Thursday, 6 July 2017

NEWCASTLE GIG ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 6TH JULY 17



It was winter, freezing, for Winter Heat and there were 1000’s of people enjoying the music and the heat provided. Also, a great range of food. It was a brilliant family affair. 
This week? Again, great movies at the Regal and plenty of good music over the whole weekend.
Jon Cleary is playing at the Basement in November. He is a brilliant keyboardist and singer and very funky.  Check out the write up below.
So much great music on Sunday again……. And great lineup at Dungeon on Tues – Holly & Adam.
Music, etc, Coming Up

THU, 6 JULY

BRIANS FAMOUS JAZZ AND CHILLI MUSSEL & CRAB NIGHT
 Lizotte's
THE “SO WHAT” SUPPER CLUB – JAZZ VS HIP HOP
Gallipoli Legion Club
THE RADIATORS
 Mezz Bar
ZAPPO + MASCO SOUND
 Lass O’Gowrie
MEREWETHER FATS BLUES JAM
 Stag & Hunter Hotel
WINTER WARMERS BEER DINNER
 FogHorn Brewhouse
STITCHED UP
 Lock-Up
HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
 Hunter Street mall

 FRI, 7 JULY

BOBBY C
 Maryland Tavern
FRIDAY NIGHT PSYCH
 Lass O’Gowrie
MARK WELLS
 Mark Hotel
ONE NIGHT STAND
The Wicko
ZANE PENN
Duke of Wellington
RUMOURS - A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC
 Lizotte's
NGARIKI
 Burwood Inn
HANK ELWOOD BAND
Grand Junction Hotel (Maitland)
PHONIC
Exchange Hotel
BONEMAN W/ WILLIAM JOHN JR & THE GIRLFOLDER
 Stag & Hunter Hotel
JASON BONE
 FogHorn Brewhouse
SHIVOO
 Edgeworth Tavern
GEN-R-8
 Wests New Lambton
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR
 Civic Playhouse
NEWCASTLE FLOWER MARKETS
 Newcastle Flower Markets
HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
 Hunter Street mall
STITCHED UP
 Lock-Up

 SAT, 8 JULY

HEY UNIVERSE, LOOSELEAF IV, KIERAN WICKS
 Dungeon
GW FIREBIRD
Bar Petite
CHIKARMA, KISSTORY
The Wicko
ROBBIE LONG
Battlesticks Bar
LOKO TRIO
 Jewells Tavern
LOVE THAT HAT
 Mezz Bar
MARK WELLS TRIO
 Premier Hotel
MENTAL AS ANYTHING, DANIEL MARCH
 Lizotte's
RYAN DALEY + THE BIG BANG
 Queens Wharf Hotel
SAFEHANDS + STOCKADES + SUBURBAN HAZE
 Lass O’Gowrie
PAPARAZZI
 Lake Macquarie Tavern
CHASE
 Club Kotara
THE AUTUMN HEARTS W/ THE MARQUIS & LENNY TRANTER AND THE BAGISM REVALATION
 Stag & Hunter Hotel
THE LEVYMEN
 Duke Of Wellington
CARRINGTON COMEDY
 Carrington Bowling Club
HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
 Hunter Street mall
CLOCKTOWER MARKETS
 Beaumont Street
HARVEST MARKETS
 Maitland Showground
OLIVE TREE MARKET
 Civic Park
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR
 Civic Playhouse
STITCHED UP
 Lock-Up

 SUN, 9 JULY

BOUNTY HUNTERS
 Premier Hotel
PHOENIX PRITCHARD, COMPADRE DIABLO
The Wicko
BLUES BOMBERS
Gunyah Hotel
BRUCE MATHISKE'S GUITAR LOUNGE
 Star Hotel Newcastle
DV8
Catho Pub
JUNGLE KINGS
Kent Hotel
JASON BONE
 Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
LAZY SUNDAY LUNCH WITH VAN THE MAN
 Lizotte's
JJ KING
Grain Store
LOVE THAT HAT
 Mark Hotel
PUCKO & FRIENDS
 Lass O’Gowrie
THE YEARS + WHARF LIFE
 Queens Wharf Hotel
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR
 Civic Playhouse
HUNTER STREET ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
 Hunter Street mall

