SOUTHIE + FENN

Southie is an up and coming pop folk act from Adelaide.

With influences ranging from Deathcab for Cutie, Iron & Wine, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens; Southie combines elegant male/female harmonies, guitar, piano, bass and percussion.

Their debut EP recieved airplay on Triple J, Nova, along with many community stations around Australia, and they recently performed at Gorgeous Festival alongside Icehouse, Josh Pyke & Emma Louise.

www.myspace.com/southiemusic

GUITAR TOOLBOX WITH CAL WILLIAMS JR

“A sensational interactive toolbox of lessons for everyone from beginners & beyond. Cal is welcoming, informative, funny and highly entertaining as he explains in short cuts the basics of scales & methods of jamming. His sessions include Folk, Blues, Slide guitar, Songwriting & Open Tuning. BYO guitar & notebook for an afternoon of sought after knowledge.”

-RIP IT UP MAGAZINE


Saturday Workshop Dates

19th May - Folk Guitar

26th May - Blues Guitar

2nd June - The Blues Train

9th June - Open Tuning

16th June - Slide Guitar

23rd June - Songwriting 


Tix
 $25/$22 
per
 workshop


BOOKINGS AT INFO@GEETAR.COM

SHAUN KIRK + JOHNNY MCINTYRE

Shaun Kirk is taking the ‘one man show’ concept to an exciting contemporary level.

Surrounded by a stomp box, tambourine, high hat, cymbal, kick and snare drum, Shaun’s flair for playing six percussive sounds with his feet, whilst delivering quality guitar and blues- harmonica performances, is undeniably impressive!

tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=26659&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=OzTix&utm_content=GigGuide&utm_term=_WHEATSHEAF%20HOTEL_

THE ELITE ACCORDION ENSEMBLE

The Elite Accordion Ensemble returns to the Wheaty for a special afternoon of teutonic tunes, Sinatra medleys, and a carol or two - all played in unison by fifteen of the best squeezers this side of the Danube.

C.O.M.A AUTUMN SESSIONS:

$10/5 MEMBERS

TRYP + GERARD MASTERS JAZZ DOMINATION

The legendary C.O.M.A Sessions have been a fixture at The Wheaty since 2005.

C.O.M.A is a musician-led, musician-focused, member based not-for-profit association. It presents a unique opportunity for the creative development and artistic endeavour of a broad range of Australian composers and performers. It is committed to presenting and raising the profile of original music in Adelaide, and indeed Australia.

C.O.M.A has been initiated by a core of local musicians who are passionate about increasing opportunities in Adelaide for emerging and established musicians who write and perform quality original music, whether this be in the genre of jazz, improvised, classical, electronic or mixed-style music, and who also feel that Adelaide's musical community would greatly benefit from the sense of unity and support that such an association and its activities provide.

www.coma.net.au

THE HUSHES

Emily Davis, Cal Williams Jr and Kory Horwood invite you to wade with them through the deep, dark waters of Cold River. With acclaimed musicianship and gripping on stage chemistry, these troubadours perform original blues and folk songs, inspired by the dark, divine and disturbing events of their sojourn downstream.

www.facebook.com/TheHushes

GUITAR TOOLBOX WITH CAL WILLIAMS JR

“A sensational interactive toolbox of lessons for everyone from beginners & beyond. Cal is welcoming, informative, funny and highly entertaining as he explains in short cuts the basics of scales & methods of jamming. His sessions include Folk, Blues, Slide guitar, Songwriting & Open Tuning. BYO guitar & notebook for an afternoon of sought after knowledge.”

-RIP IT UP MAGAZINE


Saturday Workshop Dates

19th May - Folk Guitar

26th May - Blues Guitar

2nd June - The Blues Train

9th June - Open Tuning

16th June - Slide Guitar

23rd June - Songwriting 


Tix
 $25/$22 
per
 workshop


BOOKINGS AT INFO@GEETAR.COM

THE YEARLINGS - BACK FROM MEMPHIS!

