ABOUT THE BAND

Transmission, the Sydney based jazz, funk and soul band, has appointed three new members to the group. Gina Mansley has joined as lead vocalist, along with Paul Colley on guitar and Julian Gonzalez on bass. They join singers Nathan Pratt and Emma Goodsir, Lesa Chung on keyboards and Mal Walker on drums. With a talented horn section consisting of Gareth Lewis on Trombone, Scott Kelly on Saxophones and Todd Darvas on trumpet.

Transmission is renowned for its funky, energetic sound. With excellent vocal harmonies Transmission is in increasing demand and is fast becoming one of Sydney's hottest function bands.

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LATEST NEWS ITEMS...

THE BALLAD OF GISELLA AND SEBASTIAN

Transmission traveled to Bowral on Friday 4th December to play at the wedding reception of Gisella and Sebastian at a local vineyard. Now, we get many requests to do different songs,  but when asked to play the Boys Town Gang version of 'Cant Take My Eyes Off You' for the bridal dance, we did not know what to expect.  Well, as we played the introduction, the artful bride and groom swept across the reception lounge floor in graceful disco moves that  made the Boys Town Gang version look like child's play.  This delighted the raucous crowd who showed their pleasure by joining the happy couple for three sets of great music and dancing. What a night!   

GREEN POINT COMMUNITY GROOVE TO TRANSMISSION!

Transmission featured  at a recent Christmas event for the Green Point Community.  Playing on the oval of Green Point Christian School the band enjoyed the excellent stage and sound system which was shared with other artists on the night.  Transmission played three sets and entertained a very appreciative crowd of over 300 with a blend of jazz, funk and soul numbers.  The event also featured Christmas carols by candle light led by a very able choir from Green Point Baptist Church. The band really enjoyed playing to the enthusiastic Central Coast crowd.  Thanks to Justen Stoodley who filled in for Scott Kelly on tenor sax.  

SONGS WANTED...   cONTACT TRANSMISSION IF YOU ARE A SONG WRITER!

Transmission is looking for new original material to play. Anything in jazz, funk and soul genres.  If you are a song writer and would like Transmission to consider some of your material. Please contact Mal via the contact page.  All songs considered and compensation can be negotiated. 

TRANSMISSION SUPPORTS TRAUMAID AT RECENT FUNDRAISING EVENT! 

Transmission was delighted to support Traumaid at its fundraising event on Friday 30th October.  Traumaid is a mission organisation which works in Congo rehabilitating women and children ravaged by war.  Managing Director Dr Jenny Dawson, who is renowned for developing innovative methods of educating and treating the illiterate for trauma, asked Transmission to contribute to the evening.

Over 250 attended and enjoyed a cool jazz set before the band launched into two sets of great dancing material .  The band members were all supportive of Traumaid and with over $100,000 raised on the night, it was a great success.

Many thanks to Chris West and Lindsay Wrinkler for sitting in for Lesa and Scott who were absent.   

TRANSMISSION GETS BLOWN AWAY FOR HORNSBY COUNCIL....   ALMOST! 

Transmission performed at Forest Park Epping, along with locals, Krystal Keller and Warren McClean on Sunday afternoon 27 September.  The eager crowd were not only blown away by the quality of the music, but also by gale force winds sweeping through the trees. Micorphone stands, sheet music and cymbal stands were all victims to the heavenly gusts while the musos played on.  Despite the winds, the afternoon was very pleasant for all who attended.   Thanks to Hornsby Council for sponsoring the event and supporting live music. 

TRANSMISSION PUMPS IT OUT AT BLACK STUMP

 Transmission's inaugural performance at the Black Stump Festival in Sydney, on the October long weekend, was a huge success!  The band played for 35 mins in the Supper Club, attracting hundreds of funk/soul enthusiasts who were grooving with the band's funky set of contemporary gospel and secular tunes.  Gina, Emma and Nathan were in hot form, as were the rhythm section and horns, including guest trombonist, Rochelle Beeson (who stood in for Gareth).  

Transmission were delighted to play at Blackstump, and were very honoured to receive some great feedback from Music Coordinator Gordon Barr. (See Testimonials page on this web site)  We look forward to playing at Blackstump again in 2010.