GRAND WAZOO : THE HOMETOWN SOUL REVUE - Sat 21 Nov 2026, 7:00PM AEDT
ON Saturday, NOV 21, 2026, Australia’s Indie Soul Icons 13-14 piece GRAND WAZOO continue their ’45 Years Legacy Tour’, revisiting a favourite venue – MEMO Music Hall – just a stone’s throw from where the band’s story began. Founded in St Kilda in 1981 by local bandleader and trumpet, John Montesante, [an ex-Kush founding member and arranger], Grand WaZoo emerged from the suburb’s vibrant live-music culture and quickly became one of Australia’s most enduring and respected Soul Music ensembles.
More than four decades on and still led by, Montesante, these Kings of Soul continue to deliver vibrant performances that pay tribute to Black Soul Music, while thrilling contemporary audiences as well. This Hometown Revue presents ia dynamic menu of 60s-70s Black Soul, Motown, Rhythm + Blues and Band songs.
Showcasing Soul Men, Wylie J Miller + Walter Brown, with Soul Queens, Ms Melanie + Anastasia Aspeling, you’re in for a real treat! Backed by the Legendary WaZoo Horns and Rockin’ Rhythm Aces, this is the gold standard in Soul musicianship – and this music continues to appeal to all Generations – whether 20 or 80 – or anywhere in between!
Make a date with the special people in your life and join us for this spectacular musical evening. Savour the timeless grooves of Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Martha Reeves, Eddie Floyd, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Earth Wind & Fire, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye or many others. Brought to you by the sounds of Australia’s first, most entertaining, and dedicated Soul Music exponents in this country. As well as featured singers mentioned above, the musicians will be: John Montesante, Sean Rankin, Andrew Serpell, Jim Glasson, Russell Praetz, Stuart Byrne, David Hicks, Barney Loveland, Peter Ford & Shane ‘Guitar’ Goonan.
You’ve seen the rest. Come back to the best!
*Clip is a very short montage of Grand WaZoo (1981-2026), squeezing 45 years into 3 and a half minutes.
*Why not dine nearby in Acland Street and come on to the show – to cap off a stellar evening in outstanding company. Doors 7pm. Showtime 8pm. Not to be missed! Tickets are available NOW. Book early to avoid disappointment.