Come down to the Wheaty to see The Yearlings play a big thank-you show - lots of lovely punters donated money to help them get to Memphis to play the International Folk Alliance in February - Parkes came back with a new hat, and they played support for Steve Earle, so it looks like the trip was a success!

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The Yearlings are Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson, who have been writing and performing together for ten years, since first crossing paths at The Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2000.

Chipping away quietly at their sound ever since, they have recorded 4 studio albums and 1 live record. Reminiscent of the great alt. country Americana genre, but born out of Adelaide, Australia, The Yearlings’ sound is all their own. They straddle old and new, bitter and sweet, darkness and transcendence – modern day porch music.

www.theyearlings.net/

C.O.M.A. SPECIAL EVENT!

DARREN SIGESMUND

The legendary C.O.M.A Sessions have been a fixture at The Wheaty since 2005.

C.O.M.A is a musician-led, musician-focused, member based not-for-profit association. It presents a unique opportunity for the creative development and artistic endeavour of a broad range of Australian composers and performers. It is committed to presenting and raising the profile of original music in Adelaide, and indeed Australia.

C.O.M.A has been initiated by a core of local musicians who are passionate about increasing opportunities in Adelaide for emerging and established musicians who write and perform quality original music, whether this be in the genre of jazz, improvised, classical, electronic or mixed-style music, and who also feel that Adelaide's musical community would greatly benefit from the sense of unity and support that such an association and its activities provide.

www.coma.net.au

THE WHEATY TURNS 9! FEATURING THE WHEATSHEAF UKULELE COLLECTIVE + JAMES BEIGE

It's the Wheaty's ninth birthday, and we'll be kicking off the party in style - pop in for a celebratory ale any time during the day, or celebrate with James Beige on the record player and The Wheaty Ukes from 8pm.....

FRANK THE POET ALBUM LAUNCH - PART ONE

In 1832 a young Irish political agitator was convicted of stealing a piece of cloth and sentenced to seven years transportation. Not three months after landing in Sydney for his term in exile he had once again fallen foul of the law. And so began a life of hard labour, incacerration, laceration, agitation and……poetry.

Before long he had gained a reputation among his fellow prisoners as a composer of uncompromising political verse that shone a light on the hypocrisy and tyranny of the colonial elite.

His name was Francis McNamara.

To his fellow prisoners he was known as Frank the Poet.

The songs on this album are based on 14 poems he wrote during his time in Australia.

Part One features songs by:

Matt Walker, Sean McMahon, Jimmy Dowling, Heath Cullen, The Yearlings, Cal Williams Jr, A.P D'Antonio, Tom West, Todd Sibbin, The Timbers and Joe Murphy.

All tickets $20 - available at:

www.stobiesounds.com/home/?page_id=1961

GUITAR TOOLBOX WITH CAL WILLIAMS JR

“A sensational interactive toolbox of lessons for everyone from beginners & beyond. Cal is welcoming, informative, funny and highly entertaining as he explains in short cuts the basics of scales & methods of jamming. His sessions include Folk, Blues, Slide guitar, Songwriting & Open Tuning. BYO guitar & notebook for an afternoon of sought after knowledge.”

-RIP IT UP MAGAZINE


Saturday Workshop Dates

19th May - Folk Guitar

26th May - Blues Guitar

2nd June - The Blues Train

9th June - Open Tuning

16th June - Slide Guitar

23rd June - Songwriting 


Tix
 $25/$22 
per
 workshop


BOOKINGS AT INFO@GEETAR.COM

FRANK THE POET ALBUM LAUNCH - PART TWO

In 1832 a young Irish political agitator was convicted of stealing a piece of cloth and sentenced to seven years transportation. Not three months after landing in Sydney for his term in exile he had once again fallen foul of the law. And so began a life of hard labour, incacerration, laceration, agitation and……poetry.

Before long he had gained a reputation among his fellow prisoners as a composer of uncompromising political verse that shone a light on the hypocrisy and tyranny of the colonial elite.

