Based in:
Sydney NSW
Line up(s) available: 4 piece (quartet), 5 piece, 6 piece or more
Greg Poppleton & his Bakelite Dance Band play vintage, glamorous, 1920s & 30s Swing & Jazz exclusively – for background and dancing.
You get the right look. Right sound. Australia’s only exclusively 1920s & 30s singer.
And only the best swing & jazz players in Sydney.
- Featured in The Sydney Morning Herald Guide.
- May Featured Artist JazzReview.com (US)
- Chosen to open the 2007 Sunset Jazz Concert Series, SKYCITY Casino, Darwin
Actor as well as singer, Greg entertains. He's appeared in the feature films, Moulin Rouge, Dirty Deeds, Fat Pizza, Footy Legends and Hunt Angels and numerous TV commercials.
Greg Poppleton & his Bakelite Dance Band debut CD: The Phantom Dancer, 14 Swing Era Songs of 1926 - 1939 in Radio Review! is available worldwide.
For the best and most authentic in 1920s & 30s small group Swing - for background and dancing - make you enquiry now!
“Perfect …Their attention to detail regarding the 1920s theme was fantastic both in costume and sound. I would recommend them to anyone looking to hold a 1920s themed event.”
Samantha Batger, Event Organiser, St Jude Medical Pty Ltd
“Thank you to you and your fabulous band for making our ‘Roaring 20s’ themed dinner such a success. We all had a ball!”
Bronwyn Scott, Committee Member, 2006 CSIRO Office Professional National Conference
“It was a pleasure to work with you and the band.”
Holly Massey & Katrina Picthall, Impressions Events
“We couldn’t have asked for more.”
Eva & Andy, Bride & Groom
“OUTSTANDING !”
Tabea & David, Bride & Groom
“The band was awesome. In fact I think they made the party!”
Marc Freeman , Organiser, Speakeasy-themed 21st Birthday Party
“Made my wife’s 50th Birthday a magnificent night,”
Alan Turnbull, Sydney FC director
“It's a great authentic sound...”
DC, Swingtalk, Australia
“Greg Poppleton is certainly a man going places and as far as he is concerned, back in time is good. Check out the style.”
Jumpin' Jimmy & Swingin' Kitten Swing Dance Newsletter, Sydney, March 2007
“The music [Greg] provided was just right for our event... Background dinner music...A set of swing music for guests to dance to...Excellent vocal highlights of standard classics from the 20s and 30s.”
Richard Hunter , Development Manager, McDonald Performance Arts School Foundation Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner
“The band looked the look and suited our anniversary theme to perfection. The band went over so well we had them do an extra set!”
Jackson Pellow, Film Australia Promotions, Organiser Film Australia 60th Anniversary Event
1920s & 30s Songlist:
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't She Sweet?
Ain't We Got Fun
Alexander’s Ragtime Band
All Of Me
Always
Amapola
Anything Goes
As Time Goes By
Avalon
Begin the Beguine
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Black Bottom
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
Button Up Your Overcoat
Carolina in the Morning
Charleston
Crazy Rhythm
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?
Dinah
East of the Sun
Exactly Like You
Five Foot Two Eyes Of Blue
Georgia
Guilty
How Deep Is The Ocean?
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I Found a Million Dollar Baby
I Only Have Eyes For You
If I Could Be With You
If You Knew Susie
I Surrender Dear
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter
I'm Through With Love
It Had To Be You
It's Only A Paper Moon
I've Got Rhythm
I've Got The World On A String
I've Got You Under My Skin
Just One More Chance
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
Louise
Love Is Just Around The Corner
Love Me Or Leave Me
Lover Come Back To Me
Margie
Makin Whoopee
Mississippi Mud
Moonlight Serenade
More Than You Know
My Blue Heaven
Night & Day
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Polkadots & Moonbeams
St Louis Blues
Shuffle off to Buffalo
Small Hotel
South Of The Border
Star Dust
Sweet & Lovely
Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Sue
Tea for Two
That's My Weakness Now
The Very Thought Of You
The Way You Look Tonight
These Foolish Things
Time On My Hands
Tip Toe Through The Tulips
Two Sleepy People
When I Take My Sugar to Tea
When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbing Along
Where or When
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
You Took Advantage of Me
You're the Cream in my Coffee
You're Driving Me Crazy
and 100s more instrtrumentals
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