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Sisters of Song - Myloma Australia
Friday 27th February 2015 - 7pm
Ormond Hall
An ultra special one night only event.
Helping to raise much needed funds and awareness for Myeloma Australia.
Celebrating the talents of Australian female industry greats...see you there!
Featuring:
Bekkii OąConnor
Enza Pantano Peers
The Sharon Molls
Kelly Auty
Mae Parker
Wendy Stapleton
& Soozie Pinder (MC) WROKDOWN Radio
Venue
Ormond Hall part of The Village Melbourne
557 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Hurry, Don't miss out
Book your tickets via: www.villagemelbourne.com.au/whats-on
Tickets only $35
For more info go to-:
www.facebook.com/events/706393892809607/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming www.facebook.com/events/706393892809607/?ref=22
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From Allan Zavod
JAZZ AT HAWKSBURN VILLAGE
Just a reminder that TONIGHT :
Wed Feb 25, is the last Wednesday of the month and we are returning to Cafe Latte Upstairs for a night of cool jazz with my new hot trio plus one very special guest... the ever popular EAMON MCNELIS whose sexy jazz trumpet delights audiences everywhere. With yours truly DR ALLAN ZAVOD on piano, soothing tones from that striking acoustic bassman FRANK DISARIO and classy rhythms of drummer DAVID "STIX" HICKS this promises to be a special night of cool jazz standards and celebrated songs. .....all in the intimate New York atmosphere of Cafe Latte Upstairs.
Wed Feb 25
Doors Open 6.30 for dinner
Performance 8.45-11.15 ish
CAFE LATTE (UPSTAIRS) 521 Malvern Road, Toorak VIC 3142
Phone: (03) 9826 5846 (bookings advised)
Cover : 15 dollars
Fine Italian cuisine and illustrious wines at the celebrated Café Latte creates the warmest intimacy against a background of smooth lively jazz that will delight and entertain in this exclusive venue.
Club Latte Upstairs.... the newest club in town.
Cheers
Allan
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From Barry Smith
MID LIFE CRISIS live
Just an invitation to come join me & MLC at
Lucky 13 Garage
8 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin, this Fri 27th Feb.
Drinks are well priced
$5 ALL beers & champagne.
9PM till late. It's a great venue,
Hope you can make it.
Love,
Baz.
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From Jack Levi (aka Elliot Goblet)
FUNDRAISER COMEDY NIGHT
The Fundraiser comedy night coming up next Sunday night (March 1), please book soon for an incredible line up of headliner comedians featuring:
Lehmo, Dave O'Neil, Rod Quantock, Russell Gilbert, Bev Killick, Bruno Lucia, Elliot Goblet plus quality support acts...all for $37 + BF.
I canąt remember seeing better value ever in my 33.4 years in the industry.
The Comics Lounge in North Melbourne.
Bookings via The Comics Lounge Events Page.
Regards and cheers
Jack Levi aka Elliot Goblet
Reliable And Effective
0408397122
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From Way Out West
CHAIN
Sunday 1st March 2:00pm
Way Out West (Roots Music Club)
Williamstown RSL
128 Ferguson Street
Williamstown VIC 3016 Australia
Chain are the originators of Oz Blues. Their live act is a great experience and with four decades of albums and performances under their belt, it doesnąt get any better than this!
"Chain's influence on Australian music has been enormous. They are renowned for their onstage chemistry and for being unafraid to admit their Australianness." - Rolling Stone magazine.
$25 at the door ($20 WOW Members)
NEW MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
As of next January ALL WOW and RSL memberships will be due. We are extending current memberships, which were to expire at the end of June 2015, to January 2016. We have done this so we are aligned with the RSL membership system and this will provide all WOW members who want to join the RSL at the same time a discount of $10 for both. This means NEXT JANUARY 2016 you can join WOW and RSL for $50, instead of $30 for each membership. Not only is this a saving of $10 but the joint membership gives you cheaper bar prices and discounted entry to our gigs. The choice is yours.
If you are a paid up WOW member simply renew next January 2016 - $30
If you are a paid up RSL member renew in 2016 - $30
If you want to be a member of both WOW and RSL renew in January 2016 - $50
If you are not a paid up member yet then it might be a good opportunity to sign up for both.
