The Fringe of Squaredom

The Fringe of Squaredom

Bringing together the region’s finest musicians to present unparalleled excellence in jazz perform

25/10/2022

Come to this!!!

Inspired by the live album “shadows and light” by Joni Mitchell, this concert explores some of the tunes on the album and various works by the artists who all collaborated to create such a groundbreaking concert. The original concert lineup featured: Joni Mitchell, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Don Alias and Lyle Mays.

This performance features:
James Luke - bass, Rachael Thoms Music - vocals, Lachlan Coventry guitar, Thomas Fell - saxophone and Chris Thwaite drums.

🎟 $25/$20, www.smithsalternative.com/events/james-luke-rachael-thoms-76751

14/10/2022

See us play at FLORIADE this SUNDAY!!!

12pm-2pm at the Tulip Stage.

The Fringe of Squaredom - Floriade 20/09/2022

Floriade here we come!!!

The Fringe of Squaredom - Floriade Australias biggest celebration of Spring

16/09/2022

Fringe of Squaredom pianist Hugh Barrett is a ninja of the ivories! His artistry and technical ability are his super powers and he can infiltrate any tune he puts his jazz ninja mind (and fingers) to! Come and witness his mastery this Sunday at Tuggeranong Arts Centre from 4-6pm when he takes to the stage for Jazz Down Under. Tix available now:

https://events.humanitix.com/the-fringe-of-squaredom-jazz-down-under

14/09/2022

Fringe of Squaredom bassist is one of the most in demand working musicians in town! The list of bands and artists he’s worked with is longer than his epic beard. Come and hear this master doing his thing this Sunday at when we hit the stage for Jazz Down Under, an afternoon of all Australian jazz music! There will be “chops”, but not the lamb variety!

12/09/2022

We can’t wait!!! See ya Sunday jazz lovers!!!

Join us for a pre-show drink in the lakeside bar from 3:30pm (show from 4pm), then enjoy The Fringe of Squaredom presenting a concert of exclusively Australian jazz. Playing original compositions and a selection of favourites from the Australian Jazz Real Book. Still some tickets left!!
https://events.humanitix.com/the-fringe-of-squaredom-jazz...

12/09/2022

We’re very excited to announce that the one and only Mark Sutton will be joining us on stage this Sunday 18th Sept!!! Mark is a true master of the drum set. Book your tickets for Jazz Down Under today at and be wowed by his virtuosity!

https://www.tuggeranongarts.com/events/the-fringe-of-squaredom-jazz-down-under/?fbclid=IwAR3OKMFXZXile8ONodYYNhlOoSW6zl_-RW2FFu8qNiGC_eeXur2s--NauEE&fs=e&s=cl

07/09/2022

On Sunday 18th September 4-6 pm, we are going DOWN UNDER at Tuggeranong Arts Centre. Join us for an afternoon of all Aussie jazz that will include original material from the band members and some of our favourite music by Aussie jazz luminaries such as Miroslav Bukovsky, Bernie McGann, Jonathan Zwartz, Leigh Carriage and Shannon Barnett... there might even be a vaguely familiar Cold Chisel tune reimagined especially for this event!

Tickets are on sale now: https://www.tuggeranongarts.com/events/the-fringe-of-squaredom-jazz-down-under/

CANBERRA LOCALITY Sep-Oct 2022 - It's heating up 05/09/2022

Thanks to the lovely Ruth O’Brien and BMA Magazine for the plug! We’re so excited to be bringing you a special program of modern Australian jazz at Tuggeranong Arts Centre on Sunday 18 Sept. click the link for more info and to check out all the other amazing gigs coming up around Canberra. There’s so much great music happening!!! 🤯

CANBERRA LOCALITY Sep-Oct 2022 - It's heating up Canberra Locality Sep-Oct 2022 - giving the best and brightest of Canberra artists, and their art, for over 30 years.

