Bendigo Blues & Roots

Good Friday concert at The Old Church on the Hill
2017-04-14 19:00 - 22:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Special Good Friday concert, featuring: Lily & King (Melb) + Hailey Calvert (QLD) + Graciana Holland. 7pm. Only $15 entry, tickets at the door.
About our artists:
Lily and King:
A quirky, musical junkyard – blissful, beautiful, dirty and wicked.
They play Dixieland punk, sailor songs, blues, bluegrass, Burlesque, weird carnie show tunes and the odd bit of curious pop and street corner stomp. Their set sits somewhere between a captivating 40’s nightclub routine and the raw, reckless spirit of New Orleans street buskers.
With a toy piano, squashed trombone, sassy vocals, guitar and half a toy drum kit, a Lily & King show is a wild and joyful experience.
Hailey Calvert:
Owning a bluesy, rich voice and fluid guitar style has earned Brisbane’s Hailey Calvert many fans as well as turning her into a festival favourite. Two EP’s, one album and countless charismatic live shows into her career, Hailey is an unforgettable performer showing no signs of slowing down.
Graciana Holland:
Growing up in the Folk musical family, The Hollands! and touring on the road full time for all of her adolescence, Graciana Holland was given the opportunity to explore and experience new cultures, traditions and music, all of which has influenced her songwriting process. Graciana has traveled extensively through out the USA, Canada, Southeast Asia and Australia performing and honing her gifts and talents as a musician. She plays guitar, ukulele, and piano and works with electronic beats but her voice is the stand out. With a delicate and pure delivery, Graciana’s sound keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wanting to hear more.
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 concession) and, although refreshments are available for sale, the focus is on THE MUSIC. Sound production is supplemented 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).

Easter Blues Bender 2017
2017-04-13 19:00 - 2017-04-16 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival, Bendigo's CBD, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival presents:
Easter Blues Bender 2017!
4 days of great live music across some of Bendigo’s tastiest venues – starting Thursday 13 April, through Good Friday (14 April), Easter Saturday (15 April) and Easter Sunday (16 April).
*Featuring:
Shaun Kirk; Hailey Calvert; Lily and King; Catfish Voodoo; John McNamara; Highway 79; White Lightning; Taylor Sheridan; Bill Barber & The Revellators; Graciana Holland Band; Four Lions Music; Andrew Watts and Seed; Charlie Bedford; William Alexander; Erica Hawkey Band; Sherri Parry; Harlem; NAPPA DACKA; Steph Bitter Music; Frank Bell; …and MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
*Host venues:
The Old Church on the Hill
Golden Vine Hotel
The Basement Bar
Handle Bar
Gold Dust Lounge
The Yard Bird
Lansell Gardens
Rosalind Park
Bull Street (Outside The Metro/Pugs)
(And more…)
Full program to be published here in the coming days… watch this space!

Rosalind Park Pop Up Bar with Uptown Brown
2017-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Rosalind Park, View Street and Pall Mall, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
As night falls experience the darkly beguiling atmosphere of House of Mirrors and celebrate surviving the labyrinth with friends at our pop up bar in Rosalind Park.
Drinks at bar prices plus live music by Uptown Brown favouring a repertoire drawn largely form the 1920 to 50s courtesy of his patented ‘Googtimes Gyratorscope”, a musical machine which permits an athletic fellow to play multiple instruments at once.
If you miss this one there is another Pop Up Bar on Saturday 22 April featuring popular Rattlin’ Bones Blackwood playing raucous rhythm & blues, boogie and vintage rock & roll.

Irish Mythen
2017-04-02 15:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia

Hill Country Blues Invasion at The Vine
2017-04-01 21:00 - 2017-04-02 00:45 UTC | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
This is a double-header of Hill Country Blues duos that’ll turn your head inside out and get your feet stompin’ guaranteed!
White Lightning (Melb) – After many nights of record spinning and whiskey scullin’, Ben Gerrard and Sean McConnell decided there was a lack of raw, sexy, swampy blues in the Melbourne scene. The solution? White Lightnin’. Drawing on influences from traditional American blues players – Mississippi Fred McDowell, R.L Burnside, Hound Dog Taylor – and fermenting that with the modern bite of bands like the Black Keys and the White Stripes, White Lightning brings the blues to the 21st Century like no one else.
Highway 79 – A blues duo that bring the thunder… Rattlin’ Bones Blackwood on 5-string guitar & Colin Thompson on drums. Highway 79 are raw, rumbling, explosive & hypnotic.
Only $5 entry! Bring your best girl, bring your mates, bring some drinkin’ dollars and bring your dancin’ boots. A good time is brewin’.