Please see RSL staff if you intend to join both clubs.
Any Questions? Ask Jenny 0412 699 222
web: www.wowrootsmusic.com
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From David Johnston
THE DUKES OF DESPAIR
G'day all
After a quiet Feb. (including an unfortunate cancellation due to double booking) the Dukes are back with three quality gigs next month:
Sunday 1 March
Sticks Winery,
179 Glenview Road, Yarra Glen from 1 till 4pm. Free
Sunday 8 March
Bulong Estate Winery,
70 Summerhill Road, Yarra Junction from 1 till 4pm;
pre-bookings $5 or $10 on the day 5967 1358 or www.bulongstate.com.au
Sunday 29 March
Yarra Valley Grand Hotel , Yarra Glen from 3 till 6pm. Free
See ya there!
Jeff, Kim, Dave & Tony
www.dukesofdespair.com.au
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From Ruth Krawat
CHRIS WILSON
Due to overwhelming demand, Chris Wilson is returning to Big Huey's Diner this Sunday afternoon to perform his wonderful style of Blues.
4pm - 6pm
Come in for a drink, something to eat, or both.
Call 9686 1122 to book a table for a late lunch - kitchen open til 6pm.
Big Huey's Diner
315 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3205
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JOHN MONTESANTE DECTET
After an enormously successful show in 2014, the Flying Saucer Club welcomes back a stellar 10-piece jazz ensemble in the form of the John Montesante Dectet featuring the stellar voices of Joshua Kyle and Rita Satch to perform on Friday 6th March.
The group had its genesis in the JMQ (John Montesante Quintet) a fantastic, horn-led, modern jazz combo that takes inspiration from the Blue Note series, Bebop and American standards. The core JMQ members also perform in the extended band, with the addition of five musicians and guest singers, who breathe life to Montesante's dedicated horn arrangements.
With the wealth of experience of the members and the ability to perform with any guest artist in any setting, the band has a rare vitality and versatility that makes for outstanding jazz entertainment.
Although a large ensemble, this is not a 'big band' but one for Jazz aficionados, performing tunes such as You've Changed˛, Boplicity˛, łYou'd Be So Nice To Come Home To˛, Round Midnight˛,We'll Be Together Again, Bernie's Tune, Sail Away, Falling In Love With Love, and many others.
On this evening outstanding singer Joshua Kyle, regarded as one of the finest jazz voices around, will sing Mark Murphy and Bop tunes. He will be ably paired with seductive and soulful songstress Rita Satch, who has just returned from Paris to lend her considerable talents to timeless jazz standards.
For quality musicianship and radiant jazz talents, this concert is a must for jazz lovers.
When: Friday 6th March 2015
Doors: 6pm (Seats/Dining), 8pm (GA) - Showtime: 8.40pm
Where: THE FLYING SAUCER CLUB - 4 St Georges Road, Elsternwick
Tickets: $30+bf (Reserved Seating), $23+bf (GA), $25 (Door)
More info: www.flyingsaucerclub.com.au
The Flying Saucer Club is at 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick 3185 (Caulfield RSL)
A Jazz Lovers treat, and is NOT to be missed! BOOK ONLINE or call 95283600
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The Caravan Club
Sat 30th May 8pm: KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS - "He's amazing, he's one of the best guitarists I've heard" (says SANTANA)... and he's back at the Van. So don't miss out!
Sun 31st May 3pm: MY FRIEND THE CHOCOLATE CAKE - SUNDAY ARVO MATINEE SHOW - Celebrating almost 25 years at the forefront of Australian music, My Friend the Chocolate Cake are back at Caravan Music Club for a family friendly Sunday matinee show on 31 May.