 MON, 10 JULY

CATS THE MUSICAL
 Young People's Theatre
CLARE BOWEN
 Civic Theatre Newcastle

 TUE, 11 JULY

HOLLY CLAYTON & ADAM MILLER
Grand Hotel – Underground Jazz

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New News
THE BASEMENT
JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN (UK/USA)
'GOGO
 JUICE' AUSTRALIAN TOUR
FRI
 10, SAT 11, SUN 12 NOVEMBER
Hitting Australian shores with his Absolute Monster Gentlemen for the first time since his 2016 Grammy Award win for new album ‘GoGo Juice’, Jon Cleary has officiallyannounced the Australian leg of his World Tour for this November. We're thrilled to welcome the return of Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen for three big nights atThe Basement!
Tickets are on sale now:
TICKET TYPE
SALE DATES
TICKETPRICE
BOOKINGFEE
TOTAL PRICE*
GENERALADMISSION STANDING
Sales Close: 4:30pm,Night of Concert
$60.00
$5.20
$65.20
A RESERVE(Dinner & Show)
Sales Close: 4:30pm,Night of Concert
$120.00
$6.50
$126.50
B RESERVE - HIGHTABLES + STOOLS(Dinner & Show)
Sales Close: 4:30pm,Night of Concert
$120.00
$6.50
$126.50
C RESERVE -HIGH TABLES +STOOLS (Dinner &Show)
Sales Close: 4:30pm,Night of Concert
$120.00
$6.50
$126.50
Hitting Australian shores with his Absolute Monster Gentlemen for the first time since his 2016 Grammy Award win for new album ‘GoGo Juice’, Jon Cleary has officiallyannounced the Australian leg of his World Tour for this November.
A hot ticket on Australian shores where he has sold out everywhere from Sydney's Opera House (Legends of New Orleans tour) to The Corner Hotel and torn up festival stagesacross the country from Bluesfest and WOMADelaide to Wangaratta Jazz, this is a Grammy Award winning album tour not to be missed.
A respected peer of such New Orleans R&B icons as Dr. John and the late Allen Toussaint (who wrote most of the horn arrangements for GoGo Juice) Jon Cleary came tointernational fame through his work in the bands of Taj Mahal, John Scofield, Dr. John and Bonnie Raitt, with Raitt unabashedly dubbing him "the ninth wonder of the world."
The Album
Working alongside Grammy Award-winning producer John Porter (Elvis Costello, Carlos Santana, B. B. King) Cleary says "Funk is the ethnic folk music of New Orleans, and Iwanted to infuse 'GoGo Juice' with a sound that was true to the city I love." Watch the GoGo Juice Album Trailer here.
Thoroughly steeped in the classic New Orleans keyboard canon - from Jelly Roll Morton to Fats Domino to Art Neville, James Booker, and beyond - Cleary uses that century'sworth of pianistic brilliance as a point of departure to forge his own unique and eclectic style. As heard in the widely varied grooves and textures of GoGo Juice, Cleary's soundincorporates such far-flung influences as '70s soul, gospel music, funk, Afro-Caribbean (and especially Afro-Cuban) rhythms and more. "I love New Orleans R&B, " Clearyexplains. "I'm a student of it - and a fan, first and foremost. But there's little point in just going back and re-recording the old songs - although on my live solo shows, especially inNew Orleans, I make a point of trying to keep the fast- disappearing tradition of the R&B pianist/singer alive by playing the old songs that are in danger of being forgotten. As forrecording, however, I think the greatest New Orleans R&B records are the ones that built on what went before but also added something new. By writing new songs you get tochannel all the music you absorb through your own individual set of filters - and the fun is in seeing what emerges."
The Man
Born in Kent, England to a musical family, Jon Cleary epitomizes the fanaticism and inherent single mindedness of a musician who decides that he simply wasn't born where hewas supposed to be. Like Dylan to New York, infatuated with the music of New Orleans throughout his entire childhood, as soon as he was old enough to leave school, Clearytook off for the Crescent City. When his flight touched down he had the taxi take him straight to the Maple Leaf, a funky uptown bar which then featured such New Orleanspiano legends as Roosevelt Sykes and James Booker. 35 years and 8 albums later - he's now a defining part of New Orleans musical heritage.
THE REGAL CINEMA
The first Friday of the Month Cult Classic
GALAXY QUEST

