The Andrew Sisters, the Miller Horn Band, the Sunshine Coast Jazz Club, the Caloundra Power Boat Club... a perfect way to spend a sunny May afternoon. The Miller Horn band led by Peter (The Scarlet Pimpernell - We see him here, we see him there, we see him everywhere) Uppman, opened with a medley, then in full USA Army uniforms the girls opened with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” followed by several Andrew Sister hits. Each of the Sisters starred with solos “A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square”, “Tea For Two” and “Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby”. The hot musicians, Captain Rob, Sergeant Eddie and Corporal Peter were superb. The rhythm trio Jo on keyboards, John on bass and Jim on drums kept the beat and solos steady. The second set saw the girls dressed in glorious gowns and a thrilling “Tuxedo Junction” and led the afternoon into a medley of Abba Hits and Aretha Franklin, and then Sergeant Eddie played the Acker Bilk “Strangers on the Shore”. How to finish a concert like this? Well how about “Chatanooga Choo Choo ”? The floor was packed with dancers. More, More!! Yes, Yes, said the Andrew Sisters - “Are you in the mood”. Oh Yeah, we shouted. So a final “In the Mood” closed an absolutely magnificent afternoon of the best entertainment from the best of the best. Thanks to Ben our sound expert and many, many thanks to THE ANDREW SISTERS, THE MILLER HORN BAND for a show not to be forgotten.
Brian Fane
Life Member
