Armidale Events

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band featuring the marvellous musical talents of Massiel Barros-Torning on vocals and guitar and Gary Daly on drums. The duo present a variety of songs from Blues, World Latin, Jazz and popular songs with a unique twist. They present original songs with energy and vibe as well as some Latin tunes. The energy of Chilli Jam is contagious and fun. They love to see people enjoying themselves and singing along to their performances. Music […]

The Altones is Al Heeney on guitar and vocals, Tony Elder on guitar and vocals, Mick Houlahan on bass and vocals and Ian Mitchell on drums. They will delight you with their unique alternative post Britpop-style compositions, close harmonies and a tight rhythm section. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

The Ruby Rose Trio presents an eclectic set of feel-good music ranging from pop jazz to rock 'n' roll that will get your foot tapping. The trio features Sherona Rose on lead vocals, bass and keys, Brendan Mooney on guitar, sax, keys and vocals, and Gary Daly on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

The Bobcatz is Carol Elder (potent vocals), Steve Thorneycroft (archival guitars), Sarah Thorneycroft (humming bass) and Steve Harris (righteous drums), who together will bring the wild word of hip bop song, with a dash of swamp gothic, mudcountry blues and voodoo groove, to the Welder's Dog. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

MC & The Squares - From a little sort of country to something approaching folk-pop and other grooves, MC & The Squares play original songs of post-adolescent life, love and living in a small town. The songs of Mark Cooper (guitar and vocals) will get a rare outing under the supervision of The Squares' glorious playing. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Come along for a great night of music.

3UP is a new jazz trio featuring Bellingen musicians, Christ Frater on saxophones and Bruce Stephen on double bass, and local drummer Cary Bennett. They bring their unique take on jazz grooves and styling, as well as some quirky original com[positions, to Armidale for a night of contemporary jazz. The exciting interaction between these three master musicians is something not to be missed.wel

Pete's Team teams up with upright bass player, Stew Maxwell, and drummer vocalist, Josh Biddle, to perform some of Pete's original songs as well as their favourites from Neil Young, Bee Gees, Creedence, Eagles, Don Williams and, as a special treat, a tribute to the Beatles on the 42nd anniversary of the death of John Lennon. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Briny Sea - Swathed thick in homespun tunes; lyrically dipping, swelling, sailing afore a gusty rhythmic headwind to reckless foolhardy wood and rope adventure, the Briny Sea features Mike Croft on keys, bass and vocals; Mark Fisher on electric guitar; Matt Benham on drums; and Matt Knights on guitar and vocals. All aboard for folk-rock at its best! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Dusky Buzz plays the music they love - jazz, bossa nova, blues, soul and funk. Featuring Alan Hardaker on guitar, Mick Houlahan on bass and vocals, Dick Kaehler on drums and vocals, Maria Rummery on vocals and Laurie Knight on saxophone, they have been known to jazz up some modern pop tunes, mod up some jazz classics, bossa up some eighties rock, funk up some blues, soul up some Motown. No band on 29 December - see you for more […]

Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.

This acclaimed trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and drums, performing classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s, tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr and others. So come and join us for a great night of fabulous food, music and drinks. To book a table:

Katy Haselwood Quartet - Glen Innes chanteuse, Katy Haselwood, excites audiences wherever she goes. Katy is jointed by Steve Thorneycroft on guitar, James Haselwood on bass and Cary Bennett on drums for a night of jazz, R&B and pop standards with a kick. Katy and the band guarantee to put the right grooves on your face. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

The Dan Hopkins Experience - Australian Blues/Roots/Gospel artist, Dan Hopkins, plays a punchy brand of modern roots that has a distinct delta flavour with soul and gospel overtones. With his music partner, Eddie Fisher, on drums, Dan creates an experience that could be described as Ash Grunwald, Eric Bibb and Paul Kelly meeting down at the crossroads. This culminates in an emotionally driven journey down a sweetly plucked, but often, dirty slide guitar-borne road across the Southern blues idiom. Music […]

Swansea Hit & Run - gigging mainly in Sydney's Inner West, Central Coast, Melbourne for last six years - is coming to the New England region for the first time. Their ambient, trippy, Jazz-influenced electronica is the perfect soundtrack for an Arthouse film that is waiting to be made. Featuring Phil Stallard on vocals, bass guitar and beats and John the bat Cobbin on guitar. Sit back and close the eyes…think about open space and distance. Music washes away the […]

The Altones is Al Heeney on guitar and vocals, Tony Elder on guitar and vocals, Mick Houlahan on bass and vocals and Ian Mitchell on drums. The Altones has a brand new-self-titled album out and will be delighting you with  unique alternative post Britpop style compositions. Close harmonies with a tight rhythm section are the order of the night! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue. This week the trio features the musical artistry of Sharny Russell on piano and vocals, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and rums, performing classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s, tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr and others.

John Hoffman & Friends - Distinguished jazz trumpeter, John Hoffman, has performed with many world-class bands including Buddy Rich, Woody Herman and the Glen Miller Orchestra. John is joined by Sharny Russell on piano and vocals, Bruce Stephen on bass and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals, for a very special night of swinging music hMusic washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Briny Sea - Swathed in homespun tunes; lyrically dipping, swelling, sailing afore a qusty rhythmic headwind to reckless foolhardy wood and rope adventure, the Briny Sea features Mike Croft on keys, bass and vocals; Mark Fisher on electyric guitar; Matt Benham on drums; and Matt Knights on guitar and vocals. All aboard! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Dumaresq Drum - Pat Harris, Josh Kreusler and Dave van Tongeren play in completely improvised rhythm cycles. With a grab-bag of synths, sequencers and other toys, the group sits in pockets looking to nod some heads. If you have pipes of bars, you are welcome to sit in for a tune Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey