LIVE ON THE LAWN 

Featuring Lily & King, Tracey Roberts, Pia Nesvara, Luke & Sarah Rose, and emerging artists from the RaRa Records label.

Hot summer days meet cool summer sounds. Nothing says Summer quite like live music, green grass, outdoor food & bev, and gathering with a few hundred of your closest friends. We are thrilled to welcome you back to Burrinja, to experience live music in the stunning sunny lawns at the front of the building. A one day festival of local creative talent, featuring some of the regions most loved artists, alongside emerging talents of the music industry.

This is a non-smoking, no B.Y.O. alcohol event.

*Conditions of entry & allocation of deposit

Tickets to this event are free but require a $25 deposit as they are strictly limited. On the day you will have the option to transfer the your deposit to the bar, contribute it towards the artist fees or have it refunded. If you have paid a deposit on a ticket but do NOT attend the event you will NOT be eligible for a refund of the deposit. 

The Harbour Agency Presents:

Hot Autumn Nights • Tim Freedman live

Tim Freedman will re-emerge in March with a brand new solo show "Hot Autumn Nights 2021".

After a sold out 35 date tour in November and December, this snappy run through the country will preview three more songs from The Whitlams' forthcoming album "Gaffage and Clink", and also premiere reworkings of some of his favourite tracks from Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Randy Newman.

Performing for limited capacities, and bringing a grand piano to most of the venues, Freedman will once again mix cabaret and rock in his own sardonic style.

The Daily Telegraph wrote of his November show at the City Recital Hall, "The tall and gangly front man charmed and cajoled his 400-strong “spaced out” audience with all the debonair flair of a Bryan Ferry....The stripped back accompaniment of the piano highlighted just how cleverly constructed his lyrics are – they sound so uncontrived, which is hellish difficult to do as any would-be songwriter will tell you." (Steve Moffatt) 

A Boy Called Sailboat

Hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before! 

Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’.  This heart-warming movie, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons, Noel G, Elizabeth De Razzo, Jake Busey, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role.

Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South.  One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”.  From this moment, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written.

The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before.

Archie Roach: Tell Me Why 

A new work sharing stories and songs from Archie's new memoir and companion album. 

Not many have lived as many lives – from stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader – but it took almost a lifetime to find who he really was.  He is Archie Roach.  His new memoir Tell Me Why (Simon and Schuster) is an intimate, moving and often confronting account of his resilience and strength of spirit, and also of a great love story. It’s an extraordinary odyssey of love and heartbreak, family and community, survival and renewal – and the healing power of music.  The companion album Tell Me Why (Bloodlines), considered Roach’s 18 song ‘magnum opus’, re-imagines eleven songs which have defined his extraordinary career. Roach voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through these songs to become the legendary singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today – beloved and respected by fans worldwide.

Kate Ceberano & Paul Grabowsky | Tryst

Following the enormous success of the Love Songs tour in 2016, Australian music greats Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky are set to tour the country once again in celebration of their debut album Tryst. Tryst is a very personal journey into words and music by two of Australia’s most respected musicians reinterpreting of some of the great love songs of our time. Kate and Paul deliver achingly, soulful renditions of songs that connect on a deep emotional level and have influenced both of them at some point in their lives. The repertoire will be as diverse as love itself - from 60s pop with Cilla Black, to 80s Aussie rock with the Divinyls, and flirtations into jazz and chanson along the way.

The performance scheduled for Thu 5 Nov 7.30pm has been cancelled in line with current advice regarding COVID-19. If you have purchased tickets to this show we will be in contact shortly to arrange a refund. Kate Ceberano & Paul Grabowsky will be returning in 2021. 

Grigoryan Brothers

Guitarists, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. Between them, they have received 3 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 11 albums with the 12th coming out in 2019. They have been touring internationally since 2003, regularly performing throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA, as well as more exotic performances in Brazil, South Africa, India and the Middle East.

Lloyd Spiegel ~ Cut and Run Tour

Acoustic Blues master Lloyd Spiegel is proud to announce the release of his 10th 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 show to miss for those who love incredible guitar playing, great songs and the odd tall tale.

‘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.

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An Evening with the Waifs - SOLD OUT!

The original road warriors, the Waifs have built a career out of continually circling Australia and the globe. From bustling cities to the farthest regional and coastal towns, they have spent the past 25 years reuniting with old friends and gathering new fans, thanks to their enchanting live shows and affable natures.

 "(the Waifs) act is a sonic pearl of the highest order. Groovy and hip shaking, bold yet honest. The drive of Josh Cunningham's guitar and Vikki Thorn's passionate blues harp playing set the scene for a sweet set to follow" Tom O'Donovan - themusic.com.au

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Running 120 minutes 


 

Lior and Paul Grabowsky

Revel in two of Australia’s most acclaimed musicians and composers performing together on Burrinja’s stage!

A collaboration of two of Australia’s most respected artists. Singer/songwriter Lior shot to the public’s attention following his 2005 debut album Autumn Flow, which became one of the most successful independent releases in Australian history. His collaboration with composer Nigel Westlake, won best classical album at the 2014 ARIA awards. Paul Grabowsky is an acclaimed composer, pianist and polymath who has received numerous awards in his illustrious 40 year career. Together they will be reinventing some of Lior’s most cherished songs as well as bringing their own individual voices to this special show.

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Karise Eden

Born to Fight Tour

Karise Eden is back. One of world’s most distinctive singers and arguably Australia’s best soul & blues voice, Karise Eden hits the road early 2019 to showcase her brand new album Born To Fight. She will perform songs from her latest release as well as the soul classics that she is known and loved for. At just 26 years of age, Karise Eden has achieved so much – her debut album was the biggest selling album for a local artist in 2012 and broke ARIA Chart records, her follow up 2014 album ‘Things I’ve Done’ achieved Gold sales status and she’s just released her third album, ‘Born To Fight’.

In 2018 Karise is the fittest she’s ever been, and she is reaping the rewards! 
She says, “Since working out and developing on my core strength, my high notes are stronger and my lower register is thicker and richer.”  Fans are in for a treat!

Karise Eden’s voice is best experienced in a live setting – for an unforgettable show, don’t miss Karise Eden live in concert.

www.kariseeden.com.au

Dan Sultan - Killer Solo Tour

The notion of slowing down isn’t particularly suitable when describing Dan Sultan. The hard working Melbourne musician will hit the road for a run of intimate theatre shows throughout regional and metro centres from March through to June. Leaving his incredible band at home, the Killer Solo Tour will see the Melbourne musician strip things back to basics – just Dan Sultan, his piano and guitar.

Each intimate and acoustic performance will see Sultan reimagining all of his most recent release, the stirring ARIA #5 debuting, critically acclaimed Killer (out now via Liberation Records), including singles ‘Hold It Together, ‘Kingdom’, ‘Magnetic’  and fan-favourites ‘Cul-de-sac’ and ‘Reaction’. In addition fans will be treated to a handful of classics from his decade-long back catalogue (expect hits from Blackbird, Dirty Ground, Get Out While You Can and Homemade Biscuits).

