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What: The Brewery
Where: QWB - Queens Wharf Brewery
When: Sunday November 7, 1999

THE Brewery's cool ocean breezes provided punters with an ideal place to cool off on Sunday.

Progressive R&B band THE SHUFFLE KINGS entertained audiences at Queen's Wharf on Sunday, overlooking an idyllic harbourside setting.

Bands perform each Sunday at The Brewery from 2pm until 5.30pm, with bands performing on Sunday evening from 9pm.

Playing harmonica, flute, recorders and harmonica MICHAEL HAWKE (pictured) also sings lead vocals in The Shuffle Kings, who perform regularly in Newcastle and around Sydney.

With PAUL BURTON (pictured left) on double bass, harmonica and vocals, the four-piece band entertains audiences with its own songs and instrumental covers such as ALBATROSS, PIPELINE and GREEN ONIONS. Other members of the band include CHARLIE COLE on piano, organ, accordion, trumpet and recorder, and TAO WANDERS on drums and percussion.

As well as R&B the group performs rock'n'roll, swing and rockabilly.

This Sunday THE VEES will perform from 2pm and JACKAL from 9pm.

Playing outdoors on Sunday afternoons in November will be JETTISON (14th), SNAPE BROS (21st) and DONELLA PLANE (28th).



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