NEWCASTLE GIG ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 26JUL2019

Two music festivals coming up in August – Newcastle Music Festival and Newcastle Jazz Festival – both worth looking at as both offer such a range of genres. Newcastle & Hunter Jazz Club has some great events coming up as well.

Chili on Sunday at the Station – all day….

I would expect some great art from Braddon Snape at Creative Incubator tonight (Friday night).

Don’t miss the Dastardly Bastards at the Wicko on Sunday, great music, as you would expect from Justin Ngariki and his band.

Have a great weekend of music as there is so much on, especially Sat…….

WHAT’S ON WITH MUSIC

Friday, 26 July

DEAN KYRWOOD	Pippi’s at the Point	5:30 to 8:30 pm
LORDS HOUSE	The Small Ballroom	7:00 to 11:30 pm
NGARIKI	Prince of Wales	8:00pm
LOKO	Queens Wharf Hotel	8:00pm
BRIEN MCVERNON	Customs House	????
NOT A CHANCE + UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION	Lass O’Gowrie Hotel	7:30 to 11:00 pm
THE ANGELS – SOLD OUT	Belmont 16s	8:30-11:30pm
CATHERINE BRITT, MELODY MOKO, NATALIE HENRY, DANI EL-RASSI	Great Northern Trading Post, Wollombi	7:00pm
PHONIC	Mary Ellen	???
'DESIRE' SINGLE LAUNCH W/ THE HIGH ANDIES	The Stag & Hunter Hotel	8:00 pm
JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE FEATURING EASY DAZE	Wallsend Diggers & Mezz Bar	8:00 to 11:30 pm
THE YEARS	Bero Bowlo	8:00 to 11:30 pm
DIRT TRACK DEMONS	The Wickham Park Hotel	8:30 to 12:00 am
GREG BRYCE	Duke Of Wellington Hotel	8:30 to 11:30 pm
KISSTORY ROCKS	Club Macquarie	8:30 to 11:00 pm
IAN MOSS - SOLD OUT	Lizotte’s Newcastle	8:30 to 9:30 pm
STEPPING OUT	Newcastle Theatre Company	8:00 to 10:30 pm
FRIDAY BAR EATS N BEATS	The Station Newcastle	4:00 to 10:00 pm
LAST FRIDAYS: IGN ART FAIR PARTY	Newcastle Art Gallery	5:00 to 8:00 pm
ROALD DAHL'S THE TWITS	The Art House	10:00 am until 11:00 am
ROALD DAHL'S THE TWITS	The Art House	1:00 to 2:00 pm

Saturday, 27 July 

THE BLUEBIRD SINGS ft BEN LEECE, JAMES THOMSON, JOHNSTON CITY	Dashville	12:00 to 11:00 am
MADELYN	The Wickham Park Hotel	5:00 to 8:00 pm
CARROT BOWEN & THE COLLECTIVE	The Wickham Park Hotel	8:30 to 12:00 am
BLUE SUEDE BOPPERS	Soldiers Point Bowling Club	7:30 to 10:30 pm
PAP & THAT	Nag’s Head Hotel	8:00pm
PAPARAZZI	Caves Beachside Hotel	????
WOBBLY BOOT JAZZ NIGHT	Wangi Wangi RSL	???
LOVE THAT HAT	Mary Ellen	???
IN THE AUDI - BEATLE MAGIC	East Cessnock Bowling Club	7:30 to 10:30 pm
THE SNAPE TRILOGY	Belmont 16s	8:30-11:30pm
THE JUNGLE KINGS	Hexham Bowling Club	7:30 to 10:30pm
LOKO	Mex Club Mayfield	8:00 – 11:00pm
KENNY ROGERS/LINDA RONSTADT TRIBUTE - WÉVE GOT TONIGHT	The Doylo	7:30 to 10:30 pm
THE MATCHBOX TRIBUTE SHOW	Singleton Diggers	7:30 to 10:30 pm
AMIGOS	Bero Bowlo	8:00 to 11:00 pm
GENR8	Cardiff RSL Club	8:00 to 11:00 pm
GLENY RAE VIRUS AND HER YOUNG BASTARDS	The Stag & Hunter Hotel	8:00 to 11:00 pm
HORNET	Club Kotara	8:00 to 11:00 pm
KISSTORY ROCKS	Royal Federal Hotel Branxton	8:00 to 11:00 pm
THE YEARS	Toronto Workers Club	8:00 to 11:30 pm
IAN MOSS - SOLD OUT	Lizotte’s Newcastle	8:30 to 9:30 pm
THE LEVYMEN	Duke Of Wellington Hotel	8:30 to 11:30 pm
AUSTRALIAN TRILOGY – TRIB. MIDNIGHT OIL, HOODOO GURUS, CROWDED HOUSE	Jewells Tavern	9:30 to 11:55 pm
JOHN LARDER	Northern Star Hotel	10:00 to 1:30 am
SHOOTING MOLLY	The Kent Hotel Hamilton	10:00 to 1:00 am
IGN ART FAIR 2019	Newcastle Art Gallery	10:00 am until 3:00 pm
NEWCASTLE ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR	Newcastle Entertainment Centre	10:00 am until 5:00 pm
ROALD DAHL'S THE TWITS	The Art House	10:00 am until 11:00 am

Sunday, 28 July 

GREG BRYCE LIVE	The Wickham Park Hotel	1:30 to 5:00 pm
DASTARDLY BASTARDS	The Wickham Park Hotel	6:00 to 9:30 pm
LOOSE BAZOOKA	Catho Pub	1:30pm
DEAN KYRWOOD	The Gunyah	???
LOVE THAT HAT	SJs	4:00-7:00pm
ANTHOLOGY	Queens Wharf Hotel	2:00pm
WOMAN ENOUGH W/LYN BOWTELL, MELODY MOKO & NATALIE HENRY	Caves Beach	2:00 to 5:00 pm
SHIVOO	Gallipoli Legion Club	3:00 to 6:00 pm
CORPORATE RAIDERS	Grand Junction – The Junkyard	4:00 to 7:00 pm
THE RATTLESNAKES	Bero Bowlo	5:30 to 8:30 pm
LATINOVA	Croatian Wickham Sports Club	7:00 to 10:00pm
GIANT BLUES BAND	The Kent Hotel Hamilton	8:30 to 11:30 pm
SOUTHPAW	Shinnies Boolaroo	3:00 to 6:00 pm
CHILLI FESTIVAL NEWCASTLE	The Station Newcastle	9:00 am until 5:00 pm
NEWCASTLE ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR	Newcastle Entertainment Centre	10:00 am until 4:00 pm
ART CART	Newcastle Art Gallery	10:30 am until 12:30 pm

Tuesday, 30 July 

BEATLE MAGIC	Toronto Workers Club	11:00 am until 12:15 pm
DEATH BY OPERA - A FESTIVAL PREQUEL	FogHorn Brewhouse	6:30 to 9:30 pm
CYGAN GROOVE	NIMA at the Underground, The Grand Hotel	8:00 to 10:30 pm

Wednesday, 31 July 

STILL GOT THE BLUES	Coal and Cedar	8:00 to 11:00 pm
THE LETTER TELLERS, WELL? & NOT GOOD, NOT BAD	Newcastle Music Collective	8:00 to 11:00 pm
GREG BRYCE	The Kent Hotel Hamilton	10:00 to 1:00 am
THE TWITS	Playhouse	12:30 to 1:30 pm
THE TWITS	Playhouse	6:30 to 7:30 pm
CHICKS AT THE FLICKS	Event Cinemas	6:00 to 9:00 pm

*Shinnies Hotel is at 5 Lakeview St, Boolaroo.

