Artwork of Ros Elkin current exhibition at CStudios – paintings, sketches, prints, ceramics and photographs from the same artist!!!! Well worth a visit.

Hendrix show at Lizotte’s has been postponed (to next year) and Pat Metheny playing at State Theatre – check below.

Up-date for Girrakool, 2^nd Announcement, also.

And Ngariki returns on Sun evening at the Wicko for another great gig with Schtickmen.

Spy vs Spy on Sat night at the Wicko ... the picture of the band looks like Voodoo Express, but no Jed there!

Have a great weekend. So much on.

WHAT’S ON WITH MUSIC

Friday, 13 September

VAN THE MAN	Lizotte’s Newcastle	7:00 to10:00 pm
JUSTICE CREW NEWCASTLE CONCERT - 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR	The Cambridge	7:30 to10:00 pm
SNAPE & SON	Stockton Bowling Club	7:30 to10:30 pm
BLACKEST SABBATH	The Wickham Park Hotel	8:00 to11:30 pm
EVENING STARS - JANE RUTTER & PETER COUSENS IN CONCERT	The Art House	8:00 to10:00 pm
T.O.E WITH BONEMAN AND KID ON A LEASH	Lass O’Gowrie Hotel	8:00 to11:30 pm
THE YEARS	Wallsend Diggers & Mezz Bar	8:00 to11:30 pm
Z-STAR TRINITY	The Stag & Hunter Hotel	8:00 to11:00 pm
GINA JEFFREYS - BEAUTIFUL TANGLE NEWCASTLE ALBUM LAUNCH CONCERT	Belmont 16s	8:30 to11:00 pm
SHIVOO MARY ELLEN	Mary Ellen Hotel, Merewether	8:30 to11:30 pm

Saturday, 14 September

CRACK 'N' JACK SPRING FEST 2019
Saturday, 14 September until Sunday, 15 September
10:00 am

THE HUNTER RECORD FAIR -	Kotara High School	9:00 to4:00 pm
END 2 END FESTIVAL \| POKOLBIN, HUNTER VALLEY	Pokolbin	10:00 to5:00 pm
GARAGE SALE - MERCH MARKET & RECORD FAIR	The Wickham Park Hotel	11:00 to5:00 pm
KNIGHT MOVES	The Wickham Park Hotel	5:00 to8:00 pm
CATFISH SOUP AT THE BACKROOM	Mayfield Bowlo	6:30 to10:00 pm
BOB DYLAN: REVISITED W JOHN WATERS	The Art House	7:00 to10:00 pm
HANNAH GIBBONS’ BACH TO BARTOK	Adamstown Uniting Church	???
SNAPE TRILOGY	Hexham Bowling Club	7:30 to10:30 pm
SMOKIN' ROSIE	Club Kotara	8:00 to11:00 pm
LES DIVAS	NEX – Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre	8:00 to10:00 pm
MARK WELLS TRIO	Honeysuckle Hotel	8:00 to11:00 pm
SMOKIN ROSIE	Club Kotara	8:00 to11:00 pm
SPY V SPY WITH URBAN GUERILLAS	The Wicko	8:00 to11:00 pm
THE YEARS	Bero Bowlo	8:00 to11:30 pm
TWO FIRES CHISEL BARNES SHOW	Club Charlestown	8:00 to11:00 pm
RUBBER BULLET	Cardiff RSL Club	8:30 to11:30 pm
SHIVOO OCEAN BEACH UMINA	Ocean Beach Hotel	8:30 to11:30 pm
UPTOWN	Hotel Delany	8:30 to11:30 pm
TUNNEL VISION #003 \| ZIGMON (BASSIC RECS, SUBSONIC)	The Newcastle Hotel	9:00 to4:00 am

Sunday, 15 September

NEWCASTLE CITY FARMERS MARKET	Newcastle Showground	7:00 to1:00 pm
MARK WOOD	The Wickham Park Hotel	1:30 to5:00 pm
DIANA ROUVAS 'WAIT FOR NO ONE'	Lizotte’s Newcastle	2:00 to5:00 pm
THE VIPER CREEK BAND	Club Macquarie	2:00 to5:00 pm
FISH FRY	Queens Wharf Hotel	2:00pm
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA	Civic Theatre	???
NEWCASTLE CITY CHOIR	Adamstown Uniting Church	???
THE LEADBELLIES	Wangi Wangi RSL Club	2:00pm
LOVE THAT HAT	Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club	2:30-5:30pm
GRANT WALMSLEY & FRIENDS	Swansea Hotel	3:00pm
RAGGEDY ANNE DURES	Croatian Wickham Sports Club	3:00pm
FEAST FEST - $5 TASTING PLATES – STOCKTON	Feast Fest	4:00 to8:00 pm
THE YEARS	Sydney Junction Hotel	4:00 to7:00 pm
THE SCHTICK MEN	The Wicko	5:30 to 9:30pm
THE SMARTS	The Beach Hotel	6:00 to9:00 pm
GIANT BLUES BAND	The Kent	8:30-11:30pm
JON STEVENS - THE NOISEWORKS & INXS COLLECTION	Belmont 16s	8:30 to11:00 pm

Monday, 16 September

Tuesday, 17 September

LACHY HAMILTON QUARTET	The Underground (Grand Hotel)	8:00-10:30pm
THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOW	Toronto Workers Club	11:00 to12:15 pm

Wednesday, 18 September

FOLK SESSION WITH JONO SMITH	Quill & Compass	5:30 to10:30 pm
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY \| LIVE SHOW: WONDERS OF THE HUMAN BODY	Civic Theatre Newcastle	7:00 to10:00 pm
LIVE N LOCAL FEAT. COOKS & BAKERS, AARON WHITE BAND,ELISSA SHAND	Lizotte’s Live N’ Local presented by EAO and Murray’s Brewery	7:30 to10:30 pm
ASTRODEATH DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR.	The Hamilton Station Hotel	8:00 to11:30 pm
KYLIE JANE	5 Sawyers	8:00 to11:00 pm
STILL GOT THE BLUES	Coal and Cedar	8:00 to11:00 pm

Thursday, 19 September

MORNING MELODIES	Cardiff RSL Club	9:30 to11:00 am
RIOT ANNIVERSARY EVENT	Star Hotel – Newcastle	11:30 to10:00 pm
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE • SILENT CINEMA	The Greenroof	7:00 to10:00 pm
COREY LEGGE 'ROSE' SINGLE LAUNCH	The Stag & Hunter Hotel	7:30 to10:30 pm
RUMOURS "INCREDULOUS" SINGLE LAUNCH NEWCASTLE	The Hamilton Station Hotel	9:00 to12:00 am

Some Local Art, et al

When on	Title	Gallery	Address	Opening Hrs
Opening Fri 13 Sep 6-8pm Until 29 Sep	Orbit	Back to Back Gallery	57 Bull St Cooks Hill	Fri-Sun11-5
Opening Fri 13 Sep 6pm	Piopiotahi by Jane Lander	Curve Gallery	61 Hunter St Newcastle	Th, Fri 11-4 Sa 11-2
Opening Sat 14 Sep 2-6pm Until ??	Explorations of the Infinate	The Lockup	90 Hunter St Newcastle E	W-Sat 10-4
Opening Sat 14 Sep 4-6 Until…	Little Chick Launch	Barbara Nanshe Studio	1-3, 120 Hunter St, N’castle
Until 14 Sep	By the Good Grace	The University Gallery	Newcastle University	W-F 10-5 Sat 12-4
Until 15 Sep	Raven Dances with Susan Ryman	Art Systems Wickham	40 Annie St Wickham	Fri-Sun 11-4
Sun 15 Sep 2-5pm	Banner making workshop	Newcastle Art Space	91 Chinchen St Tighes Hill	Th-Sun 12-4pm
Until 16 Sep	Michelle Teear	Gallery 139	33 Scott St, Newcastle	Th-Sat 11-4
Opening Fri 20 Sep 6pm Until 29 Sep	Momentum: Dionne Smith	Timeless Textiles	90 Hunter St Newcastle E	W-Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2`
Fri 20 Sep 5pm	Sip & Stretch – Yoga & Art a the Gallery	Maitland Regional Art Gallery	230 High St, Maitland	Tu-Sun 10-5
Sep 20 – 13 Oct	Jr Art Prizes (due before 8 Sep)	Finite Gallery	60 Caves Beach Rd, Caves Beach	F-Su 10-4 PH
Until Sep 22	Baroque-a-Coco – Jen Denzin, Bridie Watt, Joanne Back & Lyndal Campbell	Creator Incubator	Shed 15A/50 Clyde St, Hamilton Nth	Th-Sun 12-5pm
Fri 27 Sep 8pm	Propel Major Event	Newcastle Art Gallery	1 Laman st Newcastle	T-Sun 10-5
Opening Fri 27 Sep 6-8pm Until 14 Oct	Bruce Rowland “La Danse”	Cooks Hill Galleries	67 Bull St, Cooks Hill	M, Fri-Sat 11a-6p Sun 2p-6p
Until 28 Sep	Janelle Goldman and Ros Elkin	CStudios	738 Hunter St Newcastle West	W-Sat 11-4
Until 29 Sep	Objectify	Watt Space	King & Auckland St Newcastle W	W-Sun 11-5
Until 29 Sep	Off the Beaten Track	Cessnock Regional Art Gallery	16 Vincent St Cessnock	Tu-Sun 10-4
Opens Fri 4 Oct 6-8 Until 20 Oct	Malcolm Sands	Newcastle Art Space	91 Chinchen St Tighes Hill	Th-Sun 12-4pm
Until 6 Oct	An Immeasurable Distance – Emma Fielden	The Lockup	90 Hunter St Newcastle E	W-Sat 10-4
		Coal & Cedar	380-382 Hunter St, Newcastle	??
		Lovett Gallery	15 Laman St, Newcastle (above Library)
		Studio 21	21 Bennett St Hamilton	10am-3pm 16,17, 23,24 Feb
Closed for redevelopment		Lake Macquarie Art Gallery	First St, Booragul	T-Sun 10-4

