Everybody needs to be entertained, Charming Friends, and even during these times of economic oopsies, our need to smile is not diminished at all.

The Darlings have been known to grace the stage themselves from time to time. Consequently we have had our experiences, both fabulous and less than satisfactory, in the Wide World of entertainment ... or, at least those parts within reach of our little boudoirs.

You will find here links to our favourite entertainers. These are good people who put passion and energy into their art, make it accessible to the people who will appreciate it, and who act with professionalism, decency and charm at all times.

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Koop Kooper's Cocktail Nation

The fascinating Koop Kooper owns the velvety voice that makes our knees tremble whenever we listen to our favourite lounge music podcast, Cocktail Nation. Koop gives us the most wonderful lounge music of the 50s and 60s mixed in with some of the best modern lounge we have heard, along with news and interviews from the wide 'world of swank'.

Koop himself is our favourite lounge lothario who, we have been told, owns an impressive hat collection and sends Cocktail Nation out to his numerous fans from his Penthouse with its Tiki-inspired bar. Swoon ...

Find Cocktail Nation at www.cocktailnation.net

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Tony Haley

Tony Haley is one of our favourite Canberra resident crooners. His voice makes us swoon and he is always an absolute pleasure to listen to and watch on stage. Audiences all over Canberra and Sydney agree! This man has all the swinging style of Sinatra with the added attraction that he is right here and we can hear him live. We have both been fortunate enough to perform along with Tony and each time we have received the best audience feedback saying that he gives every stage that extra something that makes people tap their feet and click their fingers.

Find the delicious Tony at www.tonyhaley.com.au

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Annie and the Armadillos

Annie and the Armadillos are a local sensation; we are certain that every reader from Canberra - and many from elsewhere - are already big fans. Annie, who fronts the band, oozes style, charm and lush loveliness on stage and her glorious voice can be turned to almost every style and era. The Armadillos are total hepcats who, very seriously, give every event and party a whole lot of pep - the GOOD kind of pep. Want to get a party started? You really should consider a little Annie and the Armadillos action. Mmmmmm. ......

Gorgeous Annie and her gang reside at www.armadillos.com.au

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