“These are no ordinary vamps. Written and improvised melodies are beautiful and flawless… the narrative of each hypnotic groove (twists) into an ever-unfolding and irresistible arc.”
★★★★ Gary Fukushima, Downbeat
 
The Vampires have received global acclaim for their distinctive sound that drifts in and out of vamps and hypnotic grooves, shimmering melodies and pulsating rhythms, adding touches of rock and reggae and at times creating sparse cinematic soundtracks.
 
The reviews for their recordings speak for themselves: “phenomenal” (Downbeat), “gold all over” (All About Jazz) and “seductive genre-hopping creativity” (The Guardian, UK).
 
For Grooves and Brews, The Vampires will take over this private terrace on Hay Street Mall, where guests can meet friends and enjoy an afternoon drink against the backdrop of the Perth skyline. 
 
DJ Jimmy Mac will be providing the afternoon’s additional soundtrack in between sets.

Venue open from 5pm with The Vampires playing from 8pm - 10pm.

The place to be during this year’s PIJF, Grooves and Brews will be the musical meeting point for lovers of jazz, grooves and, yes, great brews. This privately owned, picturesque terrace on Hay Street Mall is rarely accessible to the public, a veritable oasis in the middle of the city centre. With the Perth skyline as a backdrop, it’s the perfect place to be when the sun goes down with a glass of your favourite beverage in hand. 

Relax with friends and hear some of the festival’s top acts, with DJ Jimmy Mac playing between sets to set the mood. Don’t miss this opportunity to socialise with a sizzling soundtrack in the city. 

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