Blondie & The Pretenders in the Hunter Valley Sat. December 11, 2010 - Bimbadgen Estate

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They're two of music's most acclaimed bands boasting compelling front women Deborah Harry leading the wondrous Blondie and Chrissie Hynde fronting the mighty Pretenders. As a double-bill, it's a world first! It's also an absolute cracker and that's exactly what fans can savour when Blondie & The Pretenders co-headline at Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley.

Both The Pretenders and Blondie have enjoyed great success in Australia, fuelled by a stream of timeless Top Ten hits and the popularity of Hynde and Harry. Both ladies have always escaped the usual clichés of women in rock and are unquestionably two of the most important and influential women to have graced the stage.

Blondie emerged from the late 70's New York punk scene and quickly became music, style and pop culture icons selling more than 40 million albums. They scored hits with reggae, rock/disco, hip hop and pop songs bursting with great hooks and brilliant, ironic lyrics. Heart Of Glass was Blondie's first US #1 in 1978 opening the floodgates to a run of 14 Top Ten US hits including The Tide Is High, Call Me, Rapture, Picture This, Rip her To Shreds, Hanging On The Telephone, Union City Blues and Atomic racking up a phenomenal five US and five UK number one singles.

Debbie, founding member & song writing partner Chris Stein and long-time drummer Clem Burke have just completed their first new album in six years titled Panic Of Girls, set for release later this year.

When co-headliners The Pretenders last toured three years ago, Chrissie Hynde declared the concerts 'some of our favourite shows of all time'. "I am so excited to be coming back to Australia - some of the most fun audiences we've ever had - and the beautiful countryside! Yes, we can't wait to rock out down under. See you soon you crazy Aussies!!"

The Pretenders are undoubtedly a special band with a special place in history. Their brand new live CD & DVD Pretenders-Live In London (Liberator) captures one of their many electrifying performances and is a timely reminder of what a great rock band they are. With hits like Talk Of The Town, Kid, Back On The Chain Gang, Don't Get Me Wrong, Middle Of The Road, Message Of Love, I'll Stand By You, Stop Your Sobbing and Brass In Pocket, The Pretenders may have been rockin' for 30 years but their authenticity has never diminished.

As always 'a day on the green' is pleased to showcase two Australian artists as support acts, Melbourne five-piece Little Red and Magic Dirt's Adalita. Little Red boasts three lead singers and a feel-good mix of back to basic rawness with timeless classicism. They've toured the country and played many of Australia's premiere music festivals to glowing reviews and lots of dancing. With a brand new album slated for release later this year and a UK tour imminent, Little Red look set to follow on from the success of their 2008 debut Listen To Little Red in a major way. After being at the forefront of the Australian rock scene for more than a decade with iconic rock band Magic Dirt, lead singer Adalita has taken time out to record her first solo album, due out soon. The singer/guitarist played her first ever solo shows last year where she initiated new and old fans with her brilliant new songs and trademark powerful vocals.

Shuttles every 30 mins from 3:30pm to 6:30pm $20 transport only
Best Western Wine Country Inn Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Visit site Cypress Lakes Resort Visit site Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens Grand Mercure Hunter the Vintage ($10) Harrigans Irish Pub Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill Potters Brewery Valley Vineyard Tourist Park
Shuttles at 3:30pm, 4:40pm, 5:30pm & 6:30pm $20 transport only
Peppers Guest House Sebel Kirkton Park

Coaches

Adamstown - $35 coach only 3:00pm Adamstown opp. Uniting Church, Glebe Rd 3:15pm Lambton, The Lambton Park Hotel, Cnr Moorehead & Howe St. 3:25pm Jesmond Dental Clinic (Newcastle Rd) 3:30pm Wallsend, Lemon Grove Hotel Coaches return to Wallsend by 11:00pm, Jesmond by 11:10pm and New Lambton by 11:30pm. ALL TIMES APPROX

Charlestown - $35 coach only 3:00pm Charlestown, Smart St bus zone (East side Pacific Hwy) 3:15pm Cardiff Railway Station bus zone (Station Side) Coaches return to Cardiff at 11:00pm and Charlestown by 11.45pm. ALL TIMES APPROX.