Friday 7 July at 7.30pm

Has-been actors from an old sci-fi TV show (think Star Trek) are called upon by an alien race to save the universe.
What’s not to love? Sigourney Weaver with Farrah Fawcett hair, Tim Allen with a mullet and Shakespearian trained Brit Alan Rickman in an alien skullcap
“A pure joy from start to finish.” – Matinee Magazine
“Intelligent and humorous satire with an excellent cast. No previous Trekkie knowledge needed to enjoy this one.” – Rotten Tomatoes
Come as you are or dress as your favourite intergalactic character. Prizes for best costume.
HIDDEN FIGURES (PG)    CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW TRAILER
SATURDAY at 12 Midday  Includes High Tea: scones, jam & cream, mini sausage rolls, sandwiches, Sherry, Twinings Teas & Filter Coffee
The true story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program.
“A spunky, upbeat, family-friendly real-life story that pays heartfelt tribute to remarkable women who broke colour and gender barriers out of the spotlight, with no headlines proclaiming their achievements.” The Hollywood Reporter
A DOG'S PURPOSE  (PG)  
SATURDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
Comedy/drama about a dog who is reincarnated several times over until he is reunited with his original owner (Dennis Quaid), a man who is now in his sixties.
“The soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.” – Rotten Tomatoes
VICEROY'S HOUSE  (PG)  
SATURDAY at 7.30pm Includes Colonial Supper from 7pm
Queen Victoria’s great-grandson Lord Mountbatten  (Hugh Bonneville) and his wife (Gillian Anderson) oversee the end of British colonial rule in 1947 India. Directed byGurinder Chadha  (Bend It Like Beckham).
“Stunning. ” 
★★★★  – The National Student
“A vivid account of a complex period of Indian history, driven by fine performances. ” – Screen International 
★★★★  – The Times
THEIR FINEST  (PG)  
SUNDAY at 12 Midday Includes Brunch of pancakes, fruit salad, yoghurt and ham, cheese & tomato Toasties, OJ, Twinings Tea & filter coffee
Period comedy-drama about a group of filmmakers struggling to make an inspirational film to boost morale during the Blitz of London in WWII. Sterling British cast includesGemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Bill Nighy (Love Actually) and Sam Claflin (Me Before You).
“A top notch British comedy.” The Times
“One of the best movies of the year.” Daily Mail
“A delight. Bill Nighy is brilliantly funny 4 Stars.” Evening Standard
GOING IN STYLE  (PG)  
SUNDAY at 3pm Includes Treats
Michael Caine,  Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin play a trio of former factory workers who, struggling to make ends meet, take matters into their own hands in this heist comedy, also starring Ann-Margret as the lively love interest.
“Freeman and  Arkin are spot on, but it is  Caine who stands out.” 
★★★★ – The Australian
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (M) 2hrs 13mins
A 1960s romance between an upper-class American girl (Evan Rachel Wood) and a poor Livepudlian artist (Jim Stugess) is told through the songs of the Beatles
REGAL FAVOURITE: We are screening it again so WE can watch it again!
REGAL SCREENINGS
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated
Friday 7 July - Sunday 9 July
Fri 7 July at 7.30pm  First Friday of the Month Cult Classic: GALAXY QUEST (PG) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 8 July at 12 Noon  HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) Final Screening Includes Complimentary High Tea 
Sat 8 July at 3pm  A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG)  Includes Treats
Sat 8 July at 7.30pm  VICEROY HOUSE (PG) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 9 July at 12 Noon  THEIR FINEST (M)  Includes Brunch
Sun 9 July at 3pm  GOING IN STYLE (M) Includes Treats
Sun 9 July at 7pm  ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Friday 14 July - Sunday 16 July
Fri 14 July at 7.30pm Bastille Day: WELCOME TO THE STICKS (M)
Liberte! Egalite! Hilarite! $10 French Night
Sat 15 July at 12 Noon  A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Includes Complimentary High Tea 
Sat 15 July at 3pm  VICEROY HOUSE (PG) Includes Treats
Sat 15 July at 7.30pm  MY COUSIN RACHEL (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 16 July at 12 Noon  THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M)  Includes Brunch
Sun 16 July at 3pm  THEIR FINEST (M) Includes Treats
Sun 16 July at 7pm THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Friday 21 July - Sunday 23 July
Fri 21 July at 7.30pm  National Pyjama Day: PILLOW TALK (G) $10 Raising awareness and funds for children in foster care.
Sat 22 July at 12 Noon  GOING IN STYLE (M) Final Screening  Includes Complimentary High Tea 
Sat 22 July at 3pm  Christmas In July: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (PG)  (1951) Includes Christmas Spread
Sat 22 July at 7.30pm  20th CENTURY WOMEN (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 23 July at 12 Noon VICEROY HOUSE (PG)  Includes Brunch
Sun 23 July at 3pm  A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Final Screenings  Includes Treats
Sun 23 July at 7pm  MY COUSIN RACHEL (M) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry
Friday 28 July - Sunday 30 July
Fri 28 July at 7.30pm  VICEROY HOUSE (PG) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 29 July at 12 Noon THEIR FINEST (M) Includes Complimentary High Tea 
Sat 29 July at 3pm THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M)  Includes Treats
Sat 29 July at 7.30pm  NORMAN (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 30 July at 12 Noon  MY COUSIN RACHEL (M) Includes Brunch
Sun 30 July at 3pm  THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE (M) Includes Treats
Sun 30 July at 7pm  Swedish Night: A MAN CALLED OVE (M) $10
Friday 4 August - Sunday 6 August
Fri 4 August at 7.30pm  20th CENTURY WOMEN (M) Complimentary cocktails for first 25 arrivals
Sat 5 August at 12 Noon  A DOG'S PURPOSE (PG) Final Screening Includes Complimentary High Tea 
Sat 5 August at 3pm  VICEROY HOUSE (PG)  Includes Treats
Sat 5 August at 7.30pm  MY COUSIN RACHEL (M) Includes dessert, cheese plate & port
Sun 6 August at 12 Noon  THE SENSE OF AN ENDING (M) Includes Brunch
Sun 6 August at 3pm THEIR FINEST (M) Includes Treats
Sun 6 August at 7pm  Hiroshima Day Cult Classic: GODZILLA (PG) Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry.
Email: book@regalcinema.org  Website: www.regalcinema.org
Phone: 02 4951 7630 (24 hours, please leave message) Facebook: Regal Cinema
Regal Cinema, 4 Moore Street, Birmingham Gardens
Box Office opens & Complimentary Drinks 30 minutes before screening
Car Park with unlimited free weekend parking 1 minute walk from cinema

