As part of the 2019 Roaring 20s Festival, The Palais Royale's 'Nombre 230' series is embracing the fun, freedom and energy of France in the 20s. The 20s are often referred to as The Roaring 20s' in America, and 'The Golden Age' in Germany, however, the 20s in France were 'années folles', France's 'crazy years' in French). These crazy years came in “with a bang of bad booze, flappers with bare legs, jangled morals and wild weekends. The parties were bigger…the pace was faster…and the morals were looser.” Well, thankfully those days have passed, but in the spirit of those ‘fleeting days of folly’, come along to Palais Royale every Saturday night in February for some Roaring 20s jazz & cocktails.

This week, the Mountains' own travelling pianist, Matthew Dennett, is being joined by multi-instrumentalist, Tom Lindner'

Matthew Dennett:
For over 10 years Matthew has been performing as a pianist in the Blue Mountains and Sydney surrounds. He was the resident pianist for the Carrington Hotel for 3.5 years, Springwood Sports Club for 2 years, The Rooster for 2 years and currently has a residency at Lillianfels Hotel in Katoomba which he has had for the past year. Matt's has played with gypsy bands; The Spyglass Gypsies, Monsieur Camembert & The Squeezebox Trio. A lover of classical and jazz music he often combines the two when improvising over a popular tune to give a unique spin on things surprising the listener with a stride version of careless whispers or a classical version of She's Always A Woman by Billy Joel. requests are always welcome.

Tom Lindner:
Tom Lindner is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist as well as music producer, composer and educator. After studying Jazz at the Elder Conservatorium on Saxophone in his home town of Adelaide, moving to Sydney in 2011 to continue study a Bachelor Degree and Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Guitar. In 2014, Tom left the stage to hone his television production skills working as Music Producer and Coordinator on Australia's Got Talent and The Voice. With a growing appetite for the stage being left unquenched Tom was drawn back to the stage in 2016. Leaving the production world to play with various Australian acts such as Dami Im and Paulini Curuenavuli. Tom has recently played in the band for the premiere season of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical on both Keyboard and Guitar and has recorded and performed on the recent Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies. A major milestone for Tom has been to tour the world playing music and he cannot wait to continue seeing new places with The Ten Tenors.”

Come along this Saturday to Palais Royale from 5:30pm for 'cocktail hour' with the sensational talents of Matt and Tom.

'Nombre 230' @ Palas Royale:
It’s a Saturday afternoon and you’re getting ready to go out for dinner. You’ve either just arrived in the Mountains and you’re dinner reservation isn’t for a few hours yet, or you’ve been out all day and need a little cheeky ‘brightener’ before the party starts a little later. Maybe you’re still waiting for your friends to arrive in town? Maybe you’re after a little bit of live music and a drink before calling it a night early? Whatever the case, head to the iconic Palais Royale Boutique Hotel’s cocktail bar for live music and historic cocktails with a twist . . . we call this ’Nombre 230’. 'Nombre 230' is brought to you by The Palais Royale, Entertainment Blue Mountains and Music in the Mountains.

Where is 'Nombre 230':
Well, Palais Royale is located at number 230 Katoomba St in Katoomba of course. The cocktail bar is located in the lounge, right next to the historic front courtyard.

Palais Royale:
The roots of The Palais Royale involve a convent, a lottery winner, two cottages joined to create a larger guesthouse, a French-inspired Ballroom and 4-and-a-half star accommodation . . . intrigued? The Palais Royale is an iconic must-see historic hotel located in the heart of Katoomba. Head to www.palaisroyale.com.au for more information.