 

Some Local Art, et al

When on	Title	Gallery	Address	Opening Hrs
Opening Thu 25 Jul 6-8pm Until 10 Aug	An Act of Restraint – Braddon Snape	Creative Incubator	Shed 15A/50 Clyde St, Hamilton Nth	Th-Sun 12-5pm
Fri 26 Jul 5-8pm Sat 10am-3pm	Art Fair Party IGN Art Fair	Newcastle Art Gallery	1 Laman st Newcastle	T-Sun 10-5
Until 27 Jul	Newcastle – Harbour to Shore Geoffrey Breen	CStudios	738 Hunter St Newcastle West	W-Sat 11-4
Until 28 July	Eric & Robyn & the Mythical Bewasts	Art Systems Wickham	40 Annie St Wickham	Fri-Sun 11-4
Until 28 Jul	Larger than Life – Janet Graham, Vanessa Turton & Kavanagh Di Gravio	Back to Back Gallery	57 Bull St Cooks Hill	Fri-Sun11-5
Until 28 Jul	I Love You Melissa	The Lockup	90 Hunter St Newcastle E	W-Sat 10-4
Until 4 Aug	Substrate Photographic practices in art	Watt Space	King & Auckland St Newcastle W	W-Sun 11-5
Until 4 Aug	Response: sculptures @ Hunter Botanic Gardens	The University Gallery	2100 Pacific Hwy Heatherbrae	9am-4pm Daily
Opening Thu 9 Aug 6-8pm Until 1 Sep	The Waiting Bird and other Rooftop Visitors Cecily Grace	Timeless Textiles	90 Hunter St Newcastle E	W-Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2`
Opening Thu 9 Aug 6-8pm	Forgot What you Saw by Leith Hamilton	Coal & Cedar	380-382 Hunter St, Newcastle	??
Opening Fri 10 Aug 4-5:30 Until 31 Aug	Riversong: 4 Seasons of the Rocky River Jan Clark, textile artist	Hunter Wetlands at Shortland (Timeless Textiles event)	1 Wetlands Place, Shortland	9am-4pm $5 Entry
Until 11 Aug	The sea calls me by name : James Drinkwater	Newcastle Art Gallery	1 Laman st Newcastle	T-Sun 10-5
Follow up 13 Aug 7:30pm – Spanish mood Until 24 Aug	Erasure – Mazie Turner, Dan Nelson, Annemarie Murland, Katrina Holden	The University Gallery	Newcastle University	W-F 10-5 Sat 12-4
Opens Fri 4 Oct 6-8 Until 20 Oct	Malcolm Sands	Gallery 139 @ Newcastle Art Space	91 Chinchen St Tighes Hill	Th-Sun 12-4pm
Opening Sat 10 Aug 5:30pm Until 6 Oct	An Immeasurable Distance – Emma Fielden	The Lockup	90 Hunter St Newcastle E	W-Sat 10-4
		Cessnock Regional Art Gallery	16 Vincent St Cessnock	Tu-Sun 10-4
		Cooks Hill Galleries	67 Bull St, Cooks Hill	M, Fri-Sat 11a-6p Sun 2p-6p
		Lovett Gallery	15 Laman St, Newcastle (above Library)
		Studio 21	21 Bennett St Hamilton	10am-3pm 16,17, 23,24 Feb

THE MOVIES

The Regal Cinema

The Regal is closed Saturday 27 July and Sunday 28 July 2019.

FRIDAY 2 AUGUST - SUNDAY 4 AUGUST

Fri 2 August at 7.30pm First Friday FUN-Raiser: YESTERDAY (M) $20

With live music & The High Andies 
Sat 3 August at 12 Midday TOP END WEDDING (M) 
Sat 3 August at 3pm COLETTE (M) 
Sat 3 August at 7.30pm WILD ROSE (M) First Screening
Sun 4 August at 12 Midday ROCKETMAN (M) 
Sun 4 August at 3pm ALL IS TRUE (M) 
Sun 4 August at 7pm THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR (M) 

SATURDAY 10 AUGUST & SUNDAY 11 AUGUST

Sat 10 August at 12 Midday THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR (M) 

Sat 10 August at 3pm POMS (PG) 
Sat 10 August at 7.30pm TOLKIEN (M) 
Sun 11 August at 12 Midday ALL IS TRUE (M) 
Sun 11 August at 3pm ROCKETMAN (M) 
Sun 11 August at 7pm WILD ROSE (M) 

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

 

New Events:

It’s The 2019 Newcastle Music Festival

Inspiring visiting artists will join with local performers to entertain, enchant and engage audiences across Newcastle, Maitland and Singleton from August 6 to 18 at this years Newcastle Music Festival, making this year’s festival the most widely accessible yet.

Vivacious violinist Lerida Delbridge joins colleagues Grace Kim (piano) and Teije Hylkema (cello), in the Cumulus Trio, performing in recital on August 11 and then in their Sensory Concerts®, tailored for children and adults with sensory/special needs with onsite therapist support provided. 

This year, two artists-in-residence take part across several events. Our first is Newcastle local Heather Price, composer, songstress, and double bass exponent, skilled in both classical and jazz repertoire. Heather’s first event is Music on a Plate, Italian Soul at The Umbrian. Heather then joins her father Rod Barnes with the Dungeon Big Band, for swing standards, and closes her Festival appearances as one part of a jazz duo at Maitland Regional Art Gallery – teaming up with pianist Terence Koo. 

Our second artist-in-residence, who was raised in Newcastle but makes her home now near London in the UK, is soprano Miriam Allan. Miriam’s first appearance is with Sally Walker on flute and baritone Christopher Allan in Twilight Musical Dialogues, Musical Kin – Father and Daughter. 

On Saturday, August 10, Miriam conducts a Masterclass for aspiring singers before appearing in a concert of Purcell songs with The Muffat Collective from Sydney. Her final appearance is as soloist in JS Bach’s beloved Cantata BWV147, with the Festival Choir.

Dare to hear… Chilean Australian pianist Daniel Rojas and bandoneon player Daniel Wallace-Crabbe, guitar virtuoso Damien Wright and Bandaluzia Flamenco, The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, pianist Maria Raspopova, Sax Blue, organist Peter Guy, Waratah Girls’ Choir, Newcastle University Choir, guitarists Andrew Blanch and Ariel Nurhadi, jazz pianist Jacob Neale, Perform-Ability, Shake Rattle n Roll, Under Construction, singers Małgorzata Wišniewska, Genevieve Dickson, Sarah Dockrill, Martin Buckingham and festival favourite Deborah Humble join pianists Erin Sweetman and Ross Fiddes, Baltic Bar Mitzvah, Newcastle Wind Orchestra, Newcastle Strings, Hobart Friends and the contemporary bands at Lo-Fi and Fused.

Grab your diary and book your events at the Newcastle Music Festival! Go to www.newcastlemusicfestival.org or pick up a festival guide to check out the vast array of classically beautiful sounds, contemporary bands, flamenco, jazz, choirs, opera, singing, piano, guitar, strings, big band, children’s music and Sensory Concerts®.

Newcastle Music Festival – so good you must be there!

Newcastle Jazz Festival

2019 Newcastle Jazz Festival will begin on

Friday, 23 August and ends on Sunday, 25 August

Wests New Lambton and Wests Bowling Club, New Lambton

For more information including program for each day and brochure showing the different styles of all  the bands playing over the weekend:

https://newcastlejazz.com.au

Welcome to the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Website.

The Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club aims to foster live Jazz music in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area. The club holds a jazz concert every month plus other functions throughout the year.  For details of these activities please scroll down. A full colour newsletter is distributed to members monthly. New members are always welcome.

The 2019, 32nd Newcastle Jazz Festival 

23rd – 24th – 25th August

The main activity for the year, The Newcastle Jazz Festival, is held on the last full weekend in August. It is regarded as one of the best Jazz Festivals in Australia. Detail for 2019 coming soon.

The Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Inc is a non-profit organization, run solely by volunteers.

Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Presents:

“Who’s Up?” Jazz Band

3 hours of Great Jazz

Sun 28^th July 2019

Wallsend Diggers Club

2.00-5.00pm

Free entry Jazz Club Members, $10 Entry for Guests

Jeremy Burrows, Paul Carruthers, DJ Cotton, Andy Firth, Eric Gibbons, Craig Goeldner, Goldie, Rachel Hamilton, Neville James, Dave Jones, John Kathner, Jim Lyons, Jason & Sheriden Nelson, Warren Shaw

Celebrating 30 years since the Incorporation of the Newcastle and Hunter Jazz Club Inc

Geoff Power’s West Cosat Jazz Band

Sun 29 Sep, 2019

Central Leagues Club, 2-4:30pm

$10 Jazz Club Members, $15 Guests

Geogg Power (Trumpet), James Power (trumpet), Paul Furniss (clarinet), David Saxon (trombone), Rachel Hamilton (keyboard) with Craig Goeldner (sousaphone), Paul Baker (banjo) and Lawrie Thompson (drums).

Two trumpet traditional jazz in the San Francisco Style with some of the music made famous by Lu Watters.

An afternoon with The Zulu Kings and Queens

Sun 27 Oct, 2019

Central Leagues Club, 2-4:30pm

$10 Jazz Club Members, $15 Guests

Dave Thompson (trumpet), Kerrie Thompson (double bass), Rachel Beeton (clarinet), Rachel Hamilton (keyboard), Craig Goeldner (trombone), Danny Beeton (banjo/vocals), Dick Cutler (drums), Sarah Carvalho (vocals).

ART EVENTS

New Events:

Timeless Textiles

You are invited to....

Birds on a city rooftop inspire artist

Ordinary birds visiting an inner-city rooftop garden were the inspiration for a fascinating exhibition by artist Cecily Grace, which opens at Newcastle’s Timeless Textiles gallery in August. 

The Waiting Bird and other Rooftop Visitors exhibition showcases Grace’s three life-long loves: birdlife, printing and photography, through the medium of textiles. This happy convergence has opened up an exciting new direction for the artist that builds on her lifetime of experience with fibre arts. 

The works in the exhibition celebrate the 18 varieties of birds that have regularly visited Grace’s rooftop garden. This vibrant life is complimented by the beautiful backdrop of old and intricately-designed building facades, which feature in her city block. Grace was also inspired by a line of very old Cook and Norfolk Island pines which border the buildings. It has created the perfect backdrop for the daily dramas Grace has captured on camera. 

 “These birds act out their rituals, their wars, their survival,” she explains. “They fascinate with their movements, with the shapes created by their wings and feet, and their fierce, intense gazes. There was no looking for inspiration. The inspiration arrived and demanded to be documented.” 

With her artistic practices limited by small apartment living, Grace evolved a simple process that has enabled her to produce creative work. She took photographs on a Canon Eos camera with various telephoto lenses. The images were digitally manipulated and printed on muslin or lawn with an inkjet printer. The resulting images have then been minimally stitched to enhance the dramatic lines and features of the bird itself or the movement of the bird.

The Waiting Bird and other Rooftop Visitors shows at Timeless Textiles Gallery in Hunter Street, Newcastle between 7 August and 1 September. The opening is from 6-8pm on Thursday, 8^thAugust. 

GALLERY 139 at IGN Art Fair 2019

Newcastle Art Gallery

Sat 27 July, 10am-3pm

Our Feature Artist for this year's IGN Art Fair is Olivia Parsonage.

 Olivia Parsonage is known for her quirky, left off-centre take on life played out through her uniquely created fabric illustrative worlds. At this year's art fair you will find newly made fabric illustrations for this event, works only seen in Sydney plus a selection of Olivia's soft wall sculptures selected from her studio. Here's an example of what you'll see at the art fair.

Gallery 139 will also be exhibiting works by Helene Leane, Paul Maher, Malcolm Sands, Lydia Miller, John Heaney, Linda Greedy, Sharon Taylor. View online catalogue here.

Last Fridays

Newcastle Art Gallery

Art Fair Party

Fri 26 July – 5-8pm, free event

Riversong

RIVERSONG: FOUR SEASONS OF THE ROCKY RIVER WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE WETLANDS AT SHORTLAND FROM 1 - 31 AUGUST 2019, WITH THE OPENING 4 - 5.30PM  AUGUST 10TH

YOU ARE INVITED TO....

The Hunter Wetlands Centre hosts RIVERSONG exhibition in August

Textile artist Jan Clark uses a variety of techniques and mediums to express her spiritual connection to nature in a new exhibition at the Hunter Wetlands Centre Arts Space at Shortland in August.

The vibrant habitat of the Wetlands will form the ideal backdrop for experiencing Clark’s diverse work. Her RIVERSONG works evoke the extraordinary beauty of tiny details observed during her frequent forays into the natural world.

The Lock Up

AN IMMEASURABLE DISTANCE : EMMA FIELDEN

10 AUGUST - 6 OCTOBER 2019

OPENING 5.30PM SATURDAY 10 AUGUST

AN IMMEASURABLE DISTANCE is a solo exhibition by Sydney based artist Emma Fielden which explores the nature of infinity, the universe and our human place in it. It began with the idea that pondering infinity might allow the mind to reach out beyond the boundaries of a confined space. The exhibition brings together The Lock-Up’s distinct architectural history as prison, a place of confinement, and Fielden’s ongoing examination of infinite and infinitesimal phenomena. 

The exhibition includes installation, sculpture, performance and video works developed between 2015 and 2019. Some of these works are presented largely unaltered, activating the space in their original forms, while others have been revised in response to the site. There are also a number of new works, which have been developed expressly for this exhibition.

If we were to pose the question What is infinity? to experts across a variety of fields, we would receive a vast array of answers. Thinkers across science, mathematics, religion and philosophy would all have their own take on such a query. In Fielden’s examination of the topic, infinity is both vast and minute, it is space and time at their most grand, matter at its most infinitesimal scale, it is an endlessly divisible line, the distance between things, the distance between humans.

UNIVERSITY GALLERY

ERASURE

MAZIE KAREN TURNER | DAN NELSON | ANNEMARIE MURLAND | KATRINA HOLDEN

17 JULY - 24 AUGUST 2019

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE OPENING AND PERFORMANCES
TUESDAY 6 AUGUST FROM 7:30PM

Erasure is never simply a matter of making things disappear: there is always a remainder that comes about in the aftermath, some mark on the surface from which a word or image or note has been removed. Whether crossed out, written-over or rubbed away, the forsaken item has a habit of returning, like a spectre: if only in the marks that assume its place and assert its passing.

Please join us for the follow up event and performances
Tuesday 13 August from 7:30pm.
Sangria, paella and Flamenco! with Bandaluzia featuring ARIA nominated guitarist Damian Wright, for exceptional Spanish music and dance.

During the 1960s, a growing number of artists and writers in different locations around the world and largely unaware of one another, adopted the process of erasure and effacement. In New York, Doris Cross started painting over dictionary pages; Tom Phillips in London began to partially obliterate pages from an obscure Victorian novel; the Austrian concrete poet, Gerhard Rühm used India ink to largely obliterate a newspaper and in Belgium in 1968, Marcel Broodthaers crossed out selected words in a painting that resembled
a blackboard. 

Erasure was just one of a number of methods used by Conceptual artists in the 1960s, and was frequently employed to break with tradition and instigate new forms of art making that appeared to be detached from the artist's own hand. But perhaps the most famous artwork featuring the act of erasure is Robert Rauchenberg's work, 'Erased De Kooning Drawing', 1953. Since then, many artists have reprised Rauschenberg's influential act of erasure, imbuing it with different meanings, created primarily through the question of what is being erased, as well as the circumstances under which such a cancellation is performed. Erasure is an exhibition of four women artists who have used and continue to integrate this strategy in
their work.

Art still open

Newcastle Art Gallery

NEWCASTLE’S OWN AFFORDABLE ART FAIR

IGN ART FAIR 2019

Newcastle Art Gallery

Saturday 27 July 10am - 3pm

The IGN ART FAIR brings together Newcastle’s independent galleries. Discover artist-run spaces, commercial galleries and collectives – and nab yourself some unique local art!