THE MOVIES

The Regal Cinema

LATE NIGHT (M)

SAT at 12 midday Complimentary High Tea with warm, home-made scones, jam, cream, sandwiches, party pies, Twining tea & sherry

Emma Thompson stars as a late-night talk show host whose world is turned upside down when she hires her ﬁrst and only female staffer, Mindy Kaling (from The Ofﬁce, who also wrote the screenplay).

“One of the best comedies of 2019.” – Uproxx

“Nothing short of fabulous.” – Den of Geek

“Emma Thompson has never been better.” USA Today

“It’s such a thorough, and thoroughly winning, performance that I was left wondering why Emma Thompson hasn’t been the star of every other movie for the last 25 years.” – Vanity Fair

YESTERDAY (M)

SAT at 3pm Movie Treats: Small chips & funsize chocolate

A parallel universe story. No-one in the world can remember The Beatles except a struggling musician who pretends to have written their songs in this comedy directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and from the writer of Love Actually, Richard Curtis.

Stars Himesh Patel (EastEnders) and Lily James (The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society). Opened at No. 2 at the Australian box office!

“✮✮✮✮ A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music. A toe-tapping pleasure.” – Empire
“A feel-good crowd-pleaser.” – Hollywood Reporter

Italian Night: My Big Gay Italian Wedding (M) $10

AUDIENCE FAVOURITE, ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

SAT at 7.30pm Includes antipasto platters, tiramisu & wedding cake

Italian feel good comedy hit tells the story of a complicated trip to the altar as a young man travels to his conservative hometown to marry his boyfriend.

In Italian with English subtitles.

“Ridiculously fun.” – Switch

“A feel-good comedy. Fun and light-hearted.” – Filmink

“A likeable crowd-pleaser with plenty of genuine laughs.” – ABC Radio

TOP END WEDDING (M)

SUN at 12 Midday Includes brunch with pikelets, continental breakfast, fruit salad, yoghurt, orange juice, sherry, Twinings Tea & coffee

An engaged couple make an unexpected trip across Australia's far north to find the missing mother-of-the-bride in time for their wedding. Stars Miranda Tapsell (The Sapphires) and Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody).

"The filmmakers harness of all the Territory's most spectacular features and shows them at their most beguiling." Sydney Morning Herald

"A crowd-pleaser. Builds charmingly and convincingly towards a well-earned emotional pay-off." Screen International

TOLKIEN (M)

SUN at 3pm Includes Movie Treats: small chips & chocolate

British period biographical drama about the tumultuous youth of J.R.R. Tolkien. An involving story of love, courage and fellowship that illuminates the inspiration for the epic books Tolkien would later go on to write: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Stars Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road), Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply) and Derek Jacobi (I, Claudius).

“An ode to friendships that inspired a genius.” – Evening Standard

“Superb performances.” – Deadline

✮✮✮✮ – Mail on Sunday

PALM BEACH (M)

SUNDAY at 7pm Pantry Night: Whatever is left in the Pantry

Bryan Brown, Sam Neill, Richard E. Grant and Greta Scacchi star in this Aussie comedy-drama about long-time marriage and life-long friendship. Filmed in Palm Beach, Sydney.

“A bright and eventful weekend in the sun with a Murderer’s Row of sparkling Australian acting talent." Variety

REGAL SCREENINGS
All Tickets All Sessions $8 unless otherwise Indicated

SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER & SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

Sat 14 Sept at 12 Midday LATE NIGHT (M)

Sat 14 Sept at 3pm YESTERDAY (M)
Sat 14 Sept at 7.30pm Italian Night: MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING (M) $10
Sun 15 Sept at 12 Midday TOP END WEDDING (M) Final Screening
Sun 15 Sept at 3pm TOLKIEN (M) Final Screening
Sun 15 Sept at 7pm PALM BEACH (M)

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER & SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

Sat 21 Sept at 12 Midday YESTERDAY (M)

Sat 21 Sept at 3pm PALM BEACH (M)
Sat 21 Sept at 7.30pm THE KEEPER (M)
Sun 22 Sept at 12 Midday ROCKMAN (M) Final Screening
Sun 22 Sept at 3pm WILD ROSE (M) Final Screening
Sun 22 Sept at 7pm To Be Confirmed

The Regal Team is taking a break. ️

Closed last weekend of the month (28 & 29 September).

FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER - SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER

Fri 4 Oct at 7.30pm First Friday FUN Raiser: AMAZING GRACE (G) $20

Sat 5 Oct at 12 Midday A DOG'S JOURNEY (PG)
Sat 5 Oct at 3pm THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR (M) Final Screening
Sat 5 Oct at 7.30pm THE FAREWELL (M)
Sun 6 Oct at 12 Midday PALM BEACH (M)
Sun 6 Oct at 3pm YESTERDAY (M)
Sun 6 Oct at 7pm THE KEEPER (M)

Keep warm and enjoy a complimentary bowl of soup and bread roll at the evening sessions all September at the Regal.

Email: book@regalcinema.org Website: www.regalcinema.orgPhone: 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:

ART EVENTS

New Events:

Newcastle Art Gallery - Public Tours

Every Saturday & Sunday

Meet at 11.00am

Free event, no bookings required.
Meet at the Gallery front desk.

Expand your understanding of our collection and current exhibitions with a free guided tour. Our Public Tours are held every Saturday and Sunday at 11.00am, and are provided by one of our dedicated team of Gallery Guides. No bookings are required; simply meet our Guide and be taken on a circuit of our exhibitions and permanent sculpture displays.

Did you know you can also book a free private tour at a time convenient for you? Visit our Private Tours page for more information.

Barbara Nanshe Studio

Shop 1-3 The City Arcade, 120 Hunter St entrance

Little Chick lauch event

Sat 14 Sep, 4-6pm or 2-4pm

Wine, speakers, music with Paris Grace Music

Free Event!

If you are interested in in the environment, personal development, womens empowerment, community, tools for change, ethical jewellery, networking, local music and like minded people.... this event is for you!

For the past 7 years Little Chick has donated $10 from every sale of the Environmentally Friendly Pendant Set to The Native Animal Trust Fund in the Hunter.

https://www.hunterwildlife.org.au/

We have sold 70 Cameo and tag sets and so the event will include the presentation of the last cheque for $300 to The Native Animal Trust Fund. Thats a total of $700 to support their work with native animal rescue in the Hunter.

The Little Chick Event on 14th September this year will mark the 7 years that Little Chick has made a difference.

We have also pressed Little Chick Cameo edition number 99!

The 100th Edition Cameo, plus other prizes will be raffled to celebrate this milestone.

The funds raised will go to our next beneficiary- Trees In Newcastle.

https://www.treesinnewcastle.org.au

Hope you can make it!

I will send you a reminder closer to the event.

Barbara Nanshe

Cooks Hill Galleries Exhibition

"LA DANSE"

BRUCE ROWLAND

OPENING FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER, 6 - 8pm

CONTINUES TO 14th OCTOBER, 2019

Dear Richard McLeod,

Cooks Hill Galleries (CHG) presents Bruce Rowland - 'La Danse’.

Official opening is at 6.40pm by Karen Barker Rogers (Solo Seal, ARAD, Dip. Australian Ballet School) Former Principal, Central School of Ballet followed with a live performance of young ballet dancers.

Artist talk on Saturday 28th September at 2.30pm Bruce will talk about the current exhibition and the influence of the ballerina theme. Seating is limited, please register your interest to attend, by emailing your name/s and guest numbers to: mark@cookshillgalleries.com.au

Previews available. Please telephone or text 0418 492 259 to arrange.

