Clap Hands are a two piece slow-band-project that play uptempo and raggedy rock and roll amid emotive and moody jams. They have been around in Melbourne for a minute and have a humble, loyal following. The most exciting news of late is that one Danny Heifetz (formally of giants Mr Bungle) has re-joined guitarist/singer Sascha […]
RRGrenville and Retrobates play the songs of Fats Waller Rob Grenville is an veteran in the Melbourne Roots scene: Jazz, Swing, R&B and Country. As the guitar player for the Moonee Valley Drifters, he covers the Honky Tonk tunes.
Cathy Dobson is an award winning Melbourne based singer/songwriter/guitarist. She has been recognised by the Australian Songwriting Association for Songwriting Excellence. Cathy has released 5 albums and has a new album-“Sundowner Drive”- due for release soon. It’s a concept album of co-writes with Angus Gill. Her previous albums are “Prodigal Chile”, “Ball and chain”, “Tales […]
Adelaide Based Americana artist, Paula Standing, has been working in the recording studio on new material over the past year. Kicking off an interstate tour in Melbourne with a fresh gig at The Drunken Poet, Standing is returning after a lengthy hiatus due to two C words. One, the pandemic and also a short spell […]
The Backyard Banjo Club is a four-piece trad-jazz/bluegrass bonanza. Think Tom Waits meets Django Reinhardt and plays a jazz cover of a Radiohead tune. High energy up-tempo jazz and the occasional sultry ballad, good times guaranteed.
The Distant South weave tales from life’s rich tapestry, into melody and harmony-soaked songs, brought to life through a rich blend of guitar, banjo, double bass, lap steel, mandolin, and drums. Led by Singer, songwriter and storyteller Nick Howells, The Distant South’ songs lean heavily on experiences from Nick’s unconventional upbringing - and his struggles […]
Come and join singer / songwriter Ricki Wood on Tuesday 8th of October for his ‘tip of the hat’ to Roy Orbison. The Big O was a staple on the record player in the Wood household growing up and now Ricki gets to put his acoustic spin on some of Roy’s songs spanning his career.
As a contemporary country singer-songwriter, Cécile’s music embodies heartfelt storytelling woven with modern melodies. Her unique blend of country sounds and contemporary themes creates a musical experience which makes you feel like you are in Nashville. But Cécile Gardens comes from The Netherlands and is in Melbourne for an exchange semester. She just released her second single which is […]
Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup, both accomplished independent singer-songwriters from the Hunter region of NSW, united in 2023, recognising their shared experiences as enduring independent female artists. Their co-headline tour has included a string of sold-out intimate shows, resulting in audience testimonials such as “a class act” and “hauntingly beautiful”. Both have released new albums in the […]
An extraordinarily itinerant journey from a small desert town in Texas to New York’s indie music scene informs Mosley’s sound, which popmatters.com described as, “...no more country than R&B, no more folk than rock.” Nomadic beginnings prepared Mosley for years of constant touring following the release of his debut album, Light & Blood—which NeuFutur Magazine commended as “a […]
Dead Beat Daddios is a loose collective of Melbourne roots and country musicians anchored by Hugh Martin and Jim Carden. Further Away is their fourth release following their debut album Dashboard Elvis in 2010 and the EPs Third Time Around (2015) and House For Sale (2023). Following the wistful and nostalgic single 'Stonehaven Road' and the classic and melancholy alt-country sound of 'The Letter' (both of which featured on ABC […]
Oh Gibson play the songs of Jimmy Martin!