LAKE CINEMA NEWSLETTER
July 4, 2017
SCHOOL HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER: Thursday 6th July - Sunday 9th July
Despicable Me 3 tickets $6.50, Going In Style and Pirates Of The Caribbean tickets $8
For a full list of upcoming movies visit our website at www.lakecinema.net.au
Please do not respond to this email, for any enquiries please email Bob at boblakec@hotmail.com or phone the cinema on 49585810

Going in Style (M)

Thursday: 2pm
Friday: 2pm
Saturday: 2pm
Sunday: 2pm
Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
DIRECTOR: Zach Braff
STARRING: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, and Joey King

Despicable Me 3 (PG)

Thursday: 10amNoon
Friday: 10amNoon
Saturday: Noon
Sunday: Noon
Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.
DIRECTOR: Kyle Balda
STARRING: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Russell Brand, and Jenny Slate

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (M)

Thursday: 4pm
Friday: 4pm7pm
Saturday: 4pm7pm
Sunday: 4pm7pm
Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon while being pursued by an undead sea captain and his crew.
DIRECTOR: Joachim Rønning
STARRING: Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites, and Kaya Scodelario
Our address is:
62 Main Road
BoolarooNSW 2284
Australia
MARKET STREET LAWN EVENTS
Petting zoos, street feasts, vintage games and more await on Market St Lawn this month.
Free School Holiday Activities
There's free school holiday activities, warming foods and old fashioned fun. Play vintage games such croquet, quoits or bocce while listening to musicians Demi Mitchell and Deanna Rose on Sunday 16 July.
India Day
India Day is a free event to celebrate the diverse Indian culture. There will be performances of classical Indian music and dance, a free 'Mhendi' stall and Indian cuisine available for purchase. Friday 14 July 11 am - 2pm.
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES EVENTS
All events at the Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
New Professors Talk – Technology and Social Change. Thursday 13 July, 6:00pmFree with registration.
Musica Viva presents Sitkovetsky Trio. The piano trio presents works by Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn and Lachlan Skipworth. Thursday 20 July 7:30pm  More info and tickets.
The Haydn Ensemble presents - Strings workshopDevelop professional rehearsal and performance techniques. Saturday 22 July, 3:00pm Register here.
The Haydn Ensemble presents - Mozart’s Oboe & The Hunt. This intimate chamber music program intertwines quartets based on music for the oboe. Saturday 22 July, 7:00pm  More info and tickets.
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music presents: A Night of Percussion. Tickets at the box office from 6:00pmFriday 28 July, 7:00pm
Newcastle Conservatorium Breast Cancer Choir 'The D MAJORS' Gala Concert. A community concert to raise funds for The D Majors Mudgee Tour. Tickets at the box office from 1:00pmSunday 30 July, 2.00pm.
THE DUNGEON
Corner Brunker & Glebe Rds
Lo-Fi
Sat 8 July  7-10pm
Adam Mark Price will launch his new band ‘Hey Universe’ at the Adamstown Dungeon at ‘Lo-Fi’, an original live music night. Sharing the stage will be local band Looseleaf IV and musician Kieran Wicks. Saturday 8 July, 7–10pm. Under 18's fine with an adult.
COMING UP AT THE GALLIPOLI LEGION CLUB
Key Player Productions presents live funk, soul, jazz and swing every Thursday, upstairs at the Gallipoli Legion Club, Hamilton. Tickets at the door 7.30pm for 8pm start. Email enquiries.
Key Player Productions is dedicated to bringing funk, big band, soul...really, any music that gets a crowd going and shows them a good time...to the Gallipoli Legions Club, upper level stage!
We want to send you home, spreading the word to your friends and family how Newcastle is stacked full of ridiculously talented musicians who showcase their talents right here in Hamilton, NSW, for everyone to come and enjoy on a weekly basis.
Bringing live music to Hamilton, upstairs at Gallipoli Legion Club, 3-5 Beaumont St
Tuesdays and Thursdays in June
Doors open 7:30pm, $15 Entry at the door
Rock’n’swing Dance Classses Mon nights – 7pm
The “So What” Supper Club – Jazz vs Hip Hop – Thu July 6 – 7:30pm
Ol’ Greg & the Funk – Thur July 13th – 7:30pm
Vortex -Thu July 20 – 7:30pm
Christmas in July with John Bond + Pam & Les – Sat July 29 – 2pm
“Christmas in July” – Sat July 29 - 11:30am
Rattlesnakes – Sat August 26 – 2:00pm (Goodby Winter, Hello Spring!) – Members Celebration

