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The Motown Event

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Review 1 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

motown was awesome!

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Posted 23/03/2010

by antz

motown was such a great concert. thoroughly enjoyed it just wish it went on for longer.
It was also good to see atleast one original artist in each line-up still performing considering their ages. truly an awesome night. highly recommended.

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- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

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Review 2 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

Motown

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Jimmy Barnes @

Posted 07/03/2010

by BonnieB

Location:Perth

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We were sitting at the back by the bar's and when the concert started we could hardly hear anything, shocking sound system considering we were there the weekend before for Rob Thomas sitting in the same spot and heard everything really well - Moved closer to the barrier and could hear much better, brillant concert just a shame we couldn't sit in our sits and enjoy

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- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Jimmy Barnes @

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Review 3 for The Motown Event

1 / 5

Most disappointing concert i have ever been too

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Only saving grace Ian Moss and Jimmy Barnes also Joan Osborne was great she has a beautiful voice. The four tops were the best of the oldies. @

Posted 05/03/2010

by purplecarrot

Location:Perth Western Australia

This disappointing concert was also helped by a terrible smell that kept wafting over us to destroy any feeling of ambience that should have been there for such a beautiful location.
The sound was very muffled and not well balanced at all and you could hear the people in the crowd signing louder than the preformers except for Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss and Joan Osborne the whole concert would have been lost into nothingness and i would have been asking for my money back.
Martha was actually the worst act of the show and i know she has been a real music icon, but somebody needs to suggest she leaves others to sing her songs as her time has come to retire with grace as her preformance was really......painful to say the least and to not be to cruel.
Then when it all ended we had the worst exit from a venue i have ever experienced as there was NO organisation and you had ten lanes of cars all vieing for one small gate. Really pathetic.
Only because i have been to previous concerts at Sandleford would i believe that this was not normal and would be the only reason that i would return for another concert at this venue.
All up this concert takes the number one place for the worst concert i have ever attended.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Only saving grace Ian Moss and Jimmy Barnes also Joan Osborne was great she has a beautiful voice. The four tops were the best of the oldies. @

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Review 4 for The Motown Event

3 / 5

The Motown Event

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The tmptations & Jimmy Barnes & Ian Moss, Four Tops @

Opening act(s): Did Not Like at all unknown songs?? @

Posted 05/03/2010

by beaudog

Location:Beechboro

Sound was bad could have been louder,We were right at the back so found it hard to hear what was being said at times, Jimmy was about the only one LOUND and clear.
The smell from the toilets were very bad at times.
otherwise a good night.
Untill we had to leave the car park it needs the guys that direct us into car parks to direct everyone out again.
But we will go again and see what happens.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The tmptations & Jimmy Barnes & Ian Moss, Four Tops @

Opening act(s): Did Not Like at all unknown songs?? @

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Review 5 for The Motown Event

3 / 5

Motown under the stars

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: the four tops @

Posted 04/03/2010

by pindles

jimmy barnes spoiled the motown theme. loved the four tops. the wine was great.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: the four tops @

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Review 6 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

50 years of motown was truly a special night

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The Temptations and Four Tops, just wish they had been on longer, they were wonderful @

Opening act(s): Boom, Bap Pow - Sorry didn't enjoy these guys they were supposed to be a soul act, well I have more sole on my shoe than these guys put together. @

Posted 03/03/2010

by Wattsy

Location:darling downs

The motown event at Sandalford winery on Sunday 28th February was a trip down memory lane and it was an honour to see the surviving members of so many groups still entertaining with such enthusiasm, the music has stood the test of time. The band was incredible, providing that special sound.The artists were polished, professional and still dancing and singing, enjoying their audiences who rewarded them by singing along to so many of the songs. I was one of those guilty ones who just couldn't sit down and stood for most of the show, singing back to the artists as a tribute to their longevity and the wonderful songs that I still love so much. One of the surprises of the evening for me was Joan Osborne, what an incredible lady and such an amazing voice. I was dissapointed with Jimmy Barnes, he was so out of his class and sang a Stevie Wonder song which I didn't recognise until halfway through because it was just screaming.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The Temptations and Four Tops, just wish they had been on longer, they were wonderful @

