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 […]

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.

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

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

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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dusky Buzz is a band of friends playing the music they like best - jazz, pop, blues, sol and samba - plus a few original songs. Featuring Maria Rummery (vocals), al Hardaker (lead guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass, guitar and vocals) and Dick Kaehler (drums, percussion and vocals), this band will lead you through a night of laid-back musical fun and song. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. 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 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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Hips & Lips - with the fattest funk, the slickest soul and divine dance tracks, Hips & Lips will get your booty shakin' and your lungs bursting. Featuring the talents of Paul Longley (keyboards), Paul Robertson (bass) and Hugh Brown (drums), Hips & Lips shake up classic 70s and 80s grooves from the likes of James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson with a left-of-centre touch. Music washes away the […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Is Man Kind is a three-piece blues and alternate influenced band that is embarking on its debut independent tour from Queensland in July this year. The band's music, well, it's a bit difficult to describe. Something between The Doors, Jeff Buckley and Pink Floyd comes to mind, but you had better come along and find out for yourselves. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

The Ruby Rose Trio has been performing since 2017 and plays an eclectic set of feel-good music ranging from pop jazz to rock 'n' roll, particularly those nostalgic tunes that gets your foot tapping. It features Sherona 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

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, Creedence Clearwater and Santana, as well as some old Delta blues. These guys rock! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Sharny Russell Trio - Award-winning Australian Jazz pianist/vocalist, Sharny Russell, is known for her improvisatory prowess, joyful stage presence and audience rapport. She has recorded several albums including an originals CD in 2017. The trio features Bruce Stephen on bass and Cary Bennett on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Herbie Gets Out - If you dig your blues on the edge of green, your jazz country-tinged, your country with a side of noir and your funk with a garnish of surf, we might be getting somewhere. Just call it music. I do. Mr Herbie engages the services of Steve Harris (drums), James Haselwood (bass) and Steve Thorneycroft (guitar). 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 […]

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. 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. 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. The Abbeys, Naomi and Alki Blair-Bain, are a fabulous mother and daughter acoustic duo from Glen Innes. These two talented performers play a wide range of music from country to pop with their own spin and wonderful vocal harmonies that will leave audiences delighted. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Abbeys, Naomi and Alki Blair-Bain, are a fabulous mother and daughter acoustic duo from Glen Innes. These two talented performers play a wide range of music from country to pop with their own spin and wonderful vocal harmonies that will leave audiences delighted. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey