“The other standout is the amazing musicianship of the band that is the current guise of Simply Red. The band was on fire with some brilliant saxophone solos in particular from Ian Kirkham (who played alto/tenor/soprano sax as well as keyboards and an EWI (Electronic Woodwind Instrument). Also dazzling the crowd with some great fretwork was Kenji "Jammer" Suzuki who looked to be enjoying himself immensely up on stage, especially when taking centre stage to bust out some nice guitar solos.”

“I won't list all the songs but all the hits were there but the standout was definitely "Money's Too Tight To Mention" at which point the crowd went bananas! Even though a lot of Simply Red's biggest hits are ballads, the show never dragged and it felt like no time had passed when the band finished their set” McTred added.

“All in all, when you add a brilliant band with a wonderful catalogue of songs and a spectacular setting, it made for a magical evening that everyone in the crowd enjoyed immensely.”

Regardless however of what the critics have to say about tonights show, what is much more important to the Sandalford team is just what YOU and YOUR friends, family and colleagues (many of whom were attending their first ever concert here, whilst of course plenty of others are already regular Sandalford concert patrons) thought about the total concert experience (both the good and any not so aspects).

We therefore URGE you to click through to our bloggers comments page at the following link:

Please share with us soon (and the world via the bloggers wall on Sandalford’s website) your thoughts and comments generally about the show, the musicians (including Marcia Hines and the support act before her), the event organisation, the parking and traffic management arrangements, the performance of our security team, whether you liked our F&B offerings including the wine, your opinion on how efficiently the bar’s operated (eg were there long queues, were the bar staff friendly?), the cleanliness of the bathrooms, the overall ambience of the event and the quality of your experience, and just how this show and your overall experience tonight compared with previous events you have might have attended at Sandalford before (or other venues for that matter), along with any and all other comments and feedback that you want to share with us (or think what you think we should know about).

COME BACK NEXT WEEK!!!!!

The team at Sandalford we really hope you had a fantastic experience at tonight’s concert, and look forward to welcoming you back to Sandalford Estate, Swan Valley again soon.

As a very small gesture of our sincere thanks and appreciation of your patronage tonight, we are offering all our Simply Red patrons who have not already purchased tickets, an exclusive special offer (see below for details) to come back next week (Sunday October 31) and see the magnificent ROBIN GIBB from the Bee Gees, perform with members of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra, along with very special guest BONNIE TYLER, for another once in a lifetime concert experience that will be the ‘grand finale’ of the ‘Spring In The Valley 2010’ festivities (www.springinthevalley2010.com.au) which have taken place across the Swan Valley during the month of October.

YOUR EXCLUSIVE OFFER:

Just $60* for a Gold Reserved Seat (only very limited amount remaining)

or

$60* for a General Admission ticket (Bring a picnic blanket and soak up the atmosphere)
*Plus transaction fees.

Go to this special link at the Ticketek website to access this exclusive offer:

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/showNE.aspx?pp=QTTIF&sh=ROBPERTH10

Robin Gibb, the voice that set alight a million romances and as many dance floors, returns to Perth for an unforgettable evening of Bee Gees' Greatest Hits at the amazing Sandalford Estate, Swan Valley on Sunday October 31, 2010.

As mentioned above this event will be the 'grand finale' of the month long festival and celebrations held annually in the Swan Valley - 'Spring in the Valley 2010'.

Accompanied by full band and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Australian audiences will experience a show like none other! With a massive production promised, fans can expect to hear all the biggest songs - Massachusetts, How Deep is Your Love, Stayin' Alive, Night Fever, You Win Again, Nights on Broadway, Jive Talking, I Started A Joke, Words, To Love Somebody, New York Mining Disaster and many more!

Of course Robin Gibb is a member of The Bee Gees. The Bee Gees have made an indelible mark on five decades of popular music. Their recording career is phenomenal and after selling more than 200 million albums worldwide, the brothers Gibb have long since taken their place amongst the true legends of pop. They are the fifth most successful recording artists of all time, charted over 60 hit singles, won 8 Grammy Awards, earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, have been made Commanders of the British Empire and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Gibb Brothers' song catalogue is, second only to the Beatles as the most successful in the world. In addition to their well documented smash hits as a group, they have successfully written songs for music artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross and Celine Dion. The Bee Gees' brilliantly crafted songs form the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people around the globe and possess the unique ability to continually capture new generations of devoted listeners.

Robin Gibb's ethereal voice has been a trademark of many Bee Gees recordings but he also moulded his own musical identity with a number of successful solo releases over the last 4 decades. From his first hit 'Saved by the Bell' in 1969 to his NO.1 hit 'Juliet' and million selling album 'How old are you?' in 1983, to his UK Top 5 duet with Alistair Griffin in 2004, Robin maintains a significant presence in the world of popular music.

Bonnie Tyler joins Robin on this tour of Australia, adding another dimension to the evening which will no doubt excite audiences. Bonnie Tyler stormed the international music charts in the late 70s and early 80s with her smash hit songs, 'It's a Heartache','Holding out for a hero' and 'Total Eclipse of the heart'.

Bonnie's trademark vocals have made her one of the most instantly recognisable women in rock and she continues to deliver an awesome live show every time she walks out onto the stage.

Listen here to her radio interview earlier this week on 6PR where she talks about her success and the upcoming performance at Sandalford Estate, Swan Valley:

http://www.6pr.com.au/displayPopUpPlayerAction.action?&url=http://media.mytalk.com.au/6pr/Audio/afternoons_141010_bonnie.wma

Do not miss this magic night of pure musical pleasure!

For details of other shows occurring at Sandalford Estate in both the Swan Valley and Margaret River (as follows) please go to http://www.sandalford.com/Upcoming-Events/

The 2010/2011 Sandalford Concert Series started tonight in an incredible manner and if this show is anything to be, the season will be one that is the very best yet and our team look forward to welcoming you back again soon. We look forward to receiving your feedback about tonight’s show via the relevent link as mentioned above www.sandalford.com.au/Upcoming-Events/simply-red-farewell-the-final-tour.html#write_comment_title and beyond that will keep you informed of all exciting developments at Sandalford Wines. In the meantime thankyou again and best wishes.

Warm regards,

Grant Brinklow
Chief Executive Officer
grantb@sandalford.com