Running 80 minutes | plus 20 minute interval
All Ages



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MARCIA
LIVE ON STAGE

The Queen of Discotheque returns for a night of boogie fever! 

Marcia Hines brings Disco Fever to Burrinja.  All the hits, all the glamour, all the glitter and all with a spectacular stage performance featuring singers, dancers and musicians.

If you love the world of disco, if you love a dance and a sing along, this is the show for you!

JIVE TALKIN' Starring Tom Oliver

Support Act to Marcia Hines

In 1958, a young teenage band called 'The Rattlesnakes' arrived at a dock in Brisbane, Australia. Fast forward 60 years and they are one of the world's best-selling artists of all time - The Bee Gees.

JIVE TALKIN' celebrates the life and songs of Barry, Maurice, Robin & Andy Gibb. 

Running 150 minutes | includes 20 minute interval & Support Act
All Ages


 

A Taste of Tamworth

Featuring Carter & Carter, Lyn Bowtell, Jayne Denham & The Weeping Willows

GiddyUPwey!

The Taste Of Tamworth show is a unique concert experience that brings a tasty sample of Australia’s biggest festival, the Tamworth Country Music Festival, right into your own backyard. Four multi- award winning acts, led by Golden Guitar winners Carter & Carter, team up to bring you the excitement and entertainment of a festival which has produced artists like Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Keith Urban and many more. Each act performs a set of their own hits, before teaming up for a fun filled finale. Four award winning acts together in one big show – A Taste Of Tamworth you’ll never forget.

This years performers are:

Carter & Carter – Australia’s most successful independent country music act with a Golden Guitar, 12 National #1 hits and 12 Independent Country Music Awards

Lyn Bowtell – 6 time Golden Guitar Winner, Toyota Starmaker Winner and Finalist on The Voice in season 6

Jayne Denham – Winner Australian Independent CM Rising Star, five top 10 videos on the Country Music Channel and three national #1 hits on country radio.

The Weeping Willows – 5 X Golden Guitar Finalists, 4x Country Music Channel Finalists and APRA/AMCOS Australian Independent CM Single Of The Year

Lady be Good

The Songs of Ella Fitzgerald.

Travel through time as Nina Ferro pays tribute to the great Queen of Jazz!
Lady Be Good is a joyous, swinging tribute to the First Lady of Song and the legends of The Great American Songbook she most loved to interpret, performed by one of the brightest stars of the international jazz scene, Nina Ferro. Her powerful, evocative voice, stunning vocal range and extraordinary stage presence have earned her an enviable reputation at home and around the world. Joined on stage by a jiving band, songs include How High The Moon, The Lady is a Tramp, Blue Skies, Love For Sale, & Someone to Watch Over Me.   

An Evening with the Waifs - SOLD OUT!

The original road warriors, the Waifs have built a career out of continually circling Australia and the globe. From bustling cities to the farthest regional and coastal towns, they have spent the past 25 years reuniting with old friends and gathering new fans, thanks to their enchanting live shows and affable natures.

 "(the Waifs) act is a sonic pearl of the highest order. Groovy and hip shaking, bold yet honest. The drive of Josh Cunningham's guitar and Vikki Thorn's passionate blues harp playing set the scene for a sweet set to follow" Tom O'Donovan - themusic.com.au

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Running 120 minutes 


 

Kasey Chambers

and the Fireside Disciples

Campfire Tour is SOLD OUT!

Join Kasey Chambers by the “ Campfire” for a musical journey through the stories of places, people, cultures and sounds that have inspired one of Australia’s most revered performers.

“Campfire is an album I have wanted to make my whole life and represents the connection I’ve had to the different lands and cultures throughout my life that have influenced me the most.   I have taken all of those experiences and put them into songs and sounds for Campfire. Join us for a very special evening of music and stories of the places, people, cultures and sounds that I would like to share with you all around my Campfire.”

Running 150 minutes | includes 20 minute interval & Support Act
All Ages



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Please note the Country Bundle is only available when purchasing Kasey Chambers tickets and taste of Tamworth in the same transaction.

A Taste Of Tamworth

Featuring Carter & Carter, Felicity Urquhart, Travis Sinclair and Anthony Taylor

GiddyUPwey!

Dust off those cowboy boots and get ready to bust out some serious boot-scooting as Burrinja prepares to welcome ‘A Taste Of Tamworth’ - Australia’s biggest music festival to the stage with four award winning acts in one big show.

Golden Guitar Winners – Carter & Carter, Felicity Urquhart and Travis Sinclair team up with rising star Anthony Taylor, to bring you an authentic taste of Tamworth.

With each act presenting their own form of music and unique personality on the Burrinja stage, hear the artist’s intimate accounts and stories behind the songs, then join in for a big team fun filled finale.

‘You don’t know country music until you’ve seen Tamworth’

Running 140 minutes | plus 20 minute interval
All Ages



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B2M (Bathurst to Melville Tiwi Islands) – MAMANTA

Step into a pumping RnB concert, Tiwi Islands style!

Mamanta –‘friend’ in Tiwi – pairs seven piece band B2M’s acclaimed R&B music and performance with captivating footage of life and culture in the Tiwi Islands. Showcasing their new album, Mamanta is a vibrant cultural experience told through a mix of dance, chants and song.

Find yourself tuned to the beat of their unique sound as they bring you a rare insight into their island culture delivered with their trademark wit, musicality and charm. If you haven’t had an opportunity to travel to the Tiwi Islands, this unique blend of contemporary and traditional sounds is sure to take you on an illuminating and uplifting journey.

‘“B2M…wow, the music, the joy, the talent- it was contagious. It would have been a standing ovation that demanded an encore- but everyone was already on their feet dancing! We couldn’t get enough of them!” Phaedra Watts, Artistic Director, Nannup Music Festival

Running 70 minutes | no interval
Strobe and Laser lighting



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Grigoryan Brothers

Songs Without Words

Indulge your senses in an afternoon with one of Australia’s finest classical guitar duos: the Grigoryan Brothers.

The Grigoryan Brothers return to Burrinja with their passion for sumptuous new arrangements and their own evocative compositions. Consistently pushing classical guitar into genres such as jazz, folk and contemporary music, the brothers know no boundaries as they traverse new musical frontiers.

For this special Burrinja concert The Grigoryan Brothers will perform works from their latest release ‘Songs Without Words’, marking a return to classical repertoire. With songs by composers including Bach, Elgar, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Faure, De Falla and Ponce all masterfully arranged for the brothers by their father Edward.

“Guitar playing of uncommon originality and authority. Musicality, expressivity and daring,” - The New York Times

90 minutes | plus 20 minute interval



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Vince Jones & Paul Grabowsky
Provenance

Tune into the lingering and luscious tones of Vince Jones and Paul Grabowsky live on the Burrinja stage.

Based on their new album featuring a survey of intimate ballads, ‘Provenance’ showcases the superlative craftsmanship of platinum-selling legendary singer Vince Jones and multi-ARIA-winning pianist Paul Grabowsky.

