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Black Diamond Hearts

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Black Diamond Hearts
Covers Band

 

When BLACK DIAMOND HEARTS appear live they throw themselves into a musical blender and press high speed.

Their mix of non-stop layers of current hit songs with classic hit sound grabs played over a pounding beat sets the template from which BLACK DIAMOND HEARTS deliver to their audiences a relentless desire to dance.

Featuring band members that have been at the forefront of Sydney’s foremost Rock bands, Funk bands and Sound Systems they utilise their live music experiences to hone a changing set list that has one focus, for one night, for one purpose … to have a great time.

The band members utilise their exposure to DJ based Sound Systems and mix that into their love of rock, funk and pop to deliver what most crowds only experience from DJs. As a live band they deliver song after song into song after song into song. They whip it, lick it, grab it and kick it. It’s their lack of the predictable, which is infectious. Dance floor crowds love this band and they are loved right back.

Underpinning this band is a charisma set that is understated but unmistakable in its presence. Each member brings a core understanding of live stage performance from a myriad of support gigs, tours, backing performances and headline circuit work.

Credits include but are not limited to: The Potbelleez, Martini Club, Richard Clapton, Tommy Lee, Slash, Lionel Richie, Kate Cebrano, Go West, Spandau Ballet, The McClymonts, Sarah Blasko, Machine Gun Felatio, Ricki Lee-Coulter, Mel B, Scissor Sisters, Jimmy Barnes, Evermore, Richie Sambora (and, …it goes on).

BLACK DIAMOND HEARTS are ANDRE KAMAN, DAVID ANTHONY, JEFF DE ARAUJO, and MARC MALOUF.

Lisa Hunt Band

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Lisa Hunt Band

 

Lisa began singing in that great African American tradition, the gospel church, there was laid the foundation of her soulful singing style. She went on to study voice at The City College of New York where she recieved a BFA in music. Her debut album was ‘ A Little Piece Of Magic’ for Universal/Polydor. She has had songs on numerous compilations around the globe, both as singer and songwriter and has sold more than a million records. Strange for someone you’ve probably never heard of until now, but hey, that’s showbiz!

Lisa was on the international chart topper LOVESTATION’s ‘Soulsation’ CD. She released “Can You Feel it’ on Indie label “Nature Beat Music’. American sountracks compositions include HBO’s ‘Subway Stories’ (directed by Jonathan Demme), ‘Goodnight Moon’ with LAURYN HILL, NATALIE COLE, PATTI LABELLE, BILLY CRYSTAL & SUSAN SARANDON. Lisa’s studio credits include sessions with famed producers Jellybean Benitez (Madonna), Toni C (Whitney), Frank Farion (LaBouche, Milli Vanilli), The Berman Brothers (Amber, Ultra Nate), many more. Her voice can be heard on several top 10 dance tracks all over the world including being “the voice” of LOVESTATION (UK), CLUB X (Germany), and D1 (USA) In Italy she has been the featured vocalist on tour and recordings of ZUCCHERO Sugar Fornaciari for many years and has worked with a range of artist from PAVAROTTI to RAY CHARLES (check out her on Pavarotti and friends). She has also shared the stage with musical greats such as ERIC CLAPTON, JAMES BROWN, DIONNE WARWICK, BRIAN MAY, RANDY CRAWFORD, JOE COCKER, MILES DAVIS, and ANDREA BOCELLI

In Australia Lisa has toured and recorded with JIMMY BARNES, DEISEL, RADIO FREEDOM, and JOHNNY (B.Good) JOHNSON. Lisa recalls, “I had the honor of being invited onstage (in front of 50,000 people) to sing with MIDNIGHT OIL”. In 2004 Lisa once again hit the road with Zucchero and added a few pop stars to her resume including: RONAN KEATING, MACY GRAY, MOUSE T, DELORES O’RIORDAN (of the Cranberries) and TINA ARENA live at The Royal Albert Hall in London. There she explored new territory with world music star CHEB MUMI. She made new fans in Croatia with the duet Loredana with ALEN VITASOVIC and recorded with Sweden’s JO HANSSON.

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    As an actress she’s has appeared in several Off-Broadway Musicals including ‘Dreamgirls’ , ‘Ballad for Bimshire’, and Medea directed by Robert Wilson in New York City. She produced starred in her own production of ‘The Roots Of My Soul’. a “Bluesical”. Byron Bay’s very first musical. For the last few years she has been touring the Rhythm and Blues Retrospective ‘Forever Soul’ in Australia and the Middle East. in

    In 2008 Lisa was the winner of ‘Australian Idol’s’ ‘MY MOM ROCKS’ contest for NSW. Kyle Sandilands called her “A Knockout!” Paulini replied “They call us the young divas, but you are a TRUE DIVA!”. Marcia Hines called her performance “VERY Soulful” She also closed the 2008 BYRON BAY BLUESFEST with 1000’s of fans screaming for more! Lisa departed OZ for the Northern Summer with stops in New York, The Middle East and then on to Italy where she performed as a guest with the Zucchero Tribute Show ‘O.I.& B’ as well as her own shows.

