About Us
Who is Hoppin' Mad?
Fronted by well-known Australian multi-instrumentalist Simon Stribling, Hoppin' Mad is a group of serious musicians who don't take themselves too seriously! Steeped in traditional jazz, they're a crowd friendly jazz band for people who didn't know they liked jazz and aficionados alike. After 20 years of living and touring abroad, Simon is happy to return home to Australia to make swinging music for your listening and dancing pleasure!
Trio/Quartet/Quintet
At the core of Hoppin' Mad is the trio...multi-instrumentalist Simon Stribling , guitarist John Blenkhorn and drummer Lauri Lyster, all three of whom sing. Add Merv Sequira on bass and they're a smokin' quartet. Add a fifth, and they're formidable! And the newest member of the Hoppin Mad family is the funky organ trio.
Gigs
- Every 2nd Sunday at the Sugar Lounge, Manly, 3-6pm
- Sat May 26 and Sun May 27 at the Ivanhoe Pub as a part of Taste Of Manly, 4:30-7:30pm
- Wed Jun 6 Palmer and Co under Mr.Wong's in the city, 7-10pm
- Wed Aug 1 Palmer and Co under Mr.Wong's in the city, 7-10pm
- Sun Aug 26 Newcastle Jazz Festival, 12:40-1:40
Previous Gigs (recent to past)
Sat May 19
Coogee Bay Hotel Wine Festival with The Hoppin Mad Organ Trio
Wed Apr 11
Sydney Jazz Club Midweek Jazz at Waverton North Sydney Bowls Club
Wed Feb 28
Palmer and Co, under Mr.Wong's in the city
Thu Jan 11
The Bank Hotel with The Hoppin Mad Organ Trio
2017
Fri Oct 20
Sydney Beer Week Opening Gala, Australian National Maritime Museum
Sat Oct 14
Gala Dinner for Australian Doctors International, Manly Golf Club
Wed Oct 11
Palmer and Co, under Mr. Wong's in the city
Mon Oct 2
Manly Jazz Festival Ivanhoe Hotel
Sat Sep 30
Manly Jazz Festival Sydney Rd Stage and Ivanhoe Hotel
