Gigs/Bands/Live

Kathleen Halloran (VIC) + Ollie English

Educated on the stage alongside Australia’s biggest names including KateCeberano, guitarist Kathleen Halloran is now stepping out of the shade into her own spotlight. Witness this virtuosic guitarist and compelling songwriter making the journey into their own limelight, from side-woman to solo artist. 

 Melbourne based guitarist Kathleen Halloran is fast making herself known as one of the country’s most exciting and in demand young performers. She works regularly with the likes of Kate Ceberano, Felix Riebl, Katie Noonan, Gorgi Coghlan and Jimi Hocking to name a few, and her guitar work has been heard on countless recordings, in orchestra pits for many musical theatre productions, and on major festival stages all around the country. 

 As a solo artist, Kathleen continues to impress, performing at events and festivals including the St Kilda Blues Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival, The Melbourne Guitar Show, Crossroads Guitar Festival, The Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Stonnington Jazz Festival, and the Melbourne International Women’s Jazz festival. 

 Join Kathleen and her all-star band for a night of passionate energy, infectious joy and jaw dropping guitar flare, as she showcases her brand new original material and tips her hat to her guitar heroes.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Romana Ashton & The Reeds with special guest Tiny Little Grandeur.

Following on from supporting The Stems for their 40th anniversary tour, Romana Ashton and The Reeds are back at the Wheatsheaf with some new song additions to their show. The solo project of singer/songwriter Romana Ashton (The Sunday Reeds), the Reeds consists of some of the stalwarts of the Adelaide/Melbourne music scenes, including Nick Randles on drums (Moraygun, Brett Littlefair band), Jamie Woolaway on organ (Systemaddicts, The Molting Vultures), Matt Reiner on bass (The Dunes, Lonely Stretch), and Drew Jones on guitar (The Sunday Reeds).

 Joining them will be Tiny Little Grandeur, the alt-country, folk-pop band hailing from South Australia. Led by Will Baylis (UK) and his wife Sinead on drums, alongside local talents Matt Hill (The Man Himself), Lucy Campbell (The Aves), and Myles Hopkinson (The Yarbles). Together, they craft twangy tunes infused with catchy melodies and harmonies, all wrapped in a blanket of wistful nostalgia.

Ill-gotten Gains Vintage & Pre-loved market sale

Get ready for the most exciting Vintage and Pre-Loved sale in the history of everything!

 We’ve got crazy amounts of vintage and pre-loved clothing, plus kids' clothing, shoes, handbags, purses, jewelry, and so much more. And as a bonus, we’ve got a surprise collection of workwear from top labels like Country Road, Sportscraft, and David Lawrence.

We’re offering a FULL range of sizes—yes, really! But here’s the deal: no fitting rooms! It’s a snatch-and-grab or try-on-over-your-clothes kind of event. And don’t forget to bring your own bag to carry all your fabulous finds!

 Prices start as low as $2—seriously! Everything comes from a treasure-packed storage unit, just waiting for you to claim.

 We’ll also have some special guests, including incredible women-run businesses—and yes, that even includes plants! Plus, we’ve got fabulous local artists joining us, so stay tuned for more details.

 Don’t miss out—this is a vintage sale you won’t forget!

SueNami + Collective 22

Based in Adelaide SA, SueNami is what happens when you combine a new-school jazz-funk soul, the old-school jazz-rock nostalgia, a cup of original, theatrical flair – and a dash of uncompromising improvisation.

 Drawing their inspiration from a vast array of creatives spanning eras to influence them; this 5-piece believes in creating music that doesn't belittle the listener and that shamelessly pushes the boundaries of the normal.

 Partnering with Sue Nami, Collective 22 is a melody focused fusion group birthed from the roots of jazz, inspired by the likes of Kenny Garrett, Bob Reynolds, and Adelaide heavies such as 5 sided cube.

 Collective 22 are excited to be playing new original music with a guest lineup including Ben Spitty on trumpet, and Edmund Black on keys.

A History of Bob Dylan & Woody Guthrie

Williams’ British folk influence and wonderfully layered, textured vocals give a haunting, ethereal quality to Dylan’s tunes. Williams brings a rich and original lilt to his renditions.The quicker tempo of most tunes also showcases his intricate finger-picking and intense fretwork. In short, this was an expansive exploration of Dylan’s incomparable influence, presented with engaged and engaging virtuosity.” - 
InReview Magazine 2024

The Cal Williams Jr Band comes equipped with impeccable folk and blues credentials, having won multiple awards locally, nationally, and overseas, including the SA Music Best Blues & Roots Artist People’s Choice award back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ms Chipeta "How Does It Feel?" Single Launch + Elizabeth Ruyi

Honey-soaked vocals, candid lyrics and a solidly grooving band to back it all, singer-songwriter Ms Chipeta is forging the soul scene in Adelaide/Tarndanya.

