new developments.

Multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is a groundbreaking company that produces robot technology, with one of their biggest (and arguably worst) achievements being their drones, which are used by military corps overseas.

While America has avoided using the controversial technology in its own government services, OmniCorp is determined to bring its robots to the USA. When police officer Alex (Joel Kinnaman) gets seriously maimed while on duty, OmniCorp seizes the disaster as an opportunity, creating a half-man, half-robot police officer.

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hile playing the Sims 3 alone is fun enough as it is, most seasoned players and fans of this popular franchise will know that having the right expansion packs can really amplify the gaming experience. The most recent expansion pack to be released for Sims 3 is ‘Roaring Heights’, which latches onto the success of recent retro films like ‘The Great Gatsby’ and offers 1920’s inspired city life. Set in a sparkling town nestled by the beach, this expansion gives players the chance to put their Sims in a thriving, exuberant environment complete with iconic Art Deco architecture and classic vintage cars. With the stunning landscape making the perfect backdrop, ‘Roaring Heights’ is filled with lavish parties and a wild social scene that Sims will enjoy.

There are plenty of new families and characters to meet, as well as gorgeous new locations and exclusive objects and clothing to make Sims look dapper. Car enthusiasts will also love the realistic, beautiful classic cars available, along with the opportunity to work on them!

rom the moment it was announced that director Oliver Hirschbiegel was set to turn beloved Princess Diana’s life into a film, the project was destined to be controversial. While the final result garnered poor critical reaction when it was first released at the movies, audiences still flocked to see it and relive the tragic time of the ‘people’s princess’. Starring Naomi Watts as Princess Diana, the film focuses in depth on the final two years of her life, which were marred by chaos and transition as she coped with a divorce from Prince Charles and perpetually being in the spotlight. Delving into her love life, the audience gets a glimpse into Princess Diana’s romances with surgeon Hasnat Khan and rich playboy Dodi Fayed as well as her unexpected, tragic demise.

The screenplay for ‘Diana’ was based on the 2001 book ‘Diana: Her Last Love’, written by author and former reporter Kate Snell. Despite the literary source material, ‘Diana’ has still come under fire from critics for sensationalising the royal’s life and lacking emotional depth.

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rammy Award winning artist Tina Turner has had an unbelievably successful career, which will be revisited on the compilation CD ‘Love Songs’, a collection of her greatest love songs. The album features Turner’s music from over three decades, with 18 tracks that were chosen from the diva’s gold and platinum records.

Both long-term fans of Tina Turner and younger people who enjoy good pop music will love this album, with its emotional exploration of love and life.

The tracks from ‘Love Songs’ include hits from Turner’s comeback album ‘Private Dancer’, including a cover of Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ and ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’, both of which catapulted Turner back into the charts. Other 1980’s hits that are featured on the album include ‘Two People’ and ‘The Best’. Moving into the next decade, Turner’s releases continued to be wildly popular with songs ‘Way of the World’, ‘I Don’t Wanna Fight’, ‘When the Heartache is Over’ and John Waites’ ‘Missing You’ solidifying her status as a pop legend. While the majority of songs

on this compilation are solo hits, ‘Love Songs’ does include one collaboration, the Grammy Hall of Fame inducted 1966 song ‘River Deep, Mountain High’ that featured Ike Turner. The emotional tracks on ‘Love Songs’ all marked important periods in Turner’s career as well as being timeless.

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t can be easy to forget the great food that Nando’s has on offer, but quietly tucked away in the Centro Nepean complex, chicken and chips doesn’t get much better than this! Plus the range on the menu will simply amaze you but don’t forget to try the Portuguese flame grilled butterfly cut peri peri chicken! With sit-in or take-away options, Nando’s is a great choice for the entire family or for your next party. You’ll love the spices, the flavour and the great prices… there’s very little not to love about Nando’s. They even do catering!

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Centro Nepean, Station Street, Penrith.

Phone 4732 6464

THE UNION

Union Lane, Penrith. 4721 4501

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ne of Penrith’s newest restaurants, Rashay’s is perfect for the entire family with a spacious layout and casual atmosphere. Located on Mulgoa Road, the huge restaurant has a range of dishes ranging from pizza to steak, seafood and chicken – which is their specialty. There’s a range of starters, main courses and some beautiful desserts, so make sure you turn up to Rashay’s hungry! If you haven’t tried Rashay’s yet, make some time with the family and head there this weekend for affordable, good quality food.

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Mulgoa Road, Penrith. 1300 013 000

A LOVELY HIGH NOTE FROM DEEPEST SOUTH AFRICA

by David Ellis

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e’re certainly not averse to a nicely chilled Sauvignon Blanc on a hot day – nor any other day for that matter – and one we particularly enjoyed over the recent holidays was not from Australia nor even from New Zealand… it hailed all the way from South Africa.

