The act
A seated feature during the wedding reception lets this Nina Simone tribute draw guests into the artist's music and personal story. Vocalist and narrator Christine Manetta weaves anecdote and monologue through songs performed with piano, bass and drums. The journey moves from gospel beginnings and cabaret jazz to activist anthems and songs of the sixties. Featured works include Feelin Good, Sinnerman, See-Line Woman and the romantic My Baby Just Cares for Me. Its strongest quality is the integration of heartfelt biography, narration and live music into one carefully focused tribute.
See Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone play
Watch Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone perform and get a feel for their sound, style and fit for your wedding.
What it costs
Pricing
Quote on enquiry
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Pricing is confirmed before anything is booked. GST and travel are shown clearly on the quote.
Songs Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone can play
Search their repertoire or browse the list below. Ask us about a first dance or another song that matters to you.
Songs such asI Want A Little Sugar In My BowlI Put A Spell On YouLove Me Or Leave MeFeelin GoodAin’t Got No - I Got LifeBe My HusbandDo I Move YouSee-Line WomanMy Baby Just Cares MeSinnerman
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What to expect
Four musicians: Christine Manetta on vocals and narration, with piano, bass and drums behind her. She sings the songs and tells the story between them, which is what makes it a show rather than a covers set. Manetta's own background runs through urban theatre, jazz, blues, pop and soul. She's sung at the Thornbury Theatre and at the Albury Entertainment Centre, and worked festivals in Docklands, Castlemaine, Merimbula and Port Fairy along the way. She's a songwriter in her own right too, with recognised original work and two Simone pieces sitting on her album.
On the day
The band arrives with drum kit, bass amp, keyboard amp and microphones. If your venue already has a PA with two front of house speakers and two monitors, use it, since that keeps your costs down. If it doesn't, the band can bring sound as well.
Performance options
The show travels anywhere in the country. For interstate dates, flights and accommodation are worked into the arrangement rather than left as a surprise, so ask when you enquire.
Insurance and paperwork
Public liability insured.
