OLY SHERMAN // December 6, 2020 // 6-8pm // Free event (Bookings Essential) // Aunty Ed's Katoomba
Katoomba’s favourite Aunty and underground restaurant and bar, the one and only ‘Aunty Ed’s’, is putting ‘the funk’ back in ‘retro-funky’ with the return of free live music every Sunday Night. Serving up delicious burgers, old-school meals and classic cocktails, this basement restaurant and bar is the place to be on a Sunday Night, between 6:00 and 8:00 pm, and hosts the best live music the Blue Mountains has to offer. Like all basement live music joints, the vibe is casual, there's classic booths to slide into, a crackin' good kitchen and craft beer on tap.
Stroll on down to 122 Katoomba Street this coming Sunday Night to see Oly Sherman live on stage. Reservations are essential and seating is strictly limited - head to auntyeds.com.au to reserve your table now.
OLY SHERMAN:
Off the back of a booked and busy 2019, rising indie singer-songwriter Oly Sherman returns, ready to tackle another massive year of music and shows. In his new single ‘Madness’, the Sydney artist delivers another serving of evocative music, created to instantly wrap the listener up in its warmth. Along with the release of his latest track, Oly unveils an epic 30-date strong tour of Australia following his 11-date January tour of Japan. A busy, busy year indeed.
As with his previous material, ‘Madness’ has Oly’s sweetened tinge of introspection threaded through his songwriting. A songwriter who flourishes within a colourful and emotional narrative scope, he has continued to show off his versatility on ‘Madness’ – a perfect follow up to last year’s ‘Bones’. “‘Madness was recorded over a few days in my home studio. The only thing that I wasn’t sure about was the ending. I mulled over it for two days straight before finally recording the riff. The song was basically finished when I took it to my good friend Daniel Natolis’ studio. We messed around with a few ideas of how to flourish the song. ‘Madness’ is probably one of my most comforting songs.” Oly Sherman
For those Oly Sherman fans who have been following his journey over the last few years, the release of a single like ‘Madness’ makes total sense. Here, Sherman shows his progression and natural elevation as a musician, while the sounds of ‘Madness’ indicate a bright new chapter lay right ahead.
RESERVATIONS:
We are a fun, casual restaurant and welcome guests of all ages. We want everyone to enjoy their evening at Aunty Ed's and are providing live music free-of-charge but ask you to take note of a few things before joining us.
- Due to COVID-safe regulations, we are currently running at reduced capacity. As such we are asking a minimum spend of $25 per person for dine-in which can average out across the table.
- We are unable to guarantee specific table/booth requests
- We are required to take down the name and number (or email address) of everyone that enters the premises for contact tracing purposes.
WHAT IS AUNTY ED'S?:
The best-est and kitsch-iest slice of retro Australiana this side of Paul Hogan throwing a prawn on the barbie! Put on your best ‘thongs’ (those are 'flip-flops' or 'flimsy sandals’ for our non ‘occa’ speaking friends) and head to Katoomba’s best ‘underground’ restaurant and bar (it’s not a secret, it’s literally under the ground in a basement – we’d keep it a secret but that’s just bad for business). Forget small servings of deconstructed dishes that you saw last night on Masterchef (who wants a meal out that requires assembly anyway), think a crispy ‘schnitty burger’, ‘chips, bits and gravy’, ‘braised beef brisket ”, or a ‘zucchini burger’ for those who choose to make friends with salad. Whilst the food might remind you of a time when your grandmother used to make you a spam sandwich before you went outside to run under a sprinkler (the smartest thing kids had to play with before iPhones), the bar is all about the best beer, wine and cider you can get your hands on today . . . but don’t worry – beer comes in ‘tinnies’ so you’ll feel right at home. If that doesn’t take the lamington, Aunty Ed’s is home to the best cocktails (and mocktails) in the Mountains. Long story short, the food is tasty, the bar is ‘fully stocked’ bro, and it’s family-friendly . . . and your Aunty is welcome. It’s your ‘home away from home’ in the Blue Mountains.
WHERE IS AUNTY ED'S?:
122 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. If you’re driving and hit Echo Point, Skippy or the Milkybar kid – turn around and ask for directions . . . unless you’re a man, in which case you continue driving until you’re ready to admit you’re lost.