> Micro-talks with artists and collectors

> Art Cart for the kiddies

> Mini- workshops

* IGN ART FAIR is presented by Independent Galleries Newcastle, a membership-based group of owner-run and artist-run galleries.

Admission is FREE

To celebrate the 2nd IGN Art Fair

#LastFridays presents an ART FAIR PARTY!

Newcastle Art Gallery

Friday 26 July 5-8pm

PLUS the usual Last Fridays fare – july will include live chill house tunes by Key and Beats and Newcastle Art Gallery's pop-up bar.

About Last Fridays:

On the Last Friday of each month, Newcastle Art Gallery presents a tactile, sensory and social series of events that incorporate art, music, and interaction in a relaxed environment after dark.

Last Fridays is for people who get bored in bars.

image: IGN ART FAIR 2018 at Newcastle Art Gallery photo by James Rhodes

The Rest:

Lizotte’s

Pokey La Farge (USA)

Sunday, 13 October 2019

With special guest Sierra Ferrell

Sun 13 Oct

The one, the only, how could there be another POKEY LA FARGE returns to Australia for solo performances, an environment where his inspired mix of country, blues, swing and folk really have the opportunity to shine. Joining Pokey on his run of Australian shows is SIERRA FERRELL. A jingle-janglin gypsy tornado of sound that doesn't seem to care what the rules are, Sierra seamlessly fuses old and new into something distinctly her own.Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $51.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $51.00 

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Thursday, 10 October 2019

Jon Cleary is one of music’s great anomalies. A Kent raised Englishman turned certified New Orleans music legend after gracefully inhabiting the Crescent City and everything it has to offer over the course of 30 plus years. A Grammy award winning, global touring and studio force, who has graced stages, shared rooms and gained respect from everyone from Allen Toussaint to Tom Jones, Dr. John to Bonnie Raitt, Fats Domino to Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal to BB King, even Brian May to D’Angelo. Jon Cleary quite simply embodies the sound of New Orleans, and throughout the second half of 2019, he takes that experience to stages across the globe on his massive Dyna-Mite World Tour, bolstered by the presence of his long time band, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvrHD4fej-U&

After another incredible turn at the famed New Orleans Jazz Fest in April, fans in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia will now have the chance to witness Jon and his crew take to some of the most famed venue and festival stages on the planet across this remarkable 60 date journey, featuring an eight show run at London’s famed Ronnie Scott’s, a string of European dates with longtime friend and jazz legend John Scofield and an expedition to Havana to explore the roots of Cuban music, art and culture.

Tickets for Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen’s Dyna-Mite World Tour are on sale now at www.joncleary.com

“Cleary can be an absolute monster on his own, but Cleary’s full combo R&B is as broad, deep and roiling as the Mississippi River, the combined swinging product of local keyboard tradition, Cleary’s vocal-songwriting flair for moody Seventies soul and the spunky-Meters roll of his Gentlemen” David Fricke, Rolling Stone

https://www.facebook.com/jonclearymusicofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/jonclearymusic/

 Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $65.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $65.00 

Adamstown Uniting Church

228 Brunker Rd, Adamstown

CLASH OF THE WINDS

(presented by Sax Blue and The Lake Macquarie Winds Concert Band)

Sun 4 August, 2:00-4:30pm

Enjoy a great afternoon’s entertainment as well known saxophone group Sax Blue face the talented members of Lake Macquarie Winds Concert Band in a no holds barred musical chanllenge. Who will win? You be the judge.

You will hear some wonderful jazz in the style of Sax Blue, some New Orleans jazz, and be led through the decades of popular music. The two groups will do their own thing, some of the Winds will join with Sax Blue for some numbers, and the two groups will play together. The music is arranged to appeal to a wide audience and you will go home wishing for more. A light afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.

Tickets available at the door: Adult $10, Child Free

Afternoon tea included

THE POET, THE MUSIC & THE MUSE

Wednesday 7 August @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

$25 – $35

A Newcastle Music Festival 2019 event at Adamstown Arts with Genevieve Dickson (mezzo soprano) and Ross Fiddes (piano).

Rising star, mezzo-soprano Genevieve Dickson, joins composer and pianist Ross Fiddes in a concert which includes the delightful songs of novelist Henry Handel Richardson, Ross Fiddes and Rachmaninov, Brahms, Elgar and Quilter.

Genevieve Dickson is a member of Pacific Opera’s Young Artist Program and has performed with Melbourne CitiOpera, Lyric Opera of Melbourne and Opera Quartet. Ross Fiddes is a Newcastle-based composer and pianist, well-known for his operas Abelard and Heloise, The Proposal and beautiful songs.

Wednesday 7 August 7.30pm in the Church Auditorium
Purchase tickets online or at the door: Adults $35 / Concession $25 / Family of 4 $80

SWING SWING SWING

Dungeon Big Band with vocalist Heather Price

Thu 8 August, 7:30-10:00pm

Tickets: $35, Conc/Stu $30, Child $15, Family $80

This concert will sell out. Book online at trybooking.com/bcnxk

Don’t miss the 17-piece Dungeon Band performing at the Newcastle Festival with Heather Price on vocals playing a compendium of jazz giants, such as Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and more.

OPERA SOIRÉE

Saturday 10 August @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

$45

A Newcastle Music Festival 2019 event at Adamstown Arts with Sarah Dockrill (soprano), Genevieve Dickson (mezzo-soprano), Martin Buckingham (tenor) & Erin Sweetman (piano).

High Tea with bubbles, opera favourites and delicacies! Hear Genevieve Dickson (mezzo), Martin Buckingham (tenor), Sarah Dockrill (soprano) and Erin Sweetman (piano) in a program of melodies to take you to another world!

Bookings essential – purchase tickets online: $45 per head. (Includes afternoon tea and concert – and sparkling beverage on arrival).

This event is open seating.

SWEETER THAN ROSES

Saturday 10 August @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

$20 – $35

A Newcastle Music Festival 2019 event at Adamstown Arts.

Festival Artist-in-Residence, soprano Miriam Allan, joins the Muffatt Collective in songs of the baroque era. Matt Greco, Anton Baba, Rafael Font-Viera and Anthony Abouhamad make up the Muffatt Collective, united by their love of historically informed performance practises of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The voice of Miriam Allan has been enjoyed across the world from her native Newcastle, through Japan and Singapore to the festivals of Europe and North America.
The Muffatt Collective is four instrumentalists with a passion for music of the baroque period and historically informed performance.

Purchase tickets: Adults $35 / Concession $25 / Family of 4 (2+2) $80

 

b-cubed at 48 Watt St

Beers, beats and burgers.

Free event organised by Cattleyard Brewing Co. Burgers from chef, Tony Harrison. Beats from Lex Deluxe, Madhouse DJs, Dan Phelan and DJ Jakesy Hustle.

Plus art installation by Sophia Flegg.

VENUES OR BAND GIGS

The Wicko

Fri July 26, 2019

The Dirt Track Demons

8:30pm - 12:00am The Drit Track Demons

The Dirt Track Demons are Sydney Swamp Blues Band playing originals and unique interpretations  from such artists as Tony Joe White, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Sea Sick Steve, Howlin Wolf, Jerry Reed, Hendrix to name a few.

Sat July 27, 2019

Carrot Bowen & The Collective

5:00pm - 8:00pm Madelyn 

8:30pm - 12:00am Carrot Bowen & The Collective

Head in for some Rock, Country and Pop goodness!

Sun July 28, 2019

Dastardly Bastards

1:30pm - 5:00pm Greg Bryce 

6:00pm - 9:30pm Dastardly Bastards

Fri August 02, 2019

Milestones

8:30pm - 12:00am Milestones

The Milestones are back in the Music Bar, Friday 2nd August! Head on in to catch a Wicko favourite!

Sat August 03, 2019

Riff Raff

5:00pm - 8:00pm  Sneaky Freakers 

8:30pm - 12:00am Riff Raff

Sun August 04, 2019

Hurricane Fall

1:30pm - 5:00pm John Larder

5:30pm - 9:30am Hurricane Fall 

Rock Edge Country act from Newcastle, Australia. Committed to providing a high energy show every time they hit the stage!

Wed August 07, 2019

Big Riles & MC Sabby D Show

8:15pm - 10:00pm Big Riles & MC Sabby D Show 

Put your dancing shoes ready the boys are back playing the first Wednesday of the month here at The Wicko. 

Fri August 09, 2019

Amigos

8:30pm - 12:00am Amigos

The Amigos are back together again! Don't miss out.

Sun August 11, 2019

Fish Fry + Pow Wow

1:30pm - 5:00pm One Man Dan  

Catch One Man Dan in the Beer Garden!

6:00pm - 9:30pm Fishfry 

FISH FRY are Newcastle and the Hunter Regions best exponents of jump-jive jazz, swing and rhythm & blues.

Fri Aug 16, 2019

Viagro

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)

Sat August 17, 2019

The Lamplighters

5:00pm - 8:00pm Sunhill Drive 

8:30pm - 12:00am The Lamplighters

Listen up y'all! The Lamplighters are a 60's Soul & R&B band ready to blow your minds with some seriously ground poundin' sounds!

Sun August 18, 2019

Steve Edmonds

1:30pm - 5:00pm Mick N Josh 

Come see the boys in the Beer Garden!

6:00pm - 9:30pm Steve Edmonds 

The Steve Edmonds Band are a musical experience not to be missed. A memorable night of musical indulgence for classic rock, guitar, dance and good time enthusiasts!

Wed August 21, 2019

Michael Dolce Master Class

6:30pm - 8:30pm Michael Dolce Master Class

Come and join one of Australia’s premier Guitarists from the hit TV show “The Voice” for an exclusive Masterclass. 

This is your chance to learn from one of the greats.

Bookings are through www.michaeldolcemusic.com

Fri August 23, 2019

Binlids + P.S to EME + Space Boozzies

8:30pm - 12:00am Binlids + P..S to EME + Space Boozzies

Fri August 30, 2019

One World

9:00pm - 12:30am One World

The talents of Mick O'Shea (Richie Sambora, Rose Tattoo), Mick Carter (Swanee), Wayne Smith (Black Feather) and one of the best session guitarists around Phil Knight, come together to form One World! Three decades of pure, unadulterated rock will blow your mind!

Sat August 31, 2019

Ron Knight & The Daze Band

1:30pm - 5:00pm 

9:00pm - 12:30am Ron Knight & The Daze Band

Ron Knight and the Daze Band is an explosion of musical genius – headed up by the one and only Ron Knight – the Sir of Soul & Rock’n’Roll – Ron became part of Australia’s heartbeat from his wins on Star Search Australia on the Channel 9 Television Network  and since then Ron has worked internationally in Major Casino & Hotels around the world and has now returned from Las Vegas to Australia to re-form his band in which he was always able to show his immense vocal ability with. 

Sun September 01, 2019

The Blues Bombers

1:30pm - 5:00pm John Larder 

Come and relax with John Larder in the Beer Garden. 

6:00pm - 9:30pm The Blues Bombers

Rhythm and Blues band from Newcastle NSW Aus.
Est:2003

Wed September 04, 2019

Big Riles & MC Sabby D Show

8:15pm - 10:00pm Big Riles & MC Sabby D Show 

Put your dancing shoes ready the boys are back playing the first Wednesday of the month here at The Wicko. 

Sat September 07, 2019

Yes Commissioner

5:00pm - 8:00pm Holly Mae

8:30pm - 12:00am Yes Commissioner

Yes Commissioner return with their New Wave 70's & 80's classics. Get the phone Alfred!

Sun September 08, 2019

Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs

1:30pm - 5:00pm Greg Bryce 

6:00pm - 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.

Fri September 13, 2019

Blackest Sabbath

9:00pm - 12:30pm Blackest Sabbath

A tribute to the kings of metal. supported by Bats Head Soup

Sat September 14, 2019

Spy V Spy

5:00pm - 8:00pm  Knight Moves

8:30pm - 12:30am Spy V Spy 

Sun September 15, 2019

The Schtickmen

1:30pm - 5:00pm Mark Wood 

Catch Mark in the Beer Garden!

6:00pm - 9:30pm The Schtick Men

The Schtick Men are here at the Wicko once again! Don't miss out. Come on down and have a boogie!

Fri September 20, 2019

DV8

9:00pm - 12:00am DV8

An original band of hard-driving, no frills blues-rockers who released 4 charting albums and singles during the eighties when they "ruled the local rock scene."

Sun September 22, 2019

The Jungle Kings

6:00pm - 9:30pm The Jungle Kings

Come down and dance with The Jungle Kings in the Music Bar!

Fri September 27, 2019

Soundscape

9:00pm - 12:30am Soundscape

Soundscape is a high energy trio consisting of bass, drums and guitar with great vocals and stage presence catering for music aficionados and music lovers alike.

With a mix of classic guitar rock, hits from the 70’s and 80’s and a few funky hits from today, Soundscape are guaranteed to have the dance floor pumping.

Sat September 28, 2019

The Ride Ons + The Blues Bombers

5:00pm - 8:00pm JJ King

9:00pm - 12:30am The Ride Ons + The Blues Bombers 

HEY HO LETS GO.
YES THATS RIGHT FOLKS THE RIDE ONS AND THE CRAW ARE BACK AT THE WICKO READY TO SHAKE THE FOUNDATIONS ON SATURDAY THE 1ST OF DECEMBER. SO COME ON DOWN OR COME ON IN JUST AS LONG AS YOU SHAKE YOUR THING.

Sun September 29, 2019

The Years

1:30pm - 5:00pm Madelyn 

6:00pm - 9:30am The Years

Welcome toThe Years, a six-piece rock band dedicated to playing only the best rock hits from the 70s, '80s and '90s. Made up of ex-Baron members Leo Della Grotta, Lelio Rossi, Tony Rossi and Rick Di Mecola, lead singer Crystel Young, and accomplished musician Ben Pettett.

NIMA presents Tuesday Night Jazz

And Improvised Music

Grand Hotel Underground, cnr Bolton and Church Sts

Doors open 7:30pm

Full $20 / Concession $15 / Members $10

July 25th, 8pm

Damian Wright & Bobby Singh

AWARD WINNING FLAMENCO GUITAR & TABLA ARIA award winning Tabla player BOBBY SINGH in duet with Flamenco guitarist DAMIAN WRIGHT in a specialconcert celebrating their mutual love of Flamenco and Hindustani Classical music. Featuring spectacular improvisations based on traditional flamenco forms as well as beautifulmusic by John Mclaughlin, Anouar Brahem, Paco de lucia and original compositions.

ARIA winner Bobby Singh is an internationally renowned tabla player, both in traditional Indian classical music and cross cultural genres, and is renowned throughoutAustralia and internationally for his work with acts that straddle the divide between tradition and modernity. Bobby Singh spends most of his time between India and Australia,regularly playing alongside cultural icons such as, Grammy award winner Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, John Butler, Slava Grigoryan amongst others. Bobby also lends his flavour tothe organic dance stylings of The Bird, and through his work with percussion trio Circle of Rhythm and Djan Djan.

DAMIAN WRIGHT is an ARIA nominated Flamenco guitarist. In 2018 Damian performed in Jerez, SPAIN at La Conferencia de Jose Luis Balao as part of the Jerez InternationalGuitar Festival. In 2014 Damian was invited to perform as a solo artist at The Rajasthan International Folk Festival, INDIA and in 2016 performed at The Shanghai FringeFestival, CHINA. Damian’s ensemble BANDALUZIA was invited in 2016 to perform at the biannual Adelaide International Guitar Festival curated by Slava Grigoryan & was asoloist at The Sydney International Guitar festival in 2017 & 2018

"Damian Wright is a brilliant flamenco guitarist...Wright showed what a captivating solo player he is on his own "In Time", and elsewhere his articulation of complex lines wasfluid and dripping with conviction"

- John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.