04/09/2022

We’re excited to be hitting the stage down south at Tuggeranong Arts Centre in two weeks time! It’s going to be a celebration of some of the finest Aussie jazz! 😱🤯 All the music you hear has been composed by the musicians on stage and some of our favourite Aussie masters! Come and experience the unique modern Australian jazz sound.

Tix on sale now!

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 4-6pm on Sunday 18 September

https://events.humanitix.com/the-fringe-of-squaredom-jazz-down-under?fbclid=IwAR1j-IHWwEga3_AQGzRFssXJ1tQrJBY0-WH65_HZZbsen5auw3sPHGSgXhg

19/08/2022

Our next concert is coming up at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 4-6pm on Sunday 18 September!

We'll be playing original compositions and a selection of favourites from the 'Australian Jazz Real Book'. It's a unique opportunity to dig into the Aussie jazz sound!

Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-fringe-of-squaredom-jazz-down-under?fbclid=IwAR1j-IHWwEga3_AQGzRFssXJ1tQrJBY0-WH65_HZZbsen5auw3sPHGSgXhg

19/04/2022

Can you tell we’re excited? Announcements forthcoming… stay tuned friends! The Fringe of Squaredom are coming at you real soon!

Thoms and Fell do Latino Autumn Leaves 05/04/2022

Ah..... good times!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX5f0MrbK9k

Thoms and Fell do Latino Autumn Leaves An evening of Jazz at Smiths Alternative Bookshop featuring Tom Fell and Rachael Thoms performing Latino Autumn Leaves (Tom Fell - sax; Rachael Thoms - voice...

Timeline photos 18/03/2022

Tomorrow! 20 March 4pm. Ticket includes a free drink on arrival…. The perfect way to spend your Sunday arvo. Hope to see you there! Tickets still available 🎷🎤🎶💙💙💙💙

The Fringe of Squaredom returns this weekend with their latest creation, In Blue. As well as playing classics from the jazz tradition, this Sunday's program includes songs from the Blue Note catalogue and songs inspired by water! It's a diverse and soulful program featuring Hugh Barrett on piano, a nationally celebrated jazz pianist and a rare treat for Canberra audiences.
Join us in the theatre from 4pm this Sunday. The lakeside bar will be open for pre-show drinks from 3.30pm.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/fringeofsquaredom

Timeline photos 17/03/2022

The Fringe of Squaredom returns this weekend with their latest creation, In Blue. As well as playing classics from the jazz tradition, this Sunday's program includes songs from the Blue Note catalogue and songs inspired by water! It's a diverse and soulful program featuring Hugh Barrett on piano, a nationally celebrated jazz pianist and a rare treat for Canberra audiences.
Join us in the theatre from 4pm this Sunday. The lakeside bar will be open for pre-show drinks from 3.30pm.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/fringeofsquaredom

Fringe of Squaredom, Greenway, 20th of March | Humanitix 16/03/2022

Can’t wait to hit the stage this Sunday 20 March 4pm!

We’re back at Tuggeranong Arts Centre for another Sunday Arvo Jazz event: “In Blue” - promising you an afternoon of blues infused jazz… soulful, sassy, swingin’ tunes with a free glass of bubbles to boot!

Come and kick back to the music of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Brown Jr, Bobby Timmons, Duke Ellington and more!

https://events.humanitix.com/fringeofsquaredom

Fringe of Squaredom, Greenway, 20th of March | Humanitix Long-time collaborators Tom Fell (saxophone) and Rachael Thoms (voice) lead The Fringe of Squaredom (FoS), a band of the ACT region’s finest jazz musicians. FoS are influenced by jazz in all its forms, from 1950s West Coast Cool to the sizzling rhythms of the Brazilian jazz tradition and the roman...

27/02/2022

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT!
THE FRINGE OF SQUAREDOM PRESENTS: IN BLUE.

We're excited to announce our first concert of 2022, IN BLUE, will be at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre on Sunday, 20 March!