YouTube channel 'ARTifactual' featuring interviews with Bruce, seven short films which give insight into Bruce's commitment, skill and knowledge of art. Follow this link to view Rowlands YouTube scenes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY9cLnJbXOY&list=PLRFEL6w_GrEU5U7ekCE0vCfaE2bU8DBGr

Exhibition hours:- Mon / Fri / Sat 11am - 5pm, Or 'By Appointment' at other times.

The gallery also offers: Art Finance, Art Selection & Advice.

Yours in art,

Mark Widdup

CHG Director

Back to Back Galleries Presents

Orbit

An exciting exhibition of pottery and paintings by Cooks Hill artists
Barbara Greentree and Anne-Marie Hall.

September 13 – September 29

Official Opening Fri September 13th, 6-8pm

Potter Barbara Greentree and painter Anne-Marie Hall share a passion for the natural environment in which they orbit. The patterns, intricacies and colours of nature are a source of wonder and delight. Their individual experiences are expressed uniquely. Barbara through her skills as a potter, shapes, decorates, and glazes her pots as functional vessels, which can stand alone as objects of art. Anne-Marie expresses her art through the medium of acrylic paints, which she boldly applies on canvas.

Barbara’s forms and colours reflect her environment which is predominately coastal. Landforms and colours of the coast, particularly the blue tones are reflected in the glazes Barbara employs in some her work, which are layered to seem like moving water in rock pools. Reminded of Newcastle’s green valley with the grey, coal hue that lay over so much of it has inspired works that reflect wide blue skies and charcoal land. Another feature in this recent work is the use of bright solar flame reds and clear whites as though seen against the black of night skies and rocks.

Anne-Marie has become a passionate painter since her retirement after a variety of career paths. A painter of only 5 years following retirement Anne-Marie expresses her love of colour through the medium of acrylic paints, as she feels their vibrancy and immediacy best suit her personality and love of bold colour palettes. Strongly drawn to and excited by the patterns and details found in nature, Anne-Marie employs a “blending” technique which enables her to apply various tones of the one colour in a smooth, flowing format. This technique provides both depth and texture. Anne-Marie also produces semi abstract paintings which are painted loosely in bold brush strokes using intense colours, as a response to a period in her life of real angst, which tend to be more spontaneous.

Newcastle Studio Potters is a not for profit incorporated association supporting ceramic artists. Itsgallery Back to Back Gallery, while presenting exhibitions in various media focuses on traditional and contemporary ceramics.

Gallery hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 11am-5pm
57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill, Newcastle, NSW 2300

The Rest:

Lizotte’s Moving of Hendrix Show

Hi Friends

Due to unforeseen circumstances this Saturdays Hendrix Tribute at Lizottes has been postponed until May 30th 2020.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Pat Metheny

· Saturday 07 March 2020

State Theatre, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Tickets: $109.90-$250.00, on sale 16^th Sep 2019

He has won 20 Grammy Awards since 1982, over four decades.

Pat Metheny (born August 12, 1954) is a Grammy Award winning American jazz guitarist and composer from Missouri in the U.S.

Growing up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, U.S. Metheny won a Down Beat scholarship and attended a one-week jazz camp at 15, under the creative wing of guitarist Attila Zoller, who subsequently invited young Metheny to New York City, U.S. to meet Jim Hall and Ron Carter. After a brief stint studying at the University of Miami, he was soon offered a teaching position there, before moving to Boston, U.S. to the Berklee College of Music where he made a name for himself as the wildly talented teenager with a teaching assitantship along with jazz vibraphonist Gary Burton.

Playing and contributing to a number of groups including Gary Burton’s band, Metheny soon began releasing his own material including his debut album “Bright Size Life” and the follow-up 1977’s “Watercolours” featuring pianist and long-term collaborator Lyle Mays.

Before long Metheny became ECM’s top artist and one of the most popular jazzmen of all time, making a name for himself for his highly creative, unpredictable style, with his freelance side projects often producing the most dynamic and unexpected results. The list of artists Metheny has worked with is impressively long and includes the likes of Ornettle Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Dave Holland and David Bowie.

In 1977 he founded the Pat Metheny Group, and their first release in 1978, featured the infamous writing duo of Metheny and Mays, which would go on to span 25 years and 15 albums. The group's sophomore album “American Garage” (1980) hit the mainstream with an upbeat opening track “(Cross the) Heartland” which became synonymous with the band’s success. The Pat Metheny Group went on to explore their sound, experimenting with various styles of music; inspired by new members Nana Vasconcelos and Aznar the band introduced latin-induced music to the group for the album “Offramp”.

The band left ECM records following a dispute and released their subsequent albums “Still Life” (1987), “Letter From Home” (1989), “We Live Here” (1995), “Quartet” (1996) and “Imaginary Day” (1997) on Geffen Records, the latter three represented a move away from the Latin style that had influenced many of their earlier albums.

Metheny continues to tour with an impressive line-up of musicians, has received many Grammy Awards, the first five of which were consecutive in the category of Best Jazz Fusion Performance, and remains one of the greatest progressive jazz musicians in the world.

Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQ

Get a 5% off code to come and see the "REAL THING"(s) @ Girrakool Blues 2020!!! (Code Below). Our fan's that have been with us from the beginning know how much I love the blues - so much so I told most bands to do extra songs during Saturday night at last years event, making our timetable run well over schedule, and well past midnight (OOPS).

While you guys got a great value for money, I got in trouble from my wife - (DA regulations or something like that).... but gee I can't help it !!!

And this is where I get the pleasure to announce another top notch line - up - And so without further ado our *** 2ND BAND ANNOUNCEMENT**** ......

Russell Morris, All The Kings Men, 19-Twenty, Marlene Cummins, The Defenders, Cass Eager & the Velvet Rope, Rambal & The Blues Preachers.

To go with our already announced #guitarfriday bands - Tyrone Vaughan (USA) with the Darren Jack Band, Ray Beadle, Tomcat Playground, & Jesse Redwing.

BUT ....

This is not the last announcement - There are more bands to be announced again soon!!!

So you want that code now???

'Til the 30 SEPT - we are offering a 5% off discount - just use the code:

BLUES5%OFF at the check out - you can get your tickets ( or check out the bands) here...

Thanks (and gratitude) for your ongoing support - Cheers Blueza

P.S. Did you come to Girrakool launch party last year at the Florida Beach Bar, Terrigal? It was such a great day - and we are going to do it all over again NOVEMBER 23 - thanks again to the Florida Beach Bar!! A little taster for Girrakool, and best of all it's free!!

So keep an eye out for that email coming soon!

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

Crack ‘n’ Jack Spring Music Festival Port Stephens

Sat 14 Sep 10am – Sun 15 Sep 10am

Ash Grunwald, 19 Twenty, Dirty Deeds

Camping, BYO – check site: www.cracknjack.com

742 Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Tanilba Bay

Tickets: events.ticketbooth.com.au

The Wicko

Fri September 13, 2019

Blackest Sabbath

9:00pm - 12:30pm Blackest Sabbath

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

September 14, 2019 – 11am-5pm

The Wicko Garage Sale

The Wicko is having a garage sale!

Saturday the 14th of Septembers buyers and sellers alike are invited to come to the Wickham Park Hotel Garage Sale - Merch Market & Record Fair.

Tables are just $10 and admission is FREE!

Tables will be limited, and while you can try your luck on the day it's best not to risk it.

email: contracts@bigapachee.com.au
phone: (02) 4968 3093

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

September 12th, 8pm

Conservatorium of Music Show Band

Get to The Underground and get down with the Conservatorium's Show Band who will be performing the best funk, soul and dance tunes.

Tue 17 September

Lachy Hamilton Quartet

Lachy Hamilton - Saxophone

Thomas Avgenicos - Trumpet

Thomas Botting - Bass

Tim Geldens - Drums

Tue 24 September

Dave Thompson

& The Band of Colours

Shane Landry - Tenor Saxopnone

Dave Thompson - Trumpet

Jesse Schadel - Keys

Ben McCann - Guitar

Jarrod Gibson - Bass

Gavin Hodge - Drums

Tue 1 October

Cope Street Parade

Justin Fermino - Saxophones/Voice
Aaron Flower - Guitar/Voice
Ben Panucci - Guitar/Voice
Sam Dobson - Double Bass/Voice

Stag and Hunter Hotel

Thursday, 12 September 2019 7:00 pm

From Parts Unknown (USA)

The Black Heart Breakers

Tickets: GA $10

We're a three piece with an upright bass, we mix punk, ska, reggae, country and metal into our own rock and roll sound. We're currently signed to Stupid rad records and distro and stars at night atx. We've played over 350 shows across the US with bands such as Face to Face, The Vandals, Pears, Off Their Heads, Teenage Bottle Rocket, A vulture wake, MXPX, The Dickies and the River Boat Gamblers to name a few. We've also played Fest ( Gainsville ), The Vans Warped Tour Remember the Punks and Elm Street Tattoo festival.
We drive a van and play loud songs. Some of our songs are louder than others.....

