Tony J King
Mar
28
6:00 pm18:00

Tony J King

With a few stories, an old guitar and kick drum, Tony J King creates the music of a journeyman with roots in the street-corner blues and urban folk of yesteryear. With influences ranging from James Elroy, Edgar Allen Poe, Homer, Kerouak and Joseph Conrad, King's latest album delivers slow-burnin, low-fi urban myths, half-truths, dark gospel and random fascinations that are represented in quirky musical tales honed from a pre-occupation with the unusual, the exotic and the downright bizarre.

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Emma Jury
Apr
4
6:00 pm18:00

Emma Jury

Emma Jury is a captivating lyrical artisan, effortlessly weaving Taylor Swift's storytelling finesse with the raw emotionality reminiscent of Lizzy McAlpine and Ethan Cain.

Infused with R&B and jazz nuances, her authentic voice crafts entrancing melodies that blend folk, pop, and soul influences into an immersive, relatable sonic journey. Beyond depth, Emma's versatile repertoire sparkles with playful, light-hearted songs, infusing joy into her artistry.

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Jeff Mann
Apr
6
5:00 pm17:00

Jeff Mann

Jeff Mann is a Melbourne born singer-song writer, who moved to Geelong seeking serenity after a childhood spent on Melbourne freeways. With rock and country influences, his hybrid folk/story telling acoustic songs are heart felt, relatable and thought provoking, ranging from investigating the nature of mental illness, to personified tales of roadkill!

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FJ Steele
Apr
7
4:00 pm16:00

FJ Steele

FJ Steele is a Melbourne-based folk rock artist who blends nimble fingerstyle and occasionally raucous guitar around a rich voice depicting stories of love, pain and exploration. Influenced by the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Wallis Bird, FJ Steele delivers songs colourful with lyrical imagery, driven by a thumping guitar beat.

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J L Trio
Apr
11
6:00 pm18:00

J L Trio

Led by titular bassist James Lockwood, the JL Trio draws on a diverse selection of music from the Bebop tradition, reflecting Lockwood’s deep love for the music of Bud Powell, John Lewis, Charlie Parker, and Barry Harris.

Featuring three of Melbourne’s most singular young musicians in the timeless piano trio format, the JL Trio presents each member as a distinct musical voice within the ensemble, placing an emphasis on spirited improvisations inspired by the best of the Bebop tradition.

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Basement Spaceman
Apr
13
6:00 pm18:00

Basement Spaceman

Basement Spaceman is the artistic vehicle for Melbourne Singer Songwriter -Andy Brown.

Brown is an accomplished and prolific songwriter with 4 Basement Spaceman albums released and another underway, he also provides a unique innovative approach to guitar playing that stands out in a solo setting.

The solo shows include an eclectic array of retro drum machine beats interspersed with bizarre collected samples. Somewhere between Yo La Tengo and Neil Young with a hint of New Order.

"a sonically unique experience, sometimes subversive, sometimes pop art, multi-layered and unexpected"

Basement Spaceman is regularly featured on Melbourne’s 3RRR, his single ’Not The Only One’ reached #4 on the Amrap Regional Music charts in 2018 and his music was featured on ABC Radio National. Well known in his homeland (NZ) he tours there on a regular basis and has also performed in Europe and the USA.

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Wave Jazz Trio
Apr
14
4:00 pm16:00

Wave Jazz Trio

Wave Jazz Trio is a guitar, drum & bass lineup performing a variety of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook

as well as pop/rock/blues songs arranged for jazz trio. Enjoy a selection of swing, bossa nova, ballads & funk from the pens

of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Herbie Hancock, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan & more. Inspired by jazz guitarists Joe Pass, Kenny

Burrell & George Benson just to name a few.

Guitar: Kate Holt

Bass: Jones Roland

Drums: Jeremy John

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Nature in the City
Apr
20
6:00 pm18:00

Nature in the City

Nature in the City is a folk-rock band based around the voice, guitar and songwriting of Robin Sellin born in Germany, now living in Naarm/Melbourne. What started out one year ago as a duo soon turned into a full band infused with some serious Melbourne vibes with violin, drums, and bass. Nature in the City invites the listener on a sonic journey rife with improvisation and with no two sets ever the same.

In the last year, Nature in the City has played at local venues and festivals alongside artists such as the Pierce Brothers, Gretta Ray and Pete Murray… and even at the German Parliament! Back from their annual European tour, the band and its shifting constellation of musicians emanate a refined yet grounded stage presence, reminiscent of Jack Johnson and Simon and Garfunkel.

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Steamboat Whistlers
Apr
21
4:00 pm16:00

Steamboat Whistlers

The Steamboat Whistlers are a Melbourne based acoustic band dedicated to early jazz and blues that emanated from New Orleans before travelling up the Mississippi and all around the globe. The band’s repertoire draws on a wide range of musical influences which include traditional jazz, depression era blues, ragtime and spirituals.