Tues 3rd Mar 7.30pm: SHOVELS & ROPE W/ SHAKEY GRAVES - SHOVELS & ROPE and SHAKEY GRAVES are the 'hottest' in country music - both performers have sold-out shows in the biggest venues across Nashville and Texas, the Caravan Club is honoured to have these two 'greats' grace the Caravan stage in March... RESERVED SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
Wed 4th Mar 7pm: REBECCA & BILLY'S SINGALONG - Singalong Society is all about relaxed community singing. 1st Wednesday night of every month, the much loved Melbourne Singer/songwriters Rebecca Barnard & Billy Miller will direct things where fun is the prime objective. Not your average choir. So anyone who can hold a tune is welcome. RESERVED SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
... COMING SOON TO CARAVAN
Thur 5th Mar 8pm: RUTH MOODY (WAILIN' JENNYS) + The Mae Trio
Fri 6th Mar 8pm: KEVIN BENNETT (THE FLOOD) + The Distance
Sat 7th Mar 8pm: WAYNE 'THE TRAIN' HANCOCK (USA) + The Rechords
Sun 8th Mar 3pm: DAVE WARNERąS BIG SUNDAY BBQ - A SUBURBAN CELEBRATION + Ross Hannaford, Paul Madigan, & Jex Saarelaht (Trio)
Wed 11th Mar 7pm: REBECCA & BILLY'S SINGALONG - A SPECIAL 'OAKLEIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL' EVENT
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FLYING SAUCER CLUB
Fri 27 Feb 8pm: SHANE HOWARD - CD LAUNCH
Shane Howard is making his way to the Saucer to show off his newly released album, Deeper South. Just like the sky and waters of the Great Southern Ocean, where Shane Howard was raised and resides, his 13th solo album consists of songs full of music and poetry that are deep and dark yet illuminated by great shafts of light. Featuring new songs written by Howard, Deeper South is a musical postcard from Śthe edge of the worldą the unique southern coast of Australia.
Sat 28 Feb 8pm: ABSOLUTELY LIVE THE DOORS SHOW
Absolutely Live - The Doors Show celebrates the psychedelic era of the Doors in the 1960s and has been considered Australiaąs best Doors tribute show since 1992. We are delighted by their return to the Saucer performing not one, but TWO rockin' sets of Doors' legendary songs such as "Light My Fire", "LA Woman", "Roadhouse Blues" and so much more...this is definitely one to see!
Sun 1 Mar 3pm: MENTAL AS ANYTHING
Splurge Acoustic Still as brilliant as ever, award-winners Mental As Anything return to the Saucer for a lively Sunday afternoon performance. Their entertaining and timeless music will have you enjoying łThe Nips Are Getting Bigger˛, łToo Many Times˛ and łLive It Up˛, just to name a few. More than three decades later, their garage pop is a sound unequalled or paralleled by any other band. Join Martin Plaza, Greedy Smith and the rest of the gang for whatąs sure to be another memorable show not to be missed. SELLING FAST!
NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sat 11 Apr 8pm: GRAND WAZOO presents "LEGENDARY '60s & '70s SOUL DIVAS" It's no secret how much we love these guys at the Flying Saucer Club and this time they're back with a special ŚLegendary 60s & 70s Soul Divasą show featuring Grand WaZooąs past and present Queens of Soul ¬ Janine Maunder, Joys Njambi and Samantha Morley. Backed by the fabulous WaZoo horns and rockin' rhythm section, the 13-piece band will revive the tunes of the great female soul artists of the Ś60s and Ś70s. In this special tribute, youąll hear the grooves of Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Gladys Knight, Dusty Springfield, Martha & The Vandellas, Diana Ross, The Supremes and more. The evening will transport you back to those halcyon days of dancing and romancing with the only band that has been performing soul in Australia since 1981 and is unmatched in recreating the authentic vibe of the era.