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

Saturday, 14 September 2019 7:00 PM

Pavilion

Code Atlantic & Lost with out love

Tickets: $13.30

Pavilion are a four piece hard rock metal band from Brisbane, Australia. Their structured combination of riffs, solos and drops creates a unique style that enables them to engage with a variety of audiences. With a dynamic live show and ever-engaging repertoire, Pavilion are a band with big goals and strong ambitions.

Thursday, 19 September 2019 7:00 pm

Corey Legge " Free Entry "

Corey Legge plays heartfelt folk-rock and alt-country, drawing influence from growing up in the small country town of Bega on the beautiful Far South Coast of NSW Australia. Now based in Wollongong, Corey’s original music is reminiscent of James Taylor and Bernard Fanning, with mesmerising guitar work and smooth vocal melodies that will get stuck in your head for days. Corey's debut album was recorded in NZ with award-winning producer Ben Edwards (Marlon Williams, Julia Jacklin), and was released in March 2019. To date the lead single 'Driving out of Eden' has been played on both Triple J and Double J, and the video link has been shared by the legendary US singer-songwriter James Taylor.

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.

Saturday, 21 September 2019 7:00 PM

Motherload

For one night only... a throbbing night of Newy bands at the Stag!

Come join Motherlode and East Coast Low for a relentless barrage of full tilt rock action.

Drown in full volume, beer & electricity, witness sonic mayhem with relentless original and certified psychiatric rock songs, fighting to reach the surface for air!

Motherlode and East Coast Low are charging better than ever, this night will be huge!

Friday, 27 September 2019 7:00 PM

Ben Whiting

Ben Whiting is genuinely stumped about what he would be doing, if not music. He is what happens when a 90’s kid puts The Police and Bob Marley on high rotation, sits in a beanbag in an old aircraft hanger to watch his extended family play regular jam nights, and is then mentored in playing and touring from age 13.

Those early influences have guided and continue to teach him, and the result is a gifted singer-songwriter comfortable with using a broad palette of inspiration to create a sound that is wholly his own.

Early in his career, Ben’s previous band played festivals including Splendour In The Grass and supported artists such as Katy Perry, Grinspoon and The Angels.

He followed this period with a pivot to a folk aesthetic, and has now integrated his rock experience back into his songwriting and performances. The continual thread running throughout Whiting’s various artistic expressions is his ‘virtually flawless’voice (Faster Louder); it cannot help but remain the standout feature.

Whiting’s self-titled debut EP was released in 2014, followed by his second EP, Private Island, in mid 2017. Accompanied on bass by his cousin Billy Donaldson since they were teens, the pair teamed with Alex Burkoy (Tinpan Orange) on strings and Colombian drummer Victor Salamanca to produce Private Island.

Ben Whiting and band will head back into the studio to produce their first studio album in 2019.

Saturday, 28 September 2019 7:00 PM

The Fossicks

Bloody Hell , The Letter Tellers

Four piece alternative grunge rock band from Sydney, AUS.
The Fossicks are flying the flag of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Four mates from Sydney’s west, the band channels the best of 70s glam crossed with 90s rhythms, and a heap of 80s funk for good measure.
The Fossicks bring every golden era of rock into one formidable palette, and a sound all their own known by many as one of Australia's dirtiest grooves.

Friday, 4 October 2019 7:00 pm

Dan Hopkins and the Generous few

Australian Blues|Roots|Gospel artist Dan Hopkins plays a punchy brand of modern roots that has a distinct delta flavour with gospel overtones. Dan creates an experience that could be described as Ash Grunwald, Eric Bibb and Paul Kelly meeting down at the crossroads. This culminates in an emotionally driven journey down a sweetly plucked but often dirty slide guitar borne road across the Southern blues idiom.

Travelling with his versatile 4 piece the band are set to deliver their brand of foot stomping folk, roots and blues off the back of the latest single
‘Where my baby belongs.’

Saturday, 5 October 2019 7:00 pm

Cat Canteri & Justin Bernasconi

Tickets: $13.30

Two unique Melbourne artists who's music has reached from London to Nashville and beyond, unite to present remarkable night of guitar playing and social storytelling at The Stag on Saturday 5th of October.
Showcasing her stunning voice and cutting edge songwriting, Cat Canteri’s latest album ‘Inner North’ was nominated for Best Roots Album in The Age Music Victoria Awards in 2018 and described as "an impressive work of songwriting mastery" by The Music Below (USA). Justin Bernasconi is considered a rarity among guitarists and songwriters, straddling styles and sounds from blues, Appalachia and English Folk, his highly original tunes are infused exciting guitar playing. UK mag fRoots declared, 'like Leo Kottke and John Fahey on the instrumentals and John Prine on the songs’.

Thursday, 10 October 2019 7:00 PM

Katie Who

Raw and evocative. Katie’s voice seeks out that corner of your soul that is hiding and infuses it with light. Authentic lyrics pave the path to self-empowerment in a palatial soundscape. The truth echoing through Katie’s music is both potent and electrifying.

Winning "Battle of the Buskers" at the first Buskers by the Creek festival in 2014 kick started Katie’s career and enabled the release of her first EP. Her single "The Wolves" (2016) earned Katie recognition as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Later that year Katie took her solo show international, playing at a festival called "Indie Week" In Toronto, winning over hearts in Canada.

In 2018 Katie’s powerhouse performances were showcased in the Athletes Village at the Commonwealth Games and she was selected to play shows at Splendour in the Grass (Global Village). Months later The Katie Who band won the Gold Coast's "Passport to Airlie" competition. They were invited to perform numerous shows at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music and appear on Balcony TV.

This year has begun with shutter speed for Katie Who after being selected as runner up in the Bluesfest Busking Competition- the only solo artist in the top six finalists- rocked a set on the Delta Stage at Bluesfest 2019.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 7:00 PM

Punchline Comedy Ft Pat Doherty

Friday, 18 October 2019 7:00 PM

Lloyd Spiegel

Tickets: $28.60

Acoustic Blues master Lloyd Spiegel is proud to announce the release of his 10^th album ‘Cut and Run’ and is headed out on a mammoth Australian tour to get people acquainted with the new tracks, and is not a s how to miss for those who love incredible guitar playing, great songs and the odd tall tale.

As Lloyd celebrates his 30^th year on tour in 2019, he can’t recall a time before playing guitar. Picking up the instrument at age four, Lloyd played his first professional show at age ten and was touring the east coast of Australia at 12.

By 16 he was on tour in the United States, cutting his teeth as a true travelling blues man.

Lloyd’s travels not only honed his craft, earned him a swag of awards and brought him to take counsel with the founding fathers of modern blues - it taught him the most important part of being a blues musician: connecting with everyday people.

Lloyd has toured extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan, viewing himself as a social worker more than anything else - someone to help people forget about their worries for a few hours and put a smile on their face.

‘Cut and Run’ is the final part of an unexpected trilogy about personal redemption Lloyd didn’t even realise he was writing until it was finished. Where previous albums ‘Backroads’ and ‘This Time Tomorrow’ had Lloyd asking questions and begging forgiveness for the sins of his past, on ‘Cut and Run’ he has found the tenacity to face the next chapter of his life.

First taste of the album is lead single ‘Track Her Down’, a deep and soulful blues number about the fleeting, yet precious, nature of connections he makes with people on the road and the fragility of personal relationships for a travelling musician.

Lizotte’s Newcastle

Friday, 13 September 2019

Van The Man A Tribute to Van Morrison

"VAN THE MAN" had its roots in the highly successful Sydney wine bar circuit of the 1970's. "Hogan & The Becketts" (the backbone of Van the Man) played all the hits through the 80's and 90's, with Van Morrison being one of the favourites.

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $77.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $35.00

Saturday, 14 September 2019 POSTPONED TO 2020……

Steve Edmonds Band Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

The Steve Edmonds Band Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show is a heartfelt tribute to the great music and imagery of Jimi Hendrix and a tribute to the great guitar songs and bands of the 70’s. Steve Edmonds is a veteran of the Australian mus ic industry.

Support: no support 2 sets from 9pm
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $87.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $45.00

Sunday, 15 September 2019

Lunch with The Dynamic Diana Rouvas

Singer songwriter Diana Rouvas is a breath of fresh air in the world of electronic beeps and production overkill. Sydney based Diana has blown away audiences and judges alike in the 2019 series of The Voice, landing her in the Grand Final.

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $87.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $45.00

Thursday, 19 September

HEROES

HEROES The Last Supper On September 19th, 1979 The Star Hotel closed with a bang, launching Heroes into the national spotlight. The events of that epic night live on in the minds of everyone who was there (or wishes they were.)