His name was Francis McNamara.

To his fellow prisoners he was known as Frank the Poet.

The songs on this album are based on 14 poems he wrote during his time in Australia.

Part Two features songs by:

Matt Walker, Sean McMahon, Jimmy Dowling, Heath Cullen, The Yearlings, Nick Kipridis, Snooks La Vie, Max Savage and The Teahouse Fire.

All tickets $20 - available at:

www.stobiesounds.com/home/?page_id=1961

EMMA LUKER CD LAUNCH + SOURSOB BOB

It's finally here! Emma's solo album, 6 years in the making, is being launched at The Wheatsheaf Hotel, George Street, Thebarton, on Sunday June the 3rd at 4pm. Tickets only $12, family-friendly venue, great atmosphere and new music.

Accompanied by Dylan Woolcock on guitar and mandolin and a few surprise friends, and supported by the iconic Soursob Bob, it should be a great afternoon of music and a long-awaited cd! Hope to see you there.

www.emmaluker.com/

C.O.M.A AUTUMN SESSIONS

1.1 IMMERMANN + SHAGGY DOO BEATS

The legendary C.O.M.A Sessions have been a fixture at The Wheaty since 2005. C.O.M.A is a musician-led, musician-focused, member based not-for-profit association. It presents a unique opportunity for the creative development and artistic endeavour of a broad range of Australian composers and performers. It is committed to presenting and raising the profile of original music in Adelaide, and indeed Australia. C.O.M.A has been initiated by a core of local musicians who are passionate about increasing opportunities in Adelaide for emerging and established musicians who write and perform quality original music, whether this be in the genre of jazz, improvised, classical, electronic or mixed-style music, and who also feel that Adelaide's musical community would greatly benefit from the sense of unity and support that such an association and its activities provide.

www.coma.net.au

HEATH CULLEN WITH CHRIS PARKINSON & BJ BARKER

www.heathcullen.com

GOLDSTEIN CD LAUNCH

Described as "ostentatiously Oz in sound” Goldstein plays original tunes about modern suburban life in Australia - from tales of surfing and fishing to songs about renting and overseas package bus tours. John Schumann from iconic Australian band Redgum has given his thumbs up, saying: “I love Goldstein’s songs. In a world of inconsequential, humourless songs delivered in pseudo-septic accents, Goldstein is like a gully wind at the end of a stiflingly hot day”.

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Goldstein

GUITAR TOOLBOX WITH CAL WILLIAMS JR

“A sensational interactive toolbox of lessons for everyone from beginners & beyond. Cal is welcoming, informative, funny and highly entertaining as he explains in short cuts the basics of scales & methods of jamming. His sessions include Folk, Blues, Slide guitar, Songwriting & Open Tuning. BYO guitar & notebook for an afternoon of sought after knowledge.”

-RIP IT UP MAGAZINE


Saturday Workshop Dates

19th May - Folk Guitar

26th May - Blues Guitar

2nd June - The Blues Train

9th June - Open Tuning

16th June - Slide Guitar

23rd June - Songwriting 


Tix
 $25/$22 
per
 workshop


BOOKINGS AT INFO@GEETAR.COM

LUKE LEGS & THE MIDNIGHT SPECIALS + LAURA HILL + JOHNNY MCINTYRE

Luke Legs & the Midnight Specials have been praised for their endearing live performances, and their family-band-style harmonies. But in the end it is the quality of songwriting and depth of lyricism that has set them apart from other bands.

tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=26797&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=OzTix&utm_content=GigGuide&utm_term=_WHEATSHEAF%20HOTEL_

SWEET BABY JAMES & ROB EYERS

Rhythms Magazine have described Sweet Baby James & Rob Eyers as "fantastic, their two-piece guitar/drum combo outshoots The White Stripes, The Black Keys, The Mess Hall, the Fumes, anyone you care to mention".

www.sweetbabyblues.com

GUITAR TOOLBOX WITH CAL WILLIAMS JR

“A sensational interactive toolbox of lessons for everyone from beginners & beyond. Cal is welcoming, informative, funny and highly entertaining as he explains in short cuts the basics of scales & methods of jamming. His sessions include Folk, Blues, Slide guitar, Songwriting & Open Tuning. BYO guitar & notebook for an afternoon of sought after knowledge.”

