Bendigo Blues & Roots

Hotel Shamrocks Benefit Show For Ava Marland
2017-09-09 14:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Hotel Shamrock Bendigo, Cnr Pall Mall & Williamson Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Hotel Shamrock is hosting a benefit concert for Avas save her sight fund..we plan for a great show in honour of our brave princess..
Gold coin donation..
Federation room
2pm till 9pm
About Avas cause:
https://www.gofundme.com/avamarland

Midweek Blues Album Launch!
2017-09-08 21:00 - 2017-09-09 00:00 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
The event you’ve all been waiting for!
Come down and celebrate the launch of our debut album ‘Last Days of May’. Bring your family, your friends, your neighbours!
CDs will be available to purchase on the night!
Helping us celebrate will be Sherri Parry and Bill Barber Music.
Entry $5
9:00pm Sherri Parry
10:00pm Midweek Blues
11:15pm Bill Barber

Open Folk'n
2017-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Our acoustic Open Folk’n is happening again in September. Once again we invite performers to come along and strut their stuff on stage into the big condenser mic, in front of a supportive audience. So you may be a seasoned or aspiring performer, or a listener keen to relax with some great acoustic music on a Friday night. The bar will be in operation so you can also enjoy a cool Friday wine, cider, beer or soft drink. Starting at 6:30pm at The Old Church on the Hill. Gold coin donation entry.

Lily & King + Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies, live@the Vine
2017-08-26 21:00 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival favourites, Lily & King will fill the Golden Vine with their unique brand of musical madness on Sat 26 August, supported by their Bendigo mates from a bygone era Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies.
Music from 9pm. Door charge only $10. Get in early for a good spot – this is a gig you will be telling your friends about after its all said and done.
Lily and King + Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies = kooky medicinal music and mayhem.
Lily & King’s new CD:
Lily and King, are celebrating the release of their second album: ‘Bless This Life’, produced by ARIA award winning guitarist Matt Walker.
Lily Sutton delivers a luring, sensual haze of smoky-opiate vocals and rapturously disrespectful brass (playing trombone, trumpet and tuba throughout), while Tony J. King slams a rhythmic driving junkyard of guitars and percussion.
The twelve track album, which has a distinctly Australian flavour (“Bondi Junction Baby” and “Brett Whiteley’s Woman”), takes listeners to tangled spaces – from the all-in bluegrass orgy of the title track to mesmerising and delicate seaside waltzes, passionate wailing klezmer (with violinist Alex Burkoy-Tinpan Orange), and crunchy down-home blues.
Walker’s inimitably understated and honest production style underpins ‘Bless This Life’, and captures all the energy and wild romance of the duo’s live performances. It is an absolute must listen.
Lily and King are touring the country to showcase ‘Bless this Life’, which is available for purchase from the Lily and King website or from shows and festivals.
Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies:
Let Alawishus, Wilby & Cleitus take you folks all the way
back to the year o’nineteen and thirty. They’ll likely tell
you stories about the old times and sing
you some authentic rural blues, rag tunes & maybe even some old time spirituals.
What can we expect from AJ&theOLs – Old blues.
– Maybe some pre blues stuff that contains elements essential to the birth of blues like work song, field holler & ragged time
– Mostly what you can expect though is 3 guys having a lot of fun
– Guitar, drums, washboard, bass, trumpet, harmonica & ukulele
– Stories and anecdotes that could have historical significance or might be outright lies

Bendigo On The Hop 2017
2017-08-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Bendigo On The Hop, Pall Mall, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
A beer festival for people with an open mind.
Showcasing some of the best independent Australian owned breweries, live music, local produce while you meander through the historic landscape of Bendigo’s CBD.
10 venues – 20 breweries – 40 beers
Tickets $55 inc BF, complimentary souvenir tasting glass from CRAFTD and an 85ml taste token for all 20 breweries (approx. $42 value)

