SARA-JAYNE Prince of Archive Mid North Coast, the team that brought Kim Churchill and Hello TuTut to the Bowraville Theatre this year, is about to dish up the third amazing act in the series, Hip Mama.

Hip Mama was created when Ollie McGill, the keyboard king of The Cat Empire, met world class trumpeter and vocalist Georgie Chorley after she arrived home to Australia from a life changing trip to New Orleans.

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Georgie wanted to express her extraordinary journey but couldn’t find the words.

They began writing and composing from these experiences, and Georgie inspired Ollie to conjure up his inner Dr John, and Professor Longhair.

From there, the two set off on a musical journey of New Orleans inspired songs, with a dash of Neo Soul, and a pinch of RnB, and found their own distinct musical flare.

Hip Mama is a combination of Ollie’s incredible keyboard skills and Georgie’s powerful and soaring vocals, resulting in a touch of grittiness and jazz.

Hip Mama features one of the finest rhythm sections around with Pete Skelton on kit and Danny State on bass.
Hip Mama will be supported on the night by Little Kng.

This concert is the third of six events at the Bowraville Theatre presented by Archive Mid North Coast who’s program is designed to refresh and reliven the theatre, to provide opportunities for touring and local musicians and to bring accessible and inclusive music events to this regional community.

Archive Mid North Coast’s Sara-Jayne Prince told News Of The Area, “We will be back in 2023 with three more unforgettable musical experiences at the Bowraville Theatre still at the special ticket price of $5 thanks to NSW Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program.”

Hip Mama will be performing at the Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 17 December at 6:45 pm.

Tickets are available by going to www.trybooking.com and searching for Hip Mama or by following the links on the Bowraville Theatre website.

By Mick BIRTLES