Opening act(s): Boom, Bap Pow - Sorry didn't enjoy these guys they were supposed to be a soul act, well I have more sole on my shoe than these guys put together. @

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Review 7 for The Motown Event

4 / 5

motown rocked

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: temptations @

Posted 03/03/2010

by cedric

Location:perth

Mowtown who could say they dont like it!!!!!!!!! took me back to the day's when you could actually hear the word's of a song,apart from when Jimmy Barnes sang that's a different story.......
An amazing toe tapping,body swaying fun event and of course sandleford wine is delicous.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: temptations @

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Review 8 for The Motown Event

4 / 5

Mowtown - when music was music

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: the old singers - they were just loving every minute of it! @

Posted 03/03/2010

by Cozza

Location:Willetton

Great night! 2nd time we've been to 'Day on the Green' in last few weeks. Sandleford Winery does it well. Loved Mowtown Artist - unfortunately Jimmy Barnes did not fit with the theme of the night and one of his songs was terrible!

Thought the MC was great -

There was a bad smell wafting through during the night - hopefully that was a one off!

Again, we got the bus from Midland Train station - only way to go!

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: the old singers - they were just loving every minute of it! @

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Review 9 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

Martha and The Mandellas

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: When Martha went looking for her long lost husband!!! @

Opening act(s): Not bad, but again did not fit in with the theme of the evening @

Posted 02/03/2010

by Tinker2009

I thought that Martha came over as a total professional despite her obvious age and some difficulty with breathing at times. She held the audience captive and for myself it would be wonderful to meet her some day.

As for the others, I thought that Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss did not quite fit the occasion and the atmosphere of original MoTown.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: When Martha went looking for her long lost husband!!! @

Opening act(s): Not bad, but again did not fit in with the theme of the evening @

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Review 10 for The Motown Event

3 / 5

motown

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: four tops @

Posted 02/03/2010

by rummy133

Location:middle !/2 way

I really enjoyed the show on a whole but I found a problem with the sound I thought it could have been much louder we had trouble hearing the voices at times. The four tops where by far the best act with the miracles and the tempations coming in at a close second. I thought the two older ladies had perhaps past there time as their voices sounded croaky and breathless and Jimmy (god love him) is nearing retirement altough his daughter sounded great.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: four tops @

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Review 11 for The Motown Event

4 / 5

Mowtown ant Sandleford

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

Posted 02/03/2010

by Kazarooni

Location:Burswood

What a fantastic opportunity to watch the legends of Mowtown at Sandleford Winery. Overall it was a great night, they had everyone up and dancing, they are all inspirational.
The only drawback would be the length of time it took to get into the grounds (1hr), and then another half an hour after the concert due to lack of lighting to find our car.
The grounds have an unbearable smell inside the arena which needs to be addressed as well.
The concert was fantastic and deserves five stars, the venue needs to work on policing the access in and out to prevent all the impatient drivers pushing in the que.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

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Review 12 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

fantastic night

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The Four Tops @

Posted 02/03/2010

by nina

best concert ever, thoroughly enjoyed it. Only improvement I can suggest is to deal with the smell from the pond

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The Four Tops @

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Review 13 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

Motown Night i'll not forget for years

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: From Start to Finish, did'nt want it to end @

Posted 02/03/2010

by Supamom

Location:Upper Swan

On a hot balmy night, with all my old favourite groups playing, and a glass of chilled wine, I WAS IN HEAVEN, we had a "ABSOLUTLEY BRILLIANT NIGHT" the Venue was Great, everything very well organised, parking a breeze, i'm looking forward to many more concerts to come at Sandleford Wines. Thanks for a Night i wont forget for many years. I'M still on a HIGH. Supamom.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: From Start to Finish, did'nt want it to end @

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Review 14 for The Motown Event

2 / 5

temtations

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: going home @

Posted 02/03/2010

by digger

Location:rockingham

first off to long to get in to venue.When we finally got in the stench nearly made us want to go home.We stayed because we were looking forward to a top show with all the great songs of motown but what was great is that thank god for CDs so we can listen to what they should sound like and not what we heard for the first half,thank god for the Temtations they saved the night.And I think sandelford wines is a venue I would not go back to as they overcharge on every thing,and you smell cows dung all night and just no value for money.over all not happy.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: going home @