Georgia State Line EP Tour w/ Will Alexander + Cat Canteri
2017-08-19 18:30 - 23:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Georgia State Line are an Americana collective hailing from various parts of regional Victoria. The group have enjoyed notable performances, including: shows alongside country icon Bill Chambers at the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2017, billed as part of National Folk Festival 2017 gaining nods from Paul Gough (ABC Radio National), plus have played Terang Country Music Festival 2017 alongside Golden Guitar winners Beccy Cole and Fanny Lumsden. The group will release their debut EP, ‘Heaven Knows’ on July 7th, celebrating with a run of Victorian shows to follow.
“Many Australian artists refer to themselves as Americana or Alt Country these days, but very few deliver the real thing as well as Georgia State Line. Hailing from Melbourne but sounding like Texas or Tennessee, this band represents the true essence of today’s country music.” – Bill Chambers
William Alexander + Cat Canteri will be supporting.
William Alexander
William Alexander is a young folk singer with an old soul. Brought up and inspired by older songs William seeks to keep tradition alive as well as bring forth new stories in the form of his poetic, ballad-style songwriting. Born in Bourke, NSW Alexander spent his youth in the red dirt outback before heading to the bush outside Dubbo, NSW to live in a small community. William was no stranger to the songs of early Bob Dylan and was inspired from a very young age to play guitar, sing and explore the rich history of rural American (and Australian) music.
Cat Canteri
Cat Canteri is a true musician in the sense that she lives for the music, primarily as a solo artist but also with a rich history of collaboration with other bands and songwriters. In 2014 Cat released her debut solo album When We Were Young which shone a spotlight on her folk meets country meets indie-rock style. Her songs documented real life situations and experiences – often with a brave, personal and candid honesty – framed, coloured and shaped by exquisite playing.
Doors from 6.30pm
$15 on the door!

The Blues Tram w/Matt Katsis + Smith & Sheehan
2017-08-19 14:00 - 17:00 | The Blues Tram, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
A genuinely bluesy ride awaits on our August 2017 Tram, as the amazing Matt Katsis makes his Blues Tram debut, as do the classy veterans Smith & Sheehan;
Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage W Class tram, while being suitably entertained by these two great acts:
Matt Katsis:
Melbourne singer/songwriter & guitarist Matt Katsis’ music ranges from delicate folk balladry to foot stomping down-home blues.
Those who have seen Matt live will recall his raw vocals and command of the acoustic guitar. Matched with a one-man-band approach to his performances through the use of percussive elements of the guitar, stomp box, tambourine and creating loop layers – this together has become the cornerstone of Matt’s live blend of blues, roots & folk-stirred music, which has been heard on numerous Australian stages and festival line-ups and at iconic venues.
Matt recently released and is currently touring his latest EP ‘As The River Runs’.
Smith & Sheehan:
Mark Smith & Marni Sheehan play rootsy blues, alt and vintage country, and originals featuring acoustic, dobro and electric guitars, mandolin, banjo and percussion. Their experience as performing musicians brings authenticity and depth to the material. Audiences enjoy the sparkle, humour and occasional dark moment this act offers.
Mark Smith has played in the Oz music scene for over 40 years and has a great love and talent as a blues player. Marni Sheehan’s musical background spans folk, blues, country music, rock and as a songwriter. She has released two albums of original songs Critters & Specimens (2004) and Inside Stories (2007). In 2015 Mark and Marni teamed up with Dave Sheehan and released an album – ‘Down in the Valley’, a collection of songs dealing with love, hate, sex, death, injustice and survival. They are planning a new album release as a duo with guests.
Saturday August 19th
Blues Tram, feat: Matt Katsis + Smith & Sheehan
Departing Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 2pm, returning 4:15pm.
Tix: $35 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or
http://www.bendigotourism.com/bendigo-blues-tram
Follow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram
Strictly no BYO – drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
The Blues Tram is organised and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
Please Note:
This is a music appreciation event. For the enjoyment of all patrons, any rowdy or loud behaviour will not be tolerated. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage behaviour are not complied with; in this unlikely event, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.

Stringybark McDowell - Fri 18th Aug
2017-08-18 21:00 - 23:59 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Our mate Stringy returns to the Vine with his main squeeze and muse Mollycoddle Cream. A great evening of blues and roots from one of the country’s most authentic blues musician and storyteller.
$5, 9pm.

