Eclectic original from Cult accordion ensembles, string quartets & Jazz-ska to alt-country, nu-folk, roots & rockabilly.
Want to play a gig at the Wheaty? Email us at: bands@wheatsheafhotel.com.au
PS: no cover bands or ultra-loud combos please
COMA - FUJA + THOMAS VOSS QUINTET
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. $20 ENTRY - MEMBERS $12 |
Date:
Monday 2 June
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6.30 PM
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NO WAVE POETRY - 'Generations'NO WAVE POETRY READING SERIES
This new reading series will bring together some of Adelaide’s best poets on the first Wednesday of each month. Fans of poetry will be treated to readings from established interstate poets as well as some of the best emerging local talent.
NO WAVE is a testing ground for new work and plays an important role in the creative development of local poets. The readings are primarily concerned with raising the profile of poetry in Adelaide, showcasing the best local talent by creating a space for diverse voices to take their craft into new and exciting places.
Equally, the readings are an occasion for local poets to gather in order to encourage collaboration and enhance the sense of community surrounding poetry in Adelaide.
For more information, or to register your interest to participate in a reading, please contact: nowavepoetry@gmail.com
$5 ENTRY - 7 for 7:30pm
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Date:
Wednesday 4 June
Time:
7.00 PM
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Wheatgrass Jam!Your search for an Adelaide bluegrass jam ends here! Come on down to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm and swap some G runs. Bring your instruments, share some tunes and connect with fellow players in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy an evening of great music, beer, company and celebrate the awesome of bluegrass! |
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Thursday 5 June
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63 Deluxe + Andrew Rodda's Random StrangersAndrew Rodda and 63 Deluxe team up for this entertaining double bill, a night of all original goodness!
TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Friday 6 June
Time:
7.30 PM
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Kathie Renner & The Search PartySinger-songwriter, Kathie Renner, and her band The Search Party return to the Wheaty for an evening of old and new songs. Featuring Steve Todd on drums, Shaun Duncan on bass and Tyler Venter on guitars, they will present songs from their previous releases as well as some brand new songs! |
Date:
Saturday 7 June
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8.00 PM
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The Retreads + Darcy Wedd (VIC)Emerging from the ashes of 1990s Adelaide bands Truck Train Tractor, Tupelo, and The Artisans, The Retreads weave together stories of lust, longing, and regret. Their songs unfold across the vast Australian outback, windswept coastal highways, and lonely modernist truck stops—landscapes where youthful poetry and romantic impulse reign. Drawing inspiration from Gene Clark, Gram Parsons, and the dusty soul of 1960s country music, The Retreads load their influences into the boot of a 1971 Holden HG and veer off course through the lo-fi wilderness of Silver Jews and K Records. After a run of albums and EPs in the early 2000s, The Retreads return in 2025 with Digital Hard Rubbish—a raw, evocative collection of live recordings. |
Date:
Sunday 8 June
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4.00 PM
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The Big ol' Wheaty Pub Music Quiz - Featuring: Aaron Nash & The Double A-SidesFear not, fellow music enthusiasts!
The greatest music quiz event in the 5031 postcode is coming to rock your world!
Put your music trivia knowledge to the test. Impress your friends with niche facts and breathtaking knowledge. Win great prizes for you and your team. Bask in the glory of quality music-themed pub trivia.
Hosted by Quizmaster Aaron Nash + featuring a live band!!