Claude Hay - Fri 31st March - Golden Vine Hotel
2017-03-31 21:00 - 23:59 UTC | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Claude returns to the Vine with special guest Bill Barber. 9pm, $15.

Chris Jagger (UK) live at The Rifle, Bendigo
2017-03-25 18:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Rifle Brigade Hotel, 137 View Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Very special guest artist Chris Jagger (UK), flying in for a whirlwind tour, will play The Rifle Brigade Hotel, supported by local blues band Midweek Blues and Steve Davis, Saturday evening, 25 March 2017!
Chris Jagger Music:
Chris’s career, unlike his brother (Mick) has spanned many fields in the artistic spectrum, from clothes design and theatre to journalism. He has appeared in repertory at The Citizen’s Theatre in Glasgow (his first play there was with one Pierce Brosnan), Nottingham Playhouse and the ICA in London as well as in TV and film. He has written for various magazines and newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, the Mail on Sunday and Rolling StoneHis first records were made during the 1970’s for David Geffen of Asylum Records in Los Angeles and he toured the USA and the UK.He revitalised his song writing in the late 1980’s when he worked in France as lyricist for producer Franck Langolf [Vanessa Paradis] and helped brother Mick out on the Stones acclaimed albums “Dirty Work” and then later “Steel Wheels.”Chris decided to then concentrate on his own material and the result was the critically acclaimed Sequel C.D. ‘Atcha!’ in 1994, a mix of Cajun style with Chris’s individual brand of song writing. Acclaimed and respected music critic Tony Parsons in the Telegraph compared his lyrics to those of the famed Sammy Cahn. Contributions came from David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) on ‘Lhasa Town, Leo Sayer and a touch of brother Mick on ‘Stand Up for The Foot.’ This record was later released in the US by Curb Records as ‘Rock the Zydeco’ where Chris and his band promoted the record on the Conan O’Brien Show for NBC.Additionally he arranged the music for the Bosnian charity concert – “Bop for Bosnia” -at the BBC in Studio One with Dave Stewart and David Gilmour and two subsequent concerts for Tibet in Battersea Park and Alexandria Park in North London. In 1996 Chris recorded an acoustic album, ‘From Lhasa To Lewisham’ with associates Ben Waters and Charlie Hart and there followed ‘Channel Fever’ with the Atcha! Band.Act of Faith’ which was released in 2005 on the Hannover-based label SPV,has also brought Chris and his music to a wider audience in Europe, Australia, Japan and Canada where he appeared at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2007.Besides writing and touring Europe with his band.Chris has recently written and presented a three part series for BBC Radio on Alexis Korner, the pioneering blues musician and broadcaster. He has also finished a film for SKY ARTS on the blues in Austin Texas with guest contributions from some of the finest and most respected blues musicians including Muddy Waters pianist Pine Top Perkins, Hubert Sumlin who worked with blues singer Howlin’ Wolf and guitarist Jimmy Vaughan. We catch up with ninety three year old Pinetop as he visits with brother Mick and Chuck Leavell backstage at a Rolling Stones show in Austin TX and reveal stories from the heydays of Chicago blues. The film was a direct result of a radio show that Chris co-hosts from Austin, ‘The Blueseum Of Fine Art’.
Saturday March 25th
6pm – $10 entry
Live at the Rifle Brigade Hotel – Cnr View & Rowan Streets Bendigo.

