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From Doc White
Melbourne Fringe Festival
The Lowdown Hockum Orcehstra and Burlesque Review
Play The Blues for Lost Souls
Thursday 24th September
The Melba Spiegeltent
35 Johnston St. Collingwood 8.30pm
The Lowdown Hokum Orchestra will be donating all proceeds from the 24th Septembers 'That's Showbiz' Melbourne Fringe Festival's performance to the Blues for Lost Souls initiative.
The Blues for Lost Souls is a wonderful program that provides funds, food, clothing and support for the homeless. Find out more about their great work here https://www.facebook.com/BluesForLostSouls
It is recommended you book but tickets are available on the night from the Melba Spiegeltent box office.
Be sure to grab your tickets to this hour of blues and debauchery and help support the less fortunate.
Mae Parker's Hot Club
Hidden Alley
184 York St.
Sth Melbourne
Dinner from 6pm, Show from 7.30 - No Cover charge
From Ruth Krawat
Huey's Diner
315 Coventry St. St Melbourne
Appearing
Friday 25th September
ELVIS is in the building
- starring Damian Mullin
Sunday 27th September
BILLY & EDDIE MILLER
playing The Ferrets, The Beatles... and more!
Bob Valentine Celebrating his 30th Anniversary Gig
Saturday 26th September
The Flying Saucer Club
4 St. Georges Rd. Elsternwick
I'm celebrating 30 years as a paid Professional Entertainer, with a night of song & a band of guys spanning the decades.
Tickets can be booked thru the Flying Saucer Club website.
Doors at 8, band at 8.30 - Bobby Valentime
Reserved seating $30 +b/f
General admission $20 +b/f
From Andy Phillips
Fri 25th Sept Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk at THE DANCING DOG
42A Albert St, Footscray
8pm til late, Free Entry
Sat 26th September: Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk at SAINTS & SAILORS
36 Newcombe St, PORTARLINGTON
8pm til late, Free Entry
Sun 27th September: Liz & Andy Duo at SOUNDBAR
1625 Point Nepean Rd, ROSEBUD WEST, *Table Bookings, Ph: (03) 5986 8118, Website: http://thesoundbar.com.au
2pm-5pm, Free Entry, Family Friendly
The Intrepid Hounds
Saturday 26th September
Lucky 13 Garage
8 Cochranes Rd. Moorabbin
The Intrepid Hounds Funk Band are a High Energy Funk Band, featuring a diverse set of professional musicians with over 30 years of experience at the top.
Playing jazzed up funk driven arrangements of classic vintage covers in a way that is exciting & visually enjoyable to watch, not to be missed.
John JT Toney -Vocals. From Chicago Stevie Wonder ,George Benson , Al Green & Earth Wind & Fire.
Ron Peers - Guitar. Bands Stylus , Lee Rittenour, Ike & Tina Turner, Average White Band, Kool & The Gang, Thelma Housten, Russell Morris, Vanessa Amarosi, Rene Geyer, John Farnham .
Joe Hiltz - Bass. Cameron Daddo, Ross Nicholson, The Interpreters Funk Band & Fast Eddy Wilkinson (UK)
Kevin Murphy - Vocals & Drums. Kevin has played with include: John Paul Young, Peter Cupples Band, Tina Arena, Craig McLachlan and Venetta Fields.