'The blues is a feeling, a song-form, and a cultural phenomenon. Join the Fringe of Squaredom as they pay homage to the pain, the joy, and the struggle that is the heart and soul of jazz.'

Featuring: Tom Fell (sax), Rachael Thoms Music (vocals), Hugh Barrett (piano), James Luke (bass), and Chris Thwaite (drums)

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/fringeofsquaredom

photo: Marin Ollman

Jazz series at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre 09/12/2021

This Sunday we’re BACK at Tuggeranong Arts Centre for Sunday Jazz presenting: Jazz Divas - Sarah, Ella, Billie & Beyond.

A very limited number of tickets just became available! Join Rachael Thoms Music (vocals), Thomas Fell (sax), Lachlan Coventry (guitar) James Luke (bass), & Chris Thwaite (drums) for an afternoon of swingin’ & swoonin’ as they pay tribute to some of the all-time greatest female jazz vocalists.

Don’t miss out! Book NOW

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/757213

Jazz series at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre Buy a Season Ticket and get the fourth concert for only $20 and the best seats in the house! Get in quick as Season Ticket is only available for a limited time.

24/05/2021

Fringe of Squaredom saxophonist and fearless leader Tom Fell in full flight on Sunday at Tuggeranong Arts Centre Sunday Jazz Series. Don’t miss out on concert no.2 in just four weeks time for more of this “saxy” goodness. Tickets are on sale now!

Visit our website for details:

fringeofsquaredom.com

23/05/2021

Muchas gracias amigos! Such a fun, wild ride this afternoon. Concert one of four done and dusted to a full house! Woo-hoo! Thanks to the amazing Tuggeranong Arts Centre team! Can’t wait to be back for concert number two!!!

Sunday Jazz Series: The Fringe of Squaredom | The RiotACT 22/05/2021

Limited tickets remaining for our first concert tomorrow at Tuggeranong Arts Centre. Book now and don't miss out! Also, last chance to grab a season pass for a sweet discount.

See you on the Fringe of Squaredom jazz lovers!

https://the-riotact.com/events/sunday-jazz-series-the-fringe-of-squaredom

Sunday Jazz Series: The Fringe of Squaredom | The RiotACT The Fringe of Squaredom presents jazz in its many forms, from the earthy swing of New Orleans to the classic cool...

19/05/2021

Our concert series collaboration with the wonderful Tuggeranong Arts Centre launches this Sunday 23rd May, 4pm with Latin Nights: From Brazil and Beyond. Get your tickets to hear the six-piece powerhouse band;

Tom Fell (sax), Rachael Thoms (vox), Hugh Barrett (piano), James Luke (bass), Chris Twaite (drums) and featuring our special guest artist, master conga player Sinuhe Pregnan - Pacheco.

Details and ticketing: https://www.tuggeranongarts.com/

16/05/2021

The Fringe of Squaredom joins forces with Tuggeranong Arts Centre to bring jazz to Sundays in Tuggeranong! Kicking off Sunday 23rd of May, we're absolutely thrilled to introduce our killer band, featuring master conga player/percussionist Sinuhe Pregnan - Pacheco...

Born in Santiago, Chile, Sinuhe has been playing congas since he was a teenager. He studied Afro-Cuban percussion at the prestigious Institute of Arts in Havana and with many Cuban percussion masters.

We can't wait to hit the stage with Sinuhe and for you all to be blown away by his energy and artistry!

Book your tickets now: https://thefringeofsquaredom.com/events

The Fringe of Squaredom 05/05/2021

Our brand spanking website is live! Check out the stunning photography of Martin Ollman... Autumn sunset at Tuggeranong Arts Centre right on the lake... simply breathtaking! Why wouldn't you want to spend your Sunday arvo listening to top-shelf jazz in Canberra's south???

Visit the EVENTS tab on the website to access ticketing and don't miss out on the special SEASON PASS! It's a bargain!

https://thefringeofsquaredom.com/home

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