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SUMMARY:Charm of Finches and William Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Charm of Finches are Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes and they drown their audiences in angelic harmonies and songs of melancholy and whimsy.\nThe 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.\nThey 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.\nWilliam 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.\nBorn 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.\nAfter 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.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/charm-of-finches-and-william-alexander/
LOCATION:The Old Church on the Hill\, 36 Russell Street\, Quarry Hill\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Open Folk'n
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/open-folkn-4/
LOCATION:The Old Church on the Hill\, 36 Russell Street\, Quarry Hill\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170812T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170812T230000
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SUMMARY:Lloyd Spiegel - Bendigo CD Launch
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/52271/lloyd_spiegel_this_time_tomorrow_album_launch__bendigo.aspx
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/lloyd-spiegel-bendigo-cd-launch/
LOCATION:The Old Church on the Hill\, 36 Russell Street\, Quarry Hill\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170812T193000
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SUMMARY:Lloyd Spiegel - Bendigo CD Launch
DESCRIPTION:Lloyd Spiegel plays at the Old Church on the Hill on Saturday\, August 12. Doors at 7.30pm.\nLocal boy\, Animal Time front man and 2004 Lazenby Young Guitarist award winner\, Sean Nudl is supporting.\nTickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/52271/lloyd_spiegel_this_time_tomorrow_album_launch__bendigo.aspx \nBlues Maestro on the hill – from Bendigo Weekly\, by Simon Wooldridge \nBendigo holds good memories for Australian blues icon Lloyd Spiegel.\n“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.\nIt’s not only gigs that bring him here though.\n“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.”\nSpiegel’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.\nLittle rest though; he’s off to Canada at the end of August\, followed by another round of Australian venues.\nThis 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.\nSpiegel’s approach to this album was a bit different.\n“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.\n“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.’”\nIt seems they’re not ugly children though; the album has been rapturously received by public and media alike.\n“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.\n“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.\n“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.”\nLloyd 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.\nSpiegel is approaching blues legend status domestically\, and has a dedicated international following. He recently toured the Czech Republic for the first time.\nSpiegel’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.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/lloyd-spiegel-bendigo-cd-launch-2/
LOCATION:The Old Church on the Hill\, 36 Russell Street\, Quarry Hill\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Harry Godfrey Jazz Combo + Graciana Holland
DESCRIPTION: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! \n7pm – Graciana Holland\n8pm – The Harry Godfrey Jazz Combo \n$10 Entry (cash at the door)\nBeer or wine at the Pickled Vicar \nSaxophone: Harry Godfrey\nPiano: Stephen Briggs\nDrums: Gav Moncrieff\nDouble Bass: Ben Gibbons\nElectric Guitar: Mike Follent\nTrumpet: Kaid Normington\nVocals: Graciana Holland
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/the-harry-godfrey-jazz-combo-graciana-holland/
LOCATION:The Old Church on the Hill\, 36 Russell Street\, Quarry Hill\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Stringybark McDowell - Fri 18th Aug
DESCRIPTION: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.\n$5\, 9pm.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/stringybark-mcdowell-fri-18th-aug/
LOCATION:Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo\, 135 King St.\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Blues Tram w/Matt Katsis + Smith & Sheehan
DESCRIPTION: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; \nEnjoy 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: \nMatt Katsis:\nMelbourne singer/songwriter & guitarist Matt Katsis’ music ranges from delicate folk balladry to foot stomping down-home blues.\nThose 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.\nMatt recently released and is currently touring his latest EP ‘As The River Runs’. \nSmith & Sheehan:\nMark 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.\nMark 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. \nSaturday August 19th\nBlues Tram\, feat: Matt Katsis + Smith & Sheehan\nDeparting Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 2pm\, returning 4:15pm.\nTix: $35 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or\nhttp://www.bendigotourism.com/bendigo-blues-tram\nFollow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram \nStrictly no BYO – drinks and snacks are available for purchase. \nThe Blues Tram is organised and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc\, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. \nPlease Note:\nThis 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.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/the-blues-tram-wmatt-katsis-smith-sheehan-2/
LOCATION:The Blues Tram\, 76 Violet Street\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Blues Tram
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SUMMARY:Georgia State Line EP Tour w/ Will Alexander + Cat Canteri
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n“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 \nWilliam Alexander + Cat Canteri will be supporting.  \nWilliam Alexander\nWilliam 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. \nCat Canteri\nCat 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. \nDoors from 6.30pm\n$15 on the door!
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/georgia-state-line-ep-tour-w-will-alexander-cat-canteri/
LOCATION:The Old Church on the Hill\, 36 Russell Street\, Quarry Hill\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bendigo On The Hop 2017
DESCRIPTION:A beer festival for people with an open mind. \nShowcasing some of the best independent Australian owned breweries\, live music\, local produce while you meander through the historic landscape of Bendigo’s CBD. \n10 venues – 20 breweries – 40 beers \nTickets $55 inc BF\, complimentary souvenir tasting glass from CRAFTD and an 85ml taste token for all 20 breweries (approx. $42 value)
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/bendigo-on-the-hop-2017/
LOCATION:Bendigo On The Hop\, Pall Mall\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170826T210000
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SUMMARY:Lily & King + Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies\, live@the Vine
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMusic 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. \nLily and King + Alawishus Jones & The Outright Lies = kooky medicinal music and mayhem. \nLily & King’s new CD:\nLily and King\, are celebrating the release of their second album: ‘Bless This Life’\, produced by ARIA award winning guitarist Matt Walker.\n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n 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. \nAlawishus Jones & The Outright Lies:\nLet Alawishus\, Wilby & Cleitus take you folks all the way\nback to the year o’nineteen and thirty. They’ll likely tell\nyou stories about the old times and sing\nyou some authentic rural blues\, rag tunes & maybe even some old time spirituals.\nWhat can we expect from AJ&theOLs – Old blues.\n– Maybe some pre blues stuff that contains elements essential to the birth of blues like work song\, field holler & ragged time\n–  Mostly what you can expect though is 3 guys having a lot of fun\n–  Guitar\, drums\, washboard\, bass\, trumpet\, harmonica & ukulele\n–  Stories and anecdotes that could have historical significance or might be outright lies
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/lily-king-alawishus-jones-the-outright-lies-livethe-vine/
LOCATION:Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo\, 135 King St.\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
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