Rick Robertson

This is how Revolver Magazine described e.o.n.'s debut album Spin:

“This is one superb creation. Smooth, subtle, eclectic jazz, fused with mellow grooves and succulent beats. Lilting keyboards, electric samples and a rollicking bass drive.”

The finest in dancefloor jazz, super soulful rhythms and futuristic heavyweight funk. Featuring Rick Robertson, saxophonist from d.i.g, the very soulful vocals of Evelyn Duprai, the beats of Ian Mussington and the ever inventive keyboard wizard Gerard Masters.

Leading the band, and one of Australia’s foremost exponents of Acid Jazz and Urban Groove, Saxophonist Rick Robertson has a wealth of experience and success being one of the founding members of D.I.G and Eon. He has played all over the world at major festivals, from the St Kilda festival in Melbourne to the Mentreux Jazz festival in Switzerland, and funky clubs from New York to Berlin.

Ian Mussington Originally from London, where he worked with the likes of Lonnie Liston Smith, Cameo, Stevie Winwood, Courtney Pine, Paul Weller and Steve Williamson, drummer Ian Mussington spent the last five years in the States touring and recording with Soul Asylum. He now resides in Sydney and is laying down wicked beats with a truly international flavour.

Gerard Masters is one of the finest and most innovative young Keyboard players in the Sydney scene. International tours with Missy Higgins and regular gigs with Glass, Virna Sanzone, Lily Dior and his own trio make him a very sort after artist.

Evelyn Duprai is a true soul diva who has emerged on the scene in style bringing her amazing Aretha Franklin meets Grace Jones vocals to set the place on fire. She has toured with Silverchair and James Morrison. She currently tours with James Morrison.

Alex Hewetson, commonly known as G.O.B (god of bass), has toured and recorded with many great acts including Savage Garden, James Morrison, Swoop and DIG. His grooves have been heard all over the world and we are very lucky to have this man in town.

Jon Pease A true innovator on the guitar he brings his African roots to the fore in his syncopated comping and beautifully weighted solos. He has a long list of bands he performs in including the Catholics and

Eon Beats Project was formed to play the Sydney club scene and was immediately in demand with a residency at Bennelong at the Opera House, festivals all over Australia including St Kilda Festival, Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, Vibes on a Summers Day and the Playground Weekender 2009. Residencies Thursdays at the Slip Inn and Sundays at the Home Bar has really developed the band into something unique to the with the release of “Blue Rhythm People” a new album (the 5th) of original material featuring Evelyn Duprai on vocals and the wicked beats of Ian Mussington on Drums. Sold out gigs at the Basement in Sydney, featured spots at the Darling Harbour Jazz Festival, and the release of “Blue Rhythm People” late 2008 have propelled this band well into 2009. Eon Beats now regularly performs with 8 or 9 musicians onstage featuring Percussion, DJ, and Horn section.

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Performance History:

Wandin Valley Longest Lunch 2009.

Danks St Festival, Sydney. 2009

Norfolk Island Jazz Festival 2009

Darling Harbour Jazz Festival 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009 Aquashell, Convention Centre Stages, Tumbalong Park.

NYE Darling Harbour Celebrations 2002, 2003, 2006.

The Basement, Sydney, 7 shows over the last 3 years.

St Kilda Festival (Melbourne) 2005

Vibes on a Summers Day Festival 2003 (Sydney, Perth, Melbourne)

Woollahra Hotel.

Bennelong Restaurant (Sydney Opera House)

Hyde Park Main Stage (Australia Day Celebrations 2004)

Hyde Park NRMA Stage (Australia Day 2005, 2007)

Sydney Festival (Hyde Park Barracks)

Beach Road Hotel, Bondi

Beach Palace Hotel, Coogee

Brass Monkey, Cronulla

Cargo Bar, King St Wharf.

Bungalow 8, King St Wharf

The Tank Nightclub (Sydney)

Slip Inn (8 month residency)

Home Bar (8 month Residency)

Home Nightclub

Golden Sheaf, Double Bay.

Jazz in the Desert (Broken Hill)

Civic Hotel, Theatre

Coffee Festival- The Rocks, Sydney 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006.

etc

Recording History:

EON – Spin – Album: released 2000 Creative Vibes Records

EON – The Great Indoors – Album released 2002 Creative Vibes Records,

Internationally on M10Records, France 2003

Eon Beats Project – See the Light – Album 2004. Jazz Eonics, dist Creative Vibes

Eon Beats Project – About to Blow – Album. 2006 B.B.Q Republic.

Eon Beats - Blue Rhythm People - Album. 2008

Compilation Inclusions>

Private Lounge 5 – Apricot Records, France. EMI

Summer Sojourn - Instinctive Travels

Spring Sojourn – Instinctive Travels

The Quiet Hours – Creative Vibes Records

Sydney, The Sex, The City, The Music. Petrol Records

Vibes on a Summers Day 2003 Compilation.

Long Grain No.s 1 & 3

Praise for our 2006 release About to Blow .

"Damn, there's nothing quite like an accomplished debut." 3D Magazine

"Brilliant, Cool and Funkilicious. Fine musicianship and a smooth blend of funky live drum beats,

DJ dexterity and a luscious saxophone bring you grooves with full bodied attitude." Carl Lindgreen, Map Magazine.

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