Fri 1 May 8pm: THE ROOTS OF HUGO RACE
COMING UP
Fri 6 Mar 8pm: JOHN MONTESANTE DECTET feat. JOSHUA KYLE + RITA SATCH
Sat 7 Mar 8pm: RONNIE CHARLES & THE SLICK LIX BAND
Sun 8 Mar 8pm: BOB łBONGO˛ STARKIE presents łMILLION DOLLAR RIFF˛ with guest Ian Bland
Thu 12 Mar 8pm: STEVE POLTZ (USA)
Fri 13 Mar 8pm: DIESEL + Shaun Kirk
Sat 14 Mar 8pm: JAM THE FUNK
Sun 15 Mar 3pm: THE CAIRO CLUB ORCHESTRA w/ NICHAUD FITZGIBBON
Fri 20 Mar 8pm: JACK HOWARD & THE AMBASSADORS OF LOVE - CD LAUNCH
Sat 21 Mar 8pm: MICHAEL SPIBY plays THE BADLOVES
Sun 22 Mar 3pm: MICHAEL SPIBY plays THE BADLOVES
Fri 27 Mar 8pm: CHARLES JENKINS & THE ZHIVAGOS + RON S. PENO & THE SUPERSTITIONS
Sat 28 Mar 8pm: JAKE CLEMONS (USA)
Sun 29 Mar 3pm: ADAM BRAND + Matt Cornell
For info about more shows coming up and to make a booking, please visitwww.flyingsaucerclub.com.au
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From Michelle Argue
DON'T ARGUE
Come and see the launch of her new band DONT ARGUE at
Lucky 13 Garage
8 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin
Sunday 8th March 3pm till 7pm
$5.00 entry wines and beers $5.00
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Bob Starkie presents Million Dollar Riff
On SUNDAY 8TH MARCH we return to the cosy environs of THE FLYING SAUCER CLUB.
Always a top night. IAN BLAND will join us with humorous poetic insights from the 70s era.
If you want a seat /table be quick.
ALL STAR LINE-UP-
BOB 'OL SILVER' STARKIE - GUITAR VOCALS AND HUMILITY
LAURA DAVIDSON - EXTREMELY HIGH VOCALS
STEVE WILLIAMS - SAX,HARP VOCALS & JOKES
STUART FRASER - SPECTACULAR GUITAR (all in Red)
KIM MAY - BASS & PIERCINGS
SEAN MCLEOD - DRUMS & XFACTOR
To make a booking, please visitwww.flyingsaucerclub.com.au
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Benjamin Skepper presents
A very special showcase of Music, Art and Multi Media
at the iconic Ormond Hall.
After launching his artwork into outer space at MONA FOMA 2015 as part of the Forever Now project,
Benjamin returns to Australia propelled by key performance and installations for the Hermitage Foundation in Russia and at Litta Palace for Krizia at Milan Fashion Week.
Skepper will not only perform his trademark solo live performance on piano, cello, found objects and electronics, but also present 2 New World Premieres:
Cartesian Spheres, a techno x cello electronic duo with DJ/Producer Steve Ward with the support of Yamaha's Electric Cello
and a special screening of a multi media collaboration with Peruvian VJ Alfonso Casabonne.
With DJs Edd Fisher and Simon Winkler and a special bone art installation and exhibit by Jessica Skepper, this event is Skepper's most ambitious production in Melbourne to date.
Hosted by Stable Music.
AND! FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of Skepper's new release "Apodictic" for presale ticket holders (200 only)
CARTESIAN SPHERES
DJ/Producer Steve Ward and electric cellist Benjamin Skepper formed Cartesian Spheres intent on expanding current understanding about music within the electronica and classical music archetypes.
Both internationally renowned musicians come from completely different worlds though their early influences and future visions coincide.
DATE: FRIDAY 13 March
VENUE: Ormond Hall at The Village, 557 St Kilda Rd, entry via Moubray Street
TIME: Doors from 7pm music until 1am
TIX: $30 +b.f via Oztix including FREE digital download for first 200 ticket holders, $35 at the door, 18+ I.D required at entry
Follow FACEBOOK EVENT LINK for Playing Times and Latest Event Information
+ DJs Edd Fisher & Simon Winkler + Art Installation by Jessica Skepper
contrapuntal and Stable Music presents
BENJAMIN SKEPPER LIVE (JPN)
CARTESIAN SPHERES LIVE (AUS)
VJ Alfonso Casabonne (PERU)
BENJAMIN SKEPPER SOLO LIVE APODICITC
After his second appearance at MONA FOMA launching his audio artwork into Outer Space via a satellite dish in Florida as part of the Forever Now Space Art commission, Benjamin Skepper continues to occupy the highest echelon of the łavant-garde˛ multi media installation and site-specific performance art genre. From performances for the Hermitage Foundation in Russia to sound design at Litta Palace at Milan Fashion Week, 2014 finished with a special performance for evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins.
On stage for the first time at the iconic 1890s Ormond Hall, Skepper also celebrates the release of łApodictic˛, his fifth from the contrapuntal records archives: film tracks from Boodjarri Business, a documentary about post natal depression in the Aboriginal Noongar community, shot in Western Australia in 2007.