The Harry Godfrey Jazz Combo + Graciana Holland
2017-08-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
The Harry Godfrey Jazz Combo are coming together to play a one off huge jazz night! They are playing classic jazz peices from many famous artists. This isn’t one to miss!
7pm – Graciana Holland
8pm – The Harry Godfrey Jazz Combo
$10 Entry (cash at the door)
Beer or wine at the Pickled Vicar
Saxophone: Harry Godfrey
Piano: Stephen Briggs
Drums: Gav Moncrieff
Double Bass: Ben Gibbons
Electric Guitar: Mike Follent
Trumpet: Kaid Normington
Vocals: Graciana Holland

Lloyd Spiegel - Bendigo CD Launch
2017-08-12 19:30 - 23:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Lloyd Spiegel plays at the Old Church on the Hill on Saturday, August 12. Doors at 7.30pm.
Local boy, Animal Time front man and 2004 Lazenby Young Guitarist award winner, Sean Nudl is supporting.
Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/52271/lloyd_spiegel_this_time_tomorrow_album_launch__bendigo.aspx
Blues Maestro on the hill – from Bendigo Weekly, by Simon Wooldridge
Bendigo holds good memories for Australian blues icon Lloyd Spiegel.
“Bendigo was the first place I ever went outside of Melbourne to play, when I was 11. At that age, it felt like a ‘tour’.” Spiegel told the Weekly. He reckons he’s now played here about 50 times.
It’s not only gigs that bring him here though.
“I go to Bendigo quite often without a guitar. It’s been a favourite spot for me for many years to get away for a few days. In part that’s because the blues is a strong genre there, so I feel at home, but also it has the mix of history and cafe lifestyle I crave.”
Spiegel’s next formal visit is Saturday, August 12 at the Old Church on the Hill on one of the final legs of his current Australian tour.
Little rest though; he’s off to Canada at the end of August, followed by another round of Australian venues.
This punishing-looking schedule is in support of new album, This Time Tomorrow, which was released in early July. It’s his first studio album since Tangled Brew in 2010.
Spiegel’s approach to this album was a bit different.
“Usually I tour tracks for months before recording them, but this CD was made prior to any of the tracks being heard or performed. That means that you go in blindly hoping people like the songs. It’s quite daunting,” he said.
“Night one of the tour in Sydney, I was trying to get that point across to the audience and for some reason at that moment I felt it was best explained by saying ‘You know how you never know if your kids are ugly till others start recoiling in horror? That’s how I feel about these songs. I’m hoping they’re not ugly children.’”
It seems they’re not ugly children though; the album has been rapturously received by public and media alike.
“Spiegel is an artist who understands how to get a guitar to sing and cry and scream,” Benjamin Smith said in his Amplify review of This Time Tomorrow.
“I find more and more these days that the best reactions I get are not to the blistering guitar tracks but to the songwriter tracks that are simple in their delivery.” Spiegel said.
“That surprises me because so much of my career has been based on the guitar, but maybe it means I’m improving as a writer. Either way, performing the new tracks has opened-up a new chapter with new stories and new ideas.”
Lloyd Spiegel has come a long way since Sunday afternoons at the Station Hotel in Prahran as a young boy sitting on a milk crate, watching and listening in awe to the likes of Dutch Tilders and Geoff Achison.
Spiegel is approaching blues legend status domestically, and has a dedicated international following. He recently toured the Czech Republic for the first time.
Spiegel’s shows are intense, albeit littered with insightful and humorous anecdotes. His guitar playing though, is just something else. A great night is in store.

Lloyd Spiegel - Bendigo CD Launch
2017-08-12 19:30 - 23:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/52271/lloyd_spiegel_this_time_tomorrow_album_launch__bendigo.aspx

Open Folk'n
2017-08-11 18:30 - 21:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Our acoustic Open Folk’n is happening again in August. Once again we invite performers to come along and strut their stuff on stage into the big condenser mic, in front of a supportive audience. So you may be a seasoned or aspiring performer, or a listener keen to relax with some great acoustic music on a Friday night. The bar will be in operation so you can also enjoy a cool Friday wine, cider, beer or soft drink. Starting at 6:30pm at The Old Church on the Hill. Gold coin donation entry.