Damian Wright - Guitar

Bobby Singh - Tabla

July 30th, 8pm

Cygan Groove

Cygan Groove are a melange of consummate musicians whose combined experience traverses jazz, classical, contemporary and world music styles. Fronted by the classiccombination of guitar and violin, this frenetic four-piece is sure to baffle and delight. Allow yourself to be transported back to the old-world glamour of the 1940’s whilst stillenjoying the contemporary flair of the modern world. Be astounded by their versatility as they present an engaging choice of atmospheric colours, perfect for easy listeningthrough to jaw dropping show pieces that will leave you wanting more.

Pana Watson - Guitar

Anthea Wikstrom - Violin
Neil Simpson - Accordion

Brennan Fell - Double Bass

Stag and Hunter Hotel

Friday, 26 July 2019 7:00 PM

James Thomson

The High Andies

When an artist appears on the scene with his own identifiable style and is comfortable and confident in his ability as a writer and performer you know he’s studied the greats and absorbed the essential elements of their craft. Australian musician James Thomson is one such artist. After being ‘discovered’ in 2013 by Stuart Coupe (ex-Paul Kelly + Hoodoo Gurus manager) - James was quickly signed to Coupe’s Laughing Outlaw Records and soon released two albums which drew glowing comparisons to JJ Cale, Gene Clark and Bobby Charles. Coupled with the magnetic draw of his live performances Thomson was soon marked out by press and fans alike as something special. James and his band have since toured extensively both Nationally and Internationally and have recently completed work on a highly anticipated third studio album.

Friday, 2 August 2019 7:00 pm

RAMBAL ...... previously The Justin Yap Band.....

Tickets: GA  $13.30

Rambal

Rambal are a soul, funk, and blues band based in Melbourne, Australia. Previously called the Justin Yap Band, the group garnered national attention with their 2016 and 2018 releases ‘Let Love’ and ‘Live in Newcastle’ drawing influences from the sounds of Muscle Shoals, New Orleans, and 70’s soul. The band’s original work tackles social issues while serving up grooves in spades, earning them an Australian Blues Music Award and a No. 1 spot on the Australian Blues Charts.

Saturday, 3 August 2019 7:00 pm

Fletcher Pilon

18 years old Fletcher already has had an interesting journey in the music business.

With early success through winning Australia’s Got Talent, Fletcher has developed

his authentic sound. After spending time in Nashville and LA writing, Fletcher

released his much anticipated “Thoughts” EP the day before his 18th birthday this

April. Complete with a new band, Fletcher Pilon will be hitting the Stag and Hunter

stage with songs from the new record and more.

Friday, 16 August 2019 7:00 pm

19 Twenty

Tickets: $23.50

19-Twenty have been whipping up a frenzy on the festival scene. They are electric. An infectious riff and groove based blue-billy-grass-rockin'-roots band. The 19-Twenty lads have been performing their high-energy sonicparty nationally, headlining sell-out shows and festivals in all states and territories. Constantly on the road or in the sky, they have toured seven times around Oz and performed gigs throughout Europe including Belgium, The Netherlands & Germany. Performing anywhere and everywhere, this straight-up 100% independent act have been blazing throughout Europe and Australia and gaining new music fans/fiends from their live shows.

“ The future of Blues & Roots in Australia" – ABC

One of the most exciting riff and groove based blues and roots acts

emerging from the east coast of OZ!"- Tone Deaf

“These guys are sick!” – Ash Grunwald

“Who the hell is this guy? He definitely has the talent!” – Ian Moss

“Definitely a guitarist to watch!” – Australian Guitar Magazine

Friday, 13 September 2019 7:00 PM

Z Star Trinity

Tickets: GA  $18.40

Funk, Rock and psychedelic soul will come together in a rush, sound and energy when British/Trinidadian guitar maven, Zee Gachette brings her rock and roll roadshow to The Stag & Hunter. No stranger to big stages, Gachette has played across the world gracing the stages of Womad UK, Bestival, Glastonbury, The Royal Albert Hall and La Scala. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to take a trip to outer space! Featuring pint sized drum hero Beck Flatt on the kit.

Intense and powerful vocals, driving beats, phenomenal musicality, strength and spirit wrapped up in whiskey swiggin' wild shenanigans from the next dimension!

They have played at festivals in Australian including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Bello Music Festival, Blues at Broadbeach, Mullum Music Festival, Palm Creek and Blue Mountains Music Festival to name a few.

"A force of nature." Jimmy Page

"The brave new sound of Heavy Soul and Rock n Roll." Rolling Stone

"Exhilarating to watch!" Indulge Magazine

Friday, 20 September 2019 7:00 PM

Nathan Cavaleri

Tickets: GA  $23.50

Nathan Cavaleri

Much of the country was oblivious to the career Nathan Cavaleri led beyond prime-time Australia. By age 12, he found himself the centre of a bidding war between the labels of Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna. By age 16 he'd toured with B.B. King as his guest, and played at the Kennedy Centre in front of The Clintons with Etta James and Bonnie Raitt.

In 2010, Nathan's battle with insomnia and anxiety was witnesses by thousands when he blacked out on a festival stage. Struggling to regain his confidence and drive he stepped away from his art with the expectation of never returning. Whilst the performing came to a halt, his song writing developed a far deeper level of expression with a diverse range of influences. This love of music offered him a similar type of therapy it had when he battled leukaemia as a child. Motivated by his passion to play and write, he stared down the fear of live performance and determined that it was time to make a record.

His upcoming EP 'Demons' stretches beyond the traditional rock, blues and roots that Cavaleri is known for. The release of the first single 'Demons' marked his 6 year rise above mental health challenges and return to the stage. 'Rising Sun' is a track in which he pays tribute to the man that landed him his first record deal and tour at age 10, Jimmy Barnes, and is an emotive step from the profoundly beautiful title track.

This will be Nathan’s first solo release since he was signed to Michael Jackson’s label in 1994 and features songs that are a culmination of the diverse life Nathan has lived. B.B.King calling Nathan “the future of blues” is definitely an appropriate quote for how he has expanded beyond his roots.

“This time around, I wanted to express more than blues would allow. Each track throughout the writing and production process conformed to no specific genre and called upon an array of my favourite artists from J.J.Cale and B.B. King to Bowie, Lana Del Ray, and Mos Def.”

Cavaleri returns after playing sell out gigs up and down the East Coast in 2018, seeing him connect intimately with new and lifetime fans through both story and song. From how his love for music deepened during his battle with leukaemia as a kid, to a hilarious encounter with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant after playing to sixty thousand people in Zurich after Elton John. However, it's how he brings his experiences and songs into the present that gives audiences more than a shot of nostalgia.

Lizotte’s Newcastle

Friday, 26 July 2019

The Legendary Ian Moss

Respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians and performers, Ian Moss will return to Lizottes for the first time in over 12 months for two special solo acoustic performances in July to celebrate Lizotte’s 10th Anniversary.

Support: Lachlan Edwards 
3 Course Meal and Show (Premium Seating ) $125.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $55.00

Saturday, 27 July 2019

The Legendary Ian Moss

Respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians and performers, Ian Moss will return to Lizottes for the first time in over 12 months for two special solo acoustic performances in July to celebrate Lizotte’s 10th Anniversary.

Support: Lachlan Edwards 
3 Course Meal and Show (Premium Seating ) $125.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $55.00

Sunday, 28 July 2019

ASPIRING VOICES LUNCH - The Voice Studio Juniors In Concert

ASPIRING VOICES - The Voice Studio Juniors In Concert The talented, junior singers from The Voice Studio Newcastle present an entertaining mix of songs from pop and rock to jazz through to musical theatre. Featuring some of Newcastle’s finest up-and coming voices. 