    2009 Lisa has started work on a new originals CD featuring and continues to tour the popular ‘Forever Soul’ . Lisa has a pet recording project called ‘The 12 Underwater Days of Christmas’ which she hopes will become a modern classic. Lisa heads overseas once again to tour Italy and The Middle East before returning to Australia to start the 10th anniversary tour of Forever Soul.

    2010 Lisa single ‘Music Makes Me Free’ was released on Checktime Records and hit the top 20 on the Italian dance charts. The single appears on several compilations including ‘Live In Ibiza Vol. 2’ She returned to Australia after completing a 23 date Italian tour in July and August.

    2011/12 season highlights include ‘The Gospel Show’ which debuted Oct 3rd in Byron Bay, the Caloundra Music Festival, Yatala Jazz, Tamworth Music Fest and the Titan’s Ball and New Years Eve at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast.

    Lisa who? was a show stopper at the ‘Sound of Support’ QLD flood fund raiser concert at Jupiter’s theare with Daryl Braitwaite, Paulini, Christine Anu, Wendy Matthews and others.

    2012/2013 Finds Lisa once on the global road; currently the girl to call for the most glamorous parties around Australia including Magic Millions, Collingwood Football, Linfox, R.M. Williams, The Crown Casino and more; sharing the spotlight with everyone from Delta Goodrem and John Stevens to Timomatic and Darren Percival. She’s headlined at the iconic TWIN TOWNS for NYE 2013.

    2014 – Present Forever Soul is still going strong and is in fact following the most successful year in the tours history. The Soul Train will be stopping in all your favourite station on the upcoming Summer Of Soul. Get on board!!!

  • Song List

    Ain’t No Mountian High Enough,
    At Last,
    Blame It On The Boogie,
    Billy Jean,
    Boogie Wonderland,
    Celebrate,
    Chain Of Fools,
    Disco Inferno,
    Don’t Leave Me This Way,
    Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough,
    Get Ready,
    Gimme The Night,
    Get Down On It,
    Hallelujah,
    Heatwave,
    Higher And Higher,
    Hips Don’t Lie,
    Hot Stuff,
    If You Could Read My Mind,
    I Love You Baby,
    I Say A Little Prayer,
    I Want You Back,
    I Wanna Dance With Somebody,
    I Will Survive,
    I Wish,
    I’m Every Woman,
    It’s Raining Men,
    McAuthur Park,
    Midnight Hour,
    My Girl,
    Natural Woman,
    Never Can Say Goodbye,
    Play That Funky Music,
    Proud Mary,
    Reach Out I’ll Be There,
    Rescue Me,
    Respect,
    River Deep Mountain High,
    Rock With You,
    September,
    Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay,
    Say A Little Prayer For You,
    Son Of A Preacher Man,
    Stop In The Name Of Love,
    Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,
    Same Old Song,
    Simply The Best,
    Superstition,
    Tears Of A Clown,
    Thats The Way I Like It,
    Think,
    This Old Heart Of Mine,
    Thriller,
    Turn The Beat Around,
    Under The Boardwalk,
    We Are Family,
    You Cant Hurry Love,
    You Keep Me Hanging On,
    Young Hearts Run Free


Amy Chase

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Amy Chase

 

Amy Chase, originally from Sydney, started her career as a live vocalist performing in live bands blending the sounds of Soul, R&B, Jazz and Contemporary sounds. Supporting artists such as Daryl Braithwaite, Marcia Hines, The Models, Paulini, Emily Williams and Andrew Wishart, she soon discovered the sounds of House music, which lead to a new road in her career in the dance music scene.

After supporting many of the world’s finest DJs, most recently Australian bad boys, Bombs Away, Amy is now releasing her first single, Saya Suka, on Rise Up Records with Pacha resident dj, Matt Caseli. With a performance that encompasses the sounds of great artists such as Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys and Aretha Franklin, Amy keeps the audience in the palm of her hand during any performance. Whether it’s an acoustic set for a relaxed Sunday afternoon or dinner setting to a full live band gig or corporate event, Amy has the diversity to encapsulate audiences both young and old. Amy has hand-picked the finest musicians Cairns has to offer creating a band that has a constantly evolving repertoire. Each guest musician brings their own flare, creativity and style to the show complementing the musical finesse of Amy Chase.

