James Valentine’s Upbeat Revue

Classic soul tracks, witty anecdotes, and a powerhouse band that hits all the right notes. What happens when a jazz-loving, joke-cracking ABC radio host takes to the stage with his saxophone a killer organ quartet? You get James Valentine's Upbeat Revue—an unmissable evening of live music and comedy, because why choose just one? Expect modern hits from James Taylor, George Michael, and Burt Bacharach, reimagined with sizzling organ riffs. Plus, sharp comic detours and hilarious radio stories from James' life on air—ones you didn't get to hear. Best known as the voice of Afternoons on ABC, James brings his razor-sharp wit and radio mischief to the stage, backed by his powerhouse jazz quartet: Darren Heinrich (organ), Sam Rollings (guitar), and Nic Cecire (drums). Forget stiff concerts—come for the witty anecdotes, funky grooves, and sax solos with a respectable bedtime. Music. Laughs. A dangerously good time—because nights this fun should probably come with a warning label.