Foot stomping Gospel & Soul Grooves come to Jam Gallery! ‘Café of the Gate of Salvation & their Heavenly Band’ are delighted to be performing for the first time at Jam Gallery, Bondi Junction. We've got some great new songs & plenty of fabulous soloists to excite & delight you!

The ARIA-nominated 30 voice strong, a cappella gospel choir will be performing in Jam Gallery on 15th March, along with their excellent band. Vibrant, passionate, foot- stomping and funky, their repertoire mixes traditional gospel, soul and spiritual music, born of the slaves stolen from their African homelands, with original songs by the choir's founding music director Tony Blackhouse and other choir members.

New to the repertoire in 2014 is a special tribute to Nelson Mandela. "Asimbonanga" was written in 1987, calling for the release of Mandela from prison. "I saw it performed by Soweto Gospel Choir as a flash mob in Johannesburg after Mandela's death" said Musical Director Dynes Austin. "The song and it's simplicity and power really moved me. There are quite a few versions around but that one seemed very heartfelt."  The history of African-American gospel is one of hope and freedom, threaded throughout with protest and social agitation. Gospel sheds an undeniable influence on R&B, funk and soul music; the method, dynamics and power behind the songs are different, but the message is delivered each and every time. This is the essence of what Cafe of the Gate of Salvation aims to deliver in their performances.   Now led by Musical Director Dynes Austin, the group still meets for weekly rehearsals, where original choir members from the first rehearsal back in 1986 now mix with 2nd-generation members. Cafe of the Gate of Salvation has released four CDs to date, one of which was nominated for an ARIA.

They'll take you to the river, quench your soul and electrify your spirit with our delectable gospel and soul selection - come on down and be revived! Why not plan a great night out with family & friends at a gorgeous Cafe Gig? Tasty food & reasonably priced drinks - get there early & grab a table.

Heavenly Band - Alex Hewetson on Bass, Scott Saunders on Keys, and Tim Rollinson on Guitar. 

Doors 7.30pm/Show 9.00pm

A RESERVE Dinner & Show + Beverage Package includes entry, seating, 3 course meal and a selection of Premium Red & White Wine + Local and Imported Beers and is available by exclusive table service to A Reserve Ticket Holders from Doors to Show Time. *RSA and conditions apply

B RESERVE Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and 3 course meal.