The Blues Tram w/Chris Jagger (UK) + Bill Barber
2017-03-25 14:00 - 16:15 UTC | The Blues Tram, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
In this special edition of The Blues Tram, we’re hosting Chris Jagger (UK), flying in for a whirlwind tour, including Bendigo on his travels! Local powerhouse Bill Barber will play the opening set from 2pm. Get your tickets as they’re sure to sell fast.
Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage W Class tram, while being serenaded by two amazing acts:
Chris Jagger Music:
Chris’s career, unlike his brother (Mick) has spanned many fields in the artistic spectrum, from clothes design and theatre to journalism. He has appeared in repertory at The Citizen’s Theatre in Glasgow (his first play there was with one Pierce Brosnan), Nottingham Playhouse and the ICA in London as well as in TV and film. He has written for various magazines and newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, the Mail on Sunday and Rolling StoneHis first records were made during the 1970’s for David Geffen of Asylum Records in Los Angeles and he toured the USA and the UK.He revitalised his song writing in the late 1980’s when he worked in France as lyricist for producer Franck Langolf [Vanessa Paradis] and helped brother Mick out on the Stones acclaimed albums “Dirty Work” and then later “Steel Wheels.”Chris decided to then concentrate on his own material and the result was the critically acclaimed Sequel C.D. ‘Atcha!’ in 1994, a mix of Cajun style with Chris’s individual brand of song writing. Acclaimed and respected music critic Tony Parsons in the Telegraph compared his lyrics to those of the famed Sammy Cahn. Contributions came from David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) on ‘Lhasa Town, Leo Sayer and a touch of brother Mick on ‘Stand Up for The Foot.’ This record was later released in the US by Curb Records as ‘Rock the Zydeco’ where Chris and his band promoted the record on the Conan O’Brien Show for NBC.Additionally he arranged the music for the Bosnian charity concert – “Bop for Bosnia” -at the BBC in Studio One with Dave Stewart and David Gilmour and two subsequent concerts for Tibet in Battersea Park and Alexandria Park in North London. In 1996 Chris recorded an acoustic album, ‘From Lhasa To Lewisham’ with associates Ben Waters and Charlie Hart and there followed ‘Channel Fever’ with the Atcha! Band.Act of Faith’ which was released in 2005 on the Hannover-based label SPV,has also brought Chris and his music to a wider audience in Europe, Australia, Japan and Canada where he appeared at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2007.Besides writing and touring Europe with his band.Chris has recently written and presented a three part series for BBC Radio on Alexis Korner, the pioneering blues musician and broadcaster. He has also finished a film for SKY ARTS on the blues in Austin Texas with guest contributions from some of the finest and most respected blues musicians including Muddy Waters pianist Pine Top Perkins, Hubert Sumlin who worked with blues singer Howlin’ Wolf and guitarist Jimmy Vaughan. We catch up with ninety three year old Pinetop as he visits with brother Mick and Chuck Leavell backstage at a Rolling Stones show in Austin TX and reveal stories from the heydays of Chicago blues. The film was a direct result of a radio show that Chris co-hosts from Austin, ‘The Blueseum Of Fine Art’.
Bill Barber Music:
At just 19, Bill Barber is one of the most exiting guitarists in the Aus Blues scene. Bill Has been playing professionally for 5 years, sitting in with some of Aus’ best Blues acts including mentor Lloyd Spiegel and along the way supporting acts such as wolfmother, James Blundell, Shaun Kirk and more.
Bill’s new album Thanks for consideration is out now.”
Saturday March 25th
Blues Tram, feat: Chris Jagger (UK) + Bill Barber
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.

Jeff Lang - Fri 24th March - Golden Vine Hotel
2017-03-24 21:00 - 23:59 UTC | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
We’re very proud to be hosting Australian guitar legend and songwriter Jeff Lang on Friday the 24th of March. Jeff’s touring nationally following the release of his new album ‘Alone in bad company’.
Tickets on sale now and available only at the Vine. $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. 9pm start. Get in early!!

