News
December
2009
Thankyou to all for your support during 2009. It
has been one of my busiest and most rewarding
years for me musically. The highlight for me was
the
Christmas Countdown - ‘One Hit Wonders’ Show
during November and December. Our cast and band
were fantastic, and as an added bonus I finally
got to do a show with my husband Bill.
Next year is also looking like a busy one with
quite a few
gigs
already booked and a couple of BIG shows in the
pipeline. I’ll post details as they are
finalised.
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you
and your families a very Merry Christmas and a
safe New Year and look forward to catching up in
2010 at one of my upcoming
gigs.
September /
October / November
2009
The last couple of months have just flown,
particularly the last few weeks. I’ve spent the
best part of October and November rehearsing for
this year’s
Christmas Countdown - ‘One Hit Wonders’ Show.
Which is now up and running and has had a
fantastic response? I’ve also managed to squeeze
in a few RSL Gigs, as well as a couple of
weddings!
The Christmas Countdown - ‘One Hit Wonders’ Show
runs until Saturday 19th December, so
if you haven’t already seen it come along and
enjoy a great meal and great entertainment.
The show features Daryl Day, Rene Van Delft,
Lauren Carlson, Duncan (Pottsy) Potts and my
very own ‘Singing Roadie’ husband Bill
Robertson. And joining me in the band are Garry
Salvestro, Rob Van Delft and Simeon Broardbent.
Tickets including 3 course Dinner & Show are
available from ‘The
Civic Theatre Booking Office’
... or by calling 6926 9688.
I hope to see you at the
Christmas Countdown - ‘One Hit Wonders’ Show,
or one of my upcoming
Gigs.
July / August
2009
July and August were quite stressful as I got a
bout of laryngitis.
I had to finish off the last half of one of my
RSL gigs with instrumental only because I
couldn’t sing. Also The
Magpies Net Restaurant’s Christmas in July
dinner was a big success, but only because
my friend Natasha Fitzsimmons stepped in with a
few hours notice and did the vocals because I
had no voice. She did and amazing job. Thanks
Tash.
We
have started planning for this year’s
Christmas Countdown - ‘One Hit Wonders’ Show.
This is the most exciting Dinner Show in Wagga
will feature some of the biggest One Hit Wonders
from the Countdown era:
“Come on Eileen”, “Centrefold”, “Bette Davis
Eyes”, “Turning Japanese”, “Ring My Bell”
and many many more.
The show will feature Daryl Day, Rene Van Delft,
Lauren Carlson & Duncan (Pottsy) Potts. And
I’ll be joined by Garry Salvestro, Rob Van Delft
and Simeon Broardbent in the band.
Tickets including 3 course Dinner & Show are
available from ‘The
Civic Theatre Booking Office’ ... or by
calling 6926 9688.
I hope to see you at one of my upcoming
Gigs.
June 2009
June was a very busy month for a mother of young
twins! With the
Turn Back the Hands of Time show held at the
Garden Court Restaurant and Function Centre, the
Jazz Junction Live show, a couple of
RSL Club Gigs and the Riverina Bridal Fair.
Needless to say I am looking forward to a
slightly quieter few weeks.
Don’t forget the
Magpies Net Restaurant’s Christmas in July
dinner on Saturday, 25th July. This evening
can only be described as '5 star' featuring
gourmet cuisine and outstanding service that is
renowned with the
Magpies Net Restaurant. Guests will be
treated with champagne and beer on arrival
before sitting down to an exquisite 3 course
meal. As well as entertainment from yours truly!
Detail are:
Magpies Net Restaurant Christmas in
July
20 Pine Gully Road Wagga
Saturday, 25th July 2009
7:00pm for 7:30pm start
$80.00 per head – limited seats
Booking essential - phone: 69331523
I
hope to see you at the Magpies Net or one of my
upcoming gigs.
May 2009
The
Turn Back the Hands of Time show held at the
Garden Court Restaurant and Function Centre on
Saturday 6th June was a great success. So much
so, that we will possibly be doing another show
later this year. I’ll post the details on the
site once finalised.
I have just confirmed a very special
Christmas
in July dinner and show event with the
Magpies Net Restaurant in Wagga. This
evening can only be described as '5 star'
featuring gourmet cuisine and outstanding
service that is renowned with the Magpies Net
Restaurant. Christmas in July will be held on
Saturday, 25th July. I will post more
details in the coming days.
