Ben Salter to play Castlemaine

As a founding member of Giants of Science, The Gin Club and Wilson Pickers, Ben Salter goes alright.

Hugo Race and Michelangelo Russo

John Lee Hooker was born in 1917, becoming known as the ‘King of the Boogie’ and one of the blues greats.

The best of Josh Pyke is here

With five Top 10 albums and four ARIA Awards, it’s fair to say the time is just right for a ‘Best Of’ album from songman Josh Pyke.

Drop Bass Birthday Bash

Drop Bass is dedicated to helping Bendigo’s music scene evolve.

The New Savages head out on the road with new EP

The New Savages will swing by the Criterion Hotel in Castlemaine and The Cally in Warrnambool this weekend before heading to Geelong’s Elephant & Castle Hotel on July 16 with their new EP, Baby Don’t Lay Lonesome, in their back pocket.

Courthouse Youth Arts are calling out for original musicians

With an aim of rejuvenating the live music culture, Courthouse Youth Arts in Central Geelong are calling out to original musicians to perform in an upcoming event in July.

Award winning artists Geoff Achison and the Justin Yap Band announce east coast tour

Teaming up after being asked to share the award for ‘Duo or Group of The Year’, Aussie Blues legend Geoff Achison, and young Melbourne outfit The Justin Yap Band are headed out on the road this winter on the ‘Another Mile, Another Love’ tour.

Chris Cornell Tribute raises $1200 for beyondblue and IMPACT SRC

The tribute to Chris Cornell at The Barwon Club held on Sunday night was a massive success.

Winter Wild announces second round of artists to perform at Apollo Bay

A second round of artists have just been added to the line-up for Apollo Bay’s brand-new after-dark festival Winter Wild.

Vera Blue heads to Geelong with her single Mended

With her debut album edging ever closer, Vera Blue is heading out for a sizeable tour in support of new single ‘Mended’.

The event bringing the best local and international electronic music acts to Geelong.

Progressive, tech and trance music is set to arrive in Geelong

Lloyd Spiegel to play Seaside this month

Acoustic blues guitarist and singer Lloyd Spiegel is playing at The Piping Hot Chicken Shop in Ocean Grove.

Buxom Blues Quartet release their debut EP

Buxom Blues Quartet have finally released their self-titled debut EP this month – almost a year to the day from the band’s first rehearsal.

A tribute night for Chris Cornell is set to be hosted by the Barwon Club in June

May 18 marked the loss of a music icon and inspiration to many in the passing of Soundgarden lead singer, Chris Cornell. In honor of his legacy, the Barwon Club is hosting a tribute and thank you to the musician.

Dead West features White Bleaches, Baked Beans + more

The Karova, Ballarat has one blazes of a show for you this Saturday night, June 17, with their Cool as Clint Dead West bonanza.

This State We’re In #666

Victoria’s music scene has been put on the global map with the release of the Victorian Live Music 10 point plan.

Tastes of Central Geelong: Celebrating all things food in the region

Running from July 7-30, Tastes of Central Geelong is the foodie festival celebrating all things delicious in the region that will have you salivating. With 24 days of festival food, flavors and fun, Central Geelong becomes the ultimate food hub to indulge in all of your senses.

BOO SEEKA is stopping by UNO for their regional tour

The space-soul-duo will head out beyond the metro areas this winter, giving fans a taste of the upcoming album.

RUNK tour new single

Funk-infused rap rock outfit RUNK is hitting the road in support of new single ‘Rush Hour’.

The Murlocs hit the regional road

We’re getting the early word out that The Murlocs will be doing the rounds in support of their upcoming third album, Old Locomotive.

Geelong’s Workers Club Celebrates 2nd Birthday

And The Teskey Brothers will be headlining the birthday festivities at The Workers Club Geelong on July 23!

The Blues & Roots Music Festival is on its way

The Vine will host the next Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival showcase/fundraiser next month.

Shaun Kirk announces new tour

Anyone familiar with Shaun Kirk’s touring style knows he doesn’t do it by half, so when he took a breather for a year one could understand.

Lee Kernaghan’s 25th Anniversary Bash

It has been 25 years since Lee Kernaghan released his debut album The Outback Club, and one of the country’s finest and favourite country artists is using the occasion for a spot of touring.

 

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