Join us in celebrating the release of her much anticipated first single "How Does It Feel?".  With special guest Elizabeth Ruyi and band. 

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Vetter og villskap + Courtney & Snooks

Deeply engaged with new traditions and old innovations, the music of Vetter og villskap (‘Spirits and wildness’) comprises genre-blending and -bending conversations between Scandinavian Folk, Americana and an occasional touch of Eastern influences.

 This performance features music and stories about demons, trolls and the Devil, as well as somewhat lighter tunes, from the hills and dales of northern Scandinavia and beyond. In this music of mysterious spirit beings, farmers, sailors and travelling musicians, there will be the dark, the delightful, the quirky and the quaint – and combinations thereof.

Sons Of The Blues (VIC) + Frankie & Savva

Sons Of The Blues is the fortunate fusion of two of Australia’s best loved bands from the 1980’s to create a distinctive 21st century blues band that is making waves.

Men at Work’s, Jerry Speiser, and Goanna band’s guitarist John Phillips with singer and showman, Pat Byrne have become the Sons Of The Blues. 

Musicians with an unshakeable belief in the Blues, they have been inspired by legends like Willie Dixon and Robert Johnson.

This extra tasty trio are improvising specialists and are hitting one bullseye after another with their infectious and cleverly arranged original pulsating sounds.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Porchlight Parade + Tara Coates & Sub Rosa

Songs Are Spells - A night of incantation, conversation & song circling - Featuring: Aisha Winter, Effie Isobel, Sofia Menguita & Sunspots

Meena De Silva + Jaime Willson

Meena De Silva 

Meena De Silva has forged her own path in the Adelaide Pop/R&B scene with her sophisticated, warm keys and honey-toned voice. Meena released her debut single ‘Runaway’ on all streaming platforms in July 2019. Since then she has been releasing a steady stream of beloved songs, including her album ‘Call On Me’ in 2021, and her single ‘Believed’ in 2023.  

 Meena is currently part of the Northern Sound System X WOMAD Academy, on track to play at the WOMAD Festival in 2025. Her most recent single with uomo, ‘Love You Right’, has reached thousands of listeners globally, the first of multiple collaborations with the Adelaide-based deep house and indie electronic producer. 

 Compared to the likes of Rihanna and Ariana Grande, the intimacy of Meena’s live gigs and the haunting sound of her voice will stay with you. Her sometimes joyful, sometimes heartbreaking lyrics will get you moving on your feet, or swaying in your seat. 

Jaime Willson

What do you get when you mix catchy pop melodies with heartbreaking ballads? Jaime Willson

 Jaime’s music is uniquely emotional and intriguing. Her hook-laden stories will be in your head for days and on your top ten for weeks. 

 The 27-year-old, born and raised in country SA (Kadina), developed her signature smooth but powerful vocal style whilst playing piano as a child but it wasn’t until high school that her passion for song writing was recognised. Since then, Jaime was a winner in the 2018 SCALA (Songwriters, Composers and Lyricists Association) FOOM Competition for her original song Postcard, and has completed her First Class Honours Degree in Popular Music and Song Writing. She since released her debut album in October 2020 and is set to release her brand new 6 track EP in 2024. 

LJ & The Reckless Horns

LJ with his group The Reckless Horns will intoxicate you with their eclectic collection of cool grooves where chilled out jazz meets funky rhythms with a touch of Soul. Punctuated with sublime horn arrangements and slick improvisation they have gained a reputation for their energetic horn section and lively stage presence.

Led by their charismatic front man LJ, their music is characterised by catchy hooks, infectious grooves and powerful vocals. This 9 piece group have built a strong following in Adelaide since releasing their first Album in September 2023. With Samantha van Reeuwyk Vanua (The Adelaide Jazz Quintet) and Natalie Ermer (Love Soul Deep) on lead vocals you are guaranteed an incredible live performance.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Libby O’Donovan, Jayne-Anne Power & Catherine Mackenroth + Maisy McCaig

Cabaret stalwart Libby O’Donovan, soul diva Jay Pawer and smooth balladeer Cath Mackenroth team up for an unforgettable night of vocal harmony and luscious tunes. These three velvety vocalists have been singing together for over 25 years, both professionally  on stage and around the piano because they love it so much . Join Libby, Jay & Cath as they perform some of their favourite tunes at one of their favourite venues in Adelaide. From originals to their own take on covers, no song will be left unharmonized.  