Chris Jagger (UK) live at Handle Bar, Bendigo
2017-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Handle Bar, Rear of 73 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
This is a special gig indeed, in a very special space, as Chris Jagger (UK), flying in for a whirlwind tour, will play Handle Bar for an intimate crowd on Friday evening, 24 March 2017!
Chris Jagger Music:
Chris’s career, unlike his brother (Mick) has spanned many fields in the artistic spectrum, from clothes design and theatre to journalism. He has appeared in repertory at The Citizen’s Theatre in Glasgow (his first play there was with one Pierce Brosnan), Nottingham Playhouse and the ICA in London as well as in TV and film. He has written for various magazines and newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, the Mail on Sunday and Rolling StoneHis first records were made during the 1970’s for David Geffen of Asylum Records in Los Angeles and he toured the USA and the UK.He revitalised his song writing in the late 1980’s when he worked in France as lyricist for producer Franck Langolf [Vanessa Paradis] and helped brother Mick out on the Stones acclaimed albums “Dirty Work” and then later “Steel Wheels.”Chris decided to then concentrate on his own material and the result was the critically acclaimed Sequel C.D. ‘Atcha!’ in 1994, a mix of Cajun style with Chris’s individual brand of song writing. Acclaimed and respected music critic Tony Parsons in the Telegraph compared his lyrics to those of the famed Sammy Cahn. Contributions came from David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) on ‘Lhasa Town, Leo Sayer and a touch of brother Mick on ‘Stand Up for The Foot.’ This record was later released in the US by Curb Records as ‘Rock the Zydeco’ where Chris and his band promoted the record on the Conan O’Brien Show for NBC.Additionally he arranged the music for the Bosnian charity concert – “Bop for Bosnia” -at the BBC in Studio One with Dave Stewart and David Gilmour and two subsequent concerts for Tibet in Battersea Park and Alexandria Park in North London. In 1996 Chris recorded an acoustic album, ‘From Lhasa To Lewisham’ with associates Ben Waters and Charlie Hart and there followed ‘Channel Fever’ with the Atcha! Band.Act of Faith’ which was released in 2005 on the Hannover-based label SPV,has also brought Chris and his music to a wider audience in Europe, Australia, Japan and Canada where he appeared at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2007.Besides writing and touring Europe with his band.Chris has recently written and presented a three part series for BBC Radio on Alexis Korner, the pioneering blues musician and broadcaster. He has also finished a film for SKY ARTS on the blues in Austin Texas with guest contributions from some of the finest and most respected blues musicians including Muddy Waters pianist Pine Top Perkins, Hubert Sumlin who worked with blues singer Howlin’ Wolf and guitarist Jimmy Vaughan. We catch up with ninety three year old Pinetop as he visits with brother Mick and Chuck Leavell backstage at a Rolling Stones show in Austin TX and reveal stories from the heydays of Chicago blues. The film was a direct result of a radio show that Chris co-hosts from Austin, ‘The Blueseum Of Fine Art’.
Friday March 24th
6pm – FREE ENTRY
Live at the Handle Bar – 73 Mitchell Street, enter through Get Naked Espresso Bar.

Archer live@The Old Church on the Hill w/Graciana Holland
2017-03-17 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
After missing out on having Archer play at Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival in 2016, we’re chuffed to welcome him to The Old Church on the Hill for an intimate concert on Fri 17 March 2017.
With a support set from Graciana Holland, this will be a truly special night on the tunes!
About our artists:
In the 21st century, Archer is a true rarity. His weathered blues are his stories—harvested from the raw distance that passes under his heels.
Archer’s songs follow the seams of Australia’s valleys and mountain ranges, songs driven by a restless and pure geography. A craft honed under the open sky—from Murray River picking crews to the remote northern reaches of the Australian continent.
Graciana Holland
Growing up with The Hollands! and touring full time, Graciana was given the opportunity to explore new cultures and traditions, traveling throughout the USA, Canada, SE Asia and Australia. She is an accomplished songwriter and composer with work appearing on The Hollands! albums and her own single, Caged Bird, released in 2015. She plays guitar, ukulele, and piano but her voice is the stand out. With a delicate delivery, Graciana keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wanting to hear more.
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 at the Old Church 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 concession) and, although refreshments are available for sale, the focus is on THE MUSIC. Proceeds from drink sales go to supporting Bendigo Sustainability Group – BSG and also support our Festival to keep presenting these magnificent musicians for your listening pleasure. Sound production is supplemented at the Old Church on the Hill by our friends at Muso’s Stuff and 100% of the door takings are able to be shared between the performers with thanks to our valued sponsors at Kensey Care (www.kenseycare.com.au).

Stringybark McDowell at The Vine
2017-03-11 21:00 - 23:59 UTC | 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.