Support: Greg Bryce
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $92.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $50.00

Friday, 20 September 2019

Phil Wiggins (USA) & Dom Turner (Australia)

Phil Wiggins (USA) & Dom Turner (Australia) â€“ Austr alian Tour 2019 Described by the US National Council for the Tradit ional Arts as America’s foremost harmonica virtuoso , Phil Wiggins returns to Australia to tour the East coast with Backsliders’ guitarist and vocalist Dom Turner, beginning with the Blue Mountains Folk Fest ival and ending with Bluesfest in Byron Bay

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $76.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $34.00

Saturday, 21 September 2019

Belly of a Drunken Piano with Stewart D'Arrietta

BELLY OF A DRUNKEN PIANO is a passionate, demented and intense rock journey through Tom Waits' rich catalogue of music, mining some of Waits' most memorable hits-from Martha and The Piano Has Been Drinking to Big in Japan and Hold On.

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $87.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $45.00

Sunday, 22 September 2019

Lazy Sunday Lunch - John Paul Young & The Allstar Band

Friday on My Mind – Falling in Love Again – Down Among the Dead Men – Love Is In The Air – Pasadena – Yesterday’s Hero – It’s a Long Way To The Top..…all written by two of the most extraordinary songwriters of our time Harry Vanda and George Young and John Paul Young was at the heart of their hit making era.

John Paul Young and The Allstar Band The Vanda & Young Songbook is a concert celebrating this incredible song-writing duos creations; The songs that gave Australia it’s unique soundtrack during the 60’s 70’s and the 80’s and still to this day.

With hits written for The Easybeats , AC/DC, Grace Jones, Ted Mulry, Vanda & Young’s own studio unit “Flash and the Pan” to the wealth of hits written for John Paul Young, this show will have you up and dancin’ like it’s 1979.

Support: no support 2 sets from 2pm
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $89.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $89.00

Friday, 27 September 2019

IN THE AIR TONIGHT The Songs of Phil Collins

THE RUMOUR PRESENTS: IN THE AIR TONIGHT- THE SONGS OF PHIL COLLINS. On the back of the success of their Alanis Morissette show, The Rumour are proud to present their newest project, celebrating the hits of global superstar Phil Collins

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $87.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $45.00

Saturday, 28 September 2019

Ed Kuepper

ED KUEPPER: NEW AND OLD DREAMS (UNEDITED / UNHINGED) In addition to his just announced shows with The Aints! Ed Kuepper will also take to the road for a series of regional dates as he starts preparing material for a new solo album.

Support: TBA
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $91.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $49.00

Sunday, 29 September 2019

Big Country

Legendary Scottish indie rockers Big Country return to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of their classic album “Steeltown”. As an added bonus, they will play an Encore of Greatest Hits. “Brilliant music, atmosphere great, everybody singing and joining in” Big Country’s live show is always full of energy and enthusiasm with a set list that includes all their Classics - In A Big Country, Fields of Fire, Chance, Look Away, Wonderland, East of Eden and more!

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $60.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $60.00

Wednesday, 02 October 2019

Wanita and her Wild Women

Wanita is more than a country singer, she is a country song! Raised on the Murray River in Yorta Yorta country, she began singing along to Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams cassettes long before she started school.

Support: Gleny Rae Virus and Kate Oliver
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00

Thursday, 03 October 2019

National Music Academy

National Music Academy welcomes you to our Annual Showcase: A chance to see Newcastle’s future superstars, while supporting a great charity cause. Our 2019 Showcase theme is “Reimagined” - the songs that you love, but not as you know them.

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00

Friday, 04 October 2019

MENTAL AS ANYTHING

A popular urban myth concerns a group of art students who passed themselves off as a band in order to con the local publican into giving them a gig in exchange for free beer. The deception worked better than intended, and the group came to be known as Mental as Anything. Nearly two decades later, they are still irritating the public with their highly listenable, idiosyncratic brand of garage pop. A self-explanatory single to reflect their success, The Nips Are Getting Bigger, rose through the charts as did their fundamental understanding of the old adage that "for every action there is a reaction". Ahead lay a very lengthy pub crawl which only the accomplished could survive.

Support: James Bennett
2 Course Meal and show (premium seating) $113.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $55.00

Sunday, 06 October 2019

Tapestry of Fire and Rain - Lunch

A Tapestry of Fire and Rain is a genuinely moving, nostalgic concert performance - the music and legacy of Carole King and James Taylor. Two long-time friends and collaborators, prominent Jazz singer Di Bird and singer from legendary band The Kites Peter O’Regan capture the essence of friendship through music with their dynamic performances. They are joined in this venture by the master of guitar Steve Brien as Musical Director Both artists have frequently been stylistically compared to Carole King and James Taylor. Now, with the same amazing onstage chemistry as those superstars, they take their audiences back in time with favorites like “How Sweet It Is” “Carolina in My Mind” “I Feel the Earth Move” and of course, the incomparable, “You’ve Got a Friend”. For lovers of Carole King and James Taylor this show is a must!

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $77.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $35.00

Thursday, 10 October 2019

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

ON SALE FRIDAY 28th JUNE 8am 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.

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

Friday, 11 October 2019

The Great Gig In The Sky Celebration of Pink Floyd

Guest vocalists Hugh Wilson (Lenny Kravitz Band), Frank Lakoudis (Bad Moon Born / The Voice), Spencer Jones (The Voice) Jessica Madden and Taya Chani. Led by creative director Joseph Calderazzo (Jenny Morris Band) the superb eight-piece band including Ian Tilley (Boom Crash Opera), Paul Najar (Wa wa nee) Bennet Livingston (Lillye), Paula Baxter and Claudine Field

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $102.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $60.00

Sunday, 13 October 2019

Pokey La Farge (USA)

ON SALE TUES JULY 9th 10 am !!! 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.

Support: Sierra Ferrell
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $51.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $51.00

Sunday, 13 October 2019

SUNDAY LUNCH with The Ten Sopranos

The Ten Sopranos With 300 shows across 80 theatres in Australia alone, The Ten Sopranos have curated a perfect performance of world class calibre. They are a combination of classical and contemporary singers who deliver a repertoire of Operatic favourites.

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $59.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $59.00

Monday, 14 October 2019

Byrne and Kelly

VIP Meet & Greet ticket (50 maximum) - $91 . CALL 49562066 to BOOK hat began as Celtic Thunder's Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly performing a series of shows together called 'Acoustic By Candlelight' back in 2012 has turned into what is now known as Byrne nd Kelly. Driven by dynamic vocal harmonies, the duo seamlessly combines genres like traditional Irish and Americana to create a fresh, Celtic folk sound that has garnered comparisons to iconic folk-rock duos like Simon & Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers.

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $64.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $64.00

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience

ARRIVAL TIME IS 6.30 SHARP and show starts at 7PM Enter the world of the snobbish, manic Basil; his domineering wife Sybil; and their hopeless language-challenged waiter, Manuel. Be one of the steady stream of bemused guests trying to make Manuel understand what it is you want; ask for an 'ice bucket' and you may just be presented with a 'nice bucket'; a simple procedure like opening a bottle of wine can become a huge drama, and maybe during all this, you might get some service - Faulty style of course.

Support: Show starts 6.30 sharp
3 Course Meal and Show (Premium Seating ) $96.00
3 Course Dinner and show ( premium seating ) $96.00

Friday, 18 October 2019

The Australian Burlesque Festival

The Australian Burlesque - Varietease! Celebrating 10 successful years. Presented by Dolores Daiquiri (Burlesque Icon) ‘Varietease’ will consist of some of the best and most entertaining international and local burlesque performers.

Support: no support 2 sets from 9pm
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $64.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $64.00

Saturday, 19 October 2019

Stomping Ivories

Greg Agar, Hugh Murray and Murray Sheridan are the Stomping Ivories. Now touring the world with two grand pianos and a drum kit! The vocal trio swerves off a seemingly spontaneous hit list of over 350 songs from Gershwin to Gaga.

Support: TBA
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $82.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $40.00

Sunday, 20 October 2019

Lazy Sunday Lunch with WENDY MATTHEWS & GRACE KNIGHT

WENDY MATTHEWS & GRACE KNIGHT WE'RE GOING TO GRACELAND Grace Knight & Wendy Matthews are two of the most iconic and beloved singers in Australian music…...they're both multi-award winning artists with a swag of Countdown, MTV & ARIA awards

Support: TBC
Main course meal and show (premium dining) $101.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $59.00

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Alex Smith (Moving Pictures)

Lead singer of "Moving Pictures", Alex Smith will tour East Coast live-music venues in October 2019, performing his new album "The Thread" & celebrating the songs & artists that shaped his youth. It's a long time since the intensity of the early 1980’s, but the passion for singing & performance has never left him. As the younger brother of talented Blues Guitarist, Gypsy Dave Smith, Alex grew up listening to the music of artists like Muddy Waters & Brownie McGhee filtering through his bedroom wall. That deep connection with the rhythms & power of the blues, morphed on to form the backbone of his musical tastes and performance style

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $25.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $25.00

Friday, 25 October 2019

DRAGON For the Movers and Shakers Parkinson's Fundraiser

GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNT of TABLE OF 10 $130 per Dinner show ticket Join us for an "Australiana’’ themed night of fantastic food and music, featuring iconic Aussie rock band Dragon! This event will raise much needed funds for Parkinson's Care and and Family Support for Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Great auction and raffle prizes to be won on the night!

3 Course Meal and Show (Premium Seating ) $150.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $50.00

Saturday, 26 October 2019

Tim Freedman

TIM FREEDMAN Solo -Whitlams classics and a few new songs. PRESS RELEASE - July 2019 Tim Freedman has been talking about impending new songs for years. Now he is putting it in writing that he will perform some new material in his solo tour this October and November 2019, and that he is prepared to be run out of town if he doesn’t deliver.
“Hopefully the new songs aren’t too successful though, otherwise I’ll earn too much to retain my franking credits. Unfortunately, like every one else in the world, I just had to express myself

Main course meal and show (premium dining) $92.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $50.00

Sunday, 27 October 2019

Lunch with Luke O Shea and Lyn Bowtell Love and Laughter Tour

Multi award winning Country music stars Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell have been touring throughout Australia in 2019 as part of their ‘Love and Laughter Tour’. With 16 Golden Guitar Awards between them, singer/songwriters Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell, whose sublime voice turned all four judges chairs on the 2017 series of The Voice, have joined forces to share their passion for music, live performance and touring this magnificent country of ours. Luke and Lyn will share songs, stories and laughter, as they combine on stage to create a live music event even greater than the sum of its already impressive parts.

Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $34.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $34.00

Thursday, 31 October 2019

The Love Cats THE CURE SHOW

Access All Eras presents: Love Cats - A Tribute to the Cure... Featuring some of Sydney's favourite musicians, the Love Cats band chooses some of the Cure's most loved songs and performs them with likeness to the original recordings. From the early hits like Boys Don't Cry and A Forest the band performs the modern hits such as Friday I'm In Love, In Between Days, Close to Me and of course Love Cats.
Capturing the music scene from the eighties to more recent years, Love Cats pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the era.

Support: no support 2 sets from 9pm
Show Only With A La Carte Available (premium seating) ) $35.00
Show Only With Bar Menu Available $35.00

Other Venues

Battlesticks Bar

Fri
Sat
Sun

Belmont 16s

Fri 13 Sep	Rave On	8:30pm
Fri 13 Sep	Gina Jeffreys $40/$79	8:30pm
Sat 14 Sep	Misbehave	8:30pm
Sun 15 Sep	John Noble	3:00pm
Sun 15 Sep	Jon Stevens $45/$84	8:30pm
Wed 18 Sep	Norm Bakker presents Elvis	11:00am
Fri 20 Sep	Jake Rattle & Roll	8:30pm
Sat 21 Sep	Cruzers	8:30pm
Sat 21 Sep	The Robertson Brothers $45/$84	8:30pm
Sun 22 Sep	Backbeat Duo	3:00pm
Fri 27 Sep	Matchbox	8:30pm
Sat 28 Sep	Gen-X	8:30pm
Sun 29 Sep	2 Left Feet	3:00pm
Sat 12 Oct	Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour $50/$89	8:30pm
Sat 26 Oct	Dami Im $55/$85	8:30pm
Sat 2 Nov	David Strassman $49.90	9:15pm
Tue 5 Nov	Melbourne Cup Fun Day $34	9:30am
Fri 15 Nov	Young Stars of Country Reunion (Beccy Cole, Adam Harvey, Felicity Urquhart & Darren Coggan) $45/$84	8:30pm
Sat 23 Nov	Jimeoin $44/$83	8:30pm
Tue 31 Dec	Bobby C in the Boat Shed	8:30pm

Catho Pub

Bands start at 1:30pm on Sunday, unless shown otherwise

SUN 15 Sep	CRAWFISH STEW BAND
Sun 22 Sep	The Vdubs
Sun 29 Sep	Busta Thong
Sun 6 Oct	Siren
Sun 13 Oct	Shivoo
SUN 20 Oct	ASH MOUNTAIN
SUN 27 Oct	DIRTY DEEDS - THE AC/DC SHOW (2:00pm)
Sun 3 Nov	The Search Party
Sun 10 Nov	Early Daze
SUN 17 Nov	SMOKIN ROSIE
SUN 24 Nov	STEVE EDMONDS BAND
Sun 1 Dec	Loose Bazooka
SUN 8 Dec	FUELSTAR

Gateshead Tavern

Friday from 8pm Sun from 3pm

Fri 13 Sep	The Brazilian Bros
Sun 15 Sep	Junior & Luana
Fri 20 Sep	Got it Covered
Sun 22	Jamie Martens Duo
Fri 27 Sep	Rock Duty
Sun 29 Sep	Darren Rolling Keys Duo

Jewells Tavern

All bands 8:30pm (From 9pm) unless indicated otherwise

Sat 21 Sep	Achtung Baby – Aust U2 Tribute
Sat 12 Oct	Pearl Jam, Powderfinger Tribute
Sat 9 Nov	Live Baby Live, INXS Tribute
Sat 30 Nov	The matchbox 20 Tribute
Sat 14 Dec	Something for Nothing – Foo Fighters Tribute

The Kent Hotel

September 2019

Fri 13	Pocket Aces
Sat 14	Mak
Sun 15	Giant Blues Band	8:30pm
Tue 17	Tuesday Night Live
Wed 18	Zane Penn
Fri 20	Shivoo
Sat 21	The VDubs
Sun 22	Greg Bryce Band	8:30pm
Tue 24	Tuesday Night Live
Wed 25	Greg Bryce
Fri 27	State FX
Sat 28	Misbehave
Sun 29	Bounty Hunters	8:30pm

Mex – Mayfield Ex-services Club

Thursdays are the new Fridays! 7.30 to 10.30pm, Sat 8:00-11:00pm

Thu 12 Sep	Solid Gold Party Night
Sat 14 Sep	The Cruzers
Thu 19 Sep	Melbourne Street
Sat 21 Sep	GenR8 Trio
Thu 26 Sep	Loko
Sat 28 Sep	MardMax Trio
Sat 19 Oct	The Cruzers
Sat 14 Dec	The Cruzers
Fri 20 Dec	Solid Gold Party Night

MEZZ – Wallsend Diggers

Friday Feels – 8 to 1am, Band and DJ

Saturday Sounds – 8 to 1am, Band & DJ

Sunday Sessions – 12 to 3:30pm, Soloist

Fri 13 Sep	The Years
Sat 14 Sep	Greg Bryce Band
Sun 15 Sep	Jackson Halliday
Fri 20 Sep	Komiti Levai Band
Sat 21 Sep	Retro – Loose Bazooka
Sun 22 Sep	Jake Davey
Fri 27 Sep	Two Fires Cold Chisel Show
Sat 28 Sep	Bad Paris
Sun 29 Sep	Kaylah Anne

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

Sun Afternoons – 2:30-5:30pm

Queens Wharf Hotel

Fri – 8pm Sat – 8pm Sun – 2pm

Fri 13	Kazzie	5:15pm
Fri 13	Felix Quinn Band	8:15pm
Sat 14	Dave Carter	3pm
Sat 14	Paperboy	8:00pm
Sun 15	Fish Fry	2:00pm
Fri 20	Bobby C	5:15pm
Fri 20	The Rattel	8:15pm
Sat 21	Megan Core	3pm
Sat 21	Marissa	8:00pm
Sun 22	The Years	2:00pm
Fri 27	James Paul	5:15pm
Fri 27	Lithium	8:15pm
Sat 28	Matt Semmens	3pm
Sat 28	Big Night Out	8:00pm
Sun 29	Love That Hat	2:00pm

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 13 Sep	Jason Bone
Sat 14 Sep	Jump
Sun 15 Sep	The Years
Fri 20 Sep	Howard Sheerman
Sat 21 Sep	Felix Quinn
Sun 22 Sep	Love That Hat
Fri 27 Sep	Megan Core
Sat 28 Sep	Uptown
Sun 29 Sep	The Cassettes

Wests Cardiff

Free live music every Sat night, 8-11:30pm

Sat 14 Sep	The Jungle Kings
Sat 21 Sep	The Years
Sat 28 Sep	The Cruzers

Wests City

Live entertainment in the Lounge – 8-11pm for Fri & Sat

Fri 13 Sep	Counterpart
Sat 14 Sep	2GoodReasons
Fri 20 Sep	Up Beat City Duo
Sat 21 Sep	Scratch
Fri 27 Sep	Up Beat City Duo
Sat 28 Sep	The Gaudrys

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

Fri 13 Sep	Rubber Bullet
Sat 14 Sep	The Rumour Trio
Fri 20 Sep	Trancemission
Sat 21 Sep	The After Party Trio
Fri 27 Sep	Snape Trilogy
Sat 28 Sep	Loko

Seabreeze Hotel (Nelson Bay)

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

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

Eastern European Gypsy Party!