And interestingly from near Cape Agulhas, the cool-climate, southern-most point on the African continent, and made from grapes grown on what was found in 2001 by a group of friends looking for a vineyard site, as a decrepit, run-down, one-time wheat farm.

Bottled under a First Sighting label this 2013 Sauvignon Blanc is a rewarding drop that reflects its slow-ripening from one of the region’s wettest winters with accompanying cool and frosty nights, and followed by a dry January with top summer temperatures of just 29C. With 15% Semillon blended into its base 85% Sauvignon Blanc, it’s a wine with nice tropical and citrus fruit flavours that takes well to chilling.

At $18 match it with fish, pork chops, other er white meats, or even sushi; the First Sighting name comes from the “first sighting” of the African continent by Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias way back in 1488. If you have e difficulty finding it, get onto importers Africape e Wines who have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, e, Brisbane and Perth.

One to note: Adelaide Hills’ Chain of Ponds has released another great quaffer for hot weather enjoyment, a 2013 Novello Rosé to simply enjoy on its own or to put on the table with summery seafood salads, cheese platters, tapas or as a nice foil to curries and other spicy dishes.

Really vibrant pink in colour, it has a bouquet all about strawberries and cream and suggestions of fresh raspberries, with strawberries and raspberries on the palate, and all balanced with a quite subtle spicy finish h and a sweetness that’s not-overpowering.

Good buying at $18 it’s a rewarding blend of Sangiovese (72%) and Pinot Noir (28%).

ne of Penrith’s best kept secrets, The Union is a hidden gem of dining!

This tapas restaurant does very little advertising and its website is modest to say the least, but word of mouth has clearly ensured it’s a winner in the local area. Without a booking you’ll struggle to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night. The menu is huge – you simply won’t know what to pick! We certainly recommend the empanadas but you won’t go wrong no matter what you order… just be prepared for an argument at your table over what to select! Top off your meal with a great wine, or the sangria!

e all love a great pizza but arguably Penrith’s best can be found at Panarottis inside Penrith Panthers. Whether it be the delicious Mobster pizza, or something a little more unique and gourmet, Panarotti’s has an awesome, varied menu. There are also pasta, steak and chicken dishes on offer. With a wide selection for the entire family, it’s no wonder Panarottis is one of the leading choices around town for birthday parties, work events or other functions. There’s definitely something here for everyone.

PANAROTTIS

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same old faces from the reality show roulette wheel have popped up again. The coaches are Delta Goodrem, who we’ve seen on the adult ‘Voice’; Joel Madden, who we’ve also seen on the adult ‘Voice’; Joel’s brother Benji who we’ve also seen time and time again; and of course, Mel B, who has TROLLED her way around every talent show in the country and abroad. ‘The Voice Kids’ will air later this year.

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ell, it was bound to happen eventually. Channel Seven axed ‘Today Tonight’ on Monday after 19 years on the air. Seven will now switch to a one-hour news bulletin in line with Nine and Ten. What will you miss most from ‘Today Tonight’? Whatever it is, the show was an institution on our screens but times have changed and perhaps all the weight loss secrets have been revealed or all the dodgy tradies are now reformed and doing honest, hard work at the right price all around the country… yeah right! RIP TT. The coaches for ‘The Voice Kids’ were announced last week and surprise surprise the

One of the hottest things to hit television this year will be the INXS miniseries ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ and the good news for viewers is, it’s airing this Sunday, February 9 on Channel Seven. The highly-anticipated series will air at 8.30pm and continue the following Sunday, February 16. It’s fair to say this thing will hit well over 1.5 million viewers, perhaps even two million if they’re lucky. I’ll definitely be watching.

Channel Nine also have a big telemovie up their sleeve which they’ll unveil the following night on Monday, February 10 at 8.30pm. ‘Schapelle’ centres around infamous Australian beautician Schapelle Corby and her drug arrest and sentencing back in 20042005. This movie also looks the goods and is sure to attract plenty of attention from viewers also.

Respected newsman Hugh Riminton will join legendary news anchor Sandra Sully on the TEN Eyewitness News desk from this Monday, February 10. Riminton is currently Ten’s National Political Editor and in his new role will also present Ten’s Late News when it returns on February 24. Channel Ten

have made some nice adjustments to their news line-up of late, now if only they can do something with that ‘Wake Up’ program that keeps putting me back to sleep!

Singer Robbie Williams is coming out of the woodwork to perform on the ‘Today’ show on February 20. Nine announced on Monday that Williams and his band will perform songs

from his new album ‘Swing Both Ways’.

Lastly, how good was that mini ‘Seinfeld’ reunion during the Super Bowl on Monday?

It featured Jerry, George and of course, Newman at Tom’s Restaurant!