THE WICKHAM PARK HOTEL
One Night Stand
Fri July 07, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am One Night Stand
Hit songs from 1960s to today - from The Beatles to Black Keys - performed by an experienced five-piece band, including guitars, bass, drums, harmonica and three vocals.
Kisstory
Sat July 08, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm - Chikarma
Check out Chikarma this weekend!
9:00pm - 12:30am Kisstory
The BEST Australian Kiss Tribute Show.
Compadre Diablo
Sun July 09, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Phoenix Pritchard
Phoenix is a young local favourite!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Compadre Diablo
Grant Walmsley and Paul Coxon!
Milestones
Fri July 14, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Milestones
The Milestones are a rock’n’roll band. They play a lot of songs from the sixties (because music was better then). Rather than being treated as museum pieces, these tunes are given room to breathe, being played with passion, virtuosity (Nick Raschke on guitar…) and three part harmonies.
The Cassettes
Sat July 15, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm - Grant Walmsley Unplugged
Local legend Grant Walmsley goes unplugged in the beer garden!
9:00pm - 12:30am The Cassettes
Your 80's Party Band. Featuring Brien McVernon (Raiding Party, Circis Life), Craig "Rosie" Rosevear (Screaming Jets, DV8, Monsters of Rock) & Don Juan (USA)...these veteran musos know how to party like its 1985.
Justin Ngariki & The Dastardley Bastards
Sun July 16, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Codi Kaye
Codi Kaye has become a Wick favourite catch him in the Beer Garden!
5:30pm - 9:30pm Justin Ngariki & The Dastardley Bastards
"Runking", "funking" and "stinking" are just a few of the nice compliments chucked towards the bastards.
Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
Thu July 20, 2017
7:30pm - 10:30pm Wicko Jam Night with Grant Walmsley Freebird
Wicko Jam Night is back with rockstar host Grant Walmsley Freebird! Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for a jam!
Driver Eight
Fri July 21, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Driver Eight + King Shakey
Driver Eight are experienced rock musicians and comrades.
The Road Hogs
Sat July 22, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am The Road Hogs
Watch out for the Road Hogs! Featuring Dai Pritchard, Craig 'Rosie' Rosevear and Donnie Pleasure!
Ghost Road
Sun July 23, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Saxophonic
A brand new duo is strutting their stuff in the Beer Garden this weekend!
5:30pm - 8:30pm Ghost Road
Pumping out their own style of roots music, Ghost Road, have been on the road for many years entertaining & wowing audiences with their distinctive original milky sound.
Helen O'Dee & The Walter Jnr. Band
Sat July 29, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Jye Sharp
Jye Sharp has become a Wicko favourite! Come see what all the fuss is about!
9:00pm - 12:30am Heln O'Dee & The Walter Jnr. Band
Come join us for a festive Wicko Family Christmas!
Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs
Sun July 30, 2017
1:30pm - 5:00pm Tim Rossignton
Singer/Songwriter from Newcastle. In his acoustic style Tim finds an element for playing original music and music from artists that inspire him.
5:30pm - 9:30pm Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs
From the age of ten when he first picked up the classical guitar through to his first professional band at the age of fourteen Floyd has been totally immersed in the world of music and performance. Over the years he has largely by-passed musical trends and fads preferring to follow his own muse and lead one of Australia’s most unique and enduring party bands as they record and tour both here and overseas.
Viagro
Fri August 04, 2017
9:00pm - 12:30am Viagro
A Rock, punk outfit from Newcastle featuring Palzy Daivah (vocals, bass guitar and cymbals) Adem Daivah (vocals, guitar, kick and snare drums)
Spy V Spy
Sat August 05, 2017
5:00pm - 8:00pm Plastic Voyage
Plastic Voyage is a diverse and energetic groove band. Australia. Mixing elements of funk, soul, blues, hip-hop, ska, jazz, world music & lounge the group crafts energetic and sophisticated sounds.
9:00pm - 12:30am Spy V Spy + Vodoo Express
One of the most legendary Australian bands Spy V Spy are coming to the Wicko!
Supported by Voodoo Express

