Jim Bazis

Jim Bazis is a vibrant and versatile solo performer utilizing sequenced backing tracks with electric and acoustic guitars, combined with complete acoustic performances.
Incorporating the energetic vocals of Jim Tsiambazis with high quality musicianship and good old-fashioned fun. His musical repertoire encompasses songs from the '50s through to the latest top 40 hits. This combined with many years of experience in weddings, clubs, hotels, corporate and other private functions, guarantees professional entertainment to suit the needs of venues and clients; ensuring a successful and memorable occasion.

Jim is a veteran of the Melbourne music scene since 1982. Jim has played in a range of successful original and cover bands. An accomplished guitarist and, an in-demand teacher, Jim is a vibrant singer with a powerful voice. His passion for the best of all types of music, from rock; to jazz; to pop; to blues; to ballads shines through in his strong dynamic performances.

Some venues that Jim has performed at include:
Crown Casino, Werribee Mansion, Flemington Racecourse, The Hilton Hotel, Melbourne Arts Centre, Melbourne Museum, The Anglers Tavern, Moonee Valley Legends Bar, The Customs House Hotel, Royal Melbourne Show, The Royal Melbourne Zoo, Melrose Reception,The Southern Cross Hotel, Roselyn Court Receptions, Windmill Garden Receptions, Bennigans Bar and Bistro, Skyways International Bistro, The Down Under Hotel, Cherry Hill Tavern, Fawkner Club, Headquarters Tavern (Flemington Racecourse), Reservoir RSL, Savoy Park Plaza Hotel, Edenhope Reception Center, Billboard, The Palace, The Grainstore Tavern, The Kilkenny Hotel, Zagamys, Rich River Golf Club, Chifley on Flemington and The Stanford Plaza Hotel.

Performances are typically 3 or 4 hours depending on the venues incorporating 3 or 4 x 45 minute sets respectively.

- A 2000 watt PA system and lights are provided for every performance.
- Performance area needs to be under cover with no risk of getting wet.
- 1 hour is required for setting up all equipment prior to performances, and 1 hour to pack down all equipment.

Sample Song list:

‘50s
Don’t Be Cruel Elvis Presley
The Green Door Frankie Vaughan
Hey Good Lookin’ Hank Williams
Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry
Rock And Roll Music Chuck Berry
Rock Around The Clock Bill Haley & His Comets
Roll Over Beethoven Chuck Berry
Shake Rattle & Roll Elvis Presley
Summertime Blues Eddie Cochran
That’ll Be The Day Buddy Holly
That’s Amore Dean Martin

‘60s
Bad Moon Rising Creedence Clearwater Revival
Daydream Believer The Monkees
Down On The Corner Creedence Clearwater Revival
Eight Days A Week The Beatles
Hide Your Love Away The Beatles
Hold On (I’m Coming) Sam & Dave
Hound Dog Elvis Presley
I Saw Her Standing There The Beatles
I’m A Believer The Monkees
It’s Not Unusual Tom Jones
Proud Mary Creedence Clearwater Revival
Return To Sender Elvis Presley
Rubberneckin’ Elvis Presley
Runaround Sue Dion
Stand By Me Ben E King
Suspicious minds Elvis Presley
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
The Wanderer Dion
While My Guitar Gently Weeps The Beatles
Will you Still Love Me Tomorrow The Shirrelles

‘70s
Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face The Angels
Angie Rolling Stones
Are You Old Enough Dragon
Ballroom Blitz The Sweet
Best Of My Love The Eagles
Bright Side Of The Road Van Morrison
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Brown Sugar Rolling Stones
Burning Love Elvis Presley
Do The Bustop Fatback Band
Cats In The Cradle Harry Chapin
Cherry Cherry Neil Diamond
Father and Son Neil Diamond
Feelin Groovy Simon & Garfunkel
Fire & Rain James Taylor
Georgy Porgy Toto
Get Down Tonight KC & The Sunshine
I Shot The Sheriff Eric Clapton
It’s A Long Way To The Top AC/DC
I Wanna Rock N Roll All Night Kiss
Long Train Running Doobie Brothers
Love Is In The Air John Paul Young
Maggie May Rod Stewart
Make Me Smile Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
My Sharona The Knack
Nutbush City Limits Ike & Tina Turner
Peppermint Twist The Sweet
Roadhouse Blues The Doors
Shake your Booty KC & The Sunshine Band
Sister Golden Hair America
Solitary Man Neil Diamond
Summer Breeze Seals & Croft
That’s The Way I Like It KC & The Sunshine Band
Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd
You Are So Beautiful Joe Cocker
You Should Be Dancing Bee Gees

‘80s
Blister In The Sun Violent Femmes
Breakfast At Sweethearts Cold Chisel
Celebration Kool & The Gang
Dirty old Town The Pogues
Don’t Change INXS
Dumb Things Paul Kelly
Flame Trees Cold Chisel
Footloose Kenny Loggins
Have I Told You Lately Van Morrison
Hot Hot Hot Arrow
Jessie’s Girl Rick Springfield
Rain Dragon
Rebel Yell Billy Idol
Shout To The Top The Style Council
Stay Young INXS
Tainted Love Soft Cell
Underneath The Radar Underworld
Video Killed The Radio Star The Buggles
Walk Of Life Dire Straits

‘90s
Boot Scootin Boogie Brooks & Dunn
Breakfast At Tiffany’s Deep Blue Something
Hard To Handle The Black Crowes
Holy Grail Hunters & Collectors
Livin’ La Vida Loca Ricky Martin
Mustang Sally The Commitments
Save Tonight Eagle – Eye Cherry
Take Me To The River The Commitments
Tip Of My Tongue Johnny Diesel
To Her Door Paul Kelly
Treat Her Right The Commitments
Walking By Myself Gary Moore
Walking In Memphis Marc Cohn
3am Matchbox Twenty

‘2000s
Budapest George Ezra
Chasing Cars Snow Patrol
FourFive Seconds Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney
Gold On The Ceiling The Black Keys
Hey Babe DJ Otzi
I Can’t Get Enough Of You Babe Smash Mouth
It’s Only Natural Crowded House
Life Is A Rollercoaster Ronan Keating
Shotgun George ezra
Slow Hands Nial Horan
Steal My Kisses Ben Harper

Other
Auld Lang Syne
Jingle Bell Rock
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

PLUS MANY MORE.

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