If you missed it, do yourself a favour and YouTube it, it may be the last time we see them together for a long time.

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Valentine’s Day

Hot & Cold Seafood Platter Sydney Rock Oysters (½ Dozen)

Freshly Cooked King Prawns (½ Dozen)

Tasmanian Smoked Salmon New Zealand Half Shell Mussels Tempura Battered Flat Head Fillets Crumber Calamari Rings BBQ Moreton Bay Bugs Accompanied by Super Crunchy Chips & Tropical Fruits

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GIVEAWAY: STRICTLY BALLROOM

az Lurhmann’s 1992 film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ has become iconic, and now Australians can see all the drama, dance and dazzling costumes live on stage.

‘Strictly Ballroom The Musical’, which is based on the film, will have its global premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from Tuesday, March 25.

The show, which has been produced by theatre company Global Creatures and Lurhmann’s production company Bazmark, is a brand new theatrical production that breathes new life into the beloved ‘Strictly Ballroom’ story.

It tells the inspiring tale of a championship ballroom dancer who defies the rules to follow his heart, and has all the drama, humour and romance that made the film version such a hit with audiences.

The musical offers sparkling, sequined glamour and break-into-song numbers created from original classics in the film including ‘Love is in the Air’, ‘Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps’ and ‘Time After Time’ along with newly composed songs.

The original creative team who worked on the film have also devoted their time to the musical, with director and co-writer Lurhmann joined by set and

costume designer Catherine Martin, choreographer John O’Connell and co-writer Craig Pearce.

While it may be known as a blockbuster hit now, ‘Strictly Ballroom’ initially began as a play Lurhmann devised with a group of students while he was at the National Institute of Drama in 1984.

After the first performances, the play was staged in Czechoslovakia then at the Brisbane Expo and Wharf Studios in Sydney and was then turned into the film that became one of Australia’s most successful movies ever.

“From a small student play to my first motion picture and now a full-blown theatrical stage musical, ‘Strictly Ballroom’ has been an almost 30 year journey for me. I have often marvelled at how this story, born so long ago, has been in my life for so many years and has managed to touch, move, entertain and uplift so many different people from so many different backgrounds,” Lurhmann said of his creation.

‘Strictly Ballroom the Musical’ will premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from Tuesday, March 25. Tickets range from $55-$145. For bookings or more information, call 1300 795 267 or visit www. ticketmaster.com.au.

FYI has 10 double passes to Strictly Ballroom the Musical to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘DANCE’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, February 12. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/14/00047. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au.

THE INTERN

By Gabrielle Tozer

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riter and media figure Gabrielle Tozer sheds light on the world of magazines in a fun yet realistic way in The Intern.

Tozer’s novel is a Cinderella-esque story that follows the rise of an adorable yet naïve country girl as she undertakes a career in the media and tries to navigate the glamourous yet busy office of a woman’s magazine.

Main character Josie Browning is sweet and intelligent, while also having a serious awkward streak and struggling with all the typical problems young women go through as they grow up.

Josie dreams of becoming a journalist one day, and it looks like her fantasy is one step closer to becoming reality when she is chosen as an intern at the glossy fashion magazine Sash.

While she quickly learns the ins and outs of the magazine industry and makes contacts, Josie discovers that there is a coveted columnist job available at the magazine.

It is the perfect position to catapult Josie into her dream media career.

But although Josie is hard working and clever, she’s got some tough competition to face as her two fellow interns are also keen to get the job.

Battle lines are drawn as the three interns go from friends to job competitors.

The trio tries to out-perform each other and impress the big boss at Sash, powerful editor Rae Swanson.

With so much at stake and her life-long dreams on the line, Josie quickly begins to learn that despite the glam appearance of the media industry, working in magazines is far from easy.

Author Gabrielle Tozer undoubtedly drew on her personal experiences in the magazine world, giving The Intern a realistic feel from a seasoned media insider.

Tozer is a senior editor, journalist and copywriter whose work has been published in numerous magazines, newspapers and anthologies over the past decade.

She has worked on a wide range of magazines and women’s publications including Dolly, Girlfriend, Cosmopolitan, DisneyGiRL, Bride to Be, Mamamia and FamilyFun and written for various creative journals.

The Intern has received praise from reviewers, with former Dolly editor Tiffany Dunk writing: “I was totally hooked within the first few pages… I’d call it a YA version of The Devil Wears Prada but I’d be doing The Intern a disservice”.

With its fun, sassy tone and relatable characters, The Intern is a perfect title for teenagers and women.

The Intern by Gabrielle Tozer is out now in all good bookstores.

Have you read it? Tell us on Twitter @wwpenrith.

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So go on, go out and have some fun this weekend!

As always, the Peachtree is the place to be tonight (Friday) but right across the local area there’s fantastic venues where you can dance the night away!

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