After SELL OUT SHOWS last year and a plethora of RAVE REVIEWS we are pretty damn excited to have the uber talented JOHN WATERS and STEWART D’ARRIETTA at MEMO THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 3PM, SEPT 27th, to perform their theatrical interpretation of the JOHN LENNON STORY. The show features 31 SONGS including ‘A Day in the Life’, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, ‘Revolution’, ‘Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds’, ‘Woman’, ‘Jealous Guy’, ‘Imagine’ and more…. TIX STILL AVAILABLE!! DON’T MISS OUT! Tix at www.memomusichall.com.au
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‘Come Down With Us’ review
Top image: Cabaret King Tim Mckew with host William Mora
by Marian Webb
TIM MCKEW‘s performance art extravaganza ‘Come Down With Us’, at William Mora Gallery in Richmond, reprises shows held at Tolarno Galleries in St Kilda, 1979.
On Friday night, Mckew proved that three-and-a-half decades and a dose of laryngitis could not tarnish the sparkle of numbers like ‘Sailor Boys, Sailor Toys’, ‘Tuna – Full Sirena’ and the spooky ‘Night Porter’; his mellow tones and clever, cowardesque lyrics were a delight.
Images by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com
Mckew wore a smart white naval uniform, set off by a series of striking hats by Graeme Hare and Carol Murphy. He lamented a fit of born-again Christianity that saw him throw out the mermaid tail to go with his stunning mermaid hat.
The tail, however, and other pieces of costume history are preserved in photographs by the likes of Rennie Ellis, collages by Vanessa Bianca Harrow and light-boxes by Peter Haffenden. These are exhibited in the gallery floyer.
Friday night’s full house was thoroughly entertained with a tantalizing slice of late 1970s underground theatre. Long may it play.
images © Kerrie Pacholli
Supporting Australian Filmmakers
Troy Davies living as Vanessa Bianca Harrow
Only $11,000 is needed to put Ecco Homo on the world stage where it belongs.
“I was hooked from the very beginning of this touching, revealing, voyeuristic and transforming film..
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www.pozible.com/eccohomo #transgender #LGBT #sexualabuse#U2 #INXS Ecco Homo
by Kerrie Pacholli
A stark and compelling view into the life and times of Peter Vanessa Troy Davies.
Ghost Pictures merged an outstanding collection of stills dating back 35 years, biographical and auto-biographical footage filmed over a 10 year period, interviews from some of the worlds great artists including U2’s Bono and Nick Cave and reenacted scenes from Troy’s past experiences in the hope of unravelling the dark side of this Chameleon who maintains a GLOBAL INFLUENCE.
Dada with Tim Mckew at William Mora Galleries
Top image: portrait of Tim Mckew by Paul Cater.
“Come Down with Us‘ … History in art revisited
… Laughter in The Art Gallery!, not pretentious but pissingly fractured and funny! – John Pinder [RIP].
Location: William Mora Galleries
60 Tanner Street Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Tel: 03 9429 1199
Dates: Three shows over this weekend August 2015 on Fri 28, Sat 29, Sun 30.
Time: show starting 6 – 8pm
Online tickets sale: http://www.trybooking.com/IDVK
Bookings essential as limited seating. Drinks at the bar.
story and images photographed Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com
A live satirical dadaist performance by artist Tim Mckew accompanied by pianist Peter DeRyk along with archival exhibitions from artists including Jenny Bannister, Julie Higginbotham, Henry Talbot, Rennie Ellis, Peter Haffenden and Ecco Homo’s Peter Vanessa Troy Davies, works that have not been seen for 36 years.
‘Come Down with Us’ by Tim Mckew
- Top image: Publicity shoot of Tim McKew in original costume by Jenny Bannister by Mark Stewart from Herald Sun.
- Images by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com
Come and relive some of the magic of ‘Those legendary Art Happenings’ those Dada Cabarets first staged at Galleries, Street St Kilda; with accompanying Exhibition including artwork by Peter Vanessa Troy Davies from 1979.
There will be four different shows / satires: Egypt Versus Berlin , The Harold Holt Show , House Hunting and The 1982 Stilleto Heel take it off [ a satire on Catholicism ] Starring Tim Mckew, original songs and parodies by Tim Mckew and David Evans with Peter De RyK on piano. Photographic light boxes by Peter Haffenden, photo collages and original cigarette girl by Vanessa Bianca Harrow, original usherette -Deborah Thomas, additional photos by Henry Talbot and Julie Higginbotham, original costumes were by Jenny Bannister, original hats were by Graeme Hare, original poster/ flyer art work and painting by Paul Cater, new hats by Carol Murphy, original shows documented by Henry Talbot and Rennie Ellis, website – www.timmckew.com
Location: William Mora Galleries
60 Tanner Street Richmond, Victoria, Australia.
Tel: 03 9429 1199
Dates: August 2015 on Fri 28, Sat 29, Sun 30.
Time: 6 – 8pm
Online tickets sale: http://www.trybooking.com/IDVK
Bookings essential as limited seating.
Supported by The City of Yarra.
Vamos presents Solquemia
Solquemia Flamenco Guitar and Dance with Alejandro Florez and Aya Kitaoji performing at Vamos Tapas Bar and Restaurant as part of their Thursday night special entertainment.
Images by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com
Ecco Homo – Peter Vanessa Troy Davies.
by Kerrie Pacholli
I had no idea what to expect from the premier screening of Ecco Homo at ACMI as part of the 2015 Melbourne International Film Festival.
Strongly feeling the six degrees of separation that bind us all, I was hooked from the very beginning of this touching, revealing, voyeuristic and transforming film.