Charm of Finches and William Alexander
2017-08-06 15:00 - 18:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Charm of Finches are Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes and they drown their audiences in angelic harmonies and songs of melancholy and whimsy.
The duo wowed audiences at Canberra’s National Folk Festival and Port Fairy Folk Festival this year, taking out the 2017 National Folk Festival’s Gill Rees Young Musicians Memorial Award.
They started playing folk festivals at the ages of 14 and 11, and they’ve already released a debut album “Staring at the Starry Ceiling” which was named one of the top releases of 2016 by ABC Radio National.
William Alexander is a young folk singer with an old soul. Brought up and inspired by older songs, William seeks to keep tradition alive as well as bring forth new stories in the form of his poetic, ballad-style songwriting.
Born in Bourke NSW, Alexander spent his youth in the red dirt outback before heading to the bush outside Dubbo to live in a small community.
After moving to Victoria when he was 13, William honed in on his songwriting and made his performance debut at 14. Since then William released his debut record in 2015 which he took on tour in September of that year. 2016 sees him living in the country again and releasing his second record “Had I No Heart”. Tickets at the door: $15 or $10 concession.

Bluestone Junction CD Launch
2017-07-28 20:00 - 23:59 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Hey Bendigo Bluegrass lovers!
Get a dose of Bill Barber’s Blues then follow it up with some hot pickin’ trad Bluegrass when we lauch our new CD at the Golden Vine! It’s only $10 and you’ll probably have a rippa night! P. S Bring some friends!

SIMON MARKS - Special Acoustic Concert
2017-07-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Pre sale Tickets available now $15 via https://www.trybooking.com/QKWU
Please see http://www.simonmarks.net for all other shows/tickets etc..
One of Australias most endearing singer/songwriters, Simon Marks reunited with some of Australia’s finest musicians including Ben Franz (The Waifs) and Syd Green (19- Twenty) to record his fourth release “Big River, Little Stories”.
Playing One Set from his Albums plus One Set of his Favourite Covers at this special acoustic concert at The Old Church On The Hill, Bendigo. July 22nd. With special support via Victoria Faith https://www.facebook.com/vFaithj/
(Including songs from Gillian Welsh, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Waifs, Benny Walker, The Greatful Dead, Paul Kelly and, maybe even a Cold Chisel tune..)

Singer/Songwriter night w/Trevor Petrie, Liam Thorpe, Bill Barber, Pat Ward
2017-07-21 21:00 - 23:59 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Talented local singer/songwriters Trevor Petrie, Liam Thorpe, Bill Barber and Pat Ward will each play a set of their unique material. Starting at 9pm and costing only $5.

Rock'n'roll at the Bendigo Club
2017-07-21 20:00 - 23:00 | The Bendigo Club, 22 Park Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Dance your shoes off with The Magic 8 Balls – Authentic 50’s rock and roll
Doors open 7pm band from 8pm til Late
Call 5443 0780 for more info

Blues & Roots Showcase/Fundraiser at The Vine
2017-07-16 11:30 - 20:30 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
After another brilliant November Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival in 2016, 2017’s supporting events will again be limited in number but packed with even more fresh talent and brilliant music, at some of our favourite local venues – our Winter Showcase/Fundraiser event for this year will again be at the Golden Vine Hotel.
The packed list of acts confirmed to perform at this year’s BB&RMF Winter Showcase event includes some of Bendigo’s best, along with some fresh faces and exciting sounds from the larger blues, soul, jazz and original music circuits who’ve put their respective hands up to support our not-for-profit community music festival. Here’s some of the acts playing the Vine on July 16: The Deans of Soul, Catfish Voodoo, Nardia Rose Band, Matt Katsis, Kelly Brouhaha, Cameron James Henderson, The Barren Spinsters, Tasha Zappala, Tim Hulsman, Wayne Jury, Savannah Rose, William Alexander, Bill Barber & The Revellators, Dave Diprose, Mariah McCarthy, Mr Wilby & Me… with more to be announced!
As always, these artists are donating their time and talents for this Fundraiser, as do the Festival’s volunteer committee and crew, to help boost the kitty to pay for the Festival itself, to be held on November 9-12, 2017.
To continue to fund this predominantly free festival, your support and assistance is needed. So spread the word and bring a posse to the Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo on Sunday 16 July and help grow the burgeoning music scene we’ve managed to revitalise together over the last 7 years or so in Central Victoria.
On behalf of our local venues, local and visiting artists, and all of us who enjoy a wide range of live music to choose from on a weekly basis, ‘Thank You’ for your ongoing support of grass-roots music events!
Tickets for the Winter Showcase event are available at the door on the day and are $15 for adults, $5 for under-18s (with under-12s free). Friends of the Festival (FOF Members) enter free – FOF card must be presented.
The live music will start at 12pm sharp and continue through till 8pm.

Tasha Zappala at The Basement Bar Bendigo
2017-07-15 21:00 - 2017-07-16 00:00 | The Basement Bar Bendigo, 17 View Point, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Join us at the Basement Bar Bendigo this Saturday night for an evening of smooth tunes, cosy conversations and fine wines. A prohibition-style bar in the heart of the historic Bendigo, come and slip out of the winter and back in time. Music Starts at 9pm.
With the last of my Melbourne shows finished up for the season, I’ll be heading to Bendigo for this intimate solo night at the Bendigo Basement bar, followed by the Blues & Roots Showcase/Fundraiser at The Vine on Sunday 17th July.
These mark my last shows in Victoria before I head South to Hobart to study music and disappear into a musical chrysalis, not to re emerge until spring. Thank you to all of the amazing people who have supported my journey in in 2017. I’m hopelessly grateful to all of you.

Josh Owen, Cameron James Henderson & Tim Hulsman
2017-07-15 19:00 - 22:30 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
A special soul-filled triple header of singer/songwriter/guitarists at the Old Church on the Hill, featuring: Josh Owen + Cameron James Henderson + Tim Hulsman. Doors open 7pm. Only $15 entry, tickets at the door.
About our artists:
Josh Owen:
“Josh’s effortless charm and fusion of jazzy, acoustic soul seamlessly merge sun-soaked Latin riffs and off-beat percussionistic playing with wistful emotive anthemic choruses” – Callum Fitzpatrick – Beat Magazine.
“Australia’s Segovia” – Ernest Ranglin.
Honed in the musical melting pot of Melbourne’s Brunswick Street, Josh’s modern day spin on spiritual soul, a melange of funk jazz soul and reggae, creates an upbeat and sensual urban soundscape that stretches the bounds of roots music.
Cameron James Henderson:
Highly regarded singer songwriter/guitarist Cameron James Henderson’s songs consist of lush harmonies, interwoven guitar textures and stomping grooves. Lyrically they evoke elements of Dylan, whilst musically the duo’s influences range from Ry Cooder, Muddy Waters and Mark Knopfler. Expect beautiful resonator slide combined with telecaster bite.
Tim Hulsman:
“Hard worn Folk Blues with a Rock’n’Roll attitude”
Tim Hulsman is a genre-defying songwriter and wizard on the lap steel guitar. His soul-drenched vocals, memorable melodies and unique roots/pop sensibility make every show a thrill, but it’s through his story-telling stage banter that he shines as a true entertainer.
Tim was the inaugural recipient of the Alex Legg Memorial Foundation Scholarship (2015 -16) for excellence in song writing, stagecraft and artistic vision.
The Old Church on the Hill is located on the corner of Harkness and Russell Streets, Quarry Hill, Bendigo.
The Singer/Songwriter Showcase events, staged there by the BB&RMF crew on a semi-regular basis, are an opportunity to enjoy a House Concert vibe in a public venue. The door charge is generally $15 for adults ($10 for Friends of the Festival members) and, although refreshments are available for sale, the focus is on THE MUSIC. Sound production is supplimented at the Old Church on the Hill by our friends at Muso’s Stuff Bendigo (facebook.com/Musos.Stuff) and 100% of the door takings are able to be shared between the performers with thanks to our valued sponsors at Kensey Care (facebook.com/KenseyCare).

Kelly Brouhaha at The Basement Bar
2017-07-14 21:00 - 2017-07-15 23:00 | The Basement Bar Bendigo, 17 View Point, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Roots warrior Kelly Brouhaha is all about the “Feelgood” side of life. An award winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with achingly soulful vocals, her uplifting music is more than a simple band-aid to the blues.
” An artist with a name you just can’t frown at because it’s just so much fun, that girls got amazing pipes, she sounds like Amy Whinehouse – but with more of a soulful edge as opposed to a jazz hook”
NKECHI ANELE – TRIPLE J ROOTS AND ALL
Touring her new single “As Long As There’s A Smile” this July.

Open Folk'n
2017-07-14 18:30 - 21:30 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Our acoustic Open Folk’n is happening again in July. Once again we invite performers to come along and strut their stuff on stage into the big condenser mic, in front of a supportive audience. So you may be a seasoned or aspiring performer, or a listener keen to relax with some great acoustic music on a Friday night. The bar will be in operation so you can also enjoy a cool Friday wine, cider, beer or soft drink. Starting at 6:30pm at The Old Church on the Hill.