Manchester Arms Bendigo w/ Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk
2017-03-11 20:00 - 23:30 UTC | Manchester Arms Hotel, 136 Eaglehawk Rd, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk at Manchester Arms Hotel Long Gully, BENDIGO Feat. Whammo Ian on drums and Shane Penglis on bass!
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The Blues Tram w/The Mojo Corner (Duo) + Emilee South
2017-03-04 14:00 - 16:15 UTC | The Blues Tram, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
We’re hosting two dynomite acts on our March 2017 Tram, a blues powerhouse in The Mojo Corner (Duo version) and a bluesy bombshell from Melbourne, who splits her time between Australia, Hawaii & Spain;
Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage W Class tram, while being serenaded by two amazing acts:
The Mojo Corner (Duo):
This energetic band, pushes passion and emotion right to the limit. By just watching The Mojo Corner you can’t help but become involved. With the electricity of the blues pouring out of them, they will make you nod your head and stomp your feet. Come and have some fun with Rory Millar and Johnny Hawken from The Mojo Corner!
Emilee South:
With powerful vocals and fierce guitar playing, Emilee South hollers throwback rhythm & blues, with hints of a whiskey-drenched-French summer, young love, voodoo and small-town guilt. Following a string of Melbourne residencies, interstate festivals and a roaring Hawaiian tour, the year ahead will see Emilee swinging an electric around her band, whilst expanding her ever-growing reputation on the local and international scene.
Saturday March 3rd
Blues Tram, feat: The Mojo Corner (Duo) + Emilee South
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.

Malcura return to Bendigo
2017-02-25 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | Manchester Arms Hotel, 136 Eaglehawk Rd, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Malcura return to Bendigo on Feb 25 to play the Manchester Arms Hotel for their follow up show to the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival!
Here’s a lovely little testimonial from the venue owners!
“Fantastic talented young guys, we saw a glimpse of these guys during the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival and needed more, so they’re heading back to Bendigo. Don’t miss out these guys are full of energy and passion and are brilliant!!!”

Handle Bar Double Header
2017-02-25 19:30 - 23:30 UTC | Handle Bar, Rear of 73 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
3 hours of the best in live Blues & Roots music with “Messin’ ‘Round” and “Sons of the Blues” at one of Bendigo’s most unique venues…………………. The Handle Bar.
Enjoy the taste of Summer with Bell’s Beach Brewery on tap along with a great range of craft beers,wines and great hospitality with the crew at The Handle Bar.

Blues & Roots Showcase/Fundraiser at The Rifle
2017-02-19 11:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Rifle Brigade Hotel, 137 View Street, 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 – starting with the first Showcase/Fundraiser event of the new year at The Rifle Brigade Hotel on Sunday Feb 19th.
The packed list of acts confirmed to perform at this Showcase event includes some of Bendigo’s best, along with some fresh faces 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 Carpark Stage on Feb 19: The Deans of Soul, Wilson & White, The Northern Folk, Sweet Felicia and The Honeytones, Skip & The Lost & Found Dept., Alister Turrill, Erica Hawkey Band, Gravy Boat and Mon Shelford Band (with more to be announced). On the Balcony Stage, we’ll be hosting the talents of: Geoffrey Williams, Ben J Carter, Luke Watt, Doggin’ it (Sydney), The Old Married Couple, Pip Cowan and more!
As always, these artists are donating their time and talents, as do the Festival’s volunteer committee and crew, to help kick start 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 Rifle Brigade Hotel on Feb 19th and help grow the burgeoning music scene we’ve managed to revitalise together over the last half decade 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 February 19th Showcase event are available at the door on the day and are $15 for adults, $5 for under-18s (with under-12s free).
The live music will start at 12pm sharp and continue through till 8pm.

Hat Fitz & Cara at the Old Church on the Hill
2017-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Hat Fitz & Cara will be performimg their new material from their recently released album “After the Rain” as part of their album launch there may be a few surprises on board.

Music in the Park - Geoffrey Williams & Bill Barber
2017-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Bendigo Botanic Gardens, 557 - 559 Napier St, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Pack your deck chairs or a picnic rug and bring along some nibbles to enjoy a night among the stars with a FREE concert at the beautiful Bendigo Botanic Gardens!
GEOFFREY WILLIAMS
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Much loved UK singer & loop artist Geoffrey Williams dishes up some soulful delectations of 50s and 60s inspired Rhythm & Blues with a Caribbean twist! Expect to be mesmerised by sweet melodies and irresistible grooves. He has written songs for artists incl Michael Jackson and Dusty Springfield & performed at Wembley Arena, Woodford Folk Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival and last year’s Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival. Catch him and you won’t regret it!
BILL BARBER
7.30pm – 8.30pm
At just 19, Bill Barber is one of the most exiting guitarists in the Aus Blues scene. Bill has been playing professionally for 5 years, sitting in with some of Aus’ best Blues acts including mentor Lloyd Spiegel and along the way supporting acts such as Wolfmother, James Blundell, Shaun Kirk and more!

