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OUT OF THE BLUE

Can perform as a: Duo, Trio, Band

A bit about the cover band: 'OUT OF THE BLUE'   BIOGRAPHY

Julie McLaughlin Born and educated in England, the daughter of a 'Big band' connoisseur whose passion for all music played a huge part in her early education. She played Clarinet throughout her early years and was the featured vocalist in many musical productions. Now living and working in Australia for 16 years,  Julie is a versatile, dynamic, professional entertainer and acclaimed vocalist with an ability to effortlessly transcend many genres of music, from the smoothest delivery of Buble style Jazz & Swing numbers, to Latin, blues & sultry ballads through to a night of up - tempo popular dance music... With Duo partner Jim Black, they perform at many corporate functions and events, and are regular Guest Entertainers on-board 5 star International Cruise liners. They released their CD ''A Song for you' in early 2006 and are presently in production of a fully scripted and costumed 'Tribute Show', which they hope to take on tour in the near future.

Jim Black Born and educated in New South Wales Australia, Jim played piano from the age of 9 and was performing to live audiences by the time he reached 13 years. A talented pianist & keyboard player, vocalist and accomplished Band Leader whose musical career has taken him throughout Europe, Asia and extensively into the top venues in Sydney and Brisbane. Jim has played with the best musicians in the country and accompanied legends John Farnham and Shirley Bassey. Together with talented vocalist Julie McLaughlin, they formed Duo 'Out of the Blue' in early 2004 which has proven to be an amazingly successful partnership. "Out of the Blue" This Sophisticated Duo, offer a blend of great musical arrangements and clever vocal harmonies, together with a mix of old and new songs, creating an entertainment experience to suit everyone. They perform songs in four languages and have a repertoire of over 600 songs which includes an eclectic mix of Jazz / Swing ,blues, Latin, to up-tempo dance music. They have the ability to add some of Australia's finest musicians to re-create the "Big Band" era experience utilising their library of top quality written musical arrangements. "Out of the Blue" are available for Local, National and Overseas contracts.