Dave Carter plays Keyboards. Melbourne cover bands Network, Adore and Adoration on The Gospel Train. TV jingles Tina Arena
Damon Grant - Sax (Kylie Auldist, Goose)
From Mike Rudd
Spectrum
Sunday 27th September
3.00 6.00
St Andrews Pub
cnr Kangaroo Grnd & St Andrews Rds
St Andrews 9710 1201
Flying Saucer Club
Fri 25 Sep 8pm:
PARTY GIRLS present ³(STILL) LIKE A VIRGIN 80s HITS FROM MADONNA & MORE² Melbourneıs funniest and favourite tribute to female artists of the 80s, Party Girls, invite you to celebrate Madonnaıs birthday at the Flying Saucer Club. Performing their fabulous show for one night only, the five-piece band will deliver their unforgettable musical experience featuring hits from The Material Girl, Cher, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, the Bangles, the Go Gos, ABBA, Suzie Quatro and more. From supporting The Chantoozies, headlining the Cream and Chillout Festivals, and performing at private functions and fundraisers galore, the girls are bringing their high-energy all-ages show to the peeps, complete with costume changes, big wigs, cheesy choreography, audience participation and hilarity guaranteed. So dust off your disco balls, gel that hair up and donıt miss your chance to dance the night away to this amazing band. BYO egg shaker; prizes for best Madonna dress-ups and more! SELLING FAST!
Sat 26 Sept 8pm:
BOBBY VALENTINE presents ³30 YEARS OF GETTING PAID FOR IT!²
In celebration of his time in the business, Bobby Valentine is making his way to the Flying Saucer Club in a performance aptly titled ³30 Years Of Getting Paid For It². Heıs put together a ripping five-piece combo to perform his music in all of its phases. You can expect an eclectic mix of old, new, jazz, country, blues, originals and tributes to Bobbyıs heroes and influences along the way. No genre is off limits when it comes to this show. Weıre so excited to celebrate this huge milestone with him; itıs going to be a big one! SELLING FAST!
Sun 27 Sep 3pm:
THE DAVE TICE BAND
Founder of the legendary 70s band Buffalo, Dave Tice is set to perform a rocking Sunday afternoon show this September. Featuring in the band alongside Dave are Peter Walker (ex-Bakery), Charlie Farrugia and Chris Tagg (ex-Radiators). The outfit will be playing a mix of original songs and Buffalo classics, with a sprinkling of the blues cream of the crop. Prepare for the band to rock the roof off the Saucer. Hold onto your hats, this is one not to be missed!
NEXT WEEK
Thu 1 Oct 8pm:
LIZ STRINGER + Gretta Ray
One of Melbourne's most highly respected songwriters and musicians, Liz Stringer, is returning home from her first Canadian tour to play at the Flying Saucer Club. Since the release of her first album Soon in 2006, Liz has gone on to record another three albums. Last year, Liz released a live solo album and DVD, Live at The Yarra, which led to sold out shows on a 15-date solo tour around Australia, immediately followed by a support slot on The Waifsı national tour. Donıt miss this opportunity to catch this beautiful performer live in an intimate setting.
Fri 2 Oct 8pm:
JAM THE FUNK
These guys need no introduction, theyıre regulars at the Flying Saucer and theyıre returning again in October. Get along on the first Friday night in October to see Jam The Funk pay tribute to the likes of Rufus & Chaka Khan, Sly & the Family Stone, the Commodores, Kool & the Gang, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder and many, many more. Itıs guaranteed to be an evening of funky, funky music, so make sure youıve got your dancing shoes on!
Caravan Club
Fri 25 Sep 8pm
JOHN WATERS - LENNON THROUGH A GLASS ONION
- After four sold out shows last year we are very excited to have the very talented JOHN WATERS and STEWART D'ARRIETTA back at the 'Van to perform their theatrical interpretation of the John Lennon story. The show features 31 songs including 'A Day in the Life', 'Strawberry Fields Forever', 'Revolution', 'Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds', 'Woman', 'Jealous Guy', 'Imagine' and more, Get in quick if you don't want to miss out! SELLING FAST
Memo Theatre
MEMO LOUNGE SHOWS (upstairs in the St. Kilda RSL)
Every Sunday from 5-7pm;
Sept 27 - DAN WARNER & BAND W/ MC JANE HENDRY (NYMPHS/BROADS) - FREE ENTRY
Oct 4 - REBECCA BARNARD & THE DRAMA KINGS W/ MC DANNY WALSH - FREE ENTRY
Oct 11 - THE BAND WHO KNEW TOO MUCH W/ DEREK GUILLE - FREE ENTRY
Ross Hannaford & The Critters
Sunday 27th September 3pm
The Caravan Club
ROSS HANNAFORD & his all star CRITTERS (Feat ..JAMES TIM NEAL (Keys),GEORGE BUTRUMLIS (accordion),RAY PEREIRA (perc),YURI PAVLINOV (bass), PETER MARIN (Drums) plus special Guest JAMES BLACK) blast back into Caravan on SUNDAY SEPT 27th at 3 pm.
