Armidale Events

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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