Willem picked up his uncle’s beat-up guitar a number of years ago and promptly gave up. Everything hurt and nothing sounded any good. A year later Willem thought he’d try again for a giggle – it seemed like a good idea at the time. Nothing really clicked until he saw a video of this blues cat named Joe Bonamassa play the guitar as he’d never seen or heard before. The skill and expression with which he played completely captivated and inspired him – he couldn’t even blink. At that moment he decided without a shred of doubt that music was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.

Fast forward a few years now and you one of the hardest working and most talented musicians in the Blue Mountains. Come along this Saturday to Palais Royale from 5:30 pm for 'cocktail hour' with the talents of Willem Sherlock Roorda.

'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.