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Sway
[audio:http://www.erniegruner.com/gypsynights/sounds/GypsyNightsJealousy.mp3]
jealousy
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/girlfromipanematriowithflute_inst.mp3]
girl from ipanema
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/Dark-Eyes.mp3]
dark eyes
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Freylach no 5
The Flirting Mazurkas play swinging jazz and latin songs, tantalising gypsy melodies and European cafe favourites from a blend of charming vocals, dancing tunes and infectious rhythms.
This is a versatile trio based on the skills and charms of four of Melbourne’s busiest musicians. They play their favorite and most requested songs and tunes, from years of experience playing at weddings, parties and restaurants.
The gorgeous Jen Hawley sings and plays guitar, the debonnaire Phil Carroll plays accordion, piano, flute and sings backing vocals, the passionate Ernie Gruner plaus fiddle and mandolin and the dashing David Krycer plays double bass and sings.
They feature favourites and oddities in the style of European cafe music including Jazz, Gypsy, Klezmer, French, Latin, Italian, Tango and more. If you ask for it nicely you can even have a Polish Mazurka. These songs and tunes are all cleverly arranged to produce an atmosphere for flirting and dancing, if it is legal. The band holds no responsibility for who flirts with who!
Here’s some feedback from recent gigs:
Wedding: Ripponlea. We were so very glad to have you and your colleagues for our wedding band – everyone commented on the extraordinary music and on how much enjoyment it added to the evening. We had a splendid day and we will treasure our memories of the day for always. Thankyou for adding to the perfections of our wedding.With very many thanks, Lucy and Michael
Wedding: Encore St Kilda. I just wanted to say a huge thanks for the fantastic job you and the guys did at our wedding on 17 November. It was the perfect mix of jazz, gypsy and French and we have had so many comments from guests about how awesome the band was. Even my mum, who is not really into that type of music, was raving about how much she loved every song and how she wants to download your playlist from the day onto her ipod! You really set the tone for our perfect day – it was exactly what we were aiming for and we were very impressed with the level of skill and professionalism demonstrated by all members of the band. I will definitely be recommending you! Amber and Mickey.
North Western Vascular Christmas Party – Essendon. Jen and Ernie were very well received and they were a joy to have. We thoroughly enjoyed their music and singing and would certainly have them again as well as recommend them to anyone having a party. Many of our guests commented on having enjoyed the entertainment. Anna – North Western Vascular Party
So where have these fabulous performers been all your life?
Corporate Clients include:
National Gallery of Victoria opening weekend
Melbourne Cricket Club – Grand Final lunch
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival opening event
Grand Prix CEO retirement dinner
Olympic Games Parade 2004
Australian Tennis Open Championships
Victorian Racing Club – Melbourne Cup
Victoria University – Dean’s dinner
IBM
Clayton Utz
TXU
Myer VIP Charity Ball
Delfin Lend Lease
ANZ Private Bank
Geelong Football Club
ETM
BT Financial Group
Australian Institute of Credit Management
Wilkhahn Asia Pacific
Institute of Transport Engineers
Fund Executives Association Ltd
AWM Electrical
And many more…..
Venues include:
Sofitel Hotel
Parliament House
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Regent Theatre
National Gallery of Victoria
Port Melbourne Yacht Club
MCG
Arts Centre
Southbank
Crown Casino
And many more…..
Festivals include:
Port Fairy Festival
St Kilda Festival,
Frankston International Guitar Festival
Moonee Valley Festival
Bayside Festival
Bendigo Festival
Maroondah Festival
Winter Arts Festival
And many more…..