Geoff Achison at Golden Vine, Bendigo
2017-02-11 21:00 - 2017-02-12 00:00 UTC | The Golden Vine Hotel, 135 King Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Geoff Achison + Seed
Acoustic + Electric Sets
Geoff Achison returns to Bendigo sharing the stage at the Golden Vine with local band ‘Seed’. Geoff will play some acoustic selections before being joined by Seed’s rhythm section (Sam & Kane Watts) for a rocking set of Souldiggers tunes.
$10.00 cc
Ph: 03 5443 6063
135 King St, Bendigo

Russell Morris
2017-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Capital, 50 View St, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
ARIA Winner Best Blues Roots Album “Red Dirt Red Heart” 2016
Aria Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling Platinum artist, King of Pop, Australian Icon!!
A few phrases commonly used when describing Aussie legend Russell Morris.. Shooting to fame in the middle 60’s with Somebody’s Image, Russell had a string of hits including Hush and the Bob Dylan classic Baby Blue.
In 1969 he and producer Molly Meldrum released “The Real Thing”, Australia’s only true psychedelic #1 hit and a song that is played regularly on commercial radio to this day. Following that, Russell penned breakthrough hits such as; Sweet Sweet Love, Wings of an Eagle, Rachel, Part 3 into Paper Walls, The Girl That I Love and many many more………
Constantly in demand, Russell stills tours nationally throughout the year as well as appearances internationally. Russell has worked alongside industry heavyweights like Cher, The Bee Gees, Linda Ronstadt, The Beach Boys and toured Australia with the hugely successful “Long Way To The Top” in 2012.
In 2012 Russell released the Sharkmouth Album a collection of tunes written about Australian historical characters.
Sharkmouth reached #1 position on the iTunes Blues Charts & #1 on the Australian Blues Radio Charts, Russell won the 2013 ARIA award for Best Blues n Roots album for Sharkmouth.
ARIA hall of fame inductee Russell Morris captured the hearts and imagination of Australians in 2012 when he unveiled ‘Sharkmouth’, the first of a trilogy of albums re-telling some amazing stories in Australia’s distant past-some famous, some not so famous-creating a historical document using blues and rock to celebrate the yarns that modern Australia was built on the back of Van Diemen’s Land picks up where Sharkmouth left off, this time covering great Australian characters and stories including Breaker Morant, Sandakan, the Eureka Stockade and many more.
In April 2014 Russell released Van Diemen’s Land. Van Diemen’s Land picks up where Sharkmouth left off, this time covering great Australian characters and stories including Breaker Morant, Sandakan, the Eureka Stockade and many more. Morris is joined on Van Diemen’s Land by a host of special guest artists including Joe Camilleri, Rick Springfield, Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil), Scott Owen (The Living End), Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool), Vika & Linda Bull, Phil
Manning (Chain) and Joe Robinson.
“Van Diemen’s Land is an album that has been an amazing experience to make,” said Morris, “With the success of Sharkmouth; it really let me off my leash so to speak. It showed me that people want music that tells them a story and moves them.
“I spent over a year researching these great Australian stories. To me these albums are about looking back at the characters that deserve to be remembered and then doing that in the best way I know how- through song. It’s about leaving a legacy
That in fifty years’ time, someone can put these records on and learn something about the spirit of our great country, in the same way we do when we read The Man From Snowy River. ”
Upon its release Van Diemen’s land debut at #4 on the National Aria Charts.
Van Diemen’s Land was nominated for Best Blues n Roots album in the 2014 ARIA awards.
Van Diemen’s Land won best Australian Blues Album 2015 and Russell Morris won best male vocalist at the Chain awards
In 2015 Russell Released the third Album in his Blues Trilogy Red Dirt – Red Heart Debuting at 6 on the National Aria Charts and still going strong in the charts today hitting the #1 on the National Aria Blues/Jazz Charts.
Red Dirt – Red Heart tells a story of the Australian interior. Any history of Australia albeit very brief, must include the people who have inhabited this wonderful country for at least 40,000 years. This album goes on to tell the stories of two bushrangers, another about a beautiful town, a song about a loner, a recluse, and an escape artist (Goal that is), a snake and the spectacular Nullabour Desert. We have also included some of our great indigenous heroes in the hope that we can share their stories.
**Please note the end time is not confirmed**

Open Folk'n
2017-02-10 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Our famous open mic session, behind the big condenser. Come along and play a song or tune, or just to listen.

