THREE HANDED BEAT BANDITS // Sunday, 23 May 2021 // 6:00 - 8:00 pm // Free live music to accompany dinner // Bookings: auntyeds.com.au

Kick back and banish the pre-week blues at Katoomba's best bar and burger joint, with a serving of the Blue Mountains best live music on the side. With nostalgic decor, old-school meals, craft beers, regional wines and retro cocktails, Aunty Ed's Katoomba will be THE place to hang out on a Sunday evening. But book ahead - Aunty Ed's is a locals favourite night out.

This week, The THREE HANDED BEAT BANDITS, will be dropping in for a couple of sets. …undoubtedly the best three-handed big band in the world today. Made up of the two-handed, John Stuart, and the single­-handed, Neill Duncan - between them they play guitar, bass, congas, drums and saxophone, all at the same time. Megaphone vocals included, this beat combo swing their listeners through a kaleidoscope of musical styles, including reggae, ska, calypso, funk, swing, and a little klezmer thrown in for good measure. Beautiful to the ear. Great for the feet.
Neill Duncan is one of New Zealand’s most exciting and eccentric musical exports. His natural talent was almost cut short in 2016 when he lost his left arm to cancer. Proving you can’t keep a great musician quiet, Neill now plays a bespoke, one-handed tenor saxophone, designed and built in Amsterdam. As if that weren’t impressive enough, he also plays an adapted drum kit, a megaphone, and a few additional weird and wonderful instruments that thrill crowds Australia-wide.

John Stuart is a master of the seven­-string guitar. That one extra string lets John cover the bass lines as well as the chords that accompany the Bandit’s wide repertoire. At any given time, you can see John switching between driving bass lines and sparkling melodies.Not to be outdone by his single-handed collaborator, John also adds dynamic South American rhythms to the mix with mighty conga playing that gets every crowd up and jumping.

SLACK-OFF SUNDAYS @ AUNTY ED'S:
Presented by 'Music in the Mountains', 'Slack-Off Sundays' is the best groove you're going to find anywhere in the Blue Mountains. The vibe is casual, the beer is cold, the burgers are tops, and the live music is the perfect backdrop when hanging out with some mates. Featuring the finest musicians hanging around the Blue Mountains, you're sure to find your jam. There are 2 sets of free live music between 6:00 - 8:00 pm to accompany dinner, so order a drink, a bite to eat and enjoy. Reservations are essential - head to auntyeds.com.au to book your dinner table now as seats fill fast.

WHAT IS AUNTY ED'S?:
We are Katoomba's Best retro-styled restaurant, cafe and bar located halfway down Katoomba street in a hidden basement. Serving up classic dishes, burgers and snacks, Aunty Ed's menu caters for all tastes and dietary requirements including tasty options for our coeliac and vegan friends. Our delicious milkshakes and spiders are a hit with kids of all ages, topped with fresh cream and sweet treats. We grind fresh, locally roasted beans from Cassiopeia coffee and alternative milks from MilkLab Co are available. For the big kids, the bar is well stocked with over 40 independent Australian craft beers, regional wines, and an assortment of classic and retro-inspired cocktails.