West Lakes - $35 coach only 2:45pm Toronto Workers Club (in front of club) 3:00pm Speers Point outside Pippis on the Point 3:15pm Edgeworth opp. Edgeworth Tavern Coaches return to Edgeworth at 11:00pm and Toronto by 11:30pm. ALL TIMES APPROX.

Central Coast - $40 coach only 2:10pm Woy Woy Railway Station Interchange 2:30pm Gosford Railway Station, Showground Rd side 3:00pm Wyong Railway Station Coaches return to Wyong by 11:15pm, Gosford at 11:45pm and Woy Woy by midnight. ALL TIMES APPROX.

East Lakes - $35 coach only 3:00pm Swansea, Dan Murphy's bus zone (Pacific Hwy) 3:15pm Belmont, Bus Stop Go-Lo Shop (Pacific Hwy) 3:25pm Valentine BP (Croudace Bay Rd) 3:35pm Warners Bay Esplanade bus stop (Lake side) Coaches return to Warners Bay by 11:00pm, Belmont by 11:30pm and Swansea by 11:45pm. ALL TIMES APPROX.

Newcastle - $35 coach only 3:00pm Merewether, opp. Beaches Hotel (Frederick St) 3.15pm Newcastle Coach Terminal Bay 4 (behind Newcastle Railway Station) 3.30pm Wests Mayfield (Bus Zone on Industrial Drive) Coaches return to Mayfield by 10:45pm, Newcastle by 11:00pm and Merewether by 11:15pm. ALL TIMES APPROX.

Tuggerah Lakes - $40 coach only 2:30pm Terrigal, Terrigal Hotel 3:00pm The Entrance, Bus Zone opp. Coles, in front of Church 3:20pm Toukley, corner Main Rd & Yaralla Street 3:30pm Lakehaven, Wyong Leagues Club, Lakehaven Drive Coaches return to Lakehaven by 11:15pm, The Entrance by 11:45pm and Terrigal by midnight. ALL TIMES APPROX.

The Peninsula - $35 coach only 3:15pm Bonnells Bay, Bus Zone behind Bay Shopping Centre 3.30pm Morisset Railway Station 3.45pm Brunkerville, Rose Cottage Café Entrance Coaches return to Morisset by 11:00pm, Bonnells Bay by 11:15pm. ALL TIMES APPROX.

Muswellbrook - $40 coach only
2:45pm	McDonald's Muswellbrook
Coaches return to Muswellbrook 11:30pm. ALL TIMES APPROX.

Concert finish time is not known but is EXPECTED around 9:45pm. Coaches depart 20 mins after the main act. Be aware music may still be playing and people NOT catching buses keep on dancing but your buses are getting ready to leave. It is your responsibility to make your way to the bus parking area immediately after the Concert. If you miss the Bus there is NO alternative transport other than Taxis at your own cost.

Gateway Buses $25 transport only

Green Hills 3:00pm Beresfield Railway Station 3:05pm Thornton Railway Station 3:15pm Molly Morgan Motel 3:20pm The Endeavour Motel

Maitland 3:00pm 5:00pm The Quest Appartments 3:05pm 5:05pm Maitland Railway Station 3:10pm 5:10pm Monte Pio Visit site 3:15pm 5:15pm Old Maitland Inn 3:20pm 5:20pm The Bradford

Kurri Kurri 2.55pm 4:55pm Station Hotel Motel 3:00pm 5:00pm Chelmsford Hotel 3:05pm 5:05pm Kurri Motor Inn 3:10pm 5:10pm Denman Hotel 3:15pm 5:15pm Abermain Hotel 3:25pm 5:25pm Neath Hotel

Wollombi 3:30pm Mystwood Retreat 3:35pm Guest House Mulla Villa 3:40pm Wollombi Tavern 3:45pm Cedar Creek Cottages 3:50pm Greta Main Pay Office ($20)

Singleton 3:15pm 5:15pm SIngleton Heights, Blaxland Ave shops 3:20pm 5:20pm Quest SIngleton Visit site 3:25pm 5:25pm The Royal Hotel 3:30pm 5:30pm opp. Country Comfort 3:35pm 5:35pm Francis Phillip Motor Inn 3:40pm 5:40pm Charbonnier Hallmark Inn

Broke Bookings taken until 7 days prior and times advised accordingly.

