The 1920s were a time of great social and cultural upheaval: jazz and flappers, socialism and feminism, revolutions in Russia, Ireland and China, and rapid shifts in art, literature, music and fashion. It was a glorious golden age in America, the UK and across Europe. The magic of film and the glory of Hollywood had been introduced to the world, it was the age of the automobile and the airplane, and the relaxing of once dark and repressive social mores, in a spirited and hopeful post-war period of progress - change was in the air.

The hunger for change was reflected in music, and nowhere more so than in jazz. The first jazz record was released in 1917 and the 20s was to see some of the greatest jazz music ever made as virtuoso performers like Louis Armstrong, Jabbo Smith and Johnny Dodds were playing with wonderful abandon. Across the States and over in Europe, dance bands were playing to packed houses, playing all the latest hits, copying their heroes, and picking up on new trends. New dance crazes like the Charleston and the Shimmy sprang up overnight, and the music and the dancing was fast and furious – it was young peoples music.

Celebrate this larger-than-life period in our cultural history as Susan Gai Dowling, Evan Loaning & Bob Bertles take you through the music that changed the world. So ‘Button Up Your Overcoat’ and ‘Walk right in’ to Hotel Blue - but make sure you ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’, and before you know it, you’ll be ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ as you ‘Charleston’ your way into the fabulous Roaring Twenties!

An Intimate Night @ Hotel Blue:

This will be an Intimate Night in the Sisters Blue Restaurant. It's a small room by typical music venue standards - don't expect big crowds! Think good food, good wine (and beer and cocktails of course) and great music! This is a casual night and a great opportunity to get up close with world-class musicians. Enjoy a two-course dinner with the show for $59 (refer to hotelblue.com.au for the menu) or see the show only for $25. Even if you book the show only (without the dinner), you will be seated at a table and a casual bar menu will be available on the night, so you can still order a meal or something to nibble on. And don't forget - if you're bringing some friends, just let us know so we can seat you together.

The Schedule:

Doors Open - 7:00pm

First Set - 7:30-8:15pm

Second Set - 8:45 - 9:30pm

Come along from 5:30 pm to enjoy pre-show entertainment in the lounge. 5:30 – 7:30pm, Free event. Bar & Kitchen Open! Hotel Blue, the Mountains’ own ‘House of Jazz’.

Special dietary requirements

The menu for the two-course dinner is a set menu. If you have any special dietary requirements, we will gladly make any necessary adjustments to your meal. Just remember to let us know the details of your special requirements when you make your booking as last minute changes may not be possible.

Terms & Conditions

1. Ticket purchases are non refundable in the event of cancellation, failure to attend or for any other reason.
2. Tickets may be transferred to another person. If you wish to transfer your ticket to another person, please contact admin@hotelblue.com.au to advise the name of the person who will be using your ticket.
3. At the time of your booking, please let us know if you would like to be seated with any friends but note that this cannot be guaranteed and seating will not be rearranged at the last minute.