VIOL-INspiration

M@SM presents
VIOL-INspiration - hosted by George Washingmachine

3 course Asian Fusion-Tapas and two live sets

Limited capacity audience tickets available.

No Strads here, but 5 of the best impro/Jazz/Blues Violinists in a night of variety, virtuosity originality & intricacy that only having 5 of the best stylists in one room performing together can bring.
George Washingmachine - Clare O'Meara - Ian Cooper - Adrian K - Marcus Holden

Don't miss this opportunity for an up-close & personal performance!

Hosted by:
George Washingmashine - a Performing Artist who has worked as an actor from A Country Practice to Circus Oz to 'Jake' in the Blues Brothers Show & for Company B at Belvoir St; formed the Dead Wringers Blues Band playing Blues Guitar, has supported Albert King & Taj Mahal - Bo Diddly even played in George's band for one night. As an accomplished Swing/Jazz Violinist has toured Europe & Cuba & will be a featured Vocalist in Viol-Inspiration

Clare O'Meara is a multi-instrumentalist, road-warrior, 2018 Musician Of The Year at Tamworth Country Music Festival & performed at major music festivals in Europe, USA, Asia & Cuba. Clare is an in-demand live and session player to many major Australian Music Artists from Brian Cadd to Kate Cebrano. Currently touring nationally with John Williamson as violinist, accordionist and vocalist.

Ian Cooper was commissioned to compose and perform the "Tin Symphony" for the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney. Growing up in a family of Classical musicians and being taught the violin from his mother at age four, he has appeared with artists as diverse as Olivia Newton-John, Barry White, George Benson, John Farnham & is regarded as one of Australia's great Gypsy Violinists.

Adrian Keating was a Principal with OperaAust for 25 years, but dabbled in the black arts of Elec Violin to work with Keith Urban, Kevin Borich & was arranger for Jimmy Barnes 'Flesh & Wood' National Tour. Adrian directs the Sydney Lyric Orchestra & has lead orchestras for Sir George Martin, Al Jarreau, Richard Bonynge & has directed string sessions for 11 top10 Australian-charting tracks & appeared twice supporting on theVoice. Adrian operates Music@ StreetMarket.

As a founding director of the Golden Fiddle Awards & Fiddlers Feast, Marcus Holden is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed at major events such as World Expo & the Lincoln Centre in New York. As a soloist with 'Scotland the Brave' Marcus has performed with every major Symphony Orchestra in Australia & also written & performed sessions with a list of over 1000 artists from Williamson to Jimmy Barnes & Diesel.

Dinner sittings of 6 or 7pm. To reserve your table after purchase 02 8540 5535.

Covid-safe guidelines:
- upon entry signing in is required
- masks welcome
- sanitiser available

Bespoke tasting dishes designed by Gastronomist, Alan Liang. Recommended as home of "The Best Ribs In Sydney" and "The Best Tapas In Sydney" by The Urban List.

Heralded as a 'sensory celebration' by Concrete Playground, and a 'free-for-all snackfest' by Time Out.