TIX - $35/30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Nancy Bates & Fleur Green

Nancy Bates

Nancy Bates is a Barkindji woman from the Far West of NSW but living on Kaurna country. 2022 has been a huge year for Nancy, winning the Adelaide Fringe Bank SA Best Music Award, performing at Womadelaide, and finalist in the Australian Women in Music Humanitarian Award category in recognition of her passion for reaching women in prisons through songwriting and teaching ukulele. Bates completed her artistic apprenticeship between 2014-18 under the wings Uncle Archie Roach spurring her on to becoming a powerful presence both on the stage, and within Aboriginal communities.  2023 will see Nancy release a much-anticipated album and participate as music facilitator for the documentary project Songs Inside, with award winning Director Shalom Almond.  

Fleur Green

Fleur Green is a musician and creator with many strings – literal and otherwise – to her artistic bow. In her early life and career, Fleur was a prodigious, classically trained multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, violin, and a range of percussion instruments – ultimately to award-winning, orchestral standards.

www.fleurgreen.com 

TIX - $20/15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 

Kim Salmon's 'Smoked Salmon' Album Launch (VIC) + Claire Birchall (VIC) + Mince For Vince

Born into the isolation of the semi-industrial wastelands of 1950s outer suburban Perth, Kim Salmon clawed his way out of the swamp and onto the world stage in his bands, the Scientists, the Surrealists, and the Beasts of Bourbon.

 Often referred to as “The Godfather of Grunge” he is cited as a seminal influence on countless bands including Mudhoney, Nirvana, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The White Stripes, Sonic Youth, The Drones and Spacemen 3. Internationally acclaimed, Kim Salmon has played with the likes The Stooges, Television, Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds, The Cramps, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, The Pop Group and even U2.

 Kim sets out on the “How did they ever manage” tour to showcase new music from his latest band, Smoked Salmon. "How did they ever manage" is out now on Cheersquad Records from the forthcoming Smoked Salmon album. 

 https://www.instagram.com/mrkimsalmon/ 

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Railway Bob – Story of a celebrity dog + Apocalyptic Breakdown

Railway Bob

A magical show with great songs, lively theatre & beautiful puppetry telling the true story of SA’s Celebrity Dog ‘Railway Bob -He travelled on the trains of Australia ‘just like a person’. With Sold-Out Fringe shows Railway Bob brings to life a bygone age of Adelaide and Outback SA and the world’s best ever dog story (we kid you not)

·         It is the complete picture that he paints of a bygone era …superb storytelling.. Charming beyond measure. “The Clothesline”

·         Fresh, dynamic and very enjoyable. The performers reminded me of classic street artists - Isabella Bracco - Tabhu Theatre

·         A captivating show that seamlessly weaves together songs, puppetry, and stagecraft to recount the remarkable story of a canine adventurer in late 1800s South Australia.  The show's energetic pace and heartwarming story kept the audience engaged from start to finish. The puppetry was so masterful that at times, I found myself completely forgetting that Railway Bob was anything but a real, living dog. Such skilful manipulation added an extra layer of enchantment to an already captivating performance.  - Stephen Lock – Musician/Composer

·         Loved the show!! My husband loves railways and I love dogs so this show was perfect for us!!  Such a special story, beautifully crafted and delivered by talented performers.  Bob the puppet is perfectly formed and so realistic that we wanted to pat him on the head. Do not miss this show, history, entertainment and fun rolled into one! -Phyllis Livingstone

·         Just been to the Fringe to see Railway Bob - what a thoroughly enjoyable show! The performers did a fantastic job, good songs, well presented but Bob stole the show! -Julie Cavanagh Radio 5TripleZ

 Apocalyptic Breakdown

SA icons band that combines concern for social justice and environmental catastrophe with a love of art and politics to ignite a creativity bomb, exploding with absurdity and musical diversity.
Sometimes quirky, sometimes sad, but always poignant with an eye to events of our time, Apocalyptic Breakdown twists acoustic instruments and four-part harmonies into a musical feast, a constantly changing feast, and one that will undoubtedly delight. Come along prepared to be delighted. Featuring guitar double bass & mandolin this is a fun group you wont forget in a hurry.

https://www.facebook.com/ApocalypticBreakdown 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 

The Sharp (VIC) + Doctor DeSoto

 The Sharp are Charlie Rooke (guitar/vocals), Allan Catlin (double bass/vocals) and Piet Collins (drums/vocals). Formed in Collingwood in 1990, the three piece already had a strong live following but when they released an independent single “Love Your Head” the band quickly gained radio support on Triple R and PBS. 

Triple J were soon behind the band and a record deal with Warner Music was struck. Their debut album "This is the Sharp” went Gold and the band received Aria nominations, magazine covers and appearances on just about every TV/Radio show in Australia. Comedy program The D-Generation loved “The Sharp” so much they did a parody of hit single “Scratch My Back” and it became “Skivvies are Back” in reference to the now famous black skivvied uniform the band had adopted. 

