Little Wigtown bring the Americana sound to Geelong’s Pistol Petes Food N Blues

Inspired by the greats of Wanda Jackson, Patsy Cline, Ray Charles, and Leon Russell, Victorian Americana band Little Wigtown have been pleasing audiences with what can only be explained as a unique interpretation of the American Songbook.

Busby Marou head to Geelong next month with their most important release to date

Australian duo Busby Marou will be bringing their sweet harmonies to Geelong on their Postcards From the Shell House Tour.

Montaigne brings Glorious Heights to Ballarat

Although one must give some thanks to triple j Unearthed, it was always going to be that Jess Cerro, aka Montaigne, would be discovered by the musical world.

Melbourne/Surf Coast band Localles release second ever single, Wishing Well

Melbourne/Surf Coast indie pop-rock band, Localles, have just released their second ever single, Wishing Well. The single is from their forthcoming debut EP and is released just days before frontman Ted O’Niel is to undergo open heart surgery.

The Negative Waves festival set times are here to plan your sesh next weekend

The set times are officially out, and with Brant Bjork closing the night with a midnight set, we say they did alright.

Geelong musician Evangeline teases new single, Write About

Geelong’s very own Evangeline has just released a brand new single – except we don’t get to hear it until May 5.

Julien Baker set for Ballarat show, good news for those who won’t catch her at Splendour

Hold onto your hats, Julien Baker is coming to Ballarat.

Triple j’s KLP is heading to Ballarat next month

Sydney based producer, songwriter, vocalist, DJ, triple j radio host and serial slasher, KLP, is gaining major popularity at clubs and on airwaves around Australia.

The official Client Liaison after party is going down at UNO Danceclub this Friday

To celebrate their sold out Geelong shows and just for a good time, UNO Danceclub are hosting the official Client Liaison afterparty in an intimate beer garden setting.

John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite and Baby Animals lead mammoth 2017 One Electric Day lineup

Back for its fifth year, One Electric Day has prepared its most impressive bill yet for 2017.

Kim Salmon returns to the Eastern in Ballarat with his Power Pop Trio

The Eastern in Ballarat has become a bit of a favourite stop-off for Kim Salmon.

Uno Danceclub is throwing a ’90s themed party this weekend

Deakin Devils Cheerleading and UNO Danceclub have paired up to take us back in time this Sunday night, April 30.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2017 to open up two-day tickets at reduced price

After early bird tickets for the 2017 Queenscliff Music Festival sold out in record time, the festival is opening up a limited number of Saturday & Sunday tickets at a discounted price.

The Barwon Club are throwing a double denim party and we couldn’t be more excited

On Friday May 5, we will be remembering Britney and Justin’s infamous double denim outfits.

Mutant Dance makes its return to Barwon Club next month

Mutant Dance knows no boundaries when it comes to genres of music, and the Barwon Club is the latest to host their eclectic mutated style.

The All Seeing Hand hit Ballarat

Mongolian throat singing, intricate turntable skills and frantic drumming: if that doesn’t sound like a good night out, then there is no cure for you.

Johnny El P is returning from overseas with a gig at the Barwon Club

One of Geelong’s premier vinyl pushers and soul music lovers, Johnny El P, has returned home from overseas and he’s celebrating the occasion with a four hour set at the Barwon Club next Friday.

Tash Sultana just released a new track, Murder to the Mind

Tash Sultana can do no wrong.

Tiny Giants help celebrate Record Store Day

Real Music Vinyl & CDs of Geelong will be celebrating Record Store Day Australia, now in its 10th year, with Ocean Grove outfit Tiny Giants

Locals Hills Hoist to play Barwon Club this Friday to celebrate new release

Barwon Club are hosting another fantastic gig this weekend, with Hills Hoist headlining Friday night.

All Our Exes Live in Texas head to Geelong

The delightful talents of Elana Stone, Katie Wighton, Hannah Crofts and Georgia Mooney have been giving a lot of love to the world as All Our Exes Live in Texas.

Wanderers heads to Warrnambool

Thanks to appearances at WOMAD and Surfers Paradise Live, the buzz surrounding Adelaide natives Wanderers (formerly Wasted Wanderers) is getting…

Benny Mayhem

The former front man of Project Mayhem, Benny released the EP Song for Absent Friends last year.

The Eureka is hosting a Thrift Shop party this Thursday for the bi-annual event

The bi-annual interparty is heading back to The Eureka Hotel this Thursday, and it’s sure to be a big one.

 

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