Not so New News
INCREDIBLE WINTER EVENT LINEUP AT ADAMSTOWN ARTS!
VENUE
Adamstown Uniting Church – Church Auditorium
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown, NSW 2289 Australia
LULO REINHARDT AND BART STENHOUSE GLOBAL GUITAR CONVERSATIONS CONCERT
Sunday 9 July @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm - $20 - $25
Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Presents: Lulo Reinhardt and Bart Stenhouse Global Guitar Conversations Australian Concert Tour – July 2017
In early 2016, European gypsy guitar great Lulo Reinhardt and emerging Australian world jazz fusion multi-instrumentalist Bart Stenhouse decided to join forces for a concert tour across Australia in 2017 to explore their shared passion for various world music traditions. A mutual friend put the two in contact and the idea grew quickly from there.
In their joint Australian performances, they will be drawing from Lulo’s vast back catalogue (exploring both his dynamic Latin swing and swinging manouche material) and Bart’s past three original world jazz albums (which combine heavy influences from Spanish flamenco, North Indian classical and modern jazz traditions). Lulo and Bart will be performing in solo and duo formations as well as featuring John Maddox [bass] and Trent Benson-Dean [drums].
In early July 2017, the quartet will be playing in towns and cities from Brisbane to Melbourne. On Sunday 9th July, the quartet will be playing for the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club at the Adamstown Uniting Church.
Gypsy Swing and Latin Fusion from the great nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt meets the emerging world jazz fusion multi-instrumentalist Bart Stenhouse. Not to be missed!
Tickets available at the door or online via Ticketebo.
Jazz Club Members: $20 / Non Members: $25
For more information visit: www.bartstenhouse.com/events
DETAILS
Date: Sunday 9 July
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $20 - $25
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
WINTER – WITH CHRIS CARTNER
Thursday 20 July @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$18 - $25
The season of winter has inspired the greatest of composers. It is, for many people, a time of hardship and soul-searching. For others it is magical and beautifully personal.
This one-hour journey through the pictures and emotions of winter is a musical representation of everything which this special season represents. As always, our concerts are designed to be friendly and informal, and are followed by complimentary drinks.
Thursday 20th July 2017 from 7pm – 8pm
Purchase tickets online. Tickets: $25 / Concession: $20 / Students: $18
Chris Cartner – Piano – with music by Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and others.
Chris Cartner was still a teenager when he was appointed Organ Scholar at Rochester Cathedral in the UK. He went on to graduate in classical piano performance at Trinity College of Music in London, before training under the expert guidance of concert pianist Professor Matthijs Verschoor at the Amsterdam Conservatoire.
After a period as repetiteur with British Youth Opera, Chris became a much sought after musician on the London circuit, embarking on a huge array of different musical projects. Since then he has worked as a solo pianist, accompanist, chamber musician and musical director in various parts of the world, and completed several hundred recital programmes in London and Amsterdam.
Since coming to Australia early in 2008, Chris has been increasingly involved in the arts industry in Sydney, working with most of the nation’s major arts organisations, including Opera Australia, Sydney Philharmonia and Sydney Chamber Choir amongst others, and has a busy diary of concert engagements. He recently completed a two-year tenure as Assistant Chorus Master and Principal Pianist at Sydney Philharmonia.
PROGRAM
F. Mendelssohn: Fantasia on “The Last Rose of Summer”
P. I. Tchaikovsky: “Autumn” (from “Seasons”)
S. Rachmaninoff: Étude-tableaux in G minor, op.33 no.8
A. Vivaldi: Largo “Winter” (from “Four Seasons”)
C. Debussy: Des pas sur la neige (“Footprints in the snow”)
​P. I. Tchaikovsky: Overture (from “Nutcracker” Suite)
F. Chopin: Prelude in D-flat ‘Raindrop’
​C. Debussy: ‘The snow is dancing’ (from “Children’s Corner”)
​F. Chopin: Étude in A minor, op.25 no.11 – “Winter Wind”
S. Rachmaninoff: Prelude in G# minor, op. 32 no.12
F. Poulenc: Melancolie
C. Sinding: “Frühlingsrauschen”
DETAILS
Date: Thursday 20 July
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $18 - $25
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
ELLA: CENTENARY OF A JAZZ GODDESS – THE DUNGEON BIG BAND WITH HEATHER PRICE
Wednesday 16 August @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm - $25 - $35
2017 Newcastle Music Festival Event – The Dungeon Big Band with Heather Price (vocals), Rod Barnes (director)
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald’s birth. Join Newcastle’s premiere big band in this celebration of the life and the work of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, including Too Darn Hot, Caravan, and Fascinatin’ Rhythm. This concert celebrates the songs that Ella made famous, particularly the Songbooks of the great composers.
Purchase tickets online through trybooking or at the door. 
Tickets: $35 / $25 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $80
Book by July 16th for a $5 discount!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $30 / $20 (conc.) / Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children): $75. Choose ‘Early Bird prices’ when booking online.
DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 16 August
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost:  $25 - $35
Event Category: Music
Event Tags: Adamstown Arts
NIMA presents Tuesday Night Jazz
And Improvised Music
Grand Hotel Underground, cnr Bolton and Church Sts
Doors open 7:30pm
Full $15 / Concession & Members $10
Coming Up at Venues
Civic Digest
Newcastle City Council has launched Civic Digest, an Australian-first contemporary library, cafe and bar at Civic Theatre Newcastle. Cutting edge library technology is combined with quality food and beverage services to create an ambient and creative space for culture consumers to meet. Have your next meeting at Civic Digest.
Open from 7.30am Monday –Saturday with late night openings. Telephone: 02 4927 8552 or online.
Poetry at the Pub (PATP)
Poetry at the Pub has relocated to the Wickham Park Hotel, Cr of Maitland Road and Albert St, Wickham, NSW, on the third and fifth Mondays every month, starting at 7.30pm.
Check out their website:  http://www.poetryatthepub.com/index.html
Gigs from now on:
There’s much to love at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 2017.
O'Keeffe, Preston, Cossington Smith: making modernism  
This exhibition brings together the iconic work of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe with modernist masterpieces by two of Australia’s most celebrated 20th-century artists, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith.1 Jul – 2 Oct 2017
Robert Mapplethorpe: the perfect medium
Mapplethorpe is among the most influential visual artists of the late 20th-century. This exhibition presents a selection of his photographs from floral still lifes and rare colour photographs to his controversial erotic imagery.28 Oct 2017 – 18 Feb 2018  
Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age 
This is the first exhibition at the Gallery devoted to the greatest Dutch painters of the 17th century and the flourishing artistic culture of the time. Drawn from the Rijksmuseum, it includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Ruisdael, Hals, de Heem, de Hooch, Lievens and Leyster.11 Nov 2017 – 18 Feb 2018
LES MISERABLES
Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter St, Newcastle
16-26 August
Prepare to be transported by the spectacle and drama of Les MiserablesMetropolitan Players
To celebrate 40 years of producing musical theatre for Newcastle audiences, Metropolitan Players will bring the classic Les Miserables to the Civic Theatre Newcastle in 2017. This is the longest running musical on the West End (running continuously since October 1985) and the second longest running musical in the world and a firm favourite with audiences everywhere.
Based on the Victor Hugo novel, set in early 19th century France, it is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption after serving nineteen years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving child.
Following on from our hugely successful productions of “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Hairspray” “Mary Poppins” and “Wicked”, prepare to be transported by the spectacle and drama of Les Miserables when Metropolitan Players bring this production to life for Newcastle audiences.
A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Based on a novel by Victor Hugo. Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg. Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
Les Miserables is licensed by Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd by arrangement with Music Theatre International and CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD
Act 1 90mins  Interval 20mins Act 2 70mins = 3hrs
Prices
  • Adult$66.30
  • Junior/Conc/Student$56.10
  • Groups 8+$58.15
Buy Tickets
*Fees & charges may apply
Dates
Wednesday 16 August 20178:00 PM
Friday 18 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 19 August 20172:00 PM  and 8:00 PM
Sunday 20 August 20172:00 PM
Wednesday 23 August 20178:00 PM
Friday 25 August 20178:00 PM
Saturday 26 August 20172:00 PM  and 8:00 PM
GUITARRA - PACO PEÑA & THE GRIGORYAN BROTHERS
Supported by Jim Pennell + Phil Manning
Enmore TheatreSUN 27 AUG @ 7PM
PriceFrom $79
Bookings(02) 9550 3666
ModeTheatre Mode - Reserved Seating
TicketsOn sale now @ The Enmore Theatre & Ticketek
Guitarra brings together arguably the world’s finest guitarists over a diverse selection of musical genres. Don’t miss your chance to see these masters of their craft in this year’s most unique guitar event.
Led by Paco Peña, described by Guitar Magazine as the ‘world’s greatest flamenco guitarist’, the show will comprise of four guitar acts set to leave audiences reeling in the wake of their technical skill and artistry.
Joining Paco will be Australia’s finest guitar duo, four-time ARIA nominees Salva and Leonard Grigoryan the Grigoryan Brothers. Leading jazz guitarist and former Sydney Symphony Orchestra soloist Jim Pennell will also be joining the performance, with the lineup rounded out by Chain Guitarist Phil Manning, described as the man who has ‘electric fingers on an acoustic guitar’ by Blues Deluxe.
The concert will see these world class musicians playing individual sets that explore their extensive catalogues before embracing a crescendo of a finale, an eclectic collaborative performance that will pierce the heart of blues, jazz, classical and the flamenco guitar.
This is an absolute must see for guitar and music lovers alike!
The performers of Guitarra;
Paco Pena