‘Provenance’ marks a renewed collaboration between this pair of Australian music legends after decades apart. It also describes the music: ballads that showcase the essential elements of their craft, fundamentals that have been the foundations of their astonishing careers, pared down to an intimate combination of piano and voice (and occasionally piano and flumpet – a hybrid of trumpet and flugelhorn).

“Undoubted vocal expression aided by superb piano accompaniment” -The Advertiser John McBeath

Running time 90 minutes | plus 20 minute interval



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Andy Cowan
at The Skylark Room

Andy Cowan is one of Australia's foremost performing songwriters. He possesses a voice that invites comparison with the likes of Tom Waits or Leonard Cohen, with the soul of Ray Charles. But these are superficial comparisons, Andy's virtuoso Piano and Keyboard playing contain both energy and melodic beauty. His songwriting and performing skills give him a strength and quality that define him as the complete artistic entity - the "King of the Keys"

An evening with Mike Rudd featuring 1st Base & Mic’N’Brock
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Mike Rudd’s 1st BASE sees piano accordionist George Butrumlis (Black Sorrows, Zydeco Jump, The Purple Dentists and Raga Dolls) and bassist Jeremy Alsop (Ron Charles Band, Allan Zavod, The David Chesworth Ensemble) joining Spectrum’s main man, Mike Rudd, in an acoustic-skewed reappraisal of his previously all-electric output.

For 1st BASE, Mike has chosen songs from his solo repertoire that respond to being stripped back and reworked and that have a story to tell. Of course, Rudd is inclined to make a fascinating commentary about the songs he’s playing and the bands that originally played them, so there are stories all round. Butrumlis’ lyrical piano accordion in place of Spectrum’s Hammond organ is not as implausible as it sounds, and Jeremy’s double bass lines are all about restraint and intelligence, and so you can easily imagine the pair’s instrumental combination with Rudd’s nylon-string guitar, blues harp and even recorder playing, is sublime.

Rick Hart & The Sweet Addictions CD Launch  + The Weeping Willows
at The Skylark Room

"Award winning singer-songwriter Rick Hart is a storyteller, who weaves a tapestry of melody soaked simplicity and thoughtful, heartfelt imagery. Seamlessly blending ingredients from country, soul, blues, rock’n’roll and folk to create a sound all his own.

Hart can sing the life out of a heartache. Together with his band The Sweet Addictions, they deliver a show fuelled with energy, honesty and warmth from Hart's bag of melody soaked, countrified rock'n'soul treats."

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Dave Graney and Clare Moore
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Dave Graney is an Australian rock musician, singer-songwriter and author from Melbourne. Since 1978, Graney is generally accompanied by drummer, Clare Moore. The pair have fronted numerous bands including The Moodists (1980 to 1987), The White Buffaloes (1989 to 1990), Coral Snakes (1987 to 1989, 1991 to 1997), The Dave Graney Show (1998 to 2003) , Dave Graney and Clare Moore featuring the Lurid Yellow Mist or Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist (2004 to 2011) and currently, dave graney and the mistLY. He was awarded 'Best Male Vocalist' at the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 for his work on The Soft 'n' Sexy Sound, while ""Feelin' Kinda Sporty"" won 'Best Video' in 1997 and he has received seven other ARIA Award nominations. He has also co-presented a radio show on Melbourne's Triple R community radio station for five years (from 2009) called Banana Lounge Broadcasting aka ""BLB"".

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Eddie Cole Album Launch + John Duke
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Eddie Cole is coming to The Skylark Room on Friday the 13th of October to launch his latest EP: 'Introducing The Eddie Cole Songbook'. With an extensive back catalogue which features an ABC Radio National album of the week, songs played on Triple J, PBS and Triple R and others used in soundtracks and videos, he is putting out the welcome mat to his House of Song and inviting fans, friends and curious hills folk to come inside and explore!

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Benny Walker Wine, Woman & Soul EP Tour
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Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter Benny Walker is the real deal.

His love songs and epic tales are mixed with passion for people, the land, summer vibes and deep grooves that reach the soul. Capturing hearts with darker tracks reflecting a shadowy side such as those on album Through the Forest through to upbeat songs such as Summer Sun Benny’s killer voice and songwriting talents have impressed audiences far & wide.

Nominated for 4 NIMA awards in 2016for Oh No You Don’t a song that shot to No.1 on the AMRAP chart was soon followed by another No.1 with the heart wrenching single SAVE. Both songs were the beginnings of a new direction for Benny and were produced by [ARIA Award winning] Jan Skubiszewski .

2016 closed on a winning streak when Benny took home the gong for Best Aboriginal Act at The Age Music Victoria Music Awards 2016 last November.

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Geoff Achison
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From Melbourne to Memphis, Aussie blues/roots artist Geoff Achison has thrilled audiences around the world with his dynamic blues playing and gutsy solo arrangements.

Geoff first arrived on the scene in the late 1980’s playing lead guitar with enigmatic Australian blues performer Dutch Tilders.

After several years with Dutch, Geoff took his music overseas competing at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, USA where he won the 'Albert King Award' and was offered an endorsement deal with Gibson Guitars.


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An evening with Leigh Sloggett, Patrick Evans & The Boltons
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This special Skylark Room evening will be the first coming together of three great acts to deliver a shared feast of their music. Story-telling folk singer Patrick Evans, blues-roots and contemporary folk act The Leigh Sloggett Duo, and the organic folk-pop of The Boltons.

As well as their individual sets, they will be combining their talents for some unique collaborations, complemented by Les Oldman (drums), Peter Anderson (accordion) and Paul Tehovnik (acoustic guitar).

“We’re looking forward to sharing our music with our friends in the hills at this fantastic venue!”


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The Skylarks
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The Skylark Room House Band - "The Skylarks" continues their free Sunday performances!

If you haven't seen them before, they are a 9 piece band led by Hill's vocalists Kathleen Snowball and Neesy Smith. They'll be rippin' up a variety of Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Blues. Did we mention they have their own horn section?

Come down to The Skylark Room on Sunday July 9th, hang out, consume a mourish Skylark lunch and top it off with your favourite drink. Don't forget to book a table because entry on Sunday Afternoons FREE! You can book now on 8288 2772.

Doors open at 10am, and music starts at 12pm.

Hope to see you there!


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Kinju Quintet - Is ‘Lily & King’ and more !
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Kinju Quintet is a Melbourne based group that plays original jazz incorporating elements of swing, blues, funk, soul and the odd bit of world music with the aim of achieving an Australian sound. The compositions allow for personal interpretation and improvisation in accordance with the themes of the songs, all of which have a set framework and theme statement. There are some fairly obvious influences from the cool sounds of the Blue Note label, particularly the sounds of the fifties and sixties and players like Miles, Monk and Mingus but essentially the aim is a joyous, soulful, laid-back ‘blowout’.

The Kinju Quintet lineup is Lily Sutton – trombone, Chelsea Allen – drums, Phil Reichman – saxophones, Sam Izzo – keyboard, Tony King – double bass.


