We
present regular free live In-store Performances
at lunchtimes featuring local & international artists.
Some of the artists who have performed on our stage include
Richard Thompson, Jimmy Webb, Ron Sexsmith, John Scofield,
Michelle Shocked, John Hammond, Dave Alvin, Chris Smither,
Stephen Cummings, Mick Thomas, Andy White...to name just
a few!
These lunchtime concerts
are truly very special, intimate & enjoyable...and
we hope you'll come along and join us when you can.
THEY'RE
FREE!
IN
STORE MARCH 2010
WOW....WHAT
A LINE-UP WE HAVE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!!
Please make sure you take note of *DAY and TIME...we'd
hate you to miss out!
THE
JUNES - Friday 12th March @ 12.45
The
Junes are primarily SARAH CARROLL &
SUZANNAH ESPIE (ex GIT & current
solo artists) and GLENY RAE (ex TOE
SUCKING COWGIRLS) augmented by Dougie
Bull on bass & Chris Tabone on drums.
These 3 girls write a mean tune, and harmonize
like angels. Due to their busy solo careers,
the group don't perform live that often, so
this will be a rare opportunity to catch them
promoting their brand new (& absolutely
stunning!) CD '12 Golden Greats'
KIM
RICHEY (USA) - Friday 19th March @ 12.45
American
alt.country singer/songwriter has only just
released her 6th album in a 15 yr. recording
career. We're talking real "quality over
quantity" here...the new CD 'Wreck
Your Wheels' again showcases a superb
songsmith with a sublime voice. She's garnered
many awards through her career & had many
of her songs achieve No. 1 & Top 10 status
(her songs have been recorded by some of Nashville's
highest profile artists). If you're a fan
of artists such as RYAN ADAMS, SHAWN COLVIN,
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER...you will LOVE
Kim Richey. Come join us ...it will be grand!!
Kim will be appearing at PORT FAIRY FOLK
FEST, along with several dates around
the Country, including NORTHCOTE SOCIAL
CLUB on March 18th and PALAIS HEPBURN
SPRINGS March 19th .and on a double bill
with Eddi Reader at SPENSERSLIVE on
25th March check gig guides for more
info.
**A
VERY SPECIAL DOUBLE-BILL!**
Saturday 27th March
MARY
GAUTHIER (USA) - Saturday 27th March @ 12.00
*PLEASE NOTE DAY & TIME!!
Mary's
extraordinary talent belies (or is possibly
born of?) an incredibly challenging &
difficult life journey. Touring Australia
for only the 2nd time, this welcome return
coincides with the release of her amazing
new album 'THE FOUNDLING', an autobiographical
song cycle dealing with her amazing life thus
far. Both sad & uplifting, inspiring &
touching...her songwriting skills are 2nd
to none (DYLAN, no less, declares himself
a huge fan!). We are so proud to be hosting
this in-store! Mary will be appearing at MOSSVALE
PARK FEST 13/3, BRUNSWICK MUSIC FEST 14/3,
EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB 26/3, THE PALAIS Hepburn
Springs 27/3....so do yourself a huge
favour & get along to one of these shows!
LIL'
BAND O' GOLD (USA) - Saturday 27th March @
1.30
*Note date & time please!
Louisiana
Supergroup touring Australia for the first
time & promoting their brand new CD 'The
Promised Land', will be dishin' up a gumbo
of swamp pop, blues, country, cajun, rock'n'roll!
Formed in the late 90's by C.C. ADCOCK
& STEVE RILEY who then recruited legendary
swamp pop singer & drummer WARREN STORM,
their ranks quickly expanded to include a
who's who of master Louisiana musicians. Each
member juggles solo careers & other musical
commitments, making this tour a very special
event. Each of the 8 members juggle solo careers
& other musical commitments, making this
tour a very special event. You can catch the
band in full flight (ie all 8 of them!) at
MEENIYAN HALL on 28/3, NORTHCOTE SOCIAL
CLUB 29/3 & dates all around the Country
includ. BYRON BLUESFEST. Fans of DAN
PENN/SPOONER OLDHAM, LEVON HELM, TONY JOE....do
not miss this incredible band & definitely
grab yourself a copy of 'The Promised Land'....it's
a corker!!
EDDI
READER (UK) - Tuesday 30th March @ 12.45
*Note date & time!
Glasgow
born Eddi, first found fame as vocalist in
FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION. She has since
gone on to make several very fine solo albums,
includ. her superb interpretations of the
'Songs of Robert Burns', & 'Love
is The Way' released late last year, &
possesses one of the most beautiful voices
around. She will be appearing at all the usual
Festivals along with stand alone shows in
Mar/April. Eddie will be performing at BRUNSWICK
TOWN HALL on 20/3 as part of BRUNSWICK
MUSIC FEST along with several other dates
- including SPENSERSLIVE with Kim Richey
25/3. Please check gig guides for more info.