Armidale Events

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. International Night - Do we have a treat for you! Three wonderful international performers make for a fabulous night. First, originally from São Paulo, Brazil, we have the very talented Denis Dos Santos singing and playing some marvellous Brazilian songs in English and Portuguese. Following this, originally from Valparaiso, Chile, we have the vivaciously talented Massiel Barros-Torning, singing and playing some fabulous Spanish-inspired songs in English and Spanish. Finishing the night, originally […]

Sandie White Quartet - one of Australia's most seasoned jazz singers, Sandie White has worked with many top jazz musicians. Having recently performed in New York, tonight Sandie performs with her pal, Sharny Russell on piano, Emiliano Memo Beltzer on double bass and Cary Bennett on drums, to present a night of gorgeous jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. 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 Uralla-based sisters Jhana (vocals, mandolin & fiddle) and Sujata (vocals, banjo & fiddle) with the talent of guitarists/vocalists Craig (USA) 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 (New England). The band’s Irish and American members bring together iconic […]

Tell Tale Hearts features Vince Redal (guitars/vocals), Steve Jackson (guitars/vocals), Mick Houlihan (bass/vocals) and Steve Harris (drums/assorted rhythmic shapes). With both original and new songs, Tell Tale Hearts renovates the power in pop, realigns the alt in rock, and rewires the blues in groove, to give listeners a night of wide-skied sound and deep-valleyed song.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Organismics features the amazing 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 classic organ-based trio at its best. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dusky Buzz plays music the group loves - jazz, bossa nova, blues, soul and funk. Featuring Alan Hardaker on guitar, Maria Rummery on vocals, Laurie Knight on saxophone, Graham Knuckie on bass and Dick Kaehler on drums and vocals, 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 and some […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Cat Trousers - For the puuurfect evening out, Cat Trousers, headed by 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 (guitar) and the Cafarellas: Lucas (guitar) minor, Adam (bass) major, Saul (drums). These are songs of love, lust, loss and other dilemmas of the human condition. Music washes away the dust of everyday […]

Ant Walmsley & The Articulate Mutes is led by Anthony Walmsley, 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 Glen Innes-based James Haselwood 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

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 the guitar, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Gary Jenkins on drums. There'll 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

Future Shock, draws inspiration from the early jazz/funk greats of the 70s. With an impressive line-up of Sydney's most accomplished players - Simon Ashton (drums/vox), Peter Gray (bass), Felix Latanne (guitar), Karl Laskowski (sax), Gavin Ahearn (keys) and Olivia Ashton (guest vox) - their aim is to bring the funk with unique originals and inispiring improvisation to your favourite venue. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Thrown in the Deep End - Rick Cuthel and Paul Longley are two very experienced and dynamic performers who play songs you know and songs you won't! With Rick on lead guitar and vocals and Paul on keys, vocals and a range of other instruments, these two will make it a fun and spontaneous evening! You won't be able to stay on your seat!!! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Times Two - Inspired by a mutual admiration for great melodies past and present, and a love for creative music making, Times Two features the combined talents of nationally known jazz vocalist and pianist, Sharny Russell, and the eclectic guitar of Steve Thorneycroft. 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

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

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

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

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 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 […]

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