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AT 83 THE MAESTRO HAS
LEFT THE BUILDING BUT
THE MUSIC & MEMORIES
WILL LIVE ON FOREVER
By SHIRLEY BROUN
IT IS with a sad heart I report that revered entertainer Geoff Harvey has died at the age of 83.
The much-loved musical director, conductor, musician and television personality won the hearts of millions around the country during 38 years with the Nine Network, countless live shows and touring with Australian and international performers.… Members read the rest!

SPECIAL NIGHT FOR THREE COUPLES IN
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY YEAR

By JADE HURLEY

A BEAUTIFUL STORY. I recently performed at the DANDENONG CLUB in Melbourne...and before the show I was asked if I would like to acknowledge some very special people in the audience.
THIS IS THE RESULT.
The picture above was taken after the show with myself and the Three husbands and wives - MARGARET and GARY TAIG, PATRICIA and GORDON WOOD and WILMA and MICHAEL WICKS.… Members read the rest!

AFTER a battle with cancer that lasted three years, popular radio host and councillor Max Thorburn has died, aged 72.
Well known to many members of the entertainment industry Max was the founder of Mildura community radio station Hot FM.
He was on the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia's Community Radio Network Advisory Committee and also founded the Mildura Country Music Festival.… Members read the rest!

JADE HURLEY WRITES:

MET THIS BLOKE AT VENICE BEACH in California USA. He reckoned that with a bit of work, I could have a body just like his. WHAT DO YOU THINK???

 
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REVIEW: Jade Hurley
Venue: Twin Towns Services Club
Date: September 19, 2017

By Shirley Broun

JUST couldn’t resist the opportunity to see one of Australia’s most enduring and loved rock’n’rollers in action at Twin Towns Services Club in Tweed Heads recently.
When the music kicked off and the lights focused on a white piano sitting centre stage I, and a full auditorium of dedicated fans, were poised and ready for the man who had set the piano keys alight with his sizzling renditions of some of the all-time rock’n’roll greats.… Members read the rest!

LETTER FROM JADE HURLEY
Busy time for performers around the globe
But still they find time to keep in touch

A Letter to ON WITH THE SHOW readers from Australia's rock'n'roll legend JADE HURLEY

GEE, the past three years or so have been a real `BUMMER'... two new knees and other complications (one of the lucky one's to still be here) that have seen me almost being a permanent resident at St Vincent's Hospital then Woronora Cemetery in Sydney ...… Members read the rest!

Rock'n'roller tumbles as heart skips a beat
On With the Show's
Flashback to Variety Today 1998

By SHIRLEY BROUN

JADE Hurley is one of rock'n'roll's most determined survivors. He has been down for the count more than once, with the latest scare at Newcastle Workers Club being among the closest shaves yet experienced "This one was bad", recalls a much relieved Jade from his resting bed at a friend's home in Sydney.

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Greg Doolan goes it alone
On With the Show's
Flashback to Variety Today 1991

By SHIRLEY BROUN

The 1991 Wallace Awards Male Cabaret Vocalist of the Year Greg Doolan could not be more delighted. "Having always worked in a group, it was a very important award for me to win. It was also the first time I had been nominated in the category," he said.

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