Music in the Park - Animal Time & The Grinners
2017-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Canterbury Park, Simpsons Rd, Jackass Flat, Eaglehawk, VIC, 3556, Australia
Pack your deck chairs or a picnic rug and bring along some nibbles to enjoy a night among the stars with a FREE concert at Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Gardens!
ANIMAL TIME
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Animal Time, a new band worth remembering comprises of three local Bendigo musicians with considerable experience given their age. Animal Time cover classic blues and rock songs from the last 5 decades and bring their own modern interpretation to entertain the most discerning audience, both young and old.
THE GRINNERS
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Formed in 2005, The Grinners are a rock covers band from Bendigo, Victoria. The Grinners play classic rock and focus on harmonies and interpreting classic rock songs anywhere between the 60’s and current day.
The band ethos is to “love the playing” and the Band can tell you that “some of our best Gigs have been when no one was in the room” [but better when you join us!].

Bendigo Blues Club Mega Show/Jam for Ava
2017-02-05 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Goldmines Hotel, 49 - 57 Marong Road, Bendigo , VIC, 3555, Australia
Hi All, the next Jam Session on the 5th Feb. will have a slightly different format. Some of you may know that Jon & Bel Marland’s young daughter Ava had an unfortunate accident resulting in loss of eye-sight in one eye, this traumatic event has taken it’s toll on Jon & Bel. So we will be using the session on that day as a way of raising funds to help them through this tough time. We will running the day from 12-6pm.
Raffles we will be running during the day, prizes include $200 shopping spree at Total Tools Bendigo and $200 worth of prizes from Autobarn Bendigo.
Prizes drawn throughout the days events.
https://www.gofundme.com/avamarland
Here is list of the artists participating in this Fundraiser Event for Ava. Midweek Blues, Sweet Disposition, Birdhouse, Pacific Blues Union, The Old Buzzard Medicine Show, Loudmouth Soup, Johnny Crowfoot, Rhyley McGrath, Frank Bell, Chris Jacobs, Josh DeAraugo, Chris DeAraugo and more.
https://www.gofundme.com/avamarland

The Old Married Couple and Graciana Holland at The Basement Bar
2017-02-04 21:00 - 2017-02-05 00:00 UTC | The Basement Bar Bendigo, 17 View Point, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
The Old Married Couple and Graciana Holland are teaming up for a night of jazzy tunes at The Basement Bar Bendigo
GRACIANA HOLLAND
Growing up in the Folk musical family, The Hollands! and touring on the road full time for all of her adolescence, Graciana Holland was given the opportunity to explore and experience new cultures, traditions and music, all of which has influenced her songwriting process.
Graciana has traveled extensively through out the USA, Canada, Southeast Asia and Australia performing and honing her gifts and talents as a musician. She is an accomplished songwriter and composer with work appearing on three The Hollands! albums including the title track for The Hollands! album, Over Land and Leas (2013) and her own hit single, Caged Bird, released in 2015. She has been surrounded by the traditions of folk and Americana music and hints of that practice are woven into her songwriting but her first love is a combination Jazz and Pop and she finds ways to keep those elements on the forefront. The mixture of the three end up creating a unique sound all her own. She plays guitar, ukulele, and piano and works with electronic beats but her voice is the stand out. With a delicate and pure delivery, Graciana’s sound keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wanting to hear more.
THE OLD MARRIED COUPLE
Riley and Katie Beech are only in their 20s but they’re already an Old Married Couple. Vintage in style and sound, The Old Married Couple combine a witty songwriting style with a distinctive kazoo and fun infused swing-folk sound.
Quirky, cute and clever, The Old Married Couple are a retro styled acoustic folk band who sing stories of life and love from the perspective of young lovers.

