Love Me or Leave Me - Nina Simone Tribute
"A fabulous show and I highly recommend you check it out “
Barry Maxwell Blues Music Victoria
"Great Voice" Radio KLFM​
"A soulful experience"
Musical Director,
Castlemaine Jazz Festival ​
Facebook comments posted from Patrons after seeing the show
LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME - Nina Simone Tribute
“Fabulous show and powerful story put together with style skill
and much heart. So happy we got to see it.” – Jenny Turnbull
“Saw this last night - Christine Manetta was fantastic, wonderful voice
and obviously knows Nina's story inside out - it was fascinating.”
“Thanks, guys for a fab night’s entertainment”
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"I had the pleasure recently to see Christine Manetta’s tribute show to Nina Simone. The song selection was excellent and with the story of Nina being told as the show moves along really adds to the atmosphere. Christine's vocals complement the songs and you can hear she has a deep respect for Nina and the songs chosen. This is a fabulous show and I highly recommend you check it out“ Barry Maxwell–99.3 3NRG FM, Vice President Blues Music Victoria
​​Love Me or Leave Me returns again to The Wesley Anne after THREE SOLD-OUT Shows (2023/2024)
A captivating musical journey that celebrates the life & legacy of the legendary Nina Simone. Christine Manetta, with her unique flair, brings a fresh perspective to Simone's timeless works. Embracing the musical truth within each song's story, Christine reveals the depth of the human spirit & invites audiences to connect with the rich emotions behind the music. Accompanied by Musical Director Adam Rudegeair & his Quartet, the performance weaves together heartfelt stories & powerful songs that span genres like jazz, folk & blues. From the Tribal Gospel Beginnings & Cabaret Jazz to Activist Anthems, immerse yourself in the emotional landscape of iconic tracks such as I Put a Spell on You, Feelin' Good, Sinnerman & Ain't Got No - I Got Life.
LOVE ME or LEAVE ME - A TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE
2024 July Wesley Anne SOLD OUT
2023 February Wesley Anne SOLD OUT
2023 September Wesley Anne SOLD OUT
2017 - 2019 Apollo Theatre Speakeasy HQ Melbourne
2018 Albury Entertainment Centre
2018 Bendigo Engine Room
2018 Lecture Hall Port Fairy
2015 - 2016 Castlemaine Jazz Festival
February 21st 2022 @ 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm Christine Manetta will be On-Air as a special guest talking about all things Nina Simone, with Mel Bush. ABC – RADIO HOBART Listen Live Online or 936 kHz AM
