Tottie Goldsmith is ready to party with her ‘sisters’ the Chantoozies, when they hit Wests New Lambton on October 19.
Australians first became aware of Tottie, when her image was beamed into lounge rooms when she appeared on soap operas during the 80’s and 90’s. Through shows like The Young Doctors and Prisoner, Tottie Goldsmith became a household name. But it was with her ‘sistas from another mother’- The Chantoozies, when Tottie really made her mark on her country’s psyche.
“I really love doing the shows with The Chantoozies. These girls are my sisters,” Tottie tells me over the phone from her home in Melbourne.
“There are so many highlights of the show, but for me, I really like playing our new single, Baby It’s You and our cover of Rev it Up.
“We have a deep respect and love for each other and we’re free to have real party on stage.”
The playfulness of The Chantoozies live performance is infectious. Tottie says the fun starts backstage before the gig and that they try to take that fun with them on when on the stage.
“We bring the party! We try to transfer our good time to the audience, and they become part of our party.”
Tottie is looking forward to heading to Newcastle, where she maintains a strong connection through local family members and memories. Her late Grandfather was a local ABC presenter well-known for his deep British voice.
“You know it’s funny, but when he died, my grandmother asked me if I would like to keep anything of his? I asked for a tape of his voice. It was just so deep and wonderful.”
Given that Tottie on has appeared on Australian Television and had risen the music charts when The Chantoozies rose to fame with songs such as Wanna Be Up, I ask her her opinion of TV shows such as the X Factor and The Voice.
“I think they’re fantastic. It’s an amazing platform if people have the courage to go for it.
“It’s a really tough process and there’s danger on both sides. You can become an instant star or just fade into obscurity. Both directions can be dangerous. For me, it’s all about the music and having the opportunity. If the contestants can stay focused then it’s all good.”
Tottie tells me that all the girls in the band are ‘massive health nuts’ but they still enjoy winding down with a wine after the show and debriefing before they head back to the hotel.
“No matter how many times you perform there’s still an adrenaline. After the show we like to debrief and have a laugh”.
The Chantoozies play Wests New Lambton on October 19. Tickets are now on sale via the venue’s website.