Concert finish time is not known but is EXPECTED around 9:45pm. Coaches depart 20 mins after the main act. Be aware music may still be playing and people NOT catching buses keep on dancing but your buses are getting ready to leave. It is your responsibility to make your way to the bus parking area immediately after the Concert. If you miss the Bus there is NO alternative transport other than Taxis at your own cost.

Wine Country Shuttles - $20 transport only

Route 1 3:15pm 5:15pm Billabong Moon 3:20pm 5:20pm The Vineyards Estate 3:25pm 5:25pm Thistle Hill 3:27pm 5:27pm Splinters Guest House 3:30pm 5:30pm Belford Country Cabins 3:40pm 5:40pm Casuarina

Route 2 3:15pm 5:15pm Araluen Estate 3:20pm 5:20pm Willow Tree Guest House 3:25pm 5:25pm Tuscany Wine Estate 3:30pm 5:30pm Hunter Resort 3:35pm 5:35pm Woolshed Hill

Route 3 3:20pm 5:20pm Hunter Hideaway 3:30pm 5:30pm Hunter Country Lodge 3:40pm 5:40pm Windsors Edge Cottages ($10)

Route 4 3:15pm 5:15pm Abelia House 3:20pm 5:20pm Bluebush Estate 3:25pm 5:25pm Claremont House (Warraroong) 3:30pm 5:30pm Madigan Vineyard 3:35pm 5:35pm Pokolbin Cabins $10 (reception)

Route 5 3:15pm   Cottage on Mount View 3:30pm   Bimbadeen Estate 3:35pm 5:35pm Kelman Estate 3:40pm 5:40pm Elfin Hill Motel

Route 6 3:05pm 5:05pm Opp. Lochinvar Hotel 3:15pm 5:15pm The Tables at Greta 3:20pm 5:20pm Branxton House Motel

Route 7 - all pickups at gates 3:15pm 5:15pm Manzanilla Ridge 3:20pm 5:20pm Sovereign Hill 3:25pm 5:25pm Rothbury Escape 3:30pm 5:30pm Tonic Hotel

Route 8 3:15pm 5:15pm Adina 3:20pm 5:20pm Brickmans Lane Corner 3:30pm 5:30pm Vineyard Hill - main road entry 3:35pm 5:35pm Londons Rd Intersection

Route 9 3:15pm 5:15pm Travellers Rest Visit site 3:20pm 5:20pm Comfort Cumberland Motel Visit site 3:25pm 5:25pm Rear of Wentworth Hotel

Route 10 3:10pm 5:10pm Royal Oak Hotel 3:20pm 5:20pm Cessnock Motel 3:25pm 5:25pm Opp. Hunter Valley Motel

Route 11 3:15pm 5:15pm Vintage Motor Inn 3:20pm 5:20pm Cessnock Pool bus zone 3:25pm 5:25pm Gateway Inn & opp. YHA 3:35pm 5:35pm Hermitage Lodge ($10)

Route 12 3:10pm 5:10pm Ridgeview Cottages 3:15pm 5:15pm Brokenview Estate 3:25pm 5:25pm Sweetwater Villas 3:35pm 5:35pm North Lodge Cottages

Route 13 3:30pm 5:30pm Hunter Valley Zoo 3:35pm 5:35pm Hunter Valley Accomm. Centre 3:40pm 5:40pm Villa Provence ($10)

Route 14 3:30pm 5:30pm Glen Ayr 3:35pm 5:35pm Thalgara Estate 3:40pm 5:40pm Chez Vous 3:50pm 5:50pm Twin Trees

Route 15 3:15pm 5:15pm Ellalong Hotel 3:25pm 5:25pm Bellbird Hotel 3:30pm 5:30pm Australia Hotel

Concert finish time is not known but is USUALLY between 9:30pm and 10:00pm. Coaches depart 20 mins after the main act. Be aware music may still be playing and people NOT catching buses keep on dancing but your buses are getting ready to leave. It is your responsibility to make your way to the bus parking area immediately after the Concert. If you miss the Bus there is NO alternative transport other than Taxis at your own cost.

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