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Matt Walker solo with Maggie Alley
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ARIA Award winner Matt Walker’s new project Lost Ragas are hard to pin down. Broken hearted alt country that flies off into amazing dual slide guitar meets lapsteel all centered around Matt Walker’s beautifully dark voice. Following on from their debut “Phantom Ride” which garnered ABC Radio National Album of Week, Lost Ragas released their second album, Trans Atlantic Highway in early 2015 to critical acclaim once again.

Matt Walker’s new project Lost Ragas’ debut “Phantom Ride” garnered ABC Radio National Album of Week and released their second album, Trans Atlantic Highway in early 2015 to critical acclaim once again. The band are currently working on their 3rd album due for release in late 2017.

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Herft, Geri, Roberts, and Smith

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Suzette Herft, Janette Geri, Tracey Roberts and Jo Jo Smith on stage together. Take a peek in the greenroom - a bunch of top-class singer-songwriters, all together on stage, "round-robining" their songs with some seriously good "off-the-cuff" musical accompaniment and harmonies, telling their stories with a fair dose of fun and spontaneous banter.  Who knows WHAT could happen!!

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Dandenong Ranges Orchestra

Music to Move You

Janette Geri Album Launch

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Janette’s music is a potent mix of Celtic, contemporary and traditional, cool guitar playing delivered with total honesty and rare warmth. A voice truly remarkable, rich in beauty and power, she delivers songs of substance with grace, soaring passion and great tenderness.
“She has a hauntingly beautiful and warm voice that puts instantly a spell on the listener. Wonderful harmonies coupled with stirring rhythms and angelic singing make her music a real treat for your ears.” - Adolf 'gorhand' Goriup, FolkWorld

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Funk De Vue feat. Arnold Tihema

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Funk De Vue is an exciting New Orleans style Band based in Melbourne Australia. Their music comprises a rich blend of funk, blues and jazz is inspired by the contemporary sounds of New Orleans artists like the Meters, Jon Cleary and the Neville Brothers. Funk De Vue’s repertoire of original songs and selected New Orleans Style hits, have been received with great enthusiasm by their Melbourne audiences.

Funk De Vue is a musical collaboration between a group of highly experienced Melbourne musicians who have performed with such notable Australian artists including, Greg Ham (Men At Work), Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool), James Black (Mondo Rock and Rockwiz) just to mention a few. Members of the Funk De Vue have also had long histories performing in well-known Melbourne institutions such as Grand Wazoo and Relax with Max.
 



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Lior

Live and intimate

“Lior is part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality.” 

Share an evening with the acclaimed singer/songwriter Lior in an intimate ‘salon’ concert. Lior will be performing material from his back catalogue as well as works from his forthcoming new album.

Lior burst onto the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album ‘Autumn Flow’. Spearheaded by This Old Love, Daniel and Autumn Flow, the album became one of the most successful independent debuts in Australian history. A swag of accolades and awards followed and a #2 on the Australian charts for his follow up album.

With support from Domini Forster.

30 min Domini, 75 min Lior | 20 min interval | all ages

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“Kate Miller-Heidke is a genius. Her unique mix of operatic singing and pop music is a thing of beauty.  Her voice is much more than a supremely versatile instrument – it’s a weapon." – The Mercury, Tasmania

Electrify your senses with international music sensation Kate Miller-Heidke coming to enchant the Burrinja stage with her monumental voice, with support from Sunshine Coast’s newest and brightest star AYLA.

Coming to the Hills as part of her Australian tour, experience music from her acclaimed musical The Rabbits, a new cover or two and songs from her most recent record O Vertigo! – hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as a “career-best album” – as well as earlier material from across her varied career.

Kate says, 'Playing live has always been at the core of what I do. It's been a while, and I'm itching to get on the road again. I have some slightly bent new songs I'd love to play, as well as revisiting some older stuff and a snippet or two from The Rabbits. I'm really looking forward to playing in these gorgeous venues before going into studio hibernation next year.’

Kate Miller-Heidke has spent the last year spreading her wings into new creative fields – like composing and starring in the Helpmann-Award winning opera The Rabbits, and filming her television acting debut in the musical mini-series The Divorce, airing on the ABC in December - and now she is keen to get back on the road to perform material of her own.

Kate is also releasing a charity Christmas single “I’m Growing A Beard Downstairs For Christmas” by Kate Miller-Heidke featuring The Beards, with all proceeds going to Bowel Cancer Australia.

Over the last two years the Sunshine Coast’s newest and brightest star AYLA has been steadily gaining attention on the Australian music scene for her mature and compelling writing style. Her debut single “Wish I Was” was released in early 2014. Regarding the opportunity to open shows for Kate, Ayla said, "I've always admired Kate Miller-Heidke for her clever lyrics, incredible range and unique spin on pop music. She is one of Australia's best female artists and I'm absolutely honoured to be supporting her on this tour.”

The Tracey Roberts Quartet

Tracey Roberts returns to the Skylark Room - this time playing piano and singing with her fabulous quartet comprising some of Melbourne's best jazz musicians: Robert Mercer on drums, Jon Magill on saxes & flute, and Leon Heale on double bass - playing a juicy selection of Tracey’s originals, jazz standards and stylishly grooved-up pop songs you’ll know and enjoy hearing slightly differently. Outstanding musicianship and always entertaining - a class act.

Book your table now with some friends for a wonderful night of quality music, beautifully constructed songs with plenty of anecdotes and laughs along the way.

Delicious light meals are available - doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 8pm.

"One of the best singers in the hills..." - Ann Creber, 3MDR 97.1FM

"An incredible act - watch this space..." - Castlemaine Jazz Festival

"Just exquisite..." – Judee Horin, President, The ShowBiz Club

The Lost Ragas
-featuring Matt Walker

With support from Brian Baker

ARIA Award winner Matt Walker’s new project Lost Ragas are hard to pin down. Broken hearted alt country that flies off into amazing dual slide guitar meets lapsteel all centered around Matt Walker’s beautifully dark voice. Following on from their debut Phantom Ride which garnered ABC Radio National Album of Week, Lost Ragas have just released their second album, Trans Atlantic Highway to critical acclaim once again.

Hear songs of murder and alienation... Songs of a love that was never known and of love that was a euphoric nirvana... Songs of friendship and even a song about a stunt motorcycle legend. Evolving from real places and fashioned into something poetic and powerful, these are the stories that cement this band together.

Check out the Lost Ragas here.

Brian Baker

Brian Baker is one of the hills favourite local singer/songwriters.
Legendary for his “No Maccas” song -which was at heart of the No McDonalds in Tecoma protest campaign, he is also the host of The Leggacy Sessions open mic.

Brian’s songs are lyrically dense and musically intense, wearing creative influences such as The Beatles and Little Feat on his sleeve. Having performed in a number of acclaimed Australian bands, Brain is well known for his role in ‘The Ones’ and collaboration with Eddie Rayner from Split Enz as "The Makers.

Book online or via the box office on 9754 8723.