Finally, don’t forget about Jazz Junction Live
at the
Wagga RSL Club's Mirage Room on Sunday 14
June, where I’ll be joined by Garry Salvestro &
Patrick Almanci to become
‘Who Brought the Broad’. We’ll be doing a 3
hour show featuring Big Band classics from Dusty
Springfield, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and many
more.
Entry is $15 adult, $10 pensioner and student
concession, children 12 years and under free.
Gold coin donations go to local charity, riding
for the Disabled.
I hope to see you at one of my upcoming gigs.
April 2009
Well
Wagga Wagga Takes 2 was an overwhelming
success, raising over $40,000 for local
charities. Bill and I had a lot of fun and we
actually won the judges choice award at the
Thursday night show. But more importantly, we
raised a few thousand dollars for our selected
charity, The Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Auxiliary.
I have now started rehearsing for the upcoming
show
Turn Back the Hands of Time to be held at
the Garden Court Restaurant and Function Centre
Wagga on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th
June. I’ll be joining Patrick Almanci and Garry
Salvestro to take you on a journey back to the
magical era of show biz, featuring classic music
from Dusty Springfield, Neil Diamond, Dean
Martin, Frank Sinatra and many more.
I hope to see you there.
Details:
Turn Back the Hands of Time
Friday, 5 June 2009 and Saturday, 6 June 2009 at
6:30pm.
The Garden Court Restaurant and Function Centre
Botanical Gardens Wagga Wagga
3 course dinner and show $70
Bookings: The Garden Court
Restaurant and Function Centre.
Ph: 69255660. e-mail:
gardenct@bigpond.com
March 2009
Bill and I have been polishing the finer parts
of out routine for this year’s
Wagga Wagga Takes Two and have enjoyed
having a good laugh along the way. Madison
Burkett and the production team have done an
amazing job putting the whole show together; it
will be a fantastic event.
Mark down 5th and 6th June
2009 in your calendar where I’ll be joining
Patrick Almanci and Garry Salvestro in an exciting new ‘dinner and
show’ event at Wagga’s Garden Court Function
Centre. I’ll post more details in the coming
days, but tickets are now on sale through the
Garden Court Function Centre phone 02 69255660.
Finally, don’t forget to treat your mum this
Mothers Day at the Wagga RSL club’s
Mothers Day Luncheon on 10th May
at 12:00pm in the Mirage Room, where I’ll be
performing music from the 60’s through to
today’s hits and featuring a variety of
different genres.
Details:
A three course meal
With entertainment & a gift for Mum
$25 Adult
$15 Child under 12yrs
Under 3yrs free
Bookings are essential as seats are limited
Bookings taken in the Bistro or phone: 02
69213634
I hope to see you at one of these upcoming
events.
February 2009
Bill and I are teaming up as one of Wagga’s
celebrity couples to perform in this year’s
Wagga Wagga Takes 2 on 23 & 24 April, and
we’d love you to be there on one of the two
nights.
That’s right; Bill has accepted the challenge to
join me to become the event’s very first husband
and wife team!
This will be an absolute laugh. ‘Wagga
Wagga Takes 2’ teams together 12 of Wagga
Wagga’s best local entertainers with 12 well
known local identities to provide 2 nights of
great entertainment.
Doors open at 6.30pm for pre-dinner drinks with
the audience being able to bring along their own
cheese/nibbles etc on the night. The show will
commence at 8.30pm with an interval of 20-30
minutes.
The 12 performing couples will be representing a
local charity on the night and perform a song
each to raise money for the charity. On each
night, the audience will vote for each
performance by donating money to the respective
charity. We will be representing the Wagga Wagga
Base Hospital Axillary who is responsible for
raising funds to purchase equipment & other
items for the benefit of patients at Wagga Base
Hospital. A great cause!
A judging panel will also provide scores and
comments for each act. Trophies will be
presented to the most successful fund raising
team as well as the highest scoring couple on
each night.
This will be a fun-filled & entertaining night,
with local community organisations to benefit
through the fundraising efforts of the
performers, celebrities and audience.
We have a full live band, backup singers and
dancers all at our disposal to be used as part
of our routine.
Limited tickets are now on sale through the
Wagga Civic Theatre Booking office, so get
in quick.
January 2009
It’s hard to believe that Christmas has come and
gone and we are already well into 2009.
This year has started well for me, and it’s good
to be back doing regular public and private
gigs.