-RIP IT UP MAGAZINE


Saturday Workshop Dates

19th May - Folk Guitar

26th May - Blues Guitar

2nd June - The Blues Train

9th June - Open Tuning

16th June - Slide Guitar

23rd June - Songwriting 


Tix
 $25/$22 
per
 workshop


BOOKINGS AT INFO@GEETAR.COM

DANDELION WINE + LEIGH STARDUST

Dandelion Wine are a dark ethereal electro-world band that while based in Melbourne Australia, inhabit a very different world. A world where the centuries bleed into one another to create a seamless whole. A world where medieval instruments collide headlong with electronic beats. A world where angelic vocals soar over waves of distorted guitars. A world where gentle acoustic whispers sit alongside impassioned blasts of inner turmoil.

www.dandelionwine.com.au

C.O.M.A AUTUMN SESSIONS

ECLECTICA TRIO + DANIEL ROSS TRIO

The legendary C.O.M.A Sessions have been a fixture at The Wheaty since 2005. C.O.M.A is a musician-led, musician-focused, member based not-for-profit association. It presents a unique opportunity for the creative development and artistic endeavour of a broad range of Australian composers and performers. It is committed to presenting and raising the profile of original music in Adelaide, and indeed Australia. C.O.M.A has been initiated by a core of local musicians who are passionate about increasing opportunities in Adelaide for emerging and established musicians who write and perform quality original music, whether this be in the genre of jazz, improvised, classical, electronic or mixed-style music, and who also feel that Adelaide's musical community would greatly benefit from the sense of unity and support that such an association and its activities provide.

www.coma.net.au

THE LONELY COSMONAUTS

The Lonely Cosmonauts don't fit into any category and are not part of any movement. They play blues but it's not the "four on the floor" abomination that passes for blues so often now. It's deep blues, from voices and slide guitar. They play Gospel. Six male voices giving it their all. Call and answer vocals in the real tradition of the genre. They love to sing. They play country but find Lee Kernaghan and his ilk repulsive. They do covers but the bulk of their material is original. They have a sense of humour and fun but their music is soulful and heartfelt.

www.myspace.com/lonelycosmonauts

GUITAR TOOLBOX WITH CAL WILLIAMS JR

“A sensational interactive toolbox of lessons for everyone from beginners & beyond. Cal is welcoming, informative, funny and highly entertaining as he explains in short cuts the basics of scales & methods of jamming. His sessions include Folk, Blues, Slide guitar, Songwriting & Open Tuning. BYO guitar & notebook for an afternoon of sought after knowledge.”

-RIP IT UP MAGAZINE


Saturday Workshop Dates

19th May - Folk Guitar

26th May - Blues Guitar

2nd June - The Blues Train

9th June - Open Tuning

16th June - Slide Guitar

23rd June - Songwriting 


Tix
 $25/$22 
per
 workshop


BOOKINGS AT INFO@GEETAR.COM

JORDIE LANE

FINAL TICKET PRICES & SUPPORT DETAILS TO FOLLOW - STAY TUNED!

Jordie Lane is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter who is widely regarded as a leading light of the Australia’s folk and alt-country music scenes. Blending the dark romanticism of Bruce Springsteen, the country swagger of Gram Parsons and the versatility of Ryan Adams, Jordie creates music that pushes boundaries while remaining universally accessible.

A dynamic live performer, Jordie’s stage show centres around his story-telling and crowd interaction. In the vein of countryman Colin Hay, his performances shift from a comedy show, to folk concert, to rock n roll gig in the space of two songs.

http://jordielane.com/