FREE digital download on pre-sale tickets with bonus Space Art track! Limited edition records for sale featuring artwork by Japanese pioneer art director Ito Keiji of UFG Tokyo.
FREE digital download to the first 200 ticket holders with bonus Space Art track! Limited edition records for sale featuring artwork by Japanese pioneer art director Ito Keiji of UFG Tokyo.
VIDEO vimeo.com/benjaminskepper
MUSIC benjaminskepper.bandcamp.com/
CARTESIAN SHPERES WORLD PREMIER (AUS)
At the axis of matter and mythology exists a project that stretches the current understanding of music within the electronica and classical music archetypes.
Steve Ward and Benjamin Skepper are two internationally renowned musicians from completely different worlds and whose early influences and future visions have coincidentally crossed.
Benjaminąs left hand thickens a depth of colour from his years as avant-garde classical performer, and Steveąs right hand widens the possibilities of sonic textures from a decade long career in the electronic music industry. Both stories amalgamate to create a concept that is yet to be offered to the rich tapestry of our current musical landscape. Cartesian Spheres: fusing the aesthetic of art, performance and melody.
ALFONSO CASABONNE (PERU)
Estudio Casabonne, directed by Alfonso Casabonne, is the premier visual animation and digital mapping studio in Peru. Building on kinetic art and the early software art genre, and as part of a new multimedia collaboration, the duo will project images generated by sound onto the art deco structure of Ormond Hall. www.estudiocasabonne.com
Special guest DJs
Steve Ward (Kiss FM)
Simon Winkler (3RRR)
Edd Fisher (PBS FM)
Jessica Skepper Art Installation Exhibition
Special Bone Art Exhibition and Installation by mixed media artist, Jessica Skepper
VENUE ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS:
Ormond Hall, 557 St Kilda Rd, entry via Moubray Street
Ormond Hall has an ideal inner city location, just 4 kilometers from the Melbourne CBD on St. Kilda Road.
Tram: St. Kilda Interchange 3/3a, 5, 6, 63, 64, 67, stop 26 Moubray St.
Train: Prahran station 5 minute walk (Sandringham line).
Car parking: meter parking available on Moubray St and St. Kilda Rd. Wilson Car park at 600 St. Kilda Road (entry via Queens Lane), Secure Car park at 474 St. Kilda Road,
Prime Parking at 499 St. Kilda Road.
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LEAVE YOUR HAT ON
The Songs of Joe Cocker
'Leave Your Hat On' presents 33 1/3 seminal Joe Cocker classics as performed by a 12 piece show band featuring acclaimed guitarist and showman BOB SPENCER, Musical Director and champion keyboardist ANDY BURNS, a blazing horn section and backing vocals by the fabulous DELTA LADIES.....Unmissable!
When producer Craig Wilkins heard of Cockerąs passing on December 22nd he cracked a beer and cranked ŚMad Dogs and Englishmeną at top volume for a full 24 hours before formulating a plan to pull the cream of Melbourne musos together to pay tribute to his high school idol. The band began rehearing on 7 January and are now ready to bring their powerhouse production to the Caravan Club on Saturday March 21!
Playing all the hits over 3 sets plus encores and covering all the iconic Cocker songs and more everything from Whiter Shade Of Pale and Feeliną Alright to Come Together, Unchain My Heart and all points in between.
Caravan Club
Saturday 21st March
www.caravanmusic.com.au
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KEVIN BORICH
I'll be doing some shows in Melbourne
May 30th
Caravan Club
May 31st
Williamstown RSL afternoon show
[I'm currently looking for a venue on friday 29th May]
If you could mention those confirmed dates to the Debonairs
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The Pardoners [Glyn Mason & Sam See]
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Gibson's Wine Bar
73 Burwood Rd , Hawthorn, VIC 3122 (Australia)
Commences: 5:30pm
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Field, See and Mason @ The Royal Oak Hotel
442 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North, VIC (Australia)
Commences: 4:00pm
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Pardoners at Beaumaris RSL @ Beaumaris RSL
Beaumaris, VIC (Australia)
Commences: 4:00pm