Doors at 6:30pm - Quiz 7-9pm
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Date:
Thursday 12 June
Time:
6.30 PM
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Sympathy OrchestraSympathy orchestra are a group of respected musicians who have been together for more than 20 years playing their original music, encompassing Rock, Jazz, Folk & Blues. SO have released four critically acclaimed albums and have played significant concerts as part of the Festival of Arts and The Fringe and were involved in the soundtrack to the motion picture ‘Tracker’. For this Wheaty show, SO will be presenting tracks from their latest album, 'The Rudder', along with a few other surprises. TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)
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Date:
Friday 13 June
Time:
7.30 PM
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Bush Gothic (VIC)Bush Gothic are celebrating the release of their new album, What Pop People Folk This Popular with an Australian tour. Get ready to have your homely and totally archaic notions of Australian folk music exploded. Using trad Australian songs as their source material their musical influences range from minimalist electro to jazz. Are they outsiders, lurking on the cultural fringe? Or have they penetrated to the inner core of Australian identity? Midnight Oil, Trad and Alt J rub shoulders as their radical re-interpretations of well known songs dare you to hum along. Or make you cry. Guest soloist with Melbourne Symphony Chamber, band leader and fiddle-singer Jenny M. Thomas is joined by double bassist Dan Witton and drummer Chris Lewis in what they describe as a post-modern bush band. Invited to perform at some of the world's most prestigious of festivals including Mona Foma, Festival # 6 (Wales), R.I.F.F (India) and Womadelaide, they have developed an international cult following amongst those who like their jazz intelligent and their folk dark. BBC Music Magazine gave them 5 STARS, they are multiple Best Music Weekly Award winners at The Adelaide Fringe and winner of Best Band at the 2022 Australian Folk Awards. 'Enthralling' - The Times Of India. ‘Bush Gothic is Australian folk at its finest. Mesmerising.’ Rip It Up Magazinerking TIX - $40/35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Saturday 14 June
Time:
7.30 PM
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The Sea Thieves + SwimsuitThe sea thieves are a collective helmed by Zac Coligan, a South Australian born musician who has never strayed too far from shore. The sea thieves write songs about the night, the slipping of time and the end. Zac has been involved in Adelaide's rich live music scene for many years, starting his first band "the miltons" in the early 90's. This alt pop outfit gained a strong following and opened up the possibilities that only music can offer. After “the miltons” disbanded, Zac saw out the 90's playing atmospheric & experimental rock in the next outfit "Bergerac". Another project warmly received and understood by the good people of SA. The Sea Thieves current live experience features a troupe of five seasoned musical legends from some of Adelaide’s finest bands (Flat Stanley, Diplomat, Alana Jagt Band, Ghost Thief & Bergerac) They have worked tirelessly to bring this latest project to the stage and proudly present “Disquiet” live.The third songbook from the sea thieves sets a melancholic tone and steers us towards rough seas, somewhere we always feel compelled to go… |
Date:
Sunday 15 June
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4.00 PM
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COMA - RICHARD COATES SIMULACRUM 5 + YUNG HORNS
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. $20 ENTRY - MEMBERS $12 |
Date:
Monday 16 June
Time:
6.30 PM
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The Alan Fletcher Band (VIC) + Riley Catherall (VIC)Alan Fletcher is a household name in the Australia because of his portrayal of Dr Karl Kennedy in the popular Australian drama Neighbours. Thousands of people also know Alan’s work as a successful musician, first as a Rock artist with his band Waiting Room and lately with as a fine Americana and Alt/Country singer-songwriter. TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Friday 20 June
Time:
7.00 PM
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Little Dagger + Lauren ButlerFrom the sunset suburbs of Adelaide’s west, Little Dagger emerge from the evening with brooding melancholy, bending heartstrings, and fire-fuelled foot-stomping. Their sharp edge cuts to reveal a deeper tenderness, filling the dark hollows with whiskey warmth. Built on a long-standing friendship and decades of collective experience in music, Little Dagger blend their diverse musical backgrounds to craft honest, resonant songs grounded in folk, blues and country. Influenced by the likes of Neko Case, Lucinda Williams, and Charley Crockett, Little Dagger deliver a sound that's raw, reflective, and full of heart. Lauren Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her ethereal voice and evocative storytelling. Blending delicate melodies with haunting lyricism, creating soundscapes that linger long after the final note. Lauren's presence is intimate and transportive, drawing listeners into a world that feels both otherworldly and deeply personal. |
Date:
Saturday 21 June
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Moko & Lattin + Johnno LattinMoko & Lattin is the blending of the musical lives of Moko (Monica Corduff-Gonzalez) and Lattin (John Lattin). DJ, host, puppeteer, actor, and singer Mon has been performing the ‘Retro-fabulous’ character Monski Mouse at festivals and venues around the world for 33 years. Her hugely successful early childhood show, Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall has been selling out Edinburgh Fringe and Adelaide Fringe since 2012 following which she developed the hit all-live singing Baby Cabaret to equal acclaim. Jono Lattin is a singer-songwriter progressing global human development goals through folk-country styled transcultural, otherworldly music. In 2023 Jono launched the album ‘Heart Breaks Itself’ with band Blackpenny and, with history with acts including the Cannanes, Youth Group, Simpletons, tours, releases including a vinyl release with Howling Beagle Records, as well as work with Monski’s Baby Cabaret, Jono will perform tonight initially as a solo artist prior to the main performance. Together tonight they launch western Adelaide’s hottest new emerging original duo - Moko & Lattin - in which for the first time Mon will step from behind the Mouse to share never-before heard personal songs and skills as bassplayer, and songwriter, and Jono will debut cocktail duets together with Mon – characters evolving to inclusive, harmonious connections with buzzy, true songs on the tawdry tizz of lives beyond the stage. World Premiere
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Date:
Sunday 22 June
Time:
4.00 PM
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LJ & The Reckless HornsLexington Jones with his 8 piece group The Reckless Horns will intoxicate you with their eclectic collection of original 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 stage presence.
TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Thursday 26 June
Time:
6.30 PM
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Monbulk
MonBulk is a band whose collective experience of writing and playing original music spans decades: pop, funk, acoustic and rock-infused melodies drawn from current and past live and recorded projects. Audiences have loved and been immersed in old and new songs and have encouraged more. We are happy to oblige. MonBulk: Ben Riley Drums Chris Coleman Guitar Kym Lawry Keyboards Luke Thomson Vocals/Guitar Mark Calligeros Bass/Vocals Stephanie Thomson Vocals |
Date:
Friday 27 June
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8.00 PM
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Mid-Year Wheaty Ceramics and Glass Sale
A highlight on the calendar, this twice-yearly event is run by ceramic and glass artists selling direct to the public. Come meet the artists and expect to find treasures ranging from small cups and every day vessels to special exhibition pieces and sculptures. |
Date:
Saturday 28 June
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2.30 PM
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Mark Curtis & The Flannelettes + Mark JoryMark Curtis and the Flannelettes Compelling blood-harmony driven songwriting with quirk, delivered by a fun, alt-country, string band from Adelaide, South Australia Kaurna Yerta.
Those moments when a song taps into your psyche, hints at your vulnerability, and makes you smile at the same time you feel seen –The Flannelettes fronted by duo Mark Curtis and Bonnie Auè offer them in spades.
Winners of the SA Music award for best country act 2023 and nominated for best live country act at the National Live Music awards 2023, they draw influence from artists such as Gillian Welch, The Everly Brothers, Crowded House and Daniel Johnston, This hard working group have a gift for communicating the fragility of being human in music that’s both poignant and playful.
The Flannelettes are; Mark Curtis (vocals guitar), Bonnie Aué (vocals, upright bass), and Michael Hutchison (vocals, drumkit) and Josh Bennett (vocals, guitar, fiddle) they create quirky songs drenched in harmonies, cynicism and humour. A little bit alt-country, a lot their own sound.
Indulge yourself and listen to the lyrics closely and alone. Then come see why they are being called Adelaides funnest live band.