Singing Workshop Bendigo
2017-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
An afternoon of gospel and world singing with the creative director of the Sweet Mona’s Choir, Stella Savy

Sunday Session: Feat Josh & Chris DeAraugo
2017-07-09 02:00 - 16:00 | Old Boundary Hotel, Milroy Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Sunday Sesson: Feat Josh & Chris DeAraugo.
Live Music. Happy Hour. Schooners $5.

The Blues Tram w/Richard Perso + Alawishus Jones & the OLs
2017-07-08 14:00 - 16:15 | The Blues Tram, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
A fun time will be had on our July 2017 Tram, as the rising young powerhouse from Yackanadandah Richard Perso makes his Blues Tram debut and a rag-tag ragtime ensemble makes it’s long awaited return to the rails: Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies;
Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage W Class tram, while being suitably entertained by these two great acts:
Richard Perso:
The one man excitement machine, Richard Perso has developed a delivery blending multiple genres fused into a folky rocking roots and blues. Perso doesn’t seem to have enough arms, legs or lungs to pull off such a physically demanding performance but that doesn’t stop him from playing 3 didgeridoos, driving a weapons cache of 3 overdriven acoustic guitars and replacing the drummer with little more than his 2 feet.
Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies:
A humorous and informative approach to the story and meaning behind the blues which celebrates the souls who created this music, commemorates their struggle and honors their legacy. “Time travelers Alawishus, Wilby & Cleitus will take you back in time, tell you stories about the old days and sing you some authentic rural blues, ragged tunes, maybe even some old time spirituals.” – Americana/pre war blues
Saturday July 8th
Blues Tram, feat: Richard Perso + Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies
Departing Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 2pm, returning 4:15pm.
Tix: $35 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or http://www.bendigotourism.com/tours/bendigo-cbd/bendigo-blues-tram
Follow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram
Strictly no BYO – drinks and snacks available for purchase.
The Blues Tram is organised and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
Please Note:
This is a music appreciation event. For the enjoyment of all patrons, any rowdy or loud behaviour will not be tolerated. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage behaviour are not complied with; in this unlikely event, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.

Sunday Session
2017-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Boundary Hotel, Milroy Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Live music feat. Chris Jacob’s & Peter Gavin
$5 Schooners including Melbourne Bitter

Jon And Bel Playing At Golddust
2017-06-24 21:30 | VIC
Yes the rumors are true.!!!.Jon and Bel have decided to hit the stage again after a huge break. We missed entertaining you . We also want to thank you, Bendigo and surrounding district communities for your wonderful support.. Come join us..
Let this be a party!!

Colonel Vipers Whipstick Band w/ Dead Lurkers
2017-06-24 21:00 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
It’s Jug music all night long, jug music all night long !! playing famous tunes such as; sunny afternoon, that cat is high, walking on the moon, cocaine habit, sesame st song, I shot the sheriff, light house keeper, sweet child o’ mine and many more classic Vipers ensembles! With a special appearance from the outrageously energetic dead lurkers … #colonelviperswhipstickband #deadlurkers #goldenvinehotel #thevine #goldenvine

Funk Junkies + Graciana Holland
2017-06-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Local jam band the Funk Junkies will get your groove going at the Golden Vine Hotel on Friday 23 June, with sublime support act Graciana Holland opening the show.
Only $5 entry, for all the funk you can handle and more.
Funk Junkies are a local funk/soul/jam band, featuring some of Bendigo’s finest musicians, with booming horn section, infectiously grooving rhythm section and soloists weaving their magic from the first song to the last.
Graciana Holland, recently relocated from the USA to Central Victoria, has one of the most beautiful voices you’re ever likely to hear in the flesh. Her original songs are uplifting and soothing to the soul.
The live tunes kick off from 9pm – be there early to get a good seat – great food, good bevvies and funkalicious grooves. Why would you be anywhere else?!

Sarah Carroll And Den Hanrahan At The Old Church!
2017-06-16 19:00 | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
A powerful show featuring the fabulous and fierce original songs of these two hard-touring artists, with support from Sarah’s son Fenn Wilson, a young man with an old soul and a voice like velvet. Tickets $15 at the door.