Miriam Lieberman Trio - Bendigo Album Launch
2017-02-04 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | BENDIGO FOLK CLUB, The Old Church on the Hill, Russell & Harkness Streets, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Miriam Lieberman is a singer songwriter known not only for her unmistakable voice and songwriting, but for playing the 21 string West African harp – the kora. She draws her influences from far and wide – she’s given concerts in cities in West Africa and peace festivals in Japan, she’s studied and performed with Mali’s multi Grammy award winning kora player Toumani Diabate, and has performed from the South of Mexico to Ecuador, to Istanbul and India, as well as far and wide in her home Australia. Her songs seamlessly blend contemporary folk with West African influences and are in essence a collection of stories, beautifully told through strings, powerful lyrics and her emotive voice.
Miriam is joined by exceptional string players – violinist Lara Goodridge (FourPlay/Baby et Lulu) and bassist Liz Frencham. Adding their sublime strings and lush vocal harmonies, there is a chemistry between these musicians and their instruments that open out the songs to a soaring beautiful soundscape.
Miriam is releasing her much anticipated fifth album ‘Full Circle’ at The Old Church, with her trio. Having worked once again with talented producer Josh Schuberth, Adams and Goodridge, ‘Full Circle’ is an album harking back to the early work of Joni Mitchell, infused with a feminine perspective and the light and shade of the human experience – rhythm, the stars, the sea, love and the impermanence of things are ever present in this work.
See http://www.bendigofolkclub.com for more details.

Dukes of Haggard - Live at the Golden Vine Hotel!
2017-02-03 21:00 UTC | Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 135 King St., Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Jacob McGuffie and the Dukes of Haggard return to Bendigo for two sets of honky tonkin’-western swingin’- pickin’ and singin’.
Support from Chris Jacobs & Josh DeAraugo.
9pm / $5 cover

Grim Fawkner, Alana Jagt & Guests at The Old Church On The Hill
2017-02-03 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Old Church on the Hill, Cnr Harkness & Russell St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Australia
Who: Grim Fawkner, Alana Jagt (adelaide), Bill Barber & Graciana Holland
Where: The Old Church On The Hill, Bendigo
When: Friday 3rd February, 7:30pm doors
How much: $10+bf General Admission, $20+bf VIP, Group tickets $30+bf (4 people)
Join us on Friday February 3rd in the intimate Old Church On The Hill, to celebrate music and storytelling with four of Australia’s best up and coming singer-songwriters:
GRIM FAWKNER (Roaming)
Rambling man, Grim Fawkner, is no stranger to stages and streets across the globe and at home. The epitome of the itinerant musician, he draws together tales and musings from his travels and is as likely to deliver them in soft ballad form as he is face-meltingly intricate and upbeat roots/country/blues.
http://www.facebook.com/grimfawkner
ALANA JAGT (Adelaide)
Alana Jagt writes pop-infused folk songs, or if you prefer; folk infused pop songs. Her voice is soulful and distinctive, with songs of dreams and longing she delivers moving and captivating performances each time she stands on stage.
http://www.facebook.com/alanajagtmusic
GRACIANA HOLLAND
She is an accomplished songwriter and composer. Self-taught on the guitar, ukulele, and piano but her voice is the stand out. A delicate and pure delivery, Graciana’s sound captivates and keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wanting to hear more.
http://www.facebook.com/gracianahollandmusic
BILL BARBER
What sets Bill apart is his dedication to the Blues. While most young artist enter the Blues via the Roots music movement, Bill’s passion is for the blues in it’s true form.
http://www.facebook.com/pg/BillBarberMusic
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TICKETS
SINGLE ADULT
Just as the name implies, 1 ticket for 1 person. Disclaimer: Doesn’t have to be an adult.
** VIP TICKETS**
Buy one to guarantee a reserved front row couch/armchair for the evening, as well as a welcome invitation for early entry to hear some extra songs via sound check, and enjoy some nibbles with the performers.
Only 10 available.
GROUP TICKETS
Buy 4 adult single entry tickets for the price of 3!
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TO THE PUNTERS:
The Old Church On The Hill is a community space utilised for a range of different projects, and without this beaut pozzie we wouldn’t be able to put on gigs like this! Please arrive and leave mindful of the neighbouring houses, and of course mindful of the live music itself.
**This gig is for music-lovers only, it is not a pub covers gig, and it is not a social event for you and your mates to shout over the music at. If you’re looking for somewhere to catch up and chat with mates the Queens Arms is just down the road, but if you’re looking to listen to great music then we got what you neeeeed**
There will be refreshments available, no BYO. Cheers!
