About
"Backyard Swing" is a swing jazz combo comprising Jasmine Mahon (vocals), Steve Colebrook (sax/clarinet), Ben Rogers (guitar), Nikki Scarlett (double bass), Denis Close (drums). Their influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian, Fats Waller and more.
"Glidomatix" is a blues and R&B cousin of "Backyard Swing" playing a mix of rocking hits, obscurities and originals. Their influences include Wanda Jackson, Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, Connie Francis, Los Straitjackets, The Ventures and James Bond movies.
Video
Glidomatix rocking out at Pure Pop Records in St Kilda
Glidomatix live at The Gem Bar (289 Wellington St, Collingwood). Thanks to Cora Browne for the video.
Gigs
Backyard Swing
Saturday Jan 24, 2020
9 - 11pm
Cnr Inkerman & St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3182
Glidomatix
Saturday May 25, 2019
9 - 11pm
Town Hall Hotel, 33 Errol St, North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3051
Glidomatix
Sunday July 29, 2018
5 - 7pm
The Goathouse Cafe Bar Restaurant, 3/6 Elsternwick Pl (near Elsternwick Railway Station), Elsternwick VIC 3185
Friday Mar 2, 2018
9 - 11pm
with DJ Lady Blades
The Gem Bar, 289 Wellington Street, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia 3066
Saturday Feb 10, 2018
9 - 11pm
with The Futuras Blues Band
Town Hall Hotel, 33 Errol St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3051