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New Dance OrchestraHal'* Vagabond* for Glen Innes.Nrxi Tuesday evening at the Masonic Hall, Hal* Vagabonds orchestra makes its bow to the Olen limes pub-l.c.This bund was formed in Inverell two months ago by Hnl Saunders, who will be remembered as author ol The Black Spider. ’ and many other successful plays broadcast by i!NZ. Hal Saunders Is one of the most versatile pant-ts In Australia and he brought from 8ydnoy two performer* who are pre-eminent *n their own line. Sid Owen Is rated os Australia's greatest banjo player. He has made tulkie shorts for Cincsound. numerous records for Columbia, and whilst on the ether side of the world he appeared with Charlie ChapUn and once played before the ex-Kntscr. Ron Cameron plays alto and tenor saxophones, clarionet and trumpet, hns been with most of Sydney’s leading orchestras, including Hotel Australia Paint' Royal and State Ballroom and his style and tone will bo a revelation to local music lovers.SWING MUSICThe band Is a four-piece swing r- mblnatlon. based on Sylvester. v hlch means that rhythm and sweet frnc are aimed for rather thin the harsh blare which b all too common to dance bands. Already, after only two months, the band has received several Important engagements. Including the civic ball for the opening nf the inverell aerodrome and the Warialda Picnic Race ball.ENTERTAINMENT BETWEEN DANCESFor their first appearance the Vagabonds have arranged several sole Items to go between dances, so that non-dancers will find It n good night'* entertainment. Sid Owen and Ron Cameron will gtv** novelty solos and Stuart Seattle, late chief announcei of 2LV and 2NZ. and one of the besl baritones In New South Wales. U tc king a bracket of songs.Dancing continue* until I a m *nr If the Olen lnnes people like theh •swing music, the Vagabonds mtenc putting on regular dances.
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Glen Innes Examiner
Glen Innes, New South Wales, AU
Sat, Dec 04, 1937
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