A fast game is a good game every Wednesday night at Edinburgh Castle Hotel with the legendary Mrs Smith.

Gather your mates and book a table to experience one of the best shows in town and win jugs of beer, bottles of wine and the priceless JC Disco Lamp!

Trivia kicks off at 8pm, but you're welcome to come in early for a spot to eat (or drink!) Please let us know in the notes section what time you'd like to reserve your table from, if prior to 8pm!

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From the fresh cold climate of Scotland, indie-folk singer songwriter Scott Candlish has returned to Melbourne after spending two and a half years in Edinburgh; his home away from home. Since returning, he has wasted no time and was back playing headline shows at the likes of Retreat Hotel, Workers Club and the Wesley Anne. In late November of 2019, Candlish released a new music video of his track 'Waiting for the Day', the first single from his most recent EP.

Making the big move and lifestyle change early in 2017, the songwriter began refining his indie-folk style with regular shows in the vibrant UK city. An explosive start to 2019 saw the release of his third EP ‘A Little While, a Bit of Time’ before embarking on his first European tour. Beginning with a packed out launch show in Edinburgh, the launch tour included dates in Manchester, Glasgow and Sofar Sounds showcases in both London and Paris.

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.

Rachel Clark, the Australia-based self-taught Singer-Songwriter, has crafted a musical journey that blends heartfelt storytelling with a sultry and soulful acoustic folk vibe. With raw honesty, she delves into the depths of the human experience, heartache to humour, offering introspective narratives on loss, love, and the battles we all face.

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A Mr Alford show is diverse with beautiful original country, folk and bluegrass tunes interwoven with great stories. Check out his show near you, it's better than Netflix.

With a spellbinding song-writing ability, and time-bending musical sensibility, Mr Alford provides a thoroughly entertaining and impressive solo show. Currently Melbourne-based, Mr. Alford has a long rap sheet – from time spent cutting his teeth in Nashville bars, multiple Tamworth Music Festivals and even collaborating with the Malaysian Symphony Orchestra, his diverse experience explains his ability to enrapture any audience. His songs cover many musical themes and reflect his vast experience on the road, with a sound steeped in all aspects and eras of folk country and traditional to modern bluegrass. With every single from "ALBUM" having charted in the top 10 Australian radio chart (AMRAP)! 

A Melbourne based troubadour who has worked with seemingly irreconcilable artists ranging from Tiesto to the Buena Vista Sofial Club. Equipped with a prodigious folk-blues guitar style and a fiercely memorable turn-a-phrase, Danny’s performances are laced with key of life energy and crystallised meaning.

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That Changes is a Melbourne-based artist duo of Kostas Veligos and Spiros Antoniades. They have been involved with various music bands and projects over the last 30 years. They came together last year to work on an audiovisual project called “9”, comprised of original music and video/photograph projections. Kostas has played bass and guitar in various bands in Greece. Upon moving to Melbourne he undertook formal music studies at the Melbourne Polytechnic. His most recent project was with a Melbourne band, Gale’s Edge. His other passion is exploring colour, people, and landscapes using photographic and video mediums. Spiros was the percussionist of Xylouris Ensemble, a prominent Melbourne band in the ’90s. After George Xylouris moved back to Greece, Spiros became involved with a number of bands performing live and creating film soundtracks (the most known being the multi-award-winning film “One Night the Moon”).

RETRATOS brings together some of Melbourne’s finest exponents of Brazilian music. The group explores the rich tapestry of sounds and colours found in the music while focussing on a contemporary and original approach to the compositions and group improvisations. The music moves from the Samba and Choro music of Rio de Janeiro in the south, to the street and carnival music of Brazils north eastern regions, where the Forro, Baiao and Frevo rhythms rule.

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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Singer-songwriter & composer Nir Tsfaty brings to the stage music from his broad creative work.
With his bands, Noria and Bell Always, he has released three studio albums and toured across
Israel, having played twice at InDNegev festival.

Now based in Melbourne, Nir plays solo shows regularly, composes for screen and produces for
local artists in his studio.

In 2021 Nir presented his work About Whales in collaboration with Invictus Quartet. Together they
have played two headline shows - at the Wesley Anne and Melbourne Recital Centre - both sold
out.