Paco Pena embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer and artistic mentor he has transformed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form.
In 1997 Paco was proud to be named the Oficial de la Cruz de la Orden del Merito Civil and in May 2012 was awarded the Gold Medal in the arts by the John F. Kennedy Centre for the performing Arts in Washington. These honours were both bestowed by King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Grigoryan Brothers
Regarded as one of Australia’s finest musical duos The Grigoryan Brothers, Salva and Leonard, are musical chameleons with skills reaching throughout the realms of Latin, jazz, folk and contemporary genres.
Despite having great success in their solo ventures, Salva is also a part of internationally acclaimed guitar duo ‘MGT’ and Leonard is a composter and performer in contemporary ensemble ‘Magnolia’, together they create works that are unique and powerful, thus far releasing six studio albums the latest of which is titled ‘This Time’.
Jim Pennell
Leading jazz guitarist Jim Pennell has been an icon of the Australian jazz and guitar scenes for the past 35 years. Jim is no stranger to working with some of Australia’s jazz greats, including Bob Barnard, Don Burrows and Ian Date and some of the country’s most iconic singers including, Tom Burlinson, Rhonda Birchmore and Anthony Warlow.
With a diverse range of accolades and experiences, Jim appeared for 7 months as a key musician in the 2014 production of Baz Luhrman’s ‘Strictly Ballroom’, was a featured soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2011 and has played for audiences worldwide.
Phil Manning
Phil Manning is a leader and pioneer in Australian blues music. At the forefront of the genre since the 60s, Phil is a founding member of the iconic band ‘Chain’, the only blues act to ever have an Australian number one with ‘Black’n’Blue’. Their 1971 album ‘Toward the Blues’ went double gold.
Critically acclaimed the world over, Phil has recently added two more awards to his growing collection of accolades Producer of the Year and Solo/Duo Artist of the Year at the annual VicTas Blues Awards.
MIDNIGHT OIL – THE GREAT CIRCLE 2017
Sat 21 October 2017
Special Guests: Birds of Tokyo, Ash Grunwald
Hope Estate, 2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
The time has come … for Midnight Oil. From the northern beaches of Sydney to the streets of Manhattan, they have stopped traffic, inflamed passions, inspired fans, and broken new ground.
"The Great Circle 2017" World Tour will see the group's classic lineup literally circle our overheating planet for 6 months, starting and ending with gigs in Sydney. It will be Midnight Oil's first tour in 15 years and their biggest tour since classic 80's and early 90's albums like "10-1", "Diesel & Dust" and "Blue Sky Mining" sold over 10 million copies around the world.
Midnight Oil is more than just a rock'n'roll band. In 2017 they will finally bring things back to where they all began with this one special tour. The circle remains unbroken.
B Reserve Seat - $132.45
General Admission Rear Lawn - $99.90
Through Ticketek.com.au
STAR 104.5 LIVE!
Sat 4th November 4:30pm
Entertainment Grounds, Gosford
This My Ticketmaster internet-only presale is available from NOW until 9am, Friday 23 June 2017, and is strictly subject to availability.
STAR 104.5 and Empire Touring are excited to announce the return of Star 104.5 LIVE!It's the biggest rock 'n' roll party on the coast and now it's bigger and better than ever with a huge 12-act line up guaranteed to rock your socks off and the 12th very special artist to be announced in August!
Wendy Matthews
1927
Dragon
Gangajang
Pseudo Echo
Moving Pictures
Steve Kilbey of the Church
Eurogliders
Swanee
Real Life
Chocolate Starfish
Tickets: $105.81, General Admission
80'S FEST @ HOPE ESTATE
Get ready to return to the 80s in November 2017! Abstract Entertainment and Hope Estate is proud to announce five of the biggest 80s International music acts Paul Young, Go West, The Cutting Crew, Wang Chung and Taylor Dayne will be joined by Australia’s own John Paul Young and the Allstars, Pseudo Echo and The Chantoozies for an unforgettable 80s Fest in the Hunter Valley on Saturday, 4th November.
80’s Fest: Taylor Dayne, Go West…
Its an 80s FEST in November as some of the biggest 80s
music acts head to the Hunter Valley!
4th November, 2017 – Hope Estate
Get ready to return to the 80s in November 2017!  Abstract Entertainment and Hope Estate is proud to announce five of the biggest 80s International music acts Paul YoungGo West, The Cutting CrewWang Chung and Taylor Dayne will be joined by Australia’s own John Paul Young and the Allstars, Pseudo Echo and The Chantoozies for an unforgettable 80s Fest in the Hunter Valley on Saturday, 4th November.
The incredible lineup features some of the best artists of the era!
Ticket Prices:
YUSUF/CAT STEVENS AT ROCHE ESTATE, POKOLBIN
Sat 2 Dec 2017, 5pm
Prices, through Ticketmaster
$260.32, $178.76, $117.59
Premium Fan Package : $464.32
Monad Silver VIP Deck $515.30
Monad Silver VIP Dinner $770.17
Jzero Gold VIP Sound Check $972.77
British singer-songwriting legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Yusuf / Cat Stevens comes to Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley this December. A Cat's Attic "Peace Train Tour" commemorates the 50th Anniversary of his first major hit single and debut album Matthew & Son released in 1967. Don't miss out, get your tickets now!

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