Mark Jory Mark lives and works in Adelaide, Australia, with his wife and kids. He is a singer/songwriter, who plays guitar & harmonica. He has released 2 ep's ‘Beloved’ and ‘Behold’. His songs reflect his experiences in life, faith and love. |
Date:
Saturday 28 June
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Jen Lush band + Aza NewlandJen Lush and her stellar band return to the Wheaty on the cusp of releasing new music. This is their first full band show this year and they're bursting with new songs, stories and untamed dance moves, and maybe even finally a name for the band! Wonderful singer songwriter Aza Newland joins them for this beautiful Sunday arvo show. Book now, pay what you can, everyone is welcome! (band photo by Catherine Leo Photography) TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Sunday 29 June
Time:
4.00 PM
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East of Everything - Sam Brittain & Tara Coates + B.R. Dalton (WA)Sam Brittain and Tara Coates (nee Carragher) present East of Everything. A selection of the pair’s co-written folk/americana music. The two singer/songwriters became fast friends in 2015, bonding over a shared love of Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, drinking whiskey, and complaining. What followed was a collaboration that rather annoyingly produced a collection of some of the best songs either of the two staunchly independent solo artists had ever written, featuring soaring harmonies and duel acoustic guitars. Sam and Tara will be supported by a special guest, B.R. Dalton (WA). |
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Saturday 5 July
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Sorcha Chisholm (SA/JPN) + Paula StandingThe Pink and Silver Soirée is a show where cabaret meets the soulful stylings of Sorcha Chisholm and Paula Standing. Sorcha’s forthcoming self-produced album “Silver Lining” is due to drop in September. A love letter of originals to her current hometown of Tokyo, she’ll be playing an intimate solo set featuring the songs from the album. Paula’s recent album “Pink Feather Dress” draws from a range of influences from Patsy Cline to Slim Dusty. Her show will take you through the full gamut of emotions!
Pink and Silver dress encouraged Come celebrate with us! TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Thursday 10 July
Time:
6.30 PM
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Jhana Allan Duo (NSW) + Maisie BJHANA ALLAN Uralla-based singer-songwriter Jhana Allan released her sophomore album, titled ‘Fake Paradise’ in 2024. Themes of desire, addiction, and awareness of the artist’s own need for prioritising rest, forms the backdrop of this shape-shifting release. Drawing inspiration from musicians like The Weather Station, Sam Amidon, PJ Harvey, and Lucie Thorne, the album moves through folk, jazz, and rock soundscapes, retaining a throughline of Allan’s visceral and emotive writing and singing, and grounded by her layered vocal presence. MAISIE B. Maisie B adores and craves connecting with others through the vulnerability of their music. An experienced performer and multi-instrumentalist, they seamlessly weave together their favourite elements of folk, jazz and alt pop to curate a sound that is texturally rich, emotionally charged and an intricate fusion of everything they love. TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Friday 11 July
Time:
7.30 PM
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The Wrong Road Album Launch + Sette BelloGet ready for an unforgettable night of live music as The Wrong Road proudly presents Fox Looker, their debut album recorded live at The Wheaty.
Fox Looker captures the raw energy and dynamic sound of this indie Adelaide band. With a powerhouse 7-piece lineup, The Wrong Road delivers an explosive mix of music that’ll take you on a wild ride from start to finish. You'll be treated to tracks from the album, plus some brand-new, heart-pounding tunes that will leave you craving more!
It doesn’t end there – sharing the stage with them is the incredible Sette Bello! This talented trio will serenade you with their eclectic mix of love, hate, and everything in between, bringing their own unique flavor to the night. Don’t miss out on this explosive, high-energy night – mark your calendars, it's going to be epic!
TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)
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Date:
Saturday 12 July
Time:
7.30 PM
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The SatellitesGet set for another wild intergalactic musical journey with Adelaide’s longstanding Rockabilly and Roots legends – “The Satellites” The Satellites are back at The Wheaty and all set to blast out some of their favourite rockin’ tunes. A talented and enthusiastic mix of musicians and songwriters dedicated to real authentic roots music. A high energy experience you won’t want to miss. |
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Friday 18 July
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The Fiddle Chicks - Roughly 20 Years Anniversary ShowDee Trewartha and Emma Luker have been playing music together for roughly 20 years, and are celebrating their perseverance and survival with a special anniversary show at The Wheaty.
After nearly twenty years of performing their original songs and tunes, and having way too much fun along the way, The Fiddle Chicks are still going strong.
With only their two fiddles, bass fiddle and stomp boxes, they create a unique and energetic musical experience for audiences at festivals and events throughout Australia.
Original, energetic and friendly folk for all ages.
