Something Purple performs a vast repertoire of songs in English, Italian and Greek, catering for any function, style and age group. This outfit combines experience, superior vocal and musical abilities, flexibility and attention to detail to deliver consistently exceptional performances and ensure client satisfaction.

Antonella Venez - Vocals

Antonella is a talented and professional vocalist who can lay claim to over ten years’ experience in performing in bands, duos and trios. Her amazing voice has been described as soulful, rich and versatile, allowing her to deliver dynamic performances for any style of music.

Antonella has performed at weddings, corporate and private functions all around Melbourne. She commands audience attention with her vibrant personality and larger-than-life stage presence. Her unique expressive vocal abilities along with her outstanding harmonies have added an exciting dimension to Something Purple.

James Cupples - Vocals

James Cupples is extraordinary. His voice has earned him exceptional reviews from his live band appearances.

James is one of Australia's finest and most sort after vocal performers. Known in the industry as one hell of a singer, his influences range from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen, he has the most amazing talent and vocal range to sing anything.

TV performances include The Footy Show, Good Morning Australia, The Midday Show, IMT, Steve Vizard and many more. He has also performed with many renowned artists including Dionne Warwick, Ross Wilson, James Reyne, Garry Pento and many more.

Glenn Mango - Guitar

Glenn is one of Melbourne’s finest musicians. Having played guitar all around Australia in clubs and cabaret, his professionalism and expertise as well as his passion for music makes him a true performer whose name in the music industry is legendary.

Eddie Pedanesi – Percussion / Drums

Eddie has been playing drums & percussion for over 30 years, he discovered this passion at a very early age.

As a teenager he started playing regularly at private functions covering a wide range of musical styles from Latin, Funk, Jazz, Rock and contemporary music.

As a highly respected drummer & percussionist in this industry, Eddie is certainly a stand out on the stage.

He has experienced an array of musical performances all over the country such as television appearances, corporate and private functions, weddings and birthdays.

Eddie now finds pleasure in playing percussion with Something Purple, where he finds it is quite different to sitting behind a drum kit.

Jo Abbott – Pianist / Keyboards

Melbourne based pianist/composer Jo Abbott, has been performing as a freelance artist for 20 yrs in Australia and overseas. She is known for being versatile in her repertoire and plays a range of styles from jazz; latin; pop and classical to French, Italian, Brazilian and Klezmer.

Jo is a member of various ensembles including Downbeat Big Band, Django Rhythm and Trio Hep and has worked with a vast array of artists including John St Peeters, Alan Lee, Doug de Vries, Sandro Donati and leading world expert on Klezmer Michael Alpert.

Her album “Music of John Lewis, recorded with Alan Lee (Move Records) can be heard regularly on ABC Classic FM.