Spirit of Polish music with Jakub Hubicki
Saturday 17 August 2024 from 6pm to 8pm
Hailing from Zakopane and having played at some of Europe’s best jazz clubs, concert halls, and festivals, Jakub Hubicki takes to the stage at the Polish Club Ashfield to present the “Spirit of Polish Music’ – an ethnic folk and jazz journey through old-time Poland.
Hubicki’s accordion music extracts with mantric depth, improvisation, and free interpretation the sounds of old time Poland as was done in villages from a time-gone-by.
Not only will Jakub present a suite of energetic folk songs, he will share his knowledge of the history of the accordion, as well as interesting elements and facts about regional songs.
Tickets
early bird: $20 (until 3 August 11:59pm)
general admission: $25
About Jakub Hubucki
Jakub Hubicki is a Polish accordionist living in Perth Western Australia. Playful yet introspective his melodic style reflects his love of Balkan, Orient, and Jazz music. He composes and performs for solo and small group projects that vary from duos to small ensembles. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Katowice majoring and specialising in instrumental jazz on accordion. Jakub is not just a musician; but is a storyteller, a poet, and a master of melodies. His musical journey is a tapestry of emotions woven together with passion, creativity, and a profound love for the art of sound. Since 2011 Jakub has performed in Poland and abroad including Germany, France, Estonia, USA, Australia, Slovakia and Hungary.
Getting there
The Polish Club Ashfield is located 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. Pedestrian access is only available from Liverpool Road.
Train
We are conveniently only a 5 minute walk from Ashfield Train Station. Take the Brown Street Exit from the train station, and continue up Browns Street until you reach Liverpool Road. Cross the road and continue left. The destination will be on your right.
Parking
We are delighted to welcome our guests to park their vehicles in our underground carpark. The entrance is located via 73 Norton Street. You can easily enter the club from the carpark using the lift. Alternatively, there is always plenty of street parking in the surrounding area with access to the club via the front entrance on 182 Liverpool Road.
Check-in
Ensure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the event to be able to check-in at reception. Members can easily scan their members card, and guests can either scan their drivers license or become an associate member for $2. Allow 5 minutes to become a member. Member’s receive 10% discount on selected items.
Dinner at Sto Lat
Pair this event with a dinner (5:00pm – 9:00pm) reservation at Sto Lat Restaurant. Bookings highly recommended to avoid wait time on the day.