Not content with being just a singer, Amy Chase has been exploring her talents as a songwriter. Geri Halliwell and Dawn French have described her as a naturally talented artist, and these talents translate into her songwriting craft. For the last 3 years Amy has busily worked the live music scene in Cairns and Sydney, and at 28 years of age, Amy has found her musical groove. Her debut EP ‘The Artist Formerly Known As’ epitomizes Amy Chase: a soul pop/neo soul mash featuring mesmerizing vocals and formidable songwriting that explores love, sex, revenge, and picking you up after life’s scrapes.

Amy also regularly performs with many DJ sound system such as La Fiesta, Martini Club and The Groove Academy.

Song List

  • Amy Chase DJ Song List
  • Addicted To You- Avicii
  • Aeroplane – Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Ain’t No Mountain – Marvin Gaye
  • Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
  • Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
  • Am I Wrong – Nico & Vinz
  • All Of Me – John Legend
  • American Boy – Estelle
  • Bang Bang – Nancy Sinatra
  • Beautiful – Disco Montego
  • Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
  • Black N Gold – Sam Sparro
  • Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
  • Breathe – Blu Cantrell
  • Bom Bom – Sam and the Womp
  • Bounce – Kelis
  • Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore
  • Can’t Take Me Eyes Off You – Lauryn Hill
  • Case Of The Ex – Mya
  • Come Together – The Beatles
  • Crave You – Flight Facilities
  • Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
  • Crazy In Love – Destiny’s Child
  • Don’t Call Me Baby – Madison Avenue
  • Don’t Cha- The Pussy Cat Dolls
  • Don’t Let Go – En Vogue
  • Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna
  • Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
  • Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
  • Drunk In Love – Beyonce
  • Dub Be Good To Me – Beats International
  • Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
  • Fade Out Lines – The Avener
  • Family Affairs – Mark J Blige
  • Fancy – Iggy Azalea
  • Finally – CeCe Peniston
  • Finally – Julie McKnight
  • Forget You – Cee Lo Green
  • Free – Rudimentals
    Fu-Gee-La – The Fugees
  • Get Lucky – Daft Punk
  • Ghetto Superstar – Mya
  • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
  • Give Me One Reason – Tracey Chapman
  • Golden – Jill Scott
  • Groovejet – DJ Spiller
  • Happy – Pharrell Williams
    Hey Mr DJ – Zhane
  • Hey Ya- Outkast
  • Hideaway – Keisza
  • Hit Me Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
  • How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
  • I Got U – Duke Dumont
  • I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
  • I Love It – Sneaky Soundsystem
  • I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc
  • I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
  • I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
  • I Wish – Skee- Lo
  • If That’s Your Boyfriend – Me’shell Ndegecello
  • If You Wanna Be My Lover – Spice Girls
  • Jumpin Jumpin – Destiny’s Child
  • Kick Your Game – TLC
  • Latch – Disclosure
  • Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
  • Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
  • Love & Sex & Magic – Ciara
  • Love Me Again – John Newman
  • Masterblaster – Stevie Wonder
  • Mercy – Duffy
  • Miss You – Rolling Stones
  • Music Sounds Better – Stardust
  • Need U – Duke Dumont
  • No Diggity – Blackstreet
  • No Scrubs – TLC
  • Pictures – Sneaky Soundsystem
  • Pony – Ginuwine
    Praise You – Fat Boy Slim
  • Price Tag – Jessie J
  • Proud Mary – Tina Turner
  • Pure Love – Crystal Waters
  • Rather Be – Clean Bandit
  • Ready Or Not – The Fugees
  • Red Alert – Basement Jaxx
  • Rock With You – Michael Jackson
  • Rolling In The Deep – Adele
  • Romeo – Basement Jaxx
  • Royal – Lorde
  • Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
  • Shackles (Praise You) – Mary Mary
  • Sing It Back – Moloko
  • Spice Up Your Life – Spice Girls
  • Stay – Rihanna
  • Superstition – Stevie Wonder
  • Sweet Dreams – The Eurythmics
  • Sweet Dreams – Beyonce
  • Tear It Down – Aston Shuffle
  • Teardrops – Womack & Womack
  • Tell Me – Groove Theory
  • That’s The Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson
  • Thrift Shop – Macklemore
  • Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
  • Toca’s Miracle – Fragma
  • Toxic – Britney Spears
  • Treasure – Bruno Mars
  • Try Again – Aaliyah
  • UFO – Sneaky Soundsystem
  • Umbrella – Rihanna
  • Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
  • Valerie – Amy Winehouse
  • Wake Me Up – Avicii
  • Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
  • Waterfalls- TLC
  • Waves – Mr ProbzThe Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
  • We Are Family – Sister Sledge
  • Weekend- Black Eye Peas
  • Who Is He – Bill Withers
  • Wish I Didn’t Miss You – Angie Stone
  • Work It Out – Beyonce
  • World Hold On – Bob Sinclair
  • You Got The Love – Florence & The Machine
  • You Gotta Be – Des’ree
  • You’re The One That I Want – Olivia Newton John
  • You Keep Me Hanging On – Diana Ross