Hello Tut Tut at Bank Corner Espresso and Bar

Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 7 PM – 10:30 PM

2 Bellevue St, Newcastle, New South Wales 2302

General Admission: $16.00

Hello Tut Tut and Bank Corner Espresso and Bar present, a decadent evening of Eastern European Gypsy music and cuisine.
Come and enjoy Melbourne's high energy dance band Hello Tut Tut as they throw you into the mayhem and pleasures of an Eastern European Gypsy Party like no other!

Tickets are limited to 50 so get in early as they will sell out!

Surfing the Spectrum

Featuring The Ride-Ons, The Blues Bombers, JJ King

Sat 28 Sep, 4:00-11:30pm

Save the date and come and join us at The Wicko to raise funds for Surfing the Spectrum and help us get bring surfing to children with autism across 10 locations this summer!

The event is free and kicks off at 4pm with live music in the beer garden with JJ King followed by performances by The Blues Bombers and The Ride-On's in the evening.

There will be raffles and prizes on offer throughout the night and an auction prize we look forward to sharing with you all soon!

The afternoon in the garden will remain kid friendly so please feel free to bring your family along.

Rock The Lake

With JETS PLAY JETS - DAMNATION - ALL ACCESS 80'S

Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 3 PM – 8:30 PM

Toronto Hotel

74 Victory Parade, Toronto, New South Wales, Australia 2283

Tickets · $25 - $40

www.trybooking.com

ATTENTION ALL ROCK FANS:

Australian rock legends Jets Play Jets are coming to the Toronto Hotel on Saturday 28th of September for our Live On The Lake music series supported by Damnation (Bon Scott Tribute band) and All Access 80's.

Tickets available now at: https://www.trybooking.com/BEFEJ
General Admission Tickets: $25.00 each
VIP Tickets at The Mulberry: $40.00

JETS PLAY JETS BIO:

It all started JETS PLAY JETS is a band formed by Grant Walmsley and Richie Lara reunited for the first time in 26 years to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of them founding the Screaming Jets.

To celebrate this milestone, the pair have formed JETS PLAY JETS, with two of Newcastle’s most respected musicians, frontman Justin Ngariki and bassist Paul Coxon round out the lineup. No strangers to the stage Ngariki and Coxon have shared the stage with the likes of silverchair, The Cult, Whitesnake, Rose Tattoo and former AC/DC vocalist Dave Evans.

JETS PLAY JETS play all the hits from the Jets’ first two internationally acclaimed albums, debut All For One, the sophomore classic Tear of Thought, as well as the iconic EP Living In England. Aussie Rock Anthems such as the ARIA chart smash hits Better, along with C’mon, Shivers, Helping Hand, Living in England, FRC, Blue Sashes, Tunnel, Starting Out and Stop the World all deliver the classic and unmistakable twin guitar assault of Walmsley and Lara.

These guys led an international charge off the back of their debut smash album, taking on the United States and Europe, touring endlessly and sharing stages with the likes of KISS, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Ugly Kid Joe, Faith No More, and many more.

Fans have said that “this combination alone is synonymous with the original Jets sound”.
“This is the way those songs are supposed to be played!”

Grant Walmsley declares “It may have been 26 years since we played together but the instant we started, it was a lightning strike right back to our glory days. We haven’t lost a thing”.

Approximate Band Times:

3.00 PM till 4.30 PM - All Access 80's

5.15 PM till 6.45 PM - Damnation (Bon Scott tribute)

7.15 PM till 8.30 PM - JETS PLAY JETS

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.

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!

Lizotte’s

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/

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

Wollombi at The Station | Sat 26 Oct

We're incredibly excited to share the Wollombi at The Station lineup & get some sweet value Early Bird tickets on sale for just $30 + BF through our friends at Humanitix.

To have the mighty Tijuana cartel closing this new adventure & a whole host of other great Wollombi artists on this lineup plus fresh faces in Highlife w Bassidi Kone, the Dave Orr Band & locals acts curated by Newcastle Music Collective in The Hamilton Alpine Club & Diplazar fills our music loving hearts with joy.

𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩:

Tijuana cartel - Minnie Marks - Highlife w Bassidi Koné - Dave Orr Band - Declan Kelly Music (Trio) - The Ninth Chapter - Liam Gale & the Ponytails - The Hamilton Alpine Club - Diplazar - Georgie Jones

Early bird tickets are now available at just $30 + a small booking fee (limited to 500) which goes directly to Yalari to empower Indigenous kids through education.

It's an incredible bargain & alongside all the great music we'll have some awesome market stalls, food & a well stocked bar. La

Wollombi at The Station is a green festival & there will be 𝐍𝐎 single use plastic on site. All food will be served in recyclable or compostable materials including serving utensils.

We ask you to bring a refillable water bottle as we will have We-Refill on site throughout the event.

We'll have other groovy stuff too to make sure this is an event to remember & we look forward to seeing you in Newy on Saturday October 26.

Wollombi at The Station is a family friendly event & Kids 12 & Under are free but must be with parents.

Love the Wollombi crew

N.B. Wollombi at The Station is a NO BYO alcohol or FOOD event. Bags will be checked upon arrival by our friendly security staff. We also have a zero single use plastic policy so you are encouraged to bring a reusable bottle to fill for water. Tickets are transferable person to person but there are NO refunds on purchase unless the festival is cancelled due to a 'force majeure'. /

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).

The 18th Annual Patonga Blues Across The Bay

Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 9 AM – 6 PM

Tickets · $45 - $75

18 years and showing no sign of letting up !!! Australia's only – Ferry Only Access – Blues Festival, is still raging along

For those not already in the know – Patonga Blues starts with it’s renowned ferry ride to the shores of Broken Bay Sport And Recreation Centre. Once there, you can drop off your BYO picnic and chairs to the helpful Centre Staff, who will take your gear, while you enjoy a lovely 3 minute flat leisurely walk around to the festival site. If you need some assistance staff are more than willing to help and even offer a lift if necessary.

After a Welcome to Country, 3 bands will entertain you, while you eat and drink your own food, and perhaps even indulge in a bit of dancing, for an awesome and relaxed afternoon.

This year will see Russell "The Real Thing “Morris an Australian legend, International Blues legend Steve "West" Weston & without a doubt the best female acoustic guitarist in the land Minnie Marks,

50 years ago, Russell Morris became the first Australian artist to score consecutive number one singles with his first two releases. ‘The Real Thing’, which is one of the classic psychedelic singles of the 1960s, and ‘Part Three Into Paper Walls’ both reached the top spot on the ARIA Chart, and what followed was one of the most remarkable stories in contemporary Australian music.

In 2019, Russell Morris returns with his new album, Black And Blue Heart

Steve "West" Weston has a pretty solid claim to being London’s top harmonica man. His tone is extraordinary, as is his taste and style, and within his chosen field – old style Chicago/West Coast harp playing- he’s right up there with anyone in the world today.

Introduced to the piano at age 7 with a few boogie woogie classics, Weston quickly found a calling in music. Playing his preferred laid-back Chicago style American blues to the louder British blues. Steve Weston captures any audience with unique charisma be it as a performer within the band or it’s leader onstage. The last couple of years have seen West Weston touring extensively with Mud Morganfield [Son of Muddy Waters] and also top the album charts with Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey.

Today, Weston ranks among the very best harp players in the European blues world. His work on the harp is at once deep in the tradition of harmonica masters Sonny Boy Williamson 2 and Little Walter while at the same time pushing that tradition forward,

Joining him as his touring band is none other than "Tomcat Playground", delivering a high energy, swinging style of traditional blues reminiscent of an era of Saturday night Juke joints, back alley gambling haunts and jazz bars,
A four piece act, consisting guitarist PJ O’Brien, Bass player Mike Rix, Drummer Greg Clark and Harmonica player Dan Sullivan,expect some harp collaboration when this hits top gear !!

Minnie Marks is not just some blazingly electrified acoustic guitar playing freak of nature, but also a rare and triple threat: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Be warned, her show will take you on a dizzying, riff rock rollercoaster ride with songs written over the past years of her musical journey around the world.��Touring a new album release recorded live in Germany, named ‘LIVE IN STUTTGART’ this bombshell explodes on stage pushing the limits of her guitar, vocals and performance, kicking arse and playing to packed out shows, leaving little doubt everybody is touting her as ‘the next big thing’.
With an insane talent that’s out of control playing what she calls dirty sweet rock & roll this young singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi instrumentalist has been eating up girl bands since 1994.
Be it a festival audience or a bar room packed like a can of Sardines, she DOES NOT disappoint.

This is a not-for-profit community event, and runs entirely on volunteers who do not get paid. Your ticket price includes the ferry trip, the bands, and venue hire. Any money raised goes back into the community. In the past we have funded ….

