VANESSA CASPERSZ & JAMES EMERSON // Sunday, April 4, 2021 // 6:00 - 8:30 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, VANESSA CASPERSZ & JAMES EMERSON will be dropping in for a couple of sets. Vanessa Caspersz and James Emerson are a Jazz duo from the Blue Mountains. Their repertoire is filled with the old standards, Dixieland and gypsy jazz. Vanessa’s voice is sweet, smooth and bright. An experienced vocalist, she has been singing with various bands, choirs and solo, for over a decade. Vanessa currently plays with her trio “Snail” and duo “Piccolo Bear,” and her most recent Jazz duo has had her singing most weekends in the Blue Mountains. James Emerson has studied Jazz guitar with some of the most prolific Sydney Jazz guitarists including Jeremy Sawkins and Mark Johns. His playing possesses a rich blend of melodic and chordal improvisations and moves through swinging walking bass lines.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SERIES @ AUNTY ED'S:
Presented by 'Music in the Mountains', Aunty Ed's 'School Holiday Series' 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. To make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the live tunes, Aunty Ed's offers 2 sets of live music, between 6:00-7:00 pm & 7:30-8:30 pm. With 2-hour dinner sittings, there's double the chance to catch a little live music during the school holidays at Aunty Ed's. 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.