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Welcome To Our New Improved Gig Guide: |
Music Category:
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Alternative music |
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Blues, Boogie & Roots |
| Country, Bush, Folk Music |
| Jazz Music |
| Cabaret |
| Corporate Entertainment |
| Novelty Act |
| Every Music Genre |
| Rock, Pop, Dance |
| Contemporary |
| Multiple Selections: |
Please roll over our marked dates in the calendar to see specific gig times, venues and tickets
| Jul 2nd, 2009 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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THE DETONATORS @ NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, 16 National Cct. Barton
Following the styles that made the mid to late 50s such a vital time in music's history. Melbourne's 'The Detnators' play an era, not simply a genre. Australia's leading roots rock 'n' roll band presents blazing jump-rock blues. Dressed in the era they love, they always are a crowd favourite.
Vocalist and harp player James 'Rockbottom'ť Moloney won the 'Golden Harmonica' competition at the 2005 Tamworth Country Music Festival. Festival credits include: Narooma Blues 2006/2007. They toured have recorded 4 albums of original material. |
| Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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CHRIS HARLAND BAND @ OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat St. Lyneham
Venue:: Pub/Hotel UK guitarist Chris Harland brought to Oz the tradition of British-made Electric Blues, the authentic riff-driven Chicago sound, a high-voltage heritage of Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Peter Green. Winner of the 2008 'Best Instrumentalist' Canberra Blues Society. Chris is joined with
Bassist Paul Leeder has backed the best: Jeff St John, Wendy Saddington, Angry Anderson, the O’Donnell Brothers. Paul’s bass drives The Chris Harland Blues Band like a diesel locomotive, smooth and strong as a polished steel rail. Rick Millband has been a professional drummer playing both nationally and internationally. He has supported artists such as Jethro Tull, The Pogues, Bob Dylan and Rolf Harris. |
| Jul 4th, 2009 (Sat) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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NOT YA NANNA@OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat St Lyneham
Venue:: Pub/Hotel NOT YA NANNA is a classic four-piece featuring a soulful female vocalist belting out smoking tunes from the 60s to the noughties accompanied by three well seasoned musos on bass, guitar and drums. They put their own experienced spin on well known songs and you'll be unable to stop grooving on the dance floor to their cool and uncompromising brand of rock, pop, blues and funk. |
| Jul 5th, 2009 (Sun) |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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LISA McCLELLAND'S DIVINE SUBLIMES@CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS YACHT CLUB, MARINER PLACE, YARRALUMLA
Venue:: Licensed Club One of our most popular stylish groups! Enjoy an afternoon of jazz, lounge and smooth grooves with the gorgeous Lisa McLelland on vocals and the talented John Black on keys, plus drums and double bass.
Lisa rendition of 'Hallelujah' is just divine! |
| Jul 9th, 2009 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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PAUL ROBERT BURTON & ANDREW TONER@NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, 16 NATIONAL CCT. BARTON
Venue:: Licensed Club ONE MAN TOO MANY INSTRUMENTS PAUL ROBERT BURTON TEAMS UP WITH GUITAR VIRTUOSO ANDREW TONER TO PRESENT AN EVENING OF DELICIOUS MUSIC ENCOMPASSING AN ELECTIC REPERTOIRE INCLUDING ORIGINALS, FROM IRISH TUNES TO BLUES TO CLASSIC HITS.
Paul Robert Burton is the founder and driving force behind the Band Of Gypsys (Shuffle Kings).
He is a Multi-tasking, Multi-instrumentalist, that performs a highly eclectic repertoire of
originals and unusual traditional musical pieces. His music reflects an interesting creative blend of Blues, Celtic, Rockabilly, Gypsy, Middle
Eastern, Gospel, Bluegrass, Swing, Jazz & Folk Rock influences.
Paul has been a professional musician for 25 years with an extensive list of musical credits.