It is no secret that Ross has been battling serious health problems all year but now feels strong enough to play his own headline show at Caravan.
Ross is truly a creative genius on guitar recently attracting rave reviews playing along side Gurrumul and last Saturday night he was a magic part of a sublime Shane Howard show at Caravan.
Shane Howard described Ross as "one of the greatest guitarists in the world's right up with Hendrix"
This will be very special and If you only see one show this year this is the one!
OKTOBERFEST 2015 ON SALE NOW!
Think steins, bratwurst, pretzels and oompah bands
thatıs right Oktoberfest at The Village is back for the third year running!
One night only
Ormond Hall - Friday 16 October from 6pm til late!
Come with your friends or get your work team together for the ultimate after work drinks!
Entry is $15 and includes an Oktoberfest stein.
Corporate Packages start from $10 per person,
options include reduced group entry prices, reserved seating, stein cups and BEER!
Village Melbourne 557 St. Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004.
WWW.VILLAGEMELBOURNE.COM.AU
KINGS OF OZ
Jackson's Lounge Bar
8 Jackson St. Toorak
FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER, 2015
Doors 8pm | Showtime 9pm
$10 General Entry or $50 Dinner & Show (Two Course, Main & Dessert)
For dinner reservations, please call Marquee on 03 9827 8244
Touring & performing around Australia for over 25 years, they know exactly how it's done.
Re-live the sound and music of Australia's icons.
Featuring the best musicians and the always entertaining powerhouse vocals of Andy Baker up front.
Be prepared for a fun-packed live show with Aussie Classics from AC/DC, Angels, Dragon, Noiseworks, Screaming Jets, Choirboys, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, Easybeats, Stevie Wright, Billy Thorpe, Daddy Cool, Hush & much more! If you love your Aussie Rock, then Kings of Oz is a must see show!
The Pardoners (Sam See & Glyn Mason)
Saturday, September 26, 2015
The Winelarder 6:00pm
1/153 Martin Street, Brighton, VIC [For this show only - Glyn Mason & Lindsay Fields)
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Field, See and Mason @ The Royal Oak Hotel 4:00pm
442 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North, VIC
Saturday, October 31, 2015
The Winelarder 6:00pm
1/153 Martin Street, Brighton, VIC (Australia)
Saturday, November 14, 2015
The Winelarder 6:00pm
1/153 Martin Street, Brighton, VIC (Australia)
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Field, See and Mason @ The Royal Oak Hotel 4:00pm
442 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North, VIC
From David Pepperell
Many of the Debonairs might like to come to the launch of Colin Talbot and my book
"The 100 Greatest Australian Singles of the 60ıs".
There will be a live band, featuring Gary & Wayne from Daddy Cool, Mick Hamilton, Chris Stockley and Sam See, plus appearances by ten of the artists with singles in the book performing their song.
Itıs at the Memo Music Hall in Acland Street, St. Kilda on Sunday 1 November 2015.
Tickets can be bought here:
http://www.memomusichall.com.au/memo-gig/100-greatest-australian-singles-of-the-60s-book-launch/
Facebook page is here:
https://www.facebook.com/100gass
The book can be pre-ordered here:
http://www.melbournebooks.com.au/products/100-greatest-australian-singles-of-the-60s
All the best
David N. Pepperell