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $28.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $28.00

Sunday, 28 July 2019

INSPIRING VOICES - The Voice Studio Seniors In Concert

INSPIRING VOICES - The Voice Studio Seniors In Concert Vocalists from The Voice Studio Newcastle present an evening of music from pop, rock, jazz and musical theatre. Featuring some of Newcastle’s finest singers. TICKET PRICE: All Tickets - $28

Support: Doors 6pm Music starts 7.00 
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $28.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $28.00

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

EAO & Murrays Brewery Present Live N Local

THIS WEEKS TALENTED LINE UP : 1.Trinity Woodhouse 2.My Friend Rupert 3.Smoke and Rain For Bookings please phone Lizottes on 4956 2066. For all Artist Inquiries please email Sarah atsarah@eao.com.au

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $10.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $10.00

SJ’s

FRIDAY 26 JULY | TIM HARDING

Tim has been a professional vocalist and musician for 23 years. As one-fifth of the original Hi-5, formed in 1998, Tim has performed thousands of live shows all over the world, bagging five ARIAs, three Logies and a Helpmann award.

Covering all your favourites from the likes of Queen, Nirvana, Coldplay, James Blunt, Ed Sheeran and many more!

SATURDAY 27 JULY | THE HUMMINGBIRDS

The Hummingbirds are a five piece covers band from Newcastle. Hummingbirds met whilst studying at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. All members come with their individual playing or touring experience, including current signed artists or professional corporate cover bands from Sydney and Newcastle.

SUNDAY 28 JULY | LOVE THAT HAT

Love That Hat will be emphasising fun at their gigs, amping up the dag factor with songs by ELO, Pilot, The Buggles and more while slyly impressing you with their jaw dropping interpretations of classics by Queen, Kate Bush, Guns n Roses and Led Zeppelin, amongst others. Mikey Stove on guitars and vocals, Sue Carson on mandolin, violin and vocals, and Dave Carter on bass, guitar, bagpipes, and vocals. 

Battlesticks Bar

Fri 26uly	John Larder	6pm
Sat 27 July	Casey Bellamy	6pm
Fri 28 July	Madelyn	3pm

Catho Pub

SUN 28 Jul	LOOSE BAZOOKA	1.30PM
SUN 4 Aug	ROCKET	1.30PM
SUN 11 Aug	FUELSTAR	1.30PM
SUN 18 Aug	DOWNTHUNDER	1.30PM
SUN 25 Aug	SHIVOO	1.30PM
SUN 8 Sep	THE VERSIONS	1.30PM
SUN 15 Sep	CRAWFISH STEW BAND	1.30PM
SUN 20 Oct	ASH MOUNTAIN	1.30PM
SUN 27 Oct	DIRTY DEEDS - THE AC/DC SHOW	2.00PM
SUN 17 Nov	SMOKIN ROSIE	1.30PM
SUN 24 Nov	STEVE EDMONDS BAND	1.30PM
SUN 8 Dec	FUELSTAR	1.30PM

Gateshead Tavern

Friday from 8pm     Sun from 3pm

Jewells Tavern

All bands 8:30pm unless indicated otherwise

The Kent Hotel

JUNE 2019

Fri 26 July	Newcastle Flyers
Sat 27 July	Shooting Molly
Sun 28 July	Giant Blues Band	8:30pm
Wed 31 July	Greg Bryce

Mex – Mayfield Ex-services Club

Thursdays are the new Fridays! 7.30pm to 10.30pm

Thu 25 July	DV8	7:30pm-10:30pm
Sat 27 July	LOKO	8:00pm-11:00pm
Sat 17 Aug	The Cruzers	8:00pm-11:00pm
Sat 19 Oct	The Cruzers	8:00pm-11:00pm
Sat 14 Dec	The Cruzers	8:00pm-11:00pm
Fri 20 Dec	Solid Gold Party Night	7:30pm-10:30pm

MEZZ – Wallsend Diggers

Friday Feels – 8pm to 1am, Band and DJ

Saturday Sounds – 8pm to 1am, Band & DJ

Sunday Sessions – 12pm to 3:30pm, Soloist

Fri 26 July	Jimmy Buffet Tribute	8:00-1:00am
Sat 27 July	Retro – The Smarts	8:00-1:00am
Sun 28 July	Jayde Corner	12:00-3:30pm
Fri 2 Aug	Shivoo	8:00-1:00am
Sat 3 Aug	Love That Hat	8:00-1:00am
Sun 4 Aug	Brendan Murphy	12:00-3:30pm
Fri 9 Aug	Absolutely 80’s “Forever Young Show”	8:00-1:00am
Sat 10 Aug	The Years	8:00-1:00am
Sun 11 Aug	Ashley Knight	12:00-3:30pm
Fri 16 Aug	Komiti Levai Band	8:00-1:00am
Sat 17 Aug	DV8	8:00-1:00am
Sun 18 Aug	Tyler John	12:00-3:30pm
Fri 30 Aug	Overload	8:00-1:00am
Sat 31 Aug	Felix Quinn Band	8:00-1:00am

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

Sun Afternoons – 2:30-5:30pm

Queens Wharf Hotel

Fri – 8pm       Sat – 8pm       Sun – 2pm

Fri 26uly	Loko	8pm
Sat 27 July	Chad Shuttle Duo	8pm
Fri 28 July	Anthology	2-5pm

SJ Hotel

Fri soloist 5-8pm, DJ’s after; Sat– 8:30-11:30 (live band), 11:30pm-late (DJ’s)         Sun Afternoon – 4:00-7:00pm

Fri 26uly	Tim Harding	5-8pm
Sat 27 July	The Hummingbirds	8:30-11:30pm
Fri 28 July	Love That Hat	4-7pm

Wests New Lambton

The Marble Bar

Every Tuesday and Thursday: 4pm - 5.30pm (A beautiful violin and piano duo, Angamus)

Friday and Saturday – 9.30pm – 12.30am

Seabreeze Hotel (Nelson Bay)

Sat 8:30-11:30pm, Sun 3:30- 6:30pm

Sat 27 July	Pocket Aces
Sun 28 July	Chad Shuttleworth

Babylon Newcastle

145 King St, Newcastle

Whisky, Cocktails and Craft Beer

Easy to Play ~ Harder to Feel! Babylon is thrilled to announce the launch of Sundays Blues. Once a month Babylon will play host to some of Australia's leading Blues bands as they play LIVE. Experience the raw rustic sounds of the deep south in a venue set to match.

DanceVibe

We run 4-week courses perpetually. Please check dates via text on 0418679048.

Kahibah Sports Club.

Every Thursday night. Air-conditioned venue with very tasty meals available.

Much more than dance lessons; a great night out!

6:30pm– Doors open & social music on.

6:45pm– Introduction to West Coast Swing

7:00pm– 30 minute beginner class- level 1

4-5 song break- help available

7:40pm– 30 minute level 2 class (beginners who coped with level 1 are welcome)

4-5 song break- help available

8:20pm– 30 minute level 3- must be approved to attend.

8:50pm – 9:50pm Freestyle dancing.

West Coast Swing (WCS) is an ultra-smooth social swing dance, originating in California, USA. It is characterised by it’s sense of fun, rhythmic footwork, freedom to improvise for both leaders and followers, and it’s beautiful smooth elastic look and feel. It captures a great range of music, including, RnB, Blues, Soul, Soft Rock, and Pop.

West Coast development is being driven by regular visits from numerous visiting professional US champions inspiring growing pockets of dancers nationwide.

It is for many, a natural progression from Modern Jive, for those who want to progress their general dance technique and musicality.

Now is the best time to get involved in the growth of this beautiful dance style.

WCS offers a lifetime of challenge and social fun.

We look forward to seeing you on the floor.

The Cost

Special– 4 week course $40. Text to book in advance and check course dates.

$15 per casual visit.

