Generally known for her sultry and distinctive voice, it is also Yolanda's songs, described by one punter recently as 'a massage for the soul' with their heartfelt themes of "love, protest and other jive" as she puts it, which make her music so powerful.

Originally cutting her teeth on early soul, blues and jazz, in particular with songs of the 30's and 40's by Billie Holliday and her contemporaries, Yolanda has been impressing audiences in the clubs and pubs of Melbourne and elsewhere, most notably in London where she has travelled several times in recent years to perform. This included a 4 week stint in the legendary West End Club "Jazz After Dark" in 2014.

Since then Yolanda has been back home in Melbourne performing, writing and recording her own original material. Working now with some of Melbourne's finest musicians and drawing heavily on those early influences from her youth Yolanda has emerged as a mature and sophisticated singer/songwriter who has, along with her talented band, managed to create a unique fusion of styles with soulful overlays.

Yolanda's album "This Dangerous Age" will be launched at The Spotted Mallard on Thursday 26th May

Yolanda: Vocals, guitar.

The Band:
Shane Ryall (Guitar), Steve Dagg (Saxophone), John O'Hagan (Double bass), Steve Blackburn (Keyboards), Matthew Arnold (Violin), Gail Horsley (Backing vocals and percussion), Bettina Blackburn (Backing vocals and percussion)

DOORS/DINNER FROM 6PM, SHOW TIME 8PM

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