LIVE ON THE LAWN 

Featuring Lily & King, Tracey Roberts, Pia Nesvara, Luke & Sarah Rose, and emerging artists from the RaRa Records label.

Hot summer days meet cool summer sounds. Nothing says Summer quite like live music, green grass, outdoor food & bev, and gathering with a few hundred of your closest friends. We are thrilled to welcome you back to Burrinja, to experience live music in the stunning sunny lawns at the front of the building. A one day festival of local creative talent, featuring some of the regions most loved artists, alongside emerging talents of the music industry.

This is a non-smoking, no B.Y.O. alcohol event.

*Conditions of entry & allocation of deposit

Tickets to this event are free but require a $25 deposit as they are strictly limited. On the day you will have the option to transfer the your deposit to the bar, contribute it towards the artist fees or have it refunded. If you have paid a deposit on a ticket but do NOT attend the event you will NOT be eligible for a refund of the deposit. 

The Harbour Agency Presents:

Hot Autumn Nights • Tim Freedman live

Tim Freedman will re-emerge in March with a brand new solo show "Hot Autumn Nights 2021".

After a sold out 35 date tour in November and December, this snappy run through the country will preview three more songs from The Whitlams' forthcoming album "Gaffage and Clink", and also premiere reworkings of some of his favourite tracks from Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Randy Newman.

Performing for limited capacities, and bringing a grand piano to most of the venues, Freedman will once again mix cabaret and rock in his own sardonic style.

The Daily Telegraph wrote of his November show at the City Recital Hall, "The tall and gangly front man charmed and cajoled his 400-strong “spaced out” audience with all the debonair flair of a Bryan Ferry....The stripped back accompaniment of the piano highlighted just how cleverly constructed his lyrics are – they sound so uncontrived, which is hellish difficult to do as any would-be songwriter will tell you." (Steve Moffatt) 

A Boy Called Sailboat

Hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before! 

Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’.  This heart-warming movie, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons, Noel G, Elizabeth De Razzo, Jake Busey, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role.

Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South.  One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”.  From this moment, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written.

The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before.

Archie Roach: Tell Me Why 

A new work sharing stories and songs from Archie's new memoir and companion album. 

Not many have lived as many lives – from stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader – but it took almost a lifetime to find who he really was.  He is Archie Roach.  His new memoir Tell Me Why (Simon and Schuster) is an intimate, moving and often confronting account of his resilience and strength of spirit, and also of a great love story. It’s an extraordinary odyssey of love and heartbreak, family and community, survival and renewal – and the healing power of music.  The companion album Tell Me Why (Bloodlines), considered Roach’s 18 song ‘magnum opus’, re-imagines eleven songs which have defined his extraordinary career. Roach voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through these songs to become the legendary singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today – beloved and respected by fans worldwide.

Kate Ceberano & Paul Grabowsky | Tryst

Following the enormous success of the Love Songs tour in 2016, Australian music greats Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky are set to tour the country once again in celebration of their debut album Tryst. Tryst is a very personal journey into words and music by two of Australia’s most respected musicians reinterpreting of some of the great love songs of our time. Kate and Paul deliver achingly, soulful renditions of songs that connect on a deep emotional level and have influenced both of them at some point in their lives. The repertoire will be as diverse as love itself - from 60s pop with Cilla Black, to 80s Aussie rock with the Divinyls, and flirtations into jazz and chanson along the way.

The performance scheduled for Thu 5 Nov 7.30pm has been cancelled in line with current advice regarding COVID-19. If you have purchased tickets to this show we will be in contact shortly to arrange a refund. Kate Ceberano & Paul Grabowsky will be returning in 2021. 

Grigoryan Brothers

Guitarists, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. Between them, they have received 3 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 11 albums with the 12th coming out in 2019. They have been touring internationally since 2003, regularly performing throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA, as well as more exotic performances in Brazil, South Africa, India and the Middle East.

Lloyd Spiegel ~ Cut and Run Tour

Acoustic Blues master Lloyd Spiegel is proud to announce the release of his 10th 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 show to miss for those who love incredible guitar playing, great songs and the odd tall tale.

‘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.

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An Evening with the Waifs - SOLD OUT!

The original road warriors, the Waifs have built a career out of continually circling Australia and the globe. From bustling cities to the farthest regional and coastal towns, they have spent the past 25 years reuniting with old friends and gathering new fans, thanks to their enchanting live shows and affable natures.

 "(the Waifs) act is a sonic pearl of the highest order. Groovy and hip shaking, bold yet honest. The drive of Josh Cunningham's guitar and Vikki Thorn's passionate blues harp playing set the scene for a sweet set to follow" Tom O'Donovan - themusic.com.au

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Running 120 minutes 


 

Lior and Paul Grabowsky

Revel in two of Australia’s most acclaimed musicians and composers performing together on Burrinja’s stage!

A collaboration of two of Australia’s most respected artists. Singer/songwriter Lior shot to the public’s attention following his 2005 debut album Autumn Flow, which became one of the most successful independent releases in Australian history. His collaboration with composer Nigel Westlake, won best classical album at the 2014 ARIA awards. Paul Grabowsky is an acclaimed composer, pianist and polymath who has received numerous awards in his illustrious 40 year career. Together they will be reinventing some of Lior’s most cherished songs as well as bringing their own individual voices to this special show.

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Karise Eden

Born to Fight Tour

Karise Eden is back. One of world’s most distinctive singers and arguably Australia’s best soul & blues voice, Karise Eden hits the road early 2019 to showcase her brand new album Born To Fight. She will perform songs from her latest release as well as the soul classics that she is known and loved for. At just 26 years of age, Karise Eden has achieved so much – her debut album was the biggest selling album for a local artist in 2012 and broke ARIA Chart records, her follow up 2014 album ‘Things I’ve Done’ achieved Gold sales status and she’s just released her third album, ‘Born To Fight’.

In 2018 Karise is the fittest she’s ever been, and she is reaping the rewards! 
She says, “Since working out and developing on my core strength, my high notes are stronger and my lower register is thicker and richer.”  Fans are in for a treat!

Karise Eden’s voice is best experienced in a live setting – for an unforgettable show, don’t miss Karise Eden live in concert.

www.kariseeden.com.au

Dan Sultan - Killer Solo Tour

The notion of slowing down isn’t particularly suitable when describing Dan Sultan. The hard working Melbourne musician will hit the road for a run of intimate theatre shows throughout regional and metro centres from March through to June. Leaving his incredible band at home, the Killer Solo Tour will see the Melbourne musician strip things back to basics – just Dan Sultan, his piano and guitar.

Each intimate and acoustic performance will see Sultan reimagining all of his most recent release, the stirring ARIA #5 debuting, critically acclaimed Killer (out now via Liberation Records), including singles ‘Hold It Together, ‘Kingdom’, ‘Magnetic’  and fan-favourites ‘Cul-de-sac’ and ‘Reaction’. In addition fans will be treated to a handful of classics from his decade-long back catalogue (expect hits from Blackbird, Dirty Ground, Get Out While You Can and Homemade Biscuits).