The Steamboat Whistlers are guaranteed to get you tapping your toes!

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Szara and Andrew
Apr
25
6:00 pm18:00

Szara and Andrew

Szara Fox is an exotic songstress, whose one-of-a-kind concoction of Indie-Gypsy tunes is influenced by Flamenco and Balkan Gypsy music. A Dutch singer-songwriter, Szara weaves an elemental sensuality through uptempo tales of travel, love, freedom and the mystical present in the everyday. A trained actress, Szara brings a theatrical and flamboyant sensibility to her dynamic performance style. Szara Fox has honed her craft over a 14-year period, performing throughout Australia, New Zealand and Europe, captivating audiences with her mix of original compositions and traditional Gypsy folk songs.

Accompanying Szara is her musical soulmate, trumpet player Andrew Darling, whose impassioned, evocative and fire-thrown playing weaves rich melodic lines and fiery improvisations throughout the music. Andrew is a seasoned musician of 35 years’ experience, having performed with Australian music icons such as Dan Kelly, Greg Arnold (Things of Stone and Wood) and Gareth Liddiard (The Drones).

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Simon Hudson
Apr
27
6:00 pm18:00

Simon Hudson

Simon Hudson is a singer songwriter based in Melbourne whose music weaves a captivating blend of roots, Latin, world and folk. He’s released 4 albums on his label Songs and Whispers (Germany) and has toured Europe, Brazil & Cuba.

 

Combining soul-stirring originals, exquisite harmonies and funky world grooves, Simon performs on guitar and vocals, building layers of sound into a marvellous fabric that moves your body and your soul. Simon performs his original songs and select world music covers to bring the room alive with exotic grooves and exquisite melodies. He combines guitar and vocal percussion grooves with tight vocal harmonies to create a wonderful sound that moves your feet and touches your heart.

 

Simon is super excited to be playing at the Edinburgh Castle with Yunior Maden (Cuba) on percussion, and Oscar Poncell on upright bass.

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Suzie So Blue
Apr
28
4:00 pm16:00

Suzie So Blue

Suzie So Blue is a singer-songwriter whose music delves deep into the heart of human emotions with just four strings and the truth. Blending the soulful essence of blues with the storytelling charm of country, Suzie's hypnotic tenor guitar style and evocative vocals create a mesmerising sonic tapestry. 

 

Influenced by luminaries like Yola, Amythyst Kiah, Tracy Chapman, Gillian Welch and Sierra Ferrell, she weaves tales of love and life that resonate with Americana and dark folk enthusiasts. 

 

Suzie So Blue's music is a captivating journey through the landscapes of the human experience, where raw emotions and authentic storytelling come together to create a truly soul-stirring musical experience.

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Otis Namrell Trio
Mar
24
4:00 pm16:00

Otis Namrell Trio

Otis Namrell is a 21-year-old virtuoso blues/southern rock guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally a Northern Rivers native, Namrell spent his teenage years fine tuning his incredibly unique approach to blues guitar by incorporating elements of jazz, swamp rock, country and psychedelic rock into his playing style.

 

Having made the move down to Melbourne a few years ago, Otis has been able to completely soak up the city’s incredible live music scene and jump on stages with several incredible bands and musicians who call the live music capital home, including Willie J & The Bad Books, 8 Ball Aitken, Million Johnny’s and Agnes Blue. He’s been a stand-out artist across multiple Melbourne blues nights including the weekly Hume Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS), the Elwood Blues Club and many more. Reminiscent of a 60-year-old accomplished blues guitarist who has been playing all his life, Otis’ playing turns heads at every show and mesmerises crowds with the amount of feeling and energy that is poured into his singing, playing and on-stage improvisation.  

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Follow the Robin
Mar
21
6:00 pm18:00

Follow the Robin

Melbourne singer/songwriter Follow The Robin creates Indie/Folk music that is both enchanting and delicate. Through poetic lyrics and spellbinding melodies her music captures the raw emotions of humanity and ventures into the ethereal unknown of the worlds beyond our own.

Since 2020, Follow The Robin has performed regularly, supporting artists such as Little Green and Steve Baker and The LiveWires (which marked her debut international performance in Germany) as well as headlining at some of Melbourne’s most loved venues.

A finalist in the 2023 AFMA’s Follow The Robin continues to create new music daily with a debut EP coming in 2024!

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Hector Harley Trio
Mar
17
4:00 pm16:00

Hector Harley Trio

Hector Harley is a Melbourne-based tenor saxophonist who specialises in improvisatory music of both the American and Australian traditions. A recipient of the Marion Thomas Award for excellence in 2018, Hector has recently completed his honours in Jazz Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts. This trio, comprised of saxophonist Hector Harley, drummer Luke Andreson and double bassist Robbie Finch, perform works from the American Songbook in a trio format exploring the boundaries and artistic limitations of a chordless group within the genre of bop, post-bop, and cool jazz.

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K'chidge
Mar
14
6:00 pm18:00

K'chidge

K’Chidge Perform music from the Great American Songbook, modern jazz and latin standards with the occasional iconoclastic pop and punk tune from the 70s, 80s and 90s.  A sensitive and creative ensemble, K’Chidge reimagine their repertoire through rich soundscapes and playful improvisation.

 

Jon Chidgey (Bass)

 

Seasoned musician, Jon Chidgey, has been performing jazz, blues and funk in Melbourne venues since the mid 1980s. An intuitive and lyrical bass player with impeccable time, he has played regularly with great local musicians Bob Sedergreen, Julie O’Hara, Kerry Simpson and Rohan Wallis. Jon studied Jazz and Improvisation at Melbourne’s VCA, majoring on Bass and Drums.

 

Simon Chidgey (Guitar)

 

Young guitarist, Simon Chidgey, currently studies Jazz and Improvisation at Melbourne University’s VCA. He is a graduate of Melbourne’s prestigious performing arts secondary school, VCASS. Simon has studied guitar with Melbourne greats, Stephen Magnusson, James Sherlock, Doug De Vries and Matt Kirsch. Simon’s guitar style is influenced by Wayne Krantz, John Scofield and Allan Holdsworth.

 

Barb Kerr (Voice/Flute)

 

Well known Melbourne flutist and music teacher, Barb Kerr, has taught Instrumental Music in Melbourne schools and performed in orchestras, musicals and chamber ensembles since the mid 1990s. An alumni of Melbourne University’s Conservatorium of Music, she has studied flute for many years. A lover of jazz and all good music, Barb is an avid supporter of Melbourne’s live music scene. During the last few years, she has been studying voice and jazz singing with Australia’s brilliant Michelle Nicolle. This has been a life changing experience setting Barb on a new adventure as a performer and jazz singer.

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Solar
Mar
9
6:00 pm18:00

Solar

Join Ava and Jack for some standards, blues, folk and original compositions in the front bar of the Wesley Anne. Reimagining beloved songs in a duo setting, playing authentically and presently, Jack Marken and Ava McDermott create emotive and exciting improvised music! 

Jack and Ava both perform regularly at some of Melbourne’s most prominent jazz venues such as Paris Cat, The Brunswick Green and the Jazzlab, performing and working alongside leading Australian jazz and classical musicians such as James Sherlock, Andrea Keller, Gian Slater, Dermott Tutty, Blakely McLean-Davies and Sandy Evans. 

Jack Marken is a jazz guitarist based in Melbourne, Australia. Currently working to complete his Bachelor of Music, Jack is embarking on multiple ongoing projects outside of his studies, performing as both a sideman and a band leader for Jazz, RnB, Folk and contemporary genres.

Ava McDermott is a vocalist from Naarm (Melbourne). Proficient in both classical and jazz styles, Ava is a versatile musician, drawing from a range of musical traditions and techniques with a significant focus on improvisation. Ava has a wide scope of performance experience ranging, including at the Melbourne Recital Centre and on 3MBS Live Radio.

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Rosario De Marco
Mar
2
6:00 pm18:00

Rosario De Marco

Rosario De Marco is a gifted musician and composer. A master guitarist who also has the capacity to compose. His music captures the warmth and passion of the Southern European lands, taking elements from jazz, classical, folk and popular music.

Mediterranean Sound with No Borders Solo guitar music, original composition,

Rosario has performed live as well as for national TV and radio. He has released a number of CDs, including “Light and Shadows”,“Roots” and “Intuition”.

Successful performances include as support act for Omara Portuendo (Buena Vista Social Club), and Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Melbourne Concert Hall

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Oscar LaDell Trio
Feb
29
4:00 pm16:00

Oscar LaDell Trio

Oscar LaDell, 23, was born in the US and raised in Purakaunui, Dunedin. A second-generation musician, Oscar started out playing standards in bars around Dunedin, featuring songs by Muddy Waters, BB King and Guitar Slim. Over the years, funk, rock, soul, R&B and more have found their way into Oscar’s music. Now based in Naarm, Oscar brings a show full of blues with soul.

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A Man Called Son
Feb
25
4:00 pm16:00

A Man Called Son

The atmospheric music of A Man Called Son is grounded in a particular brand of Australian isolationism, evoking long summer days and achingly resonant tales of small town misfortune. At the height of the pandemic, while the rest of us just went mad, Multi-instrumentalist and producer Simon Pearlman took a few recent backing tracks and bunkered down to put the finishing touches to the much anticipated fourth AMCS album, ‘Timebombs in the Sea”, finally reaching Melbourne ears as the live scene returned last year. After touring the album locally with the band, Simon is now playing raw, expensive solo sets across Victoria and beyond. And there's plenty more songs to come!

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