Nir’s solo sets are often minimalist and atmospheric, influenced mainly by British and French
alternative rock pop.

Hailing from Scotland and now calling Melbourne home, Georgia Gordon is a solo artist whose music blends the soulful depth of blues with the laid-back warmth of folk and indie. Drawing on rich, raw storytelling, Georgia’s sound weaves intricate guitar work and emotive vocals, creating an intimate vibe. With hints of Alabama Shakes and KT Tunstall, Amy Winehouse meets Lucinda Williams, Georgia crafts songs that resonate with authenticity and heart - "there's an intimacy to Gordon's voice, and lyrics that really take it to the next level

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Hi, we're Curly & the Fringe, we're a duo from Toorak, Melbourne. We’ve been writing and performing together for about 4 years, and we think we’re a pretty good songwriting team, because of the fact that one of us is obsessed with music, while the other has a mad, lifelong passion for words. We like to experiment with different sounds and styles –our track Space Jam, on Spotify is what you might call “psychedelic, easy-listening rock”, but we’re also big fans of folk, rock and country music. We'll be doing a hybrid of originals and cover songs that we love from Simon & Garfunkel, The Bee Gees and the Beatles, All scrambled into 2 sets. See you at the gig.

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

Since age 11, David has been studying the guitar in all its forms. Sitting somewhere between roots, folk and virtuoso, David has developed a unique style and method of performing with the instrument that is bound to see him become one of this country’s finest and most respected guitarists.

Turning professional while still in high school, David began touring nationally, performing in Australia’s best known music venues including The Rails in Byron Bay, Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club and Adelaide’s legendary ‘Gov’. During these tours, Knight performed on stage with blues legends Lloyd Spiegel and Geoff Achison to name a few and supported award winning artists like
Daniel Champagne and Shaun Kirk.

Festival appearances include The Queenscliff Music Festival, The Australian Blues Music Festival, Moomba festival as well as a series of local festivals in Melbourne.

Karlo Arcinue is a Melbourne based singer-songwriter influenced by 70s folk artists such as James Taylor and Jim Croce. He started a solo music project during the lockdowns, sharing performance videos of original songs on social media (FB). This venture has since grown into a large and loyal global following. As soon as the lockdowns ended, he has hit the road and played regular gigs around Melbourne - performing in folk music venues, markets and festivals, hoping to continue his online success in the live music scene.

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Indie folk musician Tasmanian/Lutruwita based songwriter Anita George captivates audiences and has honed her craft over several years of touring festivals and venues across the world including the NXNE (Canada), National Folk Festival, Illawarra and Newstead folk festivals. She is joined by long time bandmates Daniel McCracken-Hewson on cello and backing vocals and Catherine Leslie on violin, glockenspiel and backing vocals.

"Sonic Fuze is here to ignite the stage with jazz, funk, and fusion all wrapped into one electrifying sound. Brothers Lyndon and Lachie Riggs on Sax and Drums (often mistaken for twins!) formed the project during the 2020/21 lockdown through mutual connections and their love of jazz and improvisation.

Influenced by a blend of 70/80s jazz-funk-fusion (Herbie Hancock, Brecker Brothers, Casiopea) and modern groove/neosoul hits (Snarky Puppy, Hiatus Kaiyote, Robert Glasper), they’re all about catchy melodies and infectious grooves.

After a packed show at Bar Oussou just down the road last month, they hope to carry their momentum to Edi Castle, delivering an explosive night of high-energy jams.”

Since age 11, David has been studying the guitar in all its forms. Sitting somewhere between roots, folk and virtuoso, David has developed a unique style and method of performing with the instrument that is bound to see him become one of this country’s finest and most respected guitarists.

Turning professional while still in high school, David began touring nationally, performing in Australia’s best known music venues including The Rails in Byron Bay, Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club and Adelaide’s legendary ‘Gov’. During these tours, Knight performed on stage with blues legends Lloyd Spiegel and Geoff Achison to name a few and supported award winning artists like
Daniel Champagne and Shaun Kirk.

Festival appearances include The Queenscliff Music Festival, The Australian Blues Music Festival, Moomba festival as well as a series of local festivals in Melbourne.