Beginning his career as a session double bass player, Paul has performed with Elvis Presley’s
original drummer D J Fontana, James Brown’s original Drummer Toni Cooke. He
has also worked in various capacities in Australia as both a performing
musician/manager/producer & sound engineer with:
John Williamson, Jimmy Barnes, Phil Emmanuel, Felicity Urqhart, Doug Mulray, Nathan
Cavaleri, Kevin Borich, Pete Wells (guitarist Rose Tattoo), Anne Kirkpatrick, Paul Demarco,
The Harlem Shuffle, Eddy Youngblood, Don Hopkins, Dave Wray (Frank Bennett), Jim Conway,
Paul Kelly, Ed Kuepper, Andrew Clermont, Steve Berry, Steve Prestwich, Dave Tice, Graeme
Connors, Austentayshus, Ian Moss, Grace Knight, Don Walker and many more.
Paul’s latest ventures see him performing with his one man band; recording his first solo album;
Playing at many festivals, ticket shows and a variety of human rights events; continuing work with his
“Band Of Gypsys” (formely The Shuffle Kings); managing, recording and performing shows with
founding members of The Angels, John & Rick Brewster in The Brewster Brothers Trio.
Andrew Toner is one of Australia’s upcoming maestros, majoring as an instrumentalist on guitar. He has been playing since the age of 4 and has over 26 years experience in a diversity of styles, ranging from jazz to blues, bluegrass, flamenco, rock, country, latin and middle eastern music.
Completing his diploma in commercial music in 1998, Andrew then continued developing both his skills as a virtuoso musician and computer technician specializing in the integration of acoustic instruments with modern technology. In 2003, Andrew was in the top 5 finalist’s for “Jazz”, in the Australian Original Music Competition “MusicOz” for his original composition “It Can Be Done”.
Andrew has performed with fellow teenage guitaring prodigy, Smokin’ Joe
Robinson. He has appeared at several festivals around Australia including the
Noosa Jazz Festival, Tamworth Country Music and Kiama Jazz Festival. He has
played with many artists including; John & Rick Brewster (The Angels), George
Washingmachine, Finn MacCool, Clare O’Meara, Pixie Jenkins, Glen Terry,
Parris McCloud, Andrew Clermont, Gail Page, Paul Robert Burton & Christian
Marsh, Currently, Andrew is working with “The Band Of Gypsys” as well as
completing his first solo album and a variety of independent musical recording
projects. |
| Jul 10th, 2009 (Fri) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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PAUL ROBERT BURTON & ANDREW TONER@OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Venue:: Licensed Club ONE MAN TOO MANY INSTRUMENTS PAUL ROBERT BURTON TEAMS UP WITH GUITAR VIRTUOSO ANDREW TONER TO PRESENT AN EVENING OF DELICIOUS MUSIC ENCOMPASSING AN ELECTIC REPERTOIRE INCLUDING ORIGINALS, FROM IRISH TUNES TO BLUES TO CLASSIC HITS.
Paul Robert Burton is the founder and driving force behind the Band Of Gypsys (Shuffle Kings).
He is a Multi-tasking, Multi-instrumentalist, that performs a highly eclectic repertoire of
originals and unusual traditional musical pieces. His music reflects an interesting creative blend of Blues, Celtic, Rockabilly, Gypsy, Middle
Eastern, Gospel, Bluegrass, Swing, Jazz & Folk Rock influences.
Paul has been a professional musician for 25 years with an extensive list of musical credits.
Beginning his career as a session double bass player, Paul has performed with Elvis Presley’s
original drummer D J Fontana, James Brown’s original Drummer Toni Cooke. He
has also worked in various capacities in Australia as both a performing
musician/manager/producer & sound engineer with:
John Williamson, Jimmy Barnes, Phil Emmanuel, Felicity Urqhart, Doug Mulray, Nathan
Cavaleri, Kevin Borich, Pete Wells (guitarist Rose Tattoo), Anne Kirkpatrick, Paul Demarco,
The Harlem Shuffle, Eddy Youngblood, Don Hopkins, Dave Wray (Frank Bennett), Jim Conway,
Paul Kelly, Ed Kuepper, Andrew Clermont, Steve Berry, Steve Prestwich, Dave Tice, Graeme
Connors, Austentayshus, Ian Moss, Grace Knight, Don Walker and many more.
Paul’s latest ventures see him performing with his one man band; recording his first solo album;
Playing at many festivals, ticket shows and a variety of human rights events; continuing work with his
“Band Of Gypsys” (formely The Shuffle Kings); managing, recording and performing shows with
founding members of The Angels, John & Rick Brewster in The Brewster Brothers Trio.