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Date:
Sunday 20 July
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4.00 PM
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Emmy Ryan (VIC) + Nancy BatesEmmy Ryan’s music carries the weight of solitude and the warmth of solidarity, with soul-stirring vocals, intricate guitar and mandolin playing, and lyrics that land straight in the heart. Her debut EP 'I Ain’t So Blue' was released in September 2024 to acclaim and airplay from radio around the country and its lead single was named a semi-finalist in the celebrated International Songwriting Competition 2024. Emmy’s songwriting has been compared to that of Paul Kelly and Laura Marling, and has seen her share stages with some of the country’s brightest folk luminaries. Emmy will be joined by brilliant fiddler Mae Traeger (Kelly’s Wayke, High Street Drifters). Nancy Bates is a proud Barkindji song woman whose music blends soul, folk, and protest, giving voice to justice, healing, and cultural resilience. A former collaborator with Archie Roach, Bates is acclaimed for her reimagining of Tracy Chapman’s work in Still Talkin’ Bout a Revolution. She leads Songs Inside, a songwriting program in Adelaide Women’s Prison, transforming trauma into music. In 2024, she was named Indigenous Artist-in-Residence at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. At the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Bates brings powerful storytelling and song, offering a profound evening of connection, strength, and spirit. TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Thursday 24 July
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6.30 PM
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David Bridie (VIC)David Bridie
Following on from his triumphant recent festival shows with the legendary Not Drowning Waving (NDW) & Telek, David Bridie launches his new album “On Karen’s Piano”. The album sees Bridie re-imagine his back catalogue of solo, NDW and My Friend The Chocolate Cake songs for voice and piano, and was recorded in memory of a close friend, using her beloved grand piano.
More about David Bridie Pianist, singer, songwriter, music producer and multiple ARIA award winning artist David Bridie has enjoyed a distinguished career as one of Australia’s most well loved and innovative musicians. A founding member and songwriter of the critically acclaimed musical groups Not Drowning Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake, David has also maintained a substantial career as a solo artist releasing six albums. David has scored the soundtracks for over 100 international and Australian films, television series and documentaries, earning numerous AFI, AACTA and Screen Music awards. As a record producer David has worked on numerous culturally significant projects with artists such as Christine Anu, Archie Roach, Frank Yamma and George Telek. TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)
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Date:
Friday 25 July
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7.30 PM
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Spiral Dance - Winter Widdershins at The WheatyFusing folk-lore and legend with a good heady serve of pagan mystery, Spiral Dance presents an eclectic blend of traditional English folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Rousing melodies intertwine with mythical tales that will spirit you into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time – this is music that will rock your ancestors! TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) |
Date:
Saturday 26 July
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7.30 PM
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The Vatican featuring Chris Finnen & Charmaine Jones (Gospo Collective)The third in a series of concerts comprising exceptional musicians performing stylistically diverse compositions featuring unique artists and their heartfelt narratives.
The Vatican comprises four of Adelaide’s most culturally diverse, experienced, and respected musicians.
Headed by former London-based musicians, the effusive Enrico Morena, probably the most skilled drummer in nuanced and soundscape drumming in Australia, and the virtuosic and melodically charged Julian Ferraretto, arguably one of the most in-demand improvisational violinists in the country…both being PhD graduates of the Elder Conservatorium.
On guitar, the consummate Alain Valodze, an expressive Composer and Producer drawing influences from Flamenco, Folk, Brazilian, and Classical as well as Latin music, which come together to create Alain’s melodic and contemporary new age sound. Lastly, the understated Jamie Harrison on electric and double Bass, quiet by nature, though not in his artistry, commitment, passion and intensity of musicianship and heartbeat. A proud Kokatha man and a Graduate Of the Elder Conservatorium of Jazz.
English-born guitarist and troubadour, Chris Finnen, is renowned as being a master of Blues and World music, not to mention his razor sharp wit. Chris's narrative of life is highlighted in his recently released book, 'Finnenisms', which will form part of the evening's format. Chris was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2013 and the S.A. Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
Vocalist, educator and producer, Charmaine Jones, is the founder and powerhouse of the highly acclaimed 'Gospo Collective', one of Australia's premier choral ensembles. Sri Lankan-born, Australian-bred, Charmaine's stage presence and charisma is second only to her renowned performances and improvisational techniques with the evening being a platform for her original compositions and vocal wizardry.
TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)
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Date:
Sunday 27 July
Time:
4.00 PM
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