Rigorous touring ensued before the band settled into the studio to record its second album “Sonic Tripod” with American producer Rick Will (Ziggy Marley, Diesel). A brief tour of Europe and the US saw the band back home exhausted but ready to take on more touring. 

Finally, after nearly five years in the limelight, the rigorous touring schedule brought the band to a crossroads and a decision was made to end on a high note. A collection of singles “Single File” was released as the band’s final album and a final tour “Thank you Goodnight” saw them playing to packed houses around the nation. When the band played its last shows in 1995, many (including the band), wondered when (or if) it could all happen again. 

Now many years later (and thanks to some persistent pestering from fans) The Sharp are back and sounding better than ever. 

Singer Bass player Allan Catlin is not involved due to personal reasons, but he is ably represented by Scott Owen (double bass) from The Living End with lead singer duties taken care of by the amazing Louie Lee Feltrin. Playing all their hits plus some rockin’ covers. 31 years after the release of their debut album “This is the Sharp”, The Sharp are back with a vengeance!!! 

TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Monique Clare (QLD) + Naomi Keyte

Wielding a cello and strikingly crafted vocals, multi award-winning songwriter Monique Clare weaves cathartic and mesmerising indie-folk laced with chamber pop.

From tears of grief to tears of laughter, her deeply personal storytelling is hugged by driving rhythms, heart-tugging harmonies and intricate cello lines. Her intrepid career has spanned teaching in war-torn Afghanistan, touring her critically acclaimed album ‘Sight’ to festivals across Europe, and leading hikers up mountainsides for sunrise concerts.

Monique’s disarmingly candid stage presence is born from years of international touring with The Maes, playing cello for everyone from Kate Miller-Heidke to Eminem, and gracing stages from the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

Featured on ABC’s Music Show, her 2022 record ‘Sight’ took out album and song of the year at the AFMAs and QMAs. Her trailblazing style has resulted in a growing list of accolades: she was nominated for the 2023 National Live Music Awards, awarded a Danny for her 2024 performance at Celtic Connections in Scotland, and named 2017 Young Artist of the Year by Folk Alliance Australia.

With a smile as wide as the Cheshire cat's, and an audacious tendency to reveal her deepest secrets onstage, her live show is offbeat and impactful.
"A stellar performer with unbounding energy...she has a powerful presence that draws you in and makes you want to hear more.”
- Christine White, New Orleans Jazz Festival

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TIX - $20 ON THRE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Kings and Associates + Courtney Robb & Snooks

Kings & Associates

Aussie neo-soul & blues band Kings & Associates have generated serious interest from music lovers globally. Winners of 3 x 2018 Australian BMAs, 2 albums with 7 x Grammy winner Jim Scott, performances at all of the major festivals around Australia including Broadbeach, Wangaratta and Womadelaide, and a debut 6-week US tour in 2019 just prior to the pandemic are but 4 of many highlights. After the long Covid reset 2023 saw the Kings’ finally launching the new album ‘NEIGHBOUR’ now with AMG/Sony….in fact, a follow up album is already written with plans being established to commence tracking in early 2024.

Courtney Robb & Snooks La Vie

Melding folk, country, blues, soul, gospel, and everything in-between, the Kings with Coutney and Snooks present an evening of original music delivered by some of the finest performers in Australia. K & A's embarking on their 3rd US tour in June '24 will be presenting brand new tunes as a feature of this show. Together for the first time with the amazing Robb and La Vie, their shared and personal stories are sure to connect on a deep level in what will be a unique and compelling experience.

TIX $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Yearlings - All The Wandering

The Yearlings are recreating their 2014 album, “All The Wandering” live at The Wheatsheaf hotel for the first time since it’s release in its entirety.  

Below is the press release from 2014.

For some time now, The Yearlings have been calmly carving out a giant piece of real estate in the Australian alt. country  landscape. Their latest album, ‘All the Wandering’, is another gem to add to an already glittering catalogue.

Their fifth studio album ALL THE WANDERING, released in May 2014 ended up on many top album lists of the year including a spot on Rhythms magazines Top 10 by Marty Jones and a Top 50 spot on ABC Radio National’s Inside Sleeve with Paul Gough.

Since they met back in 2000, Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson have been making music that exudes raw beauty, honesty, intimacy and passion, have made numerous festival appearances across Australia and internationally and supports include Steve Earle, The Punch Brothers and Justin Townes Earle. The Yearlings give a new strain of acoustic music,  distilling Americana alt. country through the filter of distinctly Australian life.

With Parkinson’s signature tones and Chalklen’s hypnotic prose they deliver tunes with a confidence that carries an addictive fragility. 

Quiet, intimate, raw and powerful.

Robyn Chalklen Guitar and vocals Chris Parkinson Guitar and vocals.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)