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Review 15 for The Motown Event

4 / 5

Motown - Fabulous nostalgia

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: All of it was memorable and a fabulous experience which I doubt will be an event we'll ever see in Australia again. @

Setlist: Loved it all @

Opening act(s): Great @

Posted 02/03/2010

by Marjorie

Location:Souther suburbs

The concert was well organised. Parking and getting in and out of venue was easy. Finding a spot on the green was easy. People surrounding us were considerate. The acts were reminiscent of my younger days. Great nostalgic moments. Plenty of room to dance. Atmosphere was delightful.
Great value for money

I guess you always get one person who wants to spoil it for others. A man continued to block the view by insisting on standing up to dance in front of the crowd. Several people, including security, reminded him to sit down, or dance in appropriate places. Unfortunately, he continued with his thoughtlessness. Three reminders and your out policy, for this type of behaviour, would be deemed appropriate.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: All of it was memorable and a fabulous experience which I doubt will be an event we'll ever see in Australia again. @

Setlist: Loved it all @

Opening act(s): Great @

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Review 16 for The Motown Event

4 / 5

Temptations absolutely fabulous

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Temptations @

Setlist: My Girl, Jimmy Mack, Just my imagination @

Opening act(s): Would have opened up with Jimmy Barnes and then followed through with the Motown story/event @

Posted 02/03/2010

by Anonymous

Location:Waterford, Perth

Really good event
Jimmy Barnes would have been sufficient with just one song.
This was supposed to be a motown event.
Would book a seat next time. Too far from stage and screens were not excellent just minor screens.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Temptations @

Setlist: My Girl, Jimmy Mack, Just my imagination @

Opening act(s): Would have opened up with Jimmy Barnes and then followed through with the Motown story/event @

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Review 17 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

Motown were absoultely fantastic

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: All the Motown artists, WORST moment Jimmy Barnes @

Posted 02/03/2010

by sail

Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant!! Right from the begining we were entertained, and all through the evening all of the Motown acts were sublime. The down side was Jimmy Barnes and the effort getting out of the carpark, it will put me off going to that venue again.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: All the Motown artists, WORST moment Jimmy Barnes @

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Review 18 for The Motown Event

4 / 5

Motown smelled!

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Hearing all the Motown hits again. Watching a live show. @

Posted 02/03/2010

by Shane1

Location:Perth

I really would have enjoyed this concert more if the stench that hit us as we walked through the gates that made everybody think they had dog poo on their shoes was not there. We shifted several times to try and avoid it, to no avail. I must say that it was not conducive to trying to eat our tea to have the smell hanging around. our only respite was the slight breeze that pushed it away for a while. This was a really good concert, but my main memory will be that this one smelled.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: Hearing all the Motown hits again. Watching a live show. @

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Review 19 for The Motown Event

2 / 5

A Day On The Green - The Motown Event

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Posted 02/03/2010

by Mandy7

This was my first visit to the beautiful setting at Sandalford. Obviously, I plus others around me did not know what to expect. There needs to be clear walkways to get to the 'mosh pit' and to get to food, drink, toilets etc. It was unpleasant being amongst people 'slinging off' as some wanted to dance while others wanted to watch and listen. It was also dangerous negotiating around people, broken plastic cups etc to try and get to the hot food/drink vans and then trying to return to the area that one had come from with these things in one's hands.
The motown music was as expected - very enjoyable. No too keen on the support act of Jimmy Barnes though. However that is personal.
Wiffs of garden fertilizer weren't conducive to the evening. Can that be done at another time?

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- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

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Review 20 for The Motown Event

5 / 5

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The finale singing Michael Jacksons song @

Posted 02/03/2010

by inas

The actual show was amazing however reserved seating was too far from the toilets and the smell from the ponds was unbearable at times.

Sandalford Wines - Swan Valley @

- Caversham @

- Sun 28 Feb 2010 @

Favourite moment: The finale singing Michael Jacksons song @

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