Andrew Toner is one of Australia’s upcoming maestros, majoring as an instrumentalist on guitar. He has been playing since the age of 4 and has over 26 years experience in a diversity of styles, ranging from jazz to blues, bluegrass, flamenco, rock, country, latin and middle eastern music.
Completing his diploma in commercial music in 1998, Andrew then continued developing both his skills as a virtuoso musician and computer technician specializing in the integration of acoustic instruments with modern technology. In 2003, Andrew was in the top 5 finalist’s for “Jazz”, in the Australian Original Music Competition “MusicOz” for his original composition “It Can Be Done”.
Andrew has performed with fellow teenage guitaring prodigy, Smokin’ Joe
Robinson. He has appeared at several festivals around Australia including the
Noosa Jazz Festival, Tamworth Country Music and Kiama Jazz Festival. He has
played with many artists including; John & Rick Brewster (The Angels), George
Washingmachine, Finn MacCool, Clare O’Meara, Pixie Jenkins, Glen Terry,
Parris McCloud, Andrew Clermont, Gail Page, Paul Robert Burton & Christian
Marsh, Currently, Andrew is working with “The Band Of Gypsys” as well as
completing his first solo album and a variety of independent musical recording
projects. |
| Jul 11th, 2009 (Sat) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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TOP SHELF@OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Venue:: Pub/Hotel |
| Jul 12th, 2009 (Sun) |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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KOOKY FANDANGO@CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS YACHT CLUB, Mariner Place, Yarralumla
Venue:: Licensed Club Kooky fandango, an eclectic jazz quintet, or as Liepman Calls them,'the horny little big band'; their stylish trumpet and sax lines are straight out of a Cake song and with a bit of funk and mariachi thrown in. They play a mixture of original music and covers in jazz, blues,soul,swing and funk styles. Fronted by the gorgeous Courtney on vocals and a snappy horn section.... always great fun!
INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS AND INVITED GUESTS |
| Jul 16th, 2009 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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JUDI PEARCE & THE ARRANGEMENT @ NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, 16 National CCt, Barton
Venue:: Licensed Club Enjoy an evening with jazzy blues to soft rock with 'Chain' award winner - Judi Pearce and her band of fine musicians. Judi is one of Canberra's fine female blues singers, having been in the Blues Cowgirls and various other bands. |
| Jul 17th, 2009 (Fri) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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DJ GOSPER & THE HOT FLUSH BLUES BAND@OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Venue:: Licensed Club Multi award winning artist DJ Gosper with her haunting smoky voice and wailing harp teams up with her boistrous blues boys for hard-driving blues wailing! Hot on the heels of their Blues on Broadbeach gigs they are pumped to have the dancefloor moving! |
| Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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LUKE DICKENS@NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA 16 National Cct, Barton
Venue:: Licensed Club SPECIAL EVENT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS ROOM. AUSTRALIAN IDOL 'LUKE DICKENS' shows Canberra his award winning voice in a special concert at the National Press Club of Australia. With his band, enjoy a collection of classics done Luke Dickens way!
He grew up listening to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Healey and Jimmy Barnes and as a teenager he dreamed of putting a band together to play the local pub circuit in his hometown of Young NSW.
Today, Luke’s success has taken him far from the humble beginnings of pub dreams to the steps of the Sydney Opera house, where he performed in front of a crowd of 10 000 and to a TV audience of over 5 million. Since May of 2008, Luke has shaken off the flannie, put down the shearer’s clippers and has become a household name across Australia. He also became a father to now 6 month old Jordan. He has spent the Aussie summer in the recording studio consolidating the talent he nurtured in 2008. By the end of February he had notched up performances in Sydney and Los Angeles. HIs family are from Canberra and will be at the concert as many of his fans to support their man!
Confirmed. $20 door |
| Jul 18th, 2009 (Sat) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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BLUESTONE @ OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Venue:: Pub/Hotel Rock classics by one of Canberra's favourite bands led by Dave O'Brien on vocals guitar! Great old heritage pub with its rustic atmosphere, beergardens and great food! |
| Jul 19th, 2009 (Sun) |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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PAUL ROBERT BURTON & ANDREW TONER@CANBERRA STH CROSS YACHT CLUB, Mariner Place, Yarralumla
Venue:: Licensed Club ONE MAN TOO MANY INSTRUMENTS PAUL ROBERT BURTON TEAMS UP WITH GUITAR VIRTUOSO ANDREW TONER TO PRESENT AN EVENING OF DELICIOUS MUSIC ENCOMPASSING AN ELECTIC REPERTOIRE INCLUDING ORIGINALS, FROM IRISH TUNES TO BLUES TO CLASSIC HITS.
Paul Robert Burton is the founder and driving force behind the Band Of Gypsys (Shuffle Kings).
He is a Multi-tasking, Multi-instrumentalist, that performs a highly eclectic repertoire of
originals and unusual traditional musical pieces. His music reflects an interesting creative blend of Blues, Celtic, Rockabilly, Gypsy, Middle
Eastern, Gospel, Bluegrass, Swing, Jazz & Folk Rock influences.
Paul has been a professional musician for 25 years with an extensive list of musical credits.
Beginning his career as a session double bass player, Paul has performed with Elvis Presley’s
original drummer D J Fontana, James Brown’s original Drummer Toni Cooke. He
has also worked in various capacities in Australia as both a performing
musician/manager/producer & sound engineer with:
John Williamson, Jimmy Barnes, Phil Emmanuel, Felicity Urqhart, Doug Mulray, Nathan
Cavaleri, Kevin Borich, Pete Wells (guitarist Rose Tattoo), Anne Kirkpatrick, Paul Demarco,
The Harlem Shuffle, Eddy Youngblood, Don Hopkins, Dave Wray (Frank Bennett), Jim Conway,
Paul Kelly, Ed Kuepper, Andrew Clermont, Steve Berry, Steve Prestwich, Dave Tice, Graeme
Connors, Austentayshus, Ian Moss, Grace Knight, Don Walker and many more.
Paul’s latest ventures see him performing with his one man band; recording his first solo album;
Playing at many festivals, ticket shows and a variety of human rights events; continuing work with his
“Band Of Gypsys” (formely The Shuffle Kings); managing, recording and performing shows with
founding members of The Angels, John & Rick Brewster in The Brewster Brothers Trio.
Andrew Toner is one of Australia’s upcoming maestros, majoring as an instrumentalist on guitar. He has been playing since the age of 4 and has over 26 years experience in a diversity of styles, ranging from jazz to blues, bluegrass, flamenco, rock, country, latin and middle eastern music.
Completing his diploma in commercial music in 1998, Andrew then continued developing both his skills as a virtuoso musician and computer technician specializing in the integration of acoustic instruments with modern technology. In 2003, Andrew was in the top 5 finalist’s for “Jazz”, in the Australian Original Music Competition “MusicOz” for his original composition “It Can Be Done”.
Andrew has performed with fellow teenage guitaring prodigy, Smokin’ Joe
Robinson. He has appeared at several festivals around Australia including the
Noosa Jazz Festival, Tamworth Country Music and Kiama Jazz Festival. He has
played with many artists including; John & Rick Brewster (The Angels), George
Washingmachine, Finn MacCool, Clare O’Meara, Pixie Jenkins, Glen Terry,
Parris McCloud, Andrew Clermont, Gail Page, Paul Robert Burton & Christian
Marsh, Currently, Andrew is working with “The Band Of Gypsys” as well as
completing his first solo album and a variety of independent musical recording
projects. |
| Jul 23rd, 2009 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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BLUES BOMBERS ACOUSTIC@NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, 16 National Cct. Barton
Venue:: Licensed Club Acoustic Mode from the Blues Bombers when they strip back to present a superb evening of viby blues and classics from the Baby Grand Piano, bass, snare and guitar.