$70 for 5-night pass (3 month expiry).

$120 10-night Pass (5 month expiry).

The Venue

Kahibah Sports Club, 63 Kenibea Ave, Kahibah

Any questions please call me on 0418 679 048 or email

A HUGE EXHIBITION OF CHINA'S TERRACOTTA WARRIORS IS COMING TO THE NGV

It's one of two immersive exhibitions focusing on ancient and modern Chinese art heading to the Victorian gallery next winter.

Back in 1982, Melbourne played host to one of China's most important ancient artworks: a collection of statues known as The Terracotta Army. Crafted between 221–206 BCE and first discovered in the Shaanxi province in 1974, it made its international debut at the National Gallery of Victoria — and now, 37 years later, it's returning for the NGV's 2019 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series.

Dubbed Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality, the five-month exhibition will feature eight warrior figures and two life-size horses from The Terracotta Army, alongside two half-size replica bronze chariots that are each drawn by four horses. They were created during the reign of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang and were buried near his tomb more than 2200 years ago. The pieces coming to Melbourne only represent a fraction of the entire work, which numbers more than 8000 figures in total.

If you're wondering how big of a deal the statues are, the answer is very. The Terracotta Army is considered one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century and has also been described as the 'Eighth' Wonder of the World. Displaying at the NGV from May 24 to October 13, 2019, the selected pieces will be accompanied by more than 150 other ancient Chinese treasures sourced from museums and Shaanxi archaeological sites. Expect to rove your eyes over priceless gold, jade and bronze artefacts that date back more than 3000 years, charting China's artistry across the country's formative period.

Looking to the present as well as the past, the NGV's winter season will also celebrate acclaimed Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang. His work is no stranger to Australia — in 2014,Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art hosted its own showcase — however, his Melbourne exhibition will feature all new pieces. With Cai known for his large-scale installations, The Transient Landscapewill include 10,000 porcelain birds suspended in a spiral formation, in an artwork that links to The Terracotta Army. Specifically, it'll create a 3D version of a calligraphic drawing that depicts Mount Li, which is where Qin Shi Huang and his terracotta warriors were buried.

Another of Cai's new works will feature a porcelain sculpture of peonies placed in the middle of a 360-degree gunpowder, with his entire show taking inspiration from Chinese culture and philosophy. The world-renowned talent will also help design Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality, making the two concurrent exhibitions as immersive as possible.

'Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality' and 'Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape' will exhibit as part of the NGV International's Melbourne Winter Masterpieces presentation, running from May 24 to October 13, 2019. For further details or to buy tickets, visit the NGV website.

Keeping the Blues alive at sea (Mediterranean) with Joe Bonamassa and Peter Frampton

Aug 16-21, 2019

From Barcelona (Spain) to Monte Carlo (Monaco) and Valletta (Malta)

Musicians: Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton and Friends,

Joanne Shaw Taylor, Larkin Poe, Eric Bibb, Bernie Marsden, Curtis Harding, Philip Sayce, King King, Ryan McGarvey, Toronzo Cannon, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, Robert Jon & the Wreck, Little Billie PLUS more to be announced….

http://www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com/

Christ Church Camerata

Newcastle’s Christ Church Camerata is the region's most exciting chamber ensemble. Based at Newcastle’s iconic Christ Church Cathedral, the orchestra performs an annual subscription series in the Cathedral, as well as a chamber music series at the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Sun Aug 18, 2:30pm

Festival Finale

Deborah Humble (mezzo-soprano) with Newcastle Strings and the Festival Strings, David Banney (conductor)

The extraordinary Deborah Humble joins the Camerata for the first time, in music of Prucell and de Falla, before the orchestra brings the 2019 Newcastle Music Festival to a close with Elga’s majestic Introduction and Allegro.

Purcell: Overture and Dido’s Lament from Dido & Aeneas

Banney: New work TBA

de Falla: Seven Popular Songs

Elgar: Introduction and Allegro

Dashville Skyline

Cosmic Country Weekender

Alt country, Americana, psychedelia

October 4-6, 2019 (Labour Day Long Weekend NSW)

Information in the near future.

A festival celebrating the roots of Americana, psychedelia and alternative country music. From the golden era of the mid '60s through to today's modern artists, the songs, the culture, the legacy, the vibe.

It's about getting the best artists and songwriters together in one location, sharing this timeless music, kicking back and having a bit of fun over a lazy long weekend.

Pack your camping gear and come join us!

Wolfmother confirmed to headline a HUGE 2019 Scene & Heard Festival

After a massive 2018, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Scene & Heard couldn’t get any bigger, right?

Well, you’d be wrong because the lineup for the 2019 festival, which kicks off at Wickham Park on Sunday 10 November, has dropped overnight and it’s a doozy!

Leading the charge this year are Aussie heavy rockers Wolfmother who are fresh from a massive Splendour In The Grass gig and an international tour.

Amazing hitmaker Alex Lloyd will also be marking a milestone at this year’s festival – the 20th anniversary of his platinum-selling debut album Black The Sun – a record Alex will perform in full on the Scene & Heard stage.

The treats just keep coming, too with the 2019 bill rounded out by rockers Eskimo Joe and Even, crowd favourites Sneaky Sound System and the glorious indie power pop of Jebediah and Magic Dirt.

Wow!

To put the icing on the cake, Newcastle will also host the “Don’t Come Monday Stage” – a party zone designed to evoke only the best memories of the boiler room.

Championed this year by The Potbelleez DJ’s, the stage will feature Andy Murphy and John Course.

Scene & Heard is more than a festival. It’s about creating a connection to a time. A time before people cared about ‘likes’, and festival moments weren’t Instagram opportunities but collective memories.

Those wanting to create new memories and relive the old ones can head here to register for the pre-sale.

Members pre-sale begins Tuesday 11 June from 9am.

General public tickets are on sale Wednesday 12 June from 9am

Sign up for Pre-sale| sceneandheardfestival.com.au

SCENE & HEARD, SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER

At WICKHAM PARK

WOLFMOTHER
THE DANDY WARHOLS (USA)
ESKIMO JOE
ALEX LLOYD (Performing Black The Sun)
JEBEDIAH
SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
MAGIC DIRT
EVEN

DON’T COME MONDAY STAGE

POTBELLEEZ DJ’S

ANDY MURPHY
JOHN COURSE

Rob Thomas - chip tooth tour

BIMBADGEN, HUNTER VALLEY NSW

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2019

SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED – Pete Murray, Daryly Braithwaite, Russell Morris

Some of Australia's most popular singer-songwriters have today been announced as very special guests on ROB THOMAS' upcoming Chip Tooth tour in November.

Joining ROB THOMAS at Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley will be PETE MURRAY, DARYL BRAITHWAITE and RUSSELL MORRIS.

Fans can expect a dynamic show of huge hits and favourites plucked from the hugely successful solo artist and Matchbox Twenty frontman's 30+ year career, as well as a tasting of new tracks lifted from his new album Chip Tooth Smile.

Tickets are selling fast and with a stellar line-up of Aussie talent joining Rob, this is one special show you won't want to miss!

Tickets: $114.90 to $867.09

Christ Church Camerata

Newcastle’s Christ Church Camerata is the region's most exciting chamber ensemble. Based at Newcastle’s iconic Christ Church Cathedral, the orchestra performs an annual subscription series in the Cathedral, as well as a chamber music series at the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Sun Dec 1, 2:30pm

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

Susan Collins (violin), David Banney (conductor)

Susan makes a welcome return in, perhaps, the most perfect of all violin concertos, before Beethoven brings down the curtain on the Camerata’s 10^th Anniversary

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, Op 64 & Hebrides Overture, Op 26

Beethoven: Symphony No 8 in F, Op 93

Tickets:

Single Performance: $35 Adult, $25 Concession, $80 Family

Subscription: (march, May, August and December Performances)

$120 Adult, $80 Concession, $280 Family

Available from www.cccamerata.com.au