Unlike many other viewers in that packed cinema, to my knowledge I had not personally encountered Peter Vanessa Troy Davies during his life, nor was I aware of being familiar with his work or influence. Yet, within minutes his direct influence on my life became clear, beaming into me from the screen.
Ecco Homo is a beautifully crafted collaborative work of cinematic art, lovingly pieced together and co-edited by filmmakers’ Lynn-Maree Milburn, Andrew de Groot and Richard Lowenstein from Ghost Pictures.
The film is a collage of interconnected stories and haunting myths reflecting the life and times of Peter Vanessa Troy Davies (1960 – 2007).
Through intimate interviews from family, friends and artists including Bono from U2, Nick Cave, Tim Mckew and Anne Harding to name a few. And through a collection of still photographs spanning over 30 years, along with biographical and auto biographical film footage shot by a variety of cameras and people over a period of ten years; Peter Vanessa Troy Davies came to life, piercing through time and space and permeating the theatre with a high voltage electric charge.
For a man who fell victim to a melting pot of addictions, in life as in death, Peter Vanessa Troy Davies, artist and provocateur has bequeathed to us a powerful message of love, art and transformation. An expansive creative mojo that continues to circle the globe.
Nikki Nicholls’ CD launch of ‘A Bridesmaid’s Journey’
You know her as the sassy lead singer of The Flying Saucer favourites, Jam The Funk, but now she is coming to the Saucer to present her own show “A Bridesmaid’s Journey”.
Nikki Nicholls is a singer-songwriter who began her singing career at a very early age on a weekly Australian children’s TV show called “Brian and the Juniors”.
After leaving school she performed throughout Australia and overseas with various bands including Australian Crawl, Suzie Quatro, Sharon O’Neil, Richard Clapton and the John Farnham Band where she was one of the original members providing support to artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Police, The Pretenders and Talking Heads.
In 1990 and 1991 she was Kylie Minogue’s backing vocalist whilst on tour throughout the U.K., Japan, Europe and Asia. She has also performed and toured for many corporate companies such as GMH, Ford, Jet Set and Honda to name but a few. Nikki has been one of Australia’s top session singers since the early 1980’s recording hundreds of commercials and backing vocals on albums such as Whispering Jack, John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Colleen Hewitt, Indecent Obsession, Craig McLachlan, Nikki Webster and many more.
Currently she is performing on stage in the highly acclaimed show “Girls Girls Girls” with Wendy Stapleton and Debra Byrne.
This special performance will introduce songs from her most recent record Bridesmaid, her rock album Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (featuring music of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Jimi Hendrix), a collection of songs from artists she has toured and sung with and ‘on the road’ stories of her journey thus far. You can expect a spectacular performance from this very talented songstress!
Flying Saucer Club
30 August 2015
PRICES:
Reserved Seating: $25 + bf
General Admission: $18 + bf
Door (GA): $20
TIMES:
Doors Open: 3pm
Showtime: 3.30pm
TIMES:
Doors Open: 3pm
Showtime: 3.30pm
Tim Mckew Australian Cabaret Legend
by Kerrie Pacholli
I first met with Tim Mckew for a one on one, in his locale at the Abbotsford Convent the other day.
I had heard about his forth coming Dadaist performance art show, “Come Down With Us” running over three nights in August 2015 on Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30, between 6 – 8pm at the William Mora Galleries, and after doing my research the night before, I was very interested to meet the man.
I discovered that Tim Mckew is a vibrant singer, songwriter, playwright and producer, whose successful career has spanned over five decades in show business and the arts, encompassing TV, theatre, radio and cabaret.
Throughout his extensive career he has performed on stage with the likes of Nick Cave, Paul Kelly and Germany’s Nina Hagen to name a few.
He describes “Come Down With Us” as a Homage to his Dadaist shows that were held at St Kilda’s Tolarno Galleries back in 1979.
This ignited my interest as I discovered that Tim had great success here and in London and Europe, particularly Berlin because the original shows were so cutting edge and ahead of the times. They were a collaboration of Melbourne’s brightest talents of the day including works by Peter Vanessa “Troy” Davies, costumes by Jenny Bannister and photography by Henry Talbot and Rennie Ellis.
To give you a bit of background, Tim Mckew cousin of Australian journalist and politician Maxine McKew was the youngest of five children born to working class, Irish / Italian parents who lived in Port Melbourne’s Garden City. Although Tim’s father Pat McKew was a die hard wharfie both parent’s supported their family by working as independent local SP bookmakers. Tim describes his childhood as colourful. His Italian mother also came from a long line of beautiful singers and musicians. After discovering Tim’s gift for singing she set about transporting him into the land of show business with his first gig on national TV with Brian and the Juniors during the 1960’s.
Another interesting and significant chapter to Tim Mckew’s story is that for the last 10 years he has been performing and is considered one of the best Noël Coward tribute artist around the globe, with celebrated performances across Australia’s major cities, New York and London. Producing his own shows as well as writing and performing his own original material, to the delight of his audiences, Tim succeeds to recreate the magic of that very poignant time in history during Noel Coward’s life and times.
It is not surprising as both artists share parallel experiences throughout their lives, albeit from different times, yet both remained and still remain profoundly true to his own originality and artistic expressions.
SHOW: COME DOWN WITH US
VENUE: WILLIAM MORA GALLERIES
WHEN: AUGUST 2015 FRI. 28, SAT. 29, SUN. 30
Rob Zabrecky interview
Internationally acclaimed magician, comedian, singer / songwriter and all round entertainer Mr Rob Zabrecky from LA, USA speaking with myself after his performance at The Melbourne Magic Festival 2015.
Image and film by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com