Rocking and Rolling for a Cause

Australian Vintage rock band, The Stiletto Groove rocked the night away in Lussy, on December 9, to raise money for the Swiss-based charity Kids With A Cause Europe.

The packed audience was regaled to songs for all tastes – on the music menu, a delectable selection of hits, from the swinging Andrew Sisters to good old 60s rock ‘n roll, a peppering of contemporary songs and of course some jazzed up and traditional carols, in line with the festive season!  Touring with the band this time was guest singer Marianne, completing the fantastic trio sister act.

“Everyone had a great evening. The band was simply amazing and we’re so grateful to them for coming and performing for us again”, said Franca Price, Director of Kids With A Cause Europe.

The event was held at the Lussy Municipal Hall in French-speaking Switzerland, where more than 120 people filled the room and left generous donations throughout the evening.

Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1988, Stiletto Groove members Phil, Graeme and sisters Gabrielle and Tina (www.thestilettogroove.com) already have a track record for their generosity and charitable work. For the past 14 years, they have performed at the annual Inverloch Auxilliary Ball, raising more than half a million dollars during this time for the diabetes department of Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital. They have also recorded a CD called “Carols for a Cure”.

“We were very happy to come to Switzerland for a second time to raise money for another very worthy children’s cause”, said Gabrielle.

The members of Stiletto Groove have toured nationally around Australia at major venues supporting international artists including Bo Diddley, Tom Waits, Maria Muldaur, Eumir Deodato, Rodriguez, The Wailers, and Taj Mahal.

KIDS WITH A CAUSE EUROPE wishes to thank the following people for their support:

Lussy-sur-Morges Municipality – for donating us the venue
The Stiletto Groove – For coming all the way from Melbourne again!
The Blues Brethren – supporting band
L'IV Graphics – Irene Lengui – website and other promotional materials
Cabinet Courtages et Conseils (CCCV) – Carmelo Vartosis  insurance
Boullard MusicNestlé
Nespresso
Zweifel Chips
Yan Amstein - St. Légier
Maurice Givriens - Vintner
Lussy Wine Cooperative

Auberge de Dully
Manor (Morges)

George Powell – Radio Frontier

All the friends for attending the event and for their kind contributions

This year we are supporting:Association Moptimistes – Mali (http://www.moptimistes.org/)

Fondation Just for Smiles – Fribourg (www.just4smiles.ch)