Furnishings (seats and tables) in the Patonga Pavillion (erected by Gosford City Council); installed bench seatings around the village and donated generously to worthwhile people and causes; Money has also been committed to improvements on the Patonga Progress hall including roof shelter on the Hall’s large deck.

Remember, this is a small festival and tickets are strictly limited, **THIS WILL SELL OUT WELL IN ADVANCE, SO GET IN QUICK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT**

Lakeside Festival

First Sat Nov, the 2^nd Nov

Music, food, craft beer, fine wine, art, family entertainment, you name it..

The Lakeside Festival is a brilliant not for profit event showcasing the Mid-Coast Region and Hinterlands, embracing the local communities of The Barrington Coast.

Perfectly located on the picturesque banks of Wallis Lake, overlooking the Forster-Tuncurry Bridge and crystal blue waters, patrons soak up the electric atmosphere at the Lakeside Festival and immerse themselves in everything that the Barrington Coast has to offer.

There's lots of different things happening at #LFEST19.

· Music festival

· Tasty gourmet food

· Licensed pop-up bar

· Exciting and unique markets

· Art Exhibition

· Kids’ activities

· Workshops
We invite you to celebrate with us everything we love about our region and more!

· Featuring three main sections of the festival:

· CREATE & GROW MARKET

The Lakeside Create & Grow Market has a condition of entry that all products sold or displayed must be locally grown, produced, handmade or upcycled.

No commercial or mass-produced products are sold at this event and stalls, vendors and performers are sourced from within the “100 miles of Forster-Tuncurry”. The Create & Grow market is a celebration of all the skilled artistic creatives in our region.

Concepts on offer at the Market for 2019:

· Over 40 stalls of local artists, crafters, farmers and producers.

· Lifestyle groups/providers information stalls.

· Workshops in health, art and crafts.

· Environmental & educational stalls, community information.

· Fundraising BBQ opportunity for local charity or community group.

· Live, local acoustic performer

· Children’s public playground, activities and entertainment
ART EXHIBITION

The 4th Lakeside Art Exhibition is moving to a new home. Partnering with the Great Lakes Art Society this outstanding exhibition and art sale will be held at the newly renovated Lake Street Gallery Forster.

The exhibition will run from 25th October to 10th November and is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

· Themed " Mountains to the Sea"

· Exhibition and Sale of art

LIVE MUSIC

Lakeside features an eclectic selection of both renowned and breakthrough artists. Nationally known, internationally touring and favorite local bands on a single intimate stage with a stunning lake view.

The music ranges from songs you remember through Latin grooves, swampy blues, and surf rock to high-energy, feel-good, folk.

The 2019 line-up features live music, from midday to 8 pm with the headlining Aussie music legends GANGgajang, the exciting Round Mountain Girls, Floyd Vincent and the Temple Dogs. Supported by our local acts: The Swamp Stompers and Forster- Tuncurry’s favorites The Big Fins.

Also featuring:

· Merchandise sales, raffles and prizes at Lakeside Event HQ.

· Gourmet food, craft beer & local wine.

· Fundraising opportunities for local Volunteer Associations.

· Children’s activities and entertainment.

Previous headlining artists have included: The Russell Morris Band. Bondi Cigars, The Mason Rack Band, Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows … and many more.

This is a family friendly and licensed event. FREE ENTRY for Kids 12yrs and under. Under 18’s must be in direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.
So come jam-pack your weekend with exciting entertainment the whole family can enjoy!

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

AMERICA

50th Anniversary Tour

'A HORSE WITH NO NAME' COMES TO AUSTRALIA
THIS NOVEMBER & DECEMBER!

Best known for their classic hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s including ‘Ventura Highway’, ‘A Horse with No Name’, ‘I Need You’, ‘Sister Golden Hair’, and ‘You Can Do Magic”, AMERICAreturn to Australia and New Zealand to kick start the Summer!

Australian Presale

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 7 PM – 11 PM

Enmore Theatre

118-132 Enmore Rd., Newtown, New South Wales 2042

Tickets · $101 - $142

Presale begins at 10:00 am (local) Thurs 1st August
On Sale 10:00 am (local) Fri 2nd August
Presales are exclusive to Bluesfest Touring subscribers (that means you) and our ticketing partners. Check your inbox on the morning of the presale for your link and priority access to tickets!

Best known for their classic hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s including ‘Ventura Highway’, ‘Horse with No Name’, ‘I Need You’, ‘Don’t Cross the River’, ‘Tin Man’, ‘Sister Golden Hair’, and ‘You Can Do Magic”, AMERICA return to Australia and New Zealand to kick start summer later this year.

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the iconic Classic Rock duo of Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell will perform a 10-date tour. The iconic classic-rock favourite AMERICA has amassed six certified gold and/or platinum albums, with their first greatest hits collection, “History,” hitting four million plus in sales.

AMERICA - lead singers, songwriters and guitarists Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, continues to be a band capable of transcending borders with their uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow on divergent cultures, AMERICA’s audience continues to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group’s enduring appeal.

The Grammy Award winners’ were considered cornerstones of the 1970’s Top 40 and FM rock radio and have gained 1.4 Million plus monthly listeners on Spotify, with eight songs receiving over two million streams. This includes: “A Horse with No Name” (42 Million+ streams), “Sister Golden Hair” (11 Million+ streams) and “Ventura Highway” (10 Million+ streams).

Join AMERICA as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in Australia this November!

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

Port Fairy Folk Festival

6-9March 2020

We are delighted to unveil our first round of artists on the cusp of subscriber tickets going on sale. For the first time ever we are thrilled to welcome to the Festival from the USA The Blind Boys of Alabama and Patty Griffin, who we know will delight and mesmerise with their sheer magic. Making a welcome and awaited return are C.W. Stoneking, Eleanor McEvoy, John McCutcheon, The Maes and YolanDa Brown.

To top off this first announcement, we are so happy that the Find Your Voice All Abilities Choir will return to our stages in 2020 after receiving a swag of accolades in the past weeks, including the Victorian Disability Awards prestigious Minister’s Award for Outstanding Leadership as well as two highly commended awards for their work with people with disability in the Barwon South West region, as well as their show stopping performance on national TV which was an internet sensation.

The 2020 Festival will exemplify the great folk/roots traditions of many cultures, regions, communities and countries - from Ireland to Port Fairy, Johannesburg to New Orleans, Prince Edward Island to Northcote, Celtic to Bluegrass, Indigenous to Latin and glorious folk fusions. 2020 will once again be a splendid mix of brilliant music, great conversations, workshops, collaborations and surprises.

Without further ado over to you to discover the first round announcements and save the subscriber link https://www.trybooking.com/BEOQC in your browser for the 44th Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Subscriber tickets on sale Monday 2 September at 12:01am.

To view ticket prices, please click here.

Further artists announced 2 September 2019.

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2020

Thu 9 – Mon 13

Dave Matthews Band, Crowded House, Patti Smith & Her Band, George Benson, Brandi Carlile, John Butler, Xavier Rudd, The Cat Empire, Morcheeba, John Prine, Jenny Lewis, Frank Turner, John Mayall, Buff Sainte-Marie, Marcus King Band, Walter Trout, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Greensky Bluegrass, Larkin Poe, War & Treaty,

Friday, 13 September 2019

NEWCASTLE GIG ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 13SEP2019

Keep warm and enjoy a complimentary bowl of soup and bread roll at the evening sessions all September at the Regal.

"LA DANSE"

OPENING FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER, 6 - 8pm

CONTINUES TO 14th OCTOBER, 2019

Orbit

Official Opening Fri September 13th, 6-8pm

Newcastle Studio Potters is a not for profit incorporated association supporting ceramic artists. Itsgallery Back to Back Gallery, while presenting exhibitions in various media focuses on traditional and contemporary ceramics.

Tickets: $13.30

Tickets: $13.30

Tickets: $28.60

Steve Edmonds Band Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

Lunch with The Dynamic Diana Rouvas

HEROES

Phil Wiggins (USA) & Dom Turner (Australia)

Belly of a Drunken Piano with Stewart D'Arrietta

Lazy Sunday Lunch - John Paul Young & The Allstar Band

IN THE AIR TONIGHT The Songs of Phil Collins

Ed Kuepper

Big Country

Wanita and her Wild Women

National Music Academy

MENTAL AS ANYTHING

Tapestry of Fire and Rain - Lunch

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

The Great Gig In The Sky Celebration of Pink Floyd

Pokey La Farge (USA)

SUNDAY LUNCH with The Ten Sopranos

Byrne and Kelly

Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience

The Australian Burlesque Festival

Stomping Ivories

Lazy Sunday Lunch with WENDY MATTHEWS & GRACE KNIGHT

Alex Smith (Moving Pictures)

DRAGON For the Movers and Shakers Parkinson's Fundraiser

Tim Freedman

Lunch with Luke O Shea and Lyn Bowtell Love and Laughter Tour

The Love Cats THE CURE SHOW

Music, food, craft beer, fine wine, art, family entertainment, you name it..

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