The Blues Bombers specialise in unique interpretations of classic swing.blues.swamp.rock&roll tunes, littered with choice Cajun morsels of The Blues Bombers genuine originals. Direct from the mangrove swamps of Steel City Newcastle comes the Blues Bombers. The bombers feature the best swing.blues.swamp.rock'n'roll musicians in the country.The unmistakable vocals and genuine musicianship of the Blues Bombers provides the authentic howling sound of a thousand Bayou thunderstorms. |
| Jul 24th, 2009 (Fri) |
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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FUNKY FEDORAS
Event Category:: Private gig - invite only Venue:: Corporate |
| Jul 24th, 2009 (Fri) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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BLUES BOMBERS@OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Venue:: Pub/Hotel The Blues Bombers specialise in unique interpretations of classic swing.blues.swamp.rock&roll tunes, littered with choice Cajun morsels of The Blues Bombers genuine originals. Direct from the mangrove swamps of Steel City Newcastle comes the Blues Bombers. The bombers feature the best swing.blues.swamp.rock'n'roll musicians in the country.The unmistakable vocals and genuine musicianship of the Blues Bombers provides the authentic howling sound of a thousand Bayou thunderstorms. |
| Jul 25th, 2009 (Sat) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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VELVET @OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Venue:: Pub/Hotel Velvet are a energetic band that mix the old funk rock sound with a modern feel. Playing a mixture of covers like Living color, Lupe Fiasco and UB 40, as well as some original material. Velvet comprises of 6 people, 3 of which met at CIT 3 years ago which
started it all. we are A driving funky rhythm section of Keys, guitar, bass and drums with the soulful duo up front of Martin and Tsinta. here are some of the songs we will be playing:
Hey ya-outkast, could you be loved-Bob Marley, whats going on-Marvin Gay
Love rears up its ugly head-Living color, superstisous-Stevie wonder, rat in the kitchen- UB 40
The Old Canberra Inn is Canberra's only heritage pub dating back to the 1800s when it was a watering hole between Queanbeyan and Yass for horses and the folk who drove them! Great pub food, beergardens |
| Jul 26th, 2009 (Sun) |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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BLUES BOMBERS@CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS YACHT CLUB, Mariner Place, Yarralumla
Venue:: Licensed Club The Blues Bombers specialise in unique interpretations of classic swing.blues.swamp.rock&roll tunes, littered with choice Cajun morsels of The Blues Bombers genuine originals. Direct from the mangrove swamps of Steel City Newcastle comes the Blues Bombers. The bombers feature the best swing.blues.swamp.rock'n'roll musicians in the country.The unmistakable vocals and genuine musicianship of the Blues Bombers provides the authentic howling sound of a thousand Bayou thunderstorms. |
| Jul 30th, 2009 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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LOUIS KING AND THE LIARS CLUB@NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, 16 National Cct, Barton
The King of the Rockin' Blues Louis King has one of the most entertaining live shows in the country.He has impressed audiences both in Australia and our region as well as Europe .He has been in demand as working Professional Performer in the Business for 30 Years,which alone is testament to his Talents. His songwriting talents have been noted with an ARIA Nomination and cover versions being recorded by major stars here and in the U.S.A. His shows are Parties, created by a master of the vibe. Louis King is a dynamic stage performer who has been described as "The greatest front man since Ghengis Kahn"(Melb Sun Herald) and as "coming out on stage Like a Haggis from Hell"(Bris.on the street) King has performed at most of the biggest festivals in the Australia,Europe and The Pacific as well as being chosen to open for Screamin jay Hawkins,Buddy Guy ,B.B. Kingand Jimmie Vaughan in Australia. www.myspace.com/louiskingandtheliarsklub |
| Jul 31st, 2009 (Fri) |
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
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LOUIS KING & THE LIARS KLUB@OLD CANBERRA INN, 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Venue:: Licensed Club The King of the Rockin' Blues Louis King has one of the most entertaining live shows in the country.He has impressed audiences both in Australia and our region as well as Europe .He has been in demand as working Professional Performer in the Business for 30 Years,which alone is testament to his Talents. His songwriting talents have been noted with an ARIA Nomination and cover versions being recorded by major stars here and in the U.S.A. His shows are Parties, created by a master of the vibe. Louis King is a dynamic stage performer who has been described as "The greatest front man since Ghengis Kahn"(Melb Sun Herald) and as "coming out on stage Like a Haggis from Hell"(Bris.on the street) King has performed at most of the biggest festivals in the Australia,Europe and The Pacific as well as being chosen to open for Screamin jay Hawkins,Buddy Guy ,B.B. Kingand Jimmie Vaughan in Australia. www.myspace.com/louiskingandtheliarsklub |
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