One very unique element that can be included in
my shows is the
Stashway
Foldable Piano Body, and I’ve had lots of recent
interest in the product. My
Stashway
is a portable stand for my keyboard that looks
like a grand piano. It folds up into a neat
unit, which can be easily transported to my
shows. It gives a very classy look to the
occasion. If you’d like to check it out, I will
be performing with my
Stashway
in an exclusive Valentines Day show at the Wagga
RSL club from 7:00pm on Saturday 14 February.
I’d love to see you there.
December 2008
This years Christmas Countdown shows were an
outstanding success and I have enjoyed the whole
experience immensely. I have enjoyed working
with a great team of professionals and look
forward to working with many of you again in the
New Year.
The end of the Christmas Countdown shows marks
the end of the busiest year in my life, with the
highlight being the arrival of our beautiful
twins
Grace & William. I am now looking forward
to taking a breath with a quieter couple of
months and enjoying some family time with Bill
and our kids.
I’d
like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
safe holiday period and hope to see you at a
gig or show sometime in
2009.
November 2008
Well our show A Night to Remember
was an overwhelming success. Both nights were
sold out and Bill and I are amazed at the
positive responses from all who shared in the
experience. Some photos from the show can be
found
here.
Thank you once again to the cast
and crew and the Wagga Wagga Christian College
for your friendship and professionalism. It was
certainly a career highlight for me.
I haven’t really had time to stop
and reflect as it was straight into final
rehearsals for this year’s
Christmas Countdown – The Foreign Invasion show,
which is now playing at the Capital
Entertainment Centre until Christmas. So, as
Molly Meldrum would say “do yourself a favour”
and catch this show. It is very entertaining and
is sure to be a great night out. Bookings can be
made through the
Civic theatre booking office.
I
hope to see you there.
October 2008
Bill and I have been extremely busy putting the
finishing touches on
A Night to Remember and we are very proud of
how the show has come together. So if you
haven’t already got your tickets, now is the
time!
I have started rehearsing for
this year’s
Christmas Countdown – The Foreign Invasion
show. That's right, it's time to pull out the
leg warmers, polish up the platforms and pump
out the hair gel.
Perfect for your
next workplace Christmas party, the 2008
'Christmas Countdown - The Foreign Invasion'
will feature the international hits of the 70's
and 80's. Joining me on stage will be Garry
Salvestro, Patrick Almanci, Phoebe Luhrs, Rene
Van Delft and many more. The show includes a
3-course dinner. Bookings can be made through the
Civic theatre booking office.
I hope to see you soon at one of my
upcoming shows.
September 2008
After months of writing and planning, rehearsals
are now well underway for my new show
'A Night to Remember'. The show will run for
two nights only at our kid's school, the Wagga
Wagga Christian College, on Friday 31 October &
Saturday 01 November.
Bill, with the support of the Wagga Wagga
Christian College, has done a fantastic job
putting the show together. The show’s official
title,
‘A Night to Remember with Michelle Robertson’
is a concert-like experience featuring lighting, video footage and
inspirational music all while maintaining a
message of faith and hope.
This quality production will feature many of my
own songs, as well
as performances of songs from popular Christian
Contemporary and Pop artists such as Michael W.
Smith, Delta Goodram, Missy Higgins, Amy Grant,
Bethany Dillon, Leann Rimes and many more….
The centrepiece of the show is my dazzling
Stashway baby grand
piano, where I’ll share the personal experiences
behind my lyrics, introduce our brilliant
feature performers and perform a variety of
songs.
The show also features my friend Natasha
Fitzsimmons and an ensemble of the Wagga Wagga
Christian College's students who will amaze with
their exceptional vocal and musical talents.
We are all very proud to present this unique and
outstanding event which is sure to be
A Night to Remember!
Tickets available from:
Wagga Wagga Christian College. Phone: (02)
6923 8888. So get in early!
August 2008
Bill and I have been very
busy organising all of the behind the scenes
aspects of our new show to be performed at the
Wagga Christian Collage later this year. I’ll
post more details on the site soon. It will be a
significant and very professional production and
has everyone involved very excited.
Watch this space.
July 2008
After a short break away from performing, for
the birth of our beautiful twins
Grace and
William, I am now looking forward to returning
with new equipment, new material and renewed
enthusiasm.
I hope to see you
soon at one of my upcoming
gigs.
