Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone

Christine Manetta returns to the Wesley Anne with her previously SOLD-OUT Show.

"A fabulous show and I highly recommend you check it out “- Barry Maxwell–99.3 3NRG FM
"Great Voice" Radio KLFM

A musical exploration with interwoven heartfelt stories of the life, loves and passions of the legendary Nina Simone. Focusing on the Jazz and Blues Elements of Simone’s work, 

Tribal Gospel Beginnings and Cabaret Jazz to Activist Anthems and 60’s Flower Power Hippie Songs. Songs such as I Put a Spell on You, Feelin Good, Sinnerman, Ain’t Got No-I Got Life and My Baby Just Cares for Me.

Christine Manetta – Vocals/Narration. Melbourne Based Songwriter with Songs from her Album ‘One Woman One Day’ recognised in the 2021 Australian Songwriters Association Contest including two of Nina Simone’s works. A Guest Presenter on ABC Radio (Nina Simone Tribute). Notable appearances at the Thornbury Theatre, Albury Entertainment Centre and Festivals at Castlemaine, Merimbula and Port Fairy.

Adam Rudegeair – Piano (Prolific composer, performer, and educator. His music is rooted in jazz and funk, with significant influences from the sounds of New Orleans and Minneapolis)

Hadyn Murtagh – Double/Electric Bass-(Internationally touring Double Bassist and Bass Chair of the Royal Australian Navy Band)

Stephen Caruana – Drums/Percussion (Performed throughout Australia and internationally with performances spread throughout Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland

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