Amy Chase DJ Song List

Addicted To You- Avicii

Aeroplane – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Ain’t No Mountain – Marvin Gaye

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan

Am I Wrong – Nico & Vinz

All Of Me – John Legend

American Boy – Estelle

Bang Bang – Nancy Sinatra

Beautiful – Disco Montego

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Black N Gold – Sam Sparro

Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke

Breathe – Blu Cantrell

Bom Bom – Sam and the Womp

Bounce – Kelis

Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore

Can’t Take Me Eyes Off You – Lauryn Hill

Case Of The Ex – Mya

Come Together – The Beatles

Crave You – Flight Facilities

Crazy – Gnarls Barkley

Crazy In Love – Destiny’s Child

Don’t Call Me Baby – Madison Avenue

Don’t Cha- The Pussy Cat Dolls

Don’t Let Go – En Vogue

Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna

Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

Drunk In Love – Beyonce

Dub Be Good To Me – Beats International

Every Little Step – Bobby Brown

Fade Out Lines – The Avener

Family Affairs – Mark J Blige

Fancy – Iggy Azalea

Finally – CeCe Peniston

Finally – Julie McKnight

Forget You – Cee Lo Green

Free – Rudimentals
Fu-Gee-La – The Fugees

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Ghetto Superstar – Mya

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

Give Me One Reason – Tracey Chapman

Golden – Jill Scott

Groovejet – DJ Spiller

Happy – Pharrell Williams
Hey Mr DJ – Zhane

Hey Ya- Outkast

Hideaway – Keisza

Hit Me Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

How Will I Know – Whitney Houston

I Got U – Duke Dumont

I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye

I Love It – Sneaky Soundsystem

I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc

I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

I Wish – Skee- Lo

If That’s Your Boyfriend – Me’shell Ndegecello

If You Wanna Be My Lover – Spice Girls

Jumpin Jumpin – Destiny’s Child

Kick Your Game – TLC

Latch – Disclosure

Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars

Love & Sex & Magic – Ciara

Love Me Again – John Newman

Masterblaster – Stevie Wonder

Mercy – Duffy

Miss You – Rolling Stones

Music Sounds Better – Stardust

Need U – Duke Dumont

No Diggity – Blackstreet

No Scrubs – TLC

Pictures – Sneaky Soundsystem

Pony – Ginuwine
Praise You – Fat Boy Slim

Price Tag – Jessie J

Proud Mary – Tina Turner

Pure Love – Crystal Waters

Rather Be – Clean Bandit

Ready Or Not – The Fugees

Red Alert – Basement Jaxx

Rock With You – Michael Jackson

Rolling In The Deep – Adele

Romeo – Basement Jaxx

Royal – Lorde

Say My Name – Destiny’s Child

Shackles (Praise You) – Mary Mary

Sing It Back – Moloko

Spice Up Your Life – Spice Girls

Stay – Rihanna

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Sweet Dreams – The Eurythmics

Sweet Dreams – Beyonce

Tear It Down – Aston Shuffle

Teardrops – Womack & Womack

Tell Me – Groove Theory

That’s The Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson

Thrift Shop – Macklemore

Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

Toca’s Miracle – Fragma

Toxic – Britney Spears

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Try Again – Aaliyah

UFO – Sneaky Soundsystem

Umbrella – Rihanna

Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Wake Me Up – Avicii

Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves

Waterfalls- TLC

Waves – Mr ProbzThe Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson

We Are Family – Sister Sledge

Weekend- Black Eye Peas

Who Is He – Bill Withers

Wish I Didn’t Miss You – Angie Stone

Work It Out – Beyonce

World Hold On – Bob Sinclair

You Got The Love – Florence & The Machine

You Gotta Be – Des’ree

You’re The One That I Want – Olivia Newton John

You Keep Me Hanging On – Diana Ross

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Gang of Brothers – Funky Rock Soul

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Gang of Brothers
Funky Rock Soul

 

A musical assault that crosses over genres, deeply funky and seriously Phat.

Their culturally diverse and influential style digs deeper and deeper in the pocket of groove and rock!

Gang of Brothers have been born into music. Brothers Andro, Dauno, Fenix and Banel Martinez hail from the prestigious musical Martinez Family (Martinez Akustica). Joining them on drums and lead vocals is brother Buddy Siolo, whose talents have taken him around the globe

Together they are GANG OF BROTHERS.

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