Wilbur Wilde Blowout Ft Rebecca Barnard: Live at The Count’s

Next date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025 | 07:30 PM

Making his Count’s debut is iconic Australian saxophonist and singer Wilbur Wilde, celebrating more than 50 years in music.

Wilbur Wilde has performed with some of the biggest names in music including Skyhooks, Elvis Costello, Tom Jones, Split Enz, Roy Orbison, Cold Chisel, Dire Straits, the Angels, Dragon and James Reyne. Perhaps though, he is most known for his tenure as resident saxophone player on the widely popular television show ‘Hey Hey it’s Saturday’ for 16 years. He has also appeared in films such as The Coolangatta Gold, Jenny Kissed Me, Dead End Drive-in and Mad Max.

His own project, Wilbur Wilde Blowout, was born on Valentines Day 1984. Their repertoire features compositions by Billy Harper, John Coltrane, and the master of jazz vocalese – Eddie Jefferson. For their Count’s debut show Wilbur has invited along his favourite Blowout members including Rebecca Barnard (vox), Craig Newman (Bass), Mark Fitzgibbon (Piano) and David Hicks (Drums).

Make a meal of it! The music gets underway at 7.30pm, but arrive a bit earlier if you can. From 6.30pm, enjoy pre-show dinner and drinks at The Count’s Italian-style kitchen and bar.