Keep Music Live - Latest Gigs In And Around Melbourne

The following information has been kindly supplied by Dom Barbuto of the Melbourne Chapter of the Debonairs.

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I was fortunate to be among an audience of well over 100 committed live music desperado's at the Crackerjack Club last Sunday the 12th June.
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I was fortunate to be in the audience on Sunday 5th June at Melbourne's Caravan Club (in Oakleigh) for a one-off performance by the legendary Australian group - Ariel.
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3CR's Werner Martin with Jean-Pierre Smadja (SMADJ). Image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

I had the pleasure of meeting Tunisian born, Parisian musician Jean-Pierre Smadja aka SMADJ who is currently on tour along the east coast of Australia performing with his signature Oud, both acoustic and electric.

With it’s origins in the Middle East the Oud is considered a sacred instrument and described as the King of Instruments. Legend has it that the Oud was invented by Lamech, the sixth grandson of Adam from the pharaonic era stretching back over 5,000 years.

Smadj grew up listening to Oriental, Brazilian, funk and folk music and started his musical career as a Jazz guitarist at age 15. His interest in the mechanics of making music lead him to pursue a degree in sound engineering resulting in a fruitful career as a recording and sound engineer for other famous musicians.

Smadj’s discography includes 17 albums with his first in...

Delta Blues singer / songwriter Ivan Zar with 3CR's Blues journalist and presenter Werner Martin. Photograph © pationpics.com
I had the opportunity of filming a live to air interview at 3CR between Blues journalist / presenter Werner Martin and visiting Blues legend Ivan Zar.

Ivan painted a picture through word and song about his experiences touring indigenous communities throughout the Kimberley over a 20 year period. Fascinating to say the least. And I will present that footage in the not too distant future for you viewing pleasure.

In the interim, I would like to inform our readers about some gigs that are coming up later this week where you can catch Blues legend Ivan Zar performing along with Melbourne sensation Ezra Lee.



COMING GIGS:
Ezra Lee & Rocking Ray with special guest Blues legend Ivan Zar

The Drunken Poets
Thurs. 26 Feb. 2016 65 Peel Street, Melbourne 8 - 10 pm ...

20 Artists
Yarra Hotel Abbotsford
Friday November 13th @ 8pm free entry!


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When is a book launch far more than a book launch? When you are launching the 100 Greatest Australian Singles of the ‘60s!
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SELL OUT SHOWS last year and a plethora of RAVE REVIEWS we are pretty damn excited to have the uber talented JOHN WATERS and STEWART D’ARRIETTA at MEMO THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 3PM, SEPT 27th, to perform their theatrical interpretation of the JOHN LENNON STORY.
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Performing 'Tuna - Full Sirena

TIM MCKEW's performance art extravaganza 'Come Down With Us', at William Mora Gallery in Richmond, reprises shows held at Tolarno Galleries in St Kilda, 1979.
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Singer/songwriter Sean Marchetti describes music as his “salvation” during some significantly hard times. It was through necessity he developed the characteristic soul/blues/pop hybrid style that now defines his sound. Currently one of Melbourne’s most popular live music acts, Marchetti’s enviable career thus far has seen the 29 year-old play shows right across his home state; including numerous AFL functions, and supporting industry stalwarts: Jimmy Barnes, Thirsty Merc, John Stevens, James Reyne, and Missy Higgins on their respective tours. In early 2014, Marchetti bought a ticket to the USA, and travelled solo in an RV along the Californian coast. His intention was to play as many gigs as possible, without having locked a single date down in advance. Marchetti ended up securing himself an impressive 25+ shows in 9 weeks, playing in many fantastic Californian cocktail bars and venues. Before his US trip, Marchetti had been paving his way as a performer singing othe...

Aldo & John Lennard

Solid gold hits and rock / soul classics performed by heritage duo … STILLWATER … unplugged and wired for sound …. STILLWATER’S John & Aldo who were original members of Rock / Pop group Kaleidoscope, Lennard Brothers and 60’s fold group The Wanderers are back on the road doing what they do best, entertaining audiences with amazing harmonies and vibrant charisma.

The Beachcomber Cafe is one of the best gig’s in town with great food, beverage and sound, on the beach with spectacular views of the bay. Be entertained in style…


WHO: STILLWATER

WHERE: Beachcomber Restaurant, St Kilda

WHEN: Sunday 5 July, 2015 @ 1-4p

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES INCLUDE:

ANDREA LEES DUO on Sunday 12 July, 2015
TONY PANTANO on Sunday 19 July 2015





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The following information has been kindly supplied by Dom Barbuto of the Melbourne Chapter of the Debonairs.

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The Production Company presents their 2015 season with West Side Story, starring Anna O’Byrne who is returning from London to play Maria and Gareth Keegan who starred in Show Boat last season, is Tony. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story is set on New York’s Upper West Side in the mid 1950’s where racial and social tensions are high. There are only 10 performances 11-19 July at the State Theatre.

Nice Work If You Can Get It is the new Gershwin musical comedy and features many of George Gershwin’s biggest hits. This 1920’s era musical features some extravagant dance numbers and glittering costumes. It is an unlikely love story between a wealthy playboy and the feisty bootlegger. Starring Rohan Browne (Singin’ in the Rain) who plays wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter and Esther Hannaford (King Kong, Hairspray) is Billie Bendix, the feisty bootlegger who is on the run from the law. 10 performances only 15-23 August. Jerry Herman’s ...

The following live music information has been provided courtesy of Dom Barbuto, from the Melbourne Chapter of the Debonairs.
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Last Monday 26 January 2015 Melbourne again acknowledged INVASION DAY with a rally and a march.

Flowers and messages were left on the steps of Parliament to honour those that were killed at the hands of continued genocidal practices, massacres, black deaths in custody, stolen generation and the onslaught of assimilation.

We then moved onto Treasury Gardens for SHARE the SPIRIT Festival, encountering great vibes and talent and a catch up with friends.


Stacey Edward, Stan Dryden and friends


Stan Dryden and Kerrie Pacholli


Political activists Alan Coe and Robert Thorpe


Monica Weightman band


Cultural officer Stacey Edward with all rounder Uncle Larry Walsh...