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, Rachel Hannan and John Stuart will be dropping in for a casual jazz session featuring some roaring 20s classics.

Rachel Hannan has an effortless, startling purity of voice and simplicity of approach. Having gigged solidly throughout Sydney and up and down the East Coast for the past 30 years, she understands what her listeners want to hear with her cool, easy approach to jazz and latin repertoires. Classically trained and hailing originally from Newcastle, then finally fleeing the Sydney CBD, Rachel has been settled in the Blue Mountains for over 20 years.

Rachel performs with John Stuart on seven-string guitar. The duo has been performing together for over twenty years, and have an easy, improvisational feel, imbued with intimacy and familiarity. John is master of the seven-string guitar and compliments Rachel with beautiful, swinging accompaniments that suggest a larger band. Sparkling chordal solos complete this intriguing mix.

Come along this Saturday to Palais Royale from 5:30pm for 'cocktail hour' with Rachel and John.

'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.