Running 80 minutes | plus 20 minute interval
All Ages



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MARCIA
LIVE ON STAGE

The Queen of Discotheque returns for a night of boogie fever! 

Marcia Hines brings Disco Fever to Burrinja.  All the hits, all the glamour, all the glitter and all with a spectacular stage performance featuring singers, dancers and musicians.

If you love the world of disco, if you love a dance and a sing along, this is the show for you!

JIVE TALKIN' Starring Tom Oliver

Support Act to Marcia Hines

In 1958, a young teenage band called 'The Rattlesnakes' arrived at a dock in Brisbane, Australia. Fast forward 60 years and they are one of the world's best-selling artists of all time - The Bee Gees.

JIVE TALKIN' celebrates the life and songs of Barry, Maurice, Robin & Andy Gibb. 

Running 150 minutes | includes 20 minute interval & Support Act
All Ages


 

A Taste of Tamworth

Featuring Carter & Carter, Lyn Bowtell, Jayne Denham & The Weeping Willows

GiddyUPwey!

The Taste Of Tamworth show is a unique concert experience that brings a tasty sample of Australia’s biggest festival, the Tamworth Country Music Festival, right into your own backyard. Four multi- award winning acts, led by Golden Guitar winners Carter & Carter, team up to bring you the excitement and entertainment of a festival which has produced artists like Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Keith Urban and many more. Each act performs a set of their own hits, before teaming up for a fun filled finale. Four award winning acts together in one big show – A Taste Of Tamworth you’ll never forget.

This years performers are:

Carter & Carter – Australia’s most successful independent country music act with a Golden Guitar, 12 National #1 hits and 12 Independent Country Music Awards

Lyn Bowtell – 6 time Golden Guitar Winner, Toyota Starmaker Winner and Finalist on The Voice in season 6

Jayne Denham – Winner Australian Independent CM Rising Star, five top 10 videos on the Country Music Channel and three national #1 hits on country radio.

The Weeping Willows – 5 X Golden Guitar Finalists, 4x Country Music Channel Finalists and APRA/AMCOS Australian Independent CM Single Of The Year

Lady be Good

The Songs of Ella Fitzgerald.

Travel through time as Nina Ferro pays tribute to the great Queen of Jazz!
Lady Be Good is a joyous, swinging tribute to the First Lady of Song and the legends of The Great American Songbook she most loved to interpret, performed by one of the brightest stars of the international jazz scene, Nina Ferro. Her powerful, evocative voice, stunning vocal range and extraordinary stage presence have earned her an enviable reputation at home and around the world. Joined on stage by a jiving band, songs include How High The Moon, The Lady is a Tramp, Blue Skies, Love For Sale, & Someone to Watch Over Me.   

An Evening with the Waifs - SOLD OUT!

The original road warriors, the Waifs have built a career out of continually circling Australia and the globe. From bustling cities to the farthest regional and coastal towns, they have spent the past 25 years reuniting with old friends and gathering new fans, thanks to their enchanting live shows and affable natures.

 "(the Waifs) act is a sonic pearl of the highest order. Groovy and hip shaking, bold yet honest. The drive of Josh Cunningham's guitar and Vikki Thorn's passionate blues harp playing set the scene for a sweet set to follow" Tom O'Donovan - themusic.com.au

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Running 120 minutes 


 

Kasey Chambers

and the Fireside Disciples

Campfire Tour is SOLD OUT!

Join Kasey Chambers by the “ Campfire” for a musical journey through the stories of places, people, cultures and sounds that have inspired one of Australia’s most revered performers.

“Campfire is an album I have wanted to make my whole life and represents the connection I’ve had to the different lands and cultures throughout my life that have influenced me the most.   I have taken all of those experiences and put them into songs and sounds for Campfire. Join us for a very special evening of music and stories of the places, people, cultures and sounds that I would like to share with you all around my Campfire.”

Running 150 minutes | includes 20 minute interval & Support Act
All Ages



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Please note the Country Bundle is only available when purchasing Kasey Chambers tickets and taste of Tamworth in the same transaction.

A Taste Of Tamworth

Featuring Carter & Carter, Felicity Urquhart, Travis Sinclair and Anthony Taylor

GiddyUPwey!

Dust off those cowboy boots and get ready to bust out some serious boot-scooting as Burrinja prepares to welcome ‘A Taste Of Tamworth’ - Australia’s biggest music festival to the stage with four award winning acts in one big show.

Golden Guitar Winners – Carter & Carter, Felicity Urquhart and Travis Sinclair team up with rising star Anthony Taylor, to bring you an authentic taste of Tamworth.

With each act presenting their own form of music and unique personality on the Burrinja stage, hear the artist’s intimate accounts and stories behind the songs, then join in for a big team fun filled finale.

‘You don’t know country music until you’ve seen Tamworth’

Running 140 minutes | plus 20 minute interval
All Ages



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B2M (Bathurst to Melville Tiwi Islands) – MAMANTA

Step into a pumping RnB concert, Tiwi Islands style!

Mamanta –‘friend’ in Tiwi – pairs seven piece band B2M’s acclaimed R&B music and performance with captivating footage of life and culture in the Tiwi Islands. Showcasing their new album, Mamanta is a vibrant cultural experience told through a mix of dance, chants and song.

Find yourself tuned to the beat of their unique sound as they bring you a rare insight into their island culture delivered with their trademark wit, musicality and charm. If you haven’t had an opportunity to travel to the Tiwi Islands, this unique blend of contemporary and traditional sounds is sure to take you on an illuminating and uplifting journey.

‘“B2M…wow, the music, the joy, the talent- it was contagious. It would have been a standing ovation that demanded an encore- but everyone was already on their feet dancing! We couldn’t get enough of them!” Phaedra Watts, Artistic Director, Nannup Music Festival

Running 70 minutes | no interval
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Grigoryan Brothers

Songs Without Words

Indulge your senses in an afternoon with one of Australia’s finest classical guitar duos: the Grigoryan Brothers.

The Grigoryan Brothers return to Burrinja with their passion for sumptuous new arrangements and their own evocative compositions. Consistently pushing classical guitar into genres such as jazz, folk and contemporary music, the brothers know no boundaries as they traverse new musical frontiers.

For this special Burrinja concert The Grigoryan Brothers will perform works from their latest release ‘Songs Without Words’, marking a return to classical repertoire. With songs by composers including Bach, Elgar, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Faure, De Falla and Ponce all masterfully arranged for the brothers by their father Edward.

“Guitar playing of uncommon originality and authority. Musicality, expressivity and daring,” - The New York Times

90 minutes | plus 20 minute interval



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Vince Jones & Paul Grabowsky
Provenance

Tune into the lingering and luscious tones of Vince Jones and Paul Grabowsky live on the Burrinja stage.

Based on their new album featuring a survey of intimate ballads, ‘Provenance’ showcases the superlative craftsmanship of platinum-selling legendary singer Vince Jones and multi-ARIA-winning pianist Paul Grabowsky.

