Events in Armidale

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Josh Kreusler Quintet showcases a series of compositions inspired by the local landscape. The band features Joshua Kreusler (guitar), Pat Harris (bass), Dave Van Tongeran (kit), Steve Harris (percussion) and Jhana Allen (violin). Fusing Cuban-infused drumming cycles with jazz and folk sensibilities, this group sits in expansive improvisation. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Buddy Knox - Born into an Aboriginal family of country rock performers, Tamworth-based musician, Buddy Knox, is a sensational funky blues artist. From Bridgetown to Bluesfest, Buddy has been carving up the Blues scene around Australia. Armed with his signature 335 Gibson, his devotion to the artform is genuine, playing with an authentic, effortless style of the old masters, though without losing his own unique identity.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Kez & Steve  - Kez Watson (all kinds of fiddles/strings) and Stephen Tafra (guitar/banjo/accordion) draw on their classical roots and diverse musical heritage to explore instrumental music traditions from around the world. Their performances are infused with idiomatic essences and techniques from the Celtic regions, Spain, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Appalachia and beyond. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Gravy  - One of the most nascent groove collectives in the High Country, The Gravy features Dave Brown on bone, John Corcoran on guitar, Emily (EJ) Jane on vocals, Brendan Passey on bass and vocals and Ian (Mitch) Mitchell on skins. This succulent sauce has a base of contemporary soul, notes of 80s funk and naughties groove, topped with a healthy dollop of home-cooked original flavour. Music washes away […]

The Cary Bennett Trio performs classic popular tunes from the 1930s to the 1970s, songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Michael Bublé and others. The band features the musical talents of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

The Rocky Bottom Girls play a mix of bittersweet originals, old-time dance tunes and selected Irish and Americana ballads. Combining the musical connection of sisters Jhana (vocals, mandolin and fiddle) and Sujata (vocals, banjo and fiddle), Craig (guitarist/vocals) and Clara (IRL/UK) , the Rocky Bottom Girls bring you soaring four-part harmony, driving fiddle and banjo tunes and heartfelt stories from Anaiwan high country. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Trì (tree) is a unique melding of the empathetic and energetic fiddling of Kez Watson, the bold and beautiful flute/whistle/uilleann pipe lines of David Carr, the unfettered fretted magic of Stephen Tafra's grooves and solos on guitars, cemented by the organic and intuitive drumming/-percussion of Steve Harris. Their music has a backbone of Irish and Scottish traditions and world music making. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Organismics features the extraordinary artistry of Warwick Dunham on organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums, who together reboot some of the classic soul jazz, R&B, funk, and LA lounge grooves of the 1960s and 70s for a marvellous night of music. This is a classic organ-based trio at its best. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey.

Whiskey Business is here to play some good ol'-fashioned country music to get those feet tapping and tears jerkin'. Featuring Liam Kelleher on banjo, Matt Debreceny on mandolin, Hugh Brown on guitar, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Gary Jenkins on drums, there will be plenty of pickin' and a hollarin'. So come ready for a great old time! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Buddy Knox Trio - Born into an Indigenous family of country rock performers, Tamworth-based musician, Buddy Knox, is a sensational funky blues artist. From Bridgetown to Bluesfest, Buddy has been carving up the Blues scene around Australia. Armed with is signature 335 Gibson, Buddy is accompanied by his two musically talented sons, Teangi on bass and Bareki on drums. These guys are the real deal! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Crooked Tree features Ian Russell on rhythm guitar and vocals and Mick Houlahan on lead guitar and vocals. The duo play a range of material including original songs and covers by songwriters such as Dylan, Steve Earle, J J Cale, Van Morrison, the Stones, Creedence Clearwater and Santana, as well as some old Delta blues. These guys rock! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Ant Walmsley & The Articulate Mutes - Anthony Walmsley is a highly respected Tamworth guitarist, musical director and arranger in the industry, known for his versatility and professionalism. Along with ant, the articulate Mutes include Sydney-based producer/musician, Sean Rudd on bass and local musician, Cary Bennett on drums. This genre-defying trio will leave you in ecstasy. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Mark Howell's MELU is a power blues trio from Glen Innes featuring Mikey Williams on bass, Steve Merta on drums and mark Howell on guitar and vocals. The unique fusion trio presents new and old blues songs inspired by greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Scott Henderson. 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

The Antidotes are the antidote to your just-another-boring-day-in-a-wasted-life malaise. Forget about the droughts, floods, tornadoes, pandemics, wars etc. and let these master musicians take you on a journey into the blissful unknown. Indeed, when asked what they were going to play for the good folks at the Dog, they collectively replied: I dunno! Enough said.. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Cat Trousers - For the puuurfect evening out, Cat Trousers, headed by front man and songwriter Gary Jenkins, presents for your listening pleasure, an eclectic selection of cross genre (blues, funk, rock, cat) songs: backed by Michael Capital D Dreilsma (g) and the Cafarella chord (Lucas (g) minor, Adam (b) major, Saul (d)). These are songs of love, lust, loss and other dilemmas of the human condition. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

No band this week! Another great year of music at the Dog begins next week. Thank you for supporting Live Music. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Crooked Tree features Ian Russell on rhythm guitar and vocals and Mick Houlahan on lead guitar and vocals. The duo play a range of material including original songs and covers songs by songwriters such as Dylan, Steve Earle, J J Cale, van Morrison, the Stones, Creedence Clearwater and Santana, as well as some old Delta blues. These guys rock! Music washes away the dust f everyday life - Art Blakey

Mannagum is a Bellingen-based vocal/piano duo with Rosie Stephen on vocals and Oscar Eager on piano. Together they present a fresh take on Brazilian and jazz standards, including a few new Aussie jazz songs and atmospheric folk music. The combination of Oscar's poignant keys and Rosie's bewitching vocals strikes a thoughtful balance between intensity and beauty. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

MC and the Squares (Australia Day) is a collective of musicians brought together to bring to life songs written and sung by Mark Cooper. Mark's songs offer a diverse musical experience from country to pop to other grooves with observations of post-adolescent life, love, mobile phones, summer holidays and living in a small town on a mountain. This version will feature Wendy Griffith on bass and Gary Daly on drums along with Mark on the guitar and harmonica. Music washes […]