‘Provenance’ marks a renewed collaboration between this pair of Australian music legends after decades apart. It also describes the music: ballads that showcase the essential elements of their craft, fundamentals that have been the foundations of their astonishing careers, pared down to an intimate combination of piano and voice (and occasionally piano and flumpet – a hybrid of trumpet and flugelhorn).

“Undoubted vocal expression aided by superb piano accompaniment” -The Advertiser John McBeath

Running time 90 minutes | plus 20 minute interval



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Andy Cowan
at The Skylark Room

Andy Cowan is one of Australia's foremost performing songwriters. He possesses a voice that invites comparison with the likes of Tom Waits or Leonard Cohen, with the soul of Ray Charles. But these are superficial comparisons, Andy's virtuoso Piano and Keyboard playing contain both energy and melodic beauty. His songwriting and performing skills give him a strength and quality that define him as the complete artistic entity - the "King of the Keys"

An evening with Mike Rudd featuring 1st Base & Mic’N’Brock
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Mike Rudd’s 1st BASE sees piano accordionist George Butrumlis (Black Sorrows, Zydeco Jump, The Purple Dentists and Raga Dolls) and bassist Jeremy Alsop (Ron Charles Band, Allan Zavod, The David Chesworth Ensemble) joining Spectrum’s main man, Mike Rudd, in an acoustic-skewed reappraisal of his previously all-electric output.

For 1st BASE, Mike has chosen songs from his solo repertoire that respond to being stripped back and reworked and that have a story to tell. Of course, Rudd is inclined to make a fascinating commentary about the songs he’s playing and the bands that originally played them, so there are stories all round. Butrumlis’ lyrical piano accordion in place of Spectrum’s Hammond organ is not as implausible as it sounds, and Jeremy’s double bass lines are all about restraint and intelligence, and so you can easily imagine the pair’s instrumental combination with Rudd’s nylon-string guitar, blues harp and even recorder playing, is sublime.

Rick Hart & The Sweet Addictions CD Launch  + The Weeping Willows
at The Skylark Room

"Award winning singer-songwriter Rick Hart is a storyteller, who weaves a tapestry of melody soaked simplicity and thoughtful, heartfelt imagery. Seamlessly blending ingredients from country, soul, blues, rock’n’roll and folk to create a sound all his own.

Hart can sing the life out of a heartache. Together with his band The Sweet Addictions, they deliver a show fuelled with energy, honesty and warmth from Hart's bag of melody soaked, countrified rock'n'soul treats."

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Dave Graney and Clare Moore
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Dave Graney is an Australian rock musician, singer-songwriter and author from Melbourne. Since 1978, Graney is generally accompanied by drummer, Clare Moore. The pair have fronted numerous bands including The Moodists (1980 to 1987), The White Buffaloes (1989 to 1990), Coral Snakes (1987 to 1989, 1991 to 1997), The Dave Graney Show (1998 to 2003) , Dave Graney and Clare Moore featuring the Lurid Yellow Mist or Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist (2004 to 2011) and currently, dave graney and the mistLY. He was awarded 'Best Male Vocalist' at the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 for his work on The Soft 'n' Sexy Sound, while ""Feelin' Kinda Sporty"" won 'Best Video' in 1997 and he has received seven other ARIA Award nominations. He has also co-presented a radio show on Melbourne's Triple R community radio station for five years (from 2009) called Banana Lounge Broadcasting aka ""BLB"".

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Eddie Cole Album Launch + John Duke
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Eddie Cole is coming to The Skylark Room on Friday the 13th of October to launch his latest EP: 'Introducing The Eddie Cole Songbook'. With an extensive back catalogue which features an ABC Radio National album of the week, songs played on Triple J, PBS and Triple R and others used in soundtracks and videos, he is putting out the welcome mat to his House of Song and inviting fans, friends and curious hills folk to come inside and explore!

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Benny Walker Wine, Woman & Soul EP Tour
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Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter Benny Walker is the real deal.

His love songs and epic tales are mixed with passion for people, the land, summer vibes and deep grooves that reach the soul. Capturing hearts with darker tracks reflecting a shadowy side such as those on album Through the Forest through to upbeat songs such as Summer Sun Benny’s killer voice and songwriting talents have impressed audiences far & wide.

Nominated for 4 NIMA awards in 2016for Oh No You Don’t a song that shot to No.1 on the AMRAP chart was soon followed by another No.1 with the heart wrenching single SAVE. Both songs were the beginnings of a new direction for Benny and were produced by [ARIA Award winning] Jan Skubiszewski .

2016 closed on a winning streak when Benny took home the gong for Best Aboriginal Act at The Age Music Victoria Music Awards 2016 last November.

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Geoff Achison
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From Melbourne to Memphis, Aussie blues/roots artist Geoff Achison has thrilled audiences around the world with his dynamic blues playing and gutsy solo arrangements.

Geoff first arrived on the scene in the late 1980’s playing lead guitar with enigmatic Australian blues performer Dutch Tilders.

After several years with Dutch, Geoff took his music overseas competing at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, USA where he won the 'Albert King Award' and was offered an endorsement deal with Gibson Guitars.


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An evening with Leigh Sloggett, Patrick Evans & The Boltons
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This special Skylark Room evening will be the first coming together of three great acts to deliver a shared feast of their music. Story-telling folk singer Patrick Evans, blues-roots and contemporary folk act The Leigh Sloggett Duo, and the organic folk-pop of The Boltons.

As well as their individual sets, they will be combining their talents for some unique collaborations, complemented by Les Oldman (drums), Peter Anderson (accordion) and Paul Tehovnik (acoustic guitar).

“We’re looking forward to sharing our music with our friends in the hills at this fantastic venue!”


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The Skylarks
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The Skylark Room House Band - "The Skylarks" continues their free Sunday performances!

If you haven't seen them before, they are a 9 piece band led by Hill's vocalists Kathleen Snowball and Neesy Smith. They'll be rippin' up a variety of Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Blues. Did we mention they have their own horn section?

Come down to The Skylark Room on Sunday July 9th, hang out, consume a mourish Skylark lunch and top it off with your favourite drink. Don't forget to book a table because entry on Sunday Afternoons FREE! You can book now on 8288 2772.

Doors open at 10am, and music starts at 12pm.

Hope to see you there!


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Kinju Quintet - Is ‘Lily & King’ and more !
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Kinju Quintet is a Melbourne based group that plays original jazz incorporating elements of swing, blues, funk, soul and the odd bit of world music with the aim of achieving an Australian sound. The compositions allow for personal interpretation and improvisation in accordance with the themes of the songs, all of which have a set framework and theme statement. There are some fairly obvious influences from the cool sounds of the Blue Note label, particularly the sounds of the fifties and sixties and players like Miles, Monk and Mingus but essentially the aim is a joyous, soulful, laid-back ‘blowout’.

The Kinju Quintet lineup is Lily Sutton – trombone, Chelsea Allen – drums, Phil Reichman – saxophones, Sam Izzo – keyboard, Tony King – double bass.


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Matt Walker solo with Maggie Alley
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ARIA Award winner Matt Walker’s new project Lost Ragas are hard to pin down. Broken hearted alt country that flies off into amazing dual slide guitar meets lapsteel all centered around Matt Walker’s beautifully dark voice. Following on from their debut “Phantom Ride” which garnered ABC Radio National Album of Week, Lost Ragas released their second album, Trans Atlantic Highway in early 2015 to critical acclaim once again.

Matt Walker’s new project Lost Ragas’ debut “Phantom Ride” garnered ABC Radio National Album of Week and released their second album, Trans Atlantic Highway in early 2015 to critical acclaim once again. The band are currently working on their 3rd album due for release in late 2017.

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Herft, Geri, Roberts, and Smith

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Suzette Herft, Janette Geri, Tracey Roberts and Jo Jo Smith on stage together. Take a peek in the greenroom - a bunch of top-class singer-songwriters, all together on stage, "round-robining" their songs with some seriously good "off-the-cuff" musical accompaniment and harmonies, telling their stories with a fair dose of fun and spontaneous banter.  Who knows WHAT could happen!!

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Dandenong Ranges Orchestra

Music to Move You

Janette Geri Album Launch

at The Skylark Room

Janette’s music is a potent mix of Celtic, contemporary and traditional, cool guitar playing delivered with total honesty and rare warmth. A voice truly remarkable, rich in beauty and power, she delivers songs of substance with grace, soaring passion and great tenderness.
“She has a hauntingly beautiful and warm voice that puts instantly a spell on the listener. Wonderful harmonies coupled with stirring rhythms and angelic singing make her music a real treat for your ears.” - Adolf 'gorhand' Goriup, FolkWorld

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Funk De Vue feat. Arnold Tihema

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Funk De Vue is an exciting New Orleans style Band based in Melbourne Australia. Their music comprises a rich blend of funk, blues and jazz is inspired by the contemporary sounds of New Orleans artists like the Meters, Jon Cleary and the Neville Brothers. Funk De Vue’s repertoire of original songs and selected New Orleans Style hits, have been received with great enthusiasm by their Melbourne audiences.

Funk De Vue is a musical collaboration between a group of highly experienced Melbourne musicians who have performed with such notable Australian artists including, Greg Ham (Men At Work), Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool), James Black (Mondo Rock and Rockwiz) just to mention a few. Members of the Funk De Vue have also had long histories performing in well-known Melbourne institutions such as Grand Wazoo and Relax with Max.
 



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Lior

Live and intimate

“Lior is part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality.” 

Share an evening with the acclaimed singer/songwriter Lior in an intimate ‘salon’ concert. Lior will be performing material from his back catalogue as well as works from his forthcoming new album.

Lior burst onto the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album ‘Autumn Flow’. Spearheaded by This Old Love, Daniel and Autumn Flow, the album became one of the most successful independent debuts in Australian history. A swag of accolades and awards followed and a #2 on the Australian charts for his follow up album.

With support from Domini Forster.

30 min Domini, 75 min Lior | 20 min interval | all ages

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“Kate Miller-Heidke is a genius. Her unique mix of operatic singing and pop music is a thing of beauty.  Her voice is much more than a supremely versatile instrument – it’s a weapon." – The Mercury, Tasmania

Electrify your senses with international music sensation Kate Miller-Heidke coming to enchant the Burrinja stage with her monumental voice, with support from Sunshine Coast’s newest and brightest star AYLA.

Coming to the Hills as part of her Australian tour, experience music from her acclaimed musical The Rabbits, a new cover or two and songs from her most recent record O Vertigo! – hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as a “career-best album” – as well as earlier material from across her varied career.

Kate says, 'Playing live has always been at the core of what I do. It's been a while, and I'm itching to get on the road again. I have some slightly bent new songs I'd love to play, as well as revisiting some older stuff and a snippet or two from The Rabbits. I'm really looking forward to playing in these gorgeous venues before going into studio hibernation next year.’

Kate Miller-Heidke has spent the last year spreading her wings into new creative fields – like composing and starring in the Helpmann-Award winning opera The Rabbits, and filming her television acting debut in the musical mini-series The Divorce, airing on the ABC in December - and now she is keen to get back on the road to perform material of her own.

Kate is also releasing a charity Christmas single “I’m Growing A Beard Downstairs For Christmas” by Kate Miller-Heidke featuring The Beards, with all proceeds going to Bowel Cancer Australia.

Over the last two years the Sunshine Coast’s newest and brightest star AYLA has been steadily gaining attention on the Australian music scene for her mature and compelling writing style. Her debut single “Wish I Was” was released in early 2014. Regarding the opportunity to open shows for Kate, Ayla said, "I've always admired Kate Miller-Heidke for her clever lyrics, incredible range and unique spin on pop music. She is one of Australia's best female artists and I'm absolutely honoured to be supporting her on this tour.”

The Tracey Roberts Quartet

Tracey Roberts returns to the Skylark Room - this time playing piano and singing with her fabulous quartet comprising some of Melbourne's best jazz musicians: Robert Mercer on drums, Jon Magill on saxes & flute, and Leon Heale on double bass - playing a juicy selection of Tracey’s originals, jazz standards and stylishly grooved-up pop songs you’ll know and enjoy hearing slightly differently. Outstanding musicianship and always entertaining - a class act.

Book your table now with some friends for a wonderful night of quality music, beautifully constructed songs with plenty of anecdotes and laughs along the way.

Delicious light meals are available - doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 8pm.

"One of the best singers in the hills..." - Ann Creber, 3MDR 97.1FM

"An incredible act - watch this space..." - Castlemaine Jazz Festival

"Just exquisite..." – Judee Horin, President, The ShowBiz Club

The Lost Ragas
-featuring Matt Walker

With support from Brian Baker

ARIA Award winner Matt Walker’s new project Lost Ragas are hard to pin down. Broken hearted alt country that flies off into amazing dual slide guitar meets lapsteel all centered around Matt Walker’s beautifully dark voice. Following on from their debut Phantom Ride which garnered ABC Radio National Album of Week, Lost Ragas have just released their second album, Trans Atlantic Highway to critical acclaim once again.

Hear songs of murder and alienation... Songs of a love that was never known and of love that was a euphoric nirvana... Songs of friendship and even a song about a stunt motorcycle legend. Evolving from real places and fashioned into something poetic and powerful, these are the stories that cement this band together.

Check out the Lost Ragas here.

Brian Baker

Brian Baker is one of the hills favourite local singer/songwriters.
Legendary for his “No Maccas” song -which was at heart of the No McDonalds in Tecoma protest campaign, he is also the host of The Leggacy Sessions open mic.

Brian’s songs are lyrically dense and musically intense, wearing creative influences such as The Beatles and Little Feat on his sleeve. Having performed in a number of acclaimed Australian bands, Brain is well known for his role in ‘The Ones’ and collaboration with Eddie Rayner from Split Enz as "The Makers.

Book online or via the box office on 9754 8723.