Musical Jock at Club Lennox
Jock Barnes is a professional surfer, musician and songwriter who has collected a world of inspiration to create original lyrical content and original re-workings of his musical influences of acoustic blues, rock and pop. With a blend of covers spanning from Jimi Hendrix to Bernard Fanning, Ray Charles to Johnny Diesel and his own original tunes, Jock’s live performance has a way of engaging an audience and is one not to be missed.
Jock Barnes plays the Sunday arvo session at Club Lennox.
When Your Boss is a Fat Prick
You write a song. And you call it My Boss is a Fat Prick and then you record it and then it ends up being released on Triple J’s Unearthed! Thats what Byron-based four-piece Real Jarrah did. Frontman Jarrah and JJ (bass) met at a soccer match, where they found themselves discussing the fine art of grass cutting and their mutual love for loud rock.
Soon accompanied by Mark (guitars) and Gil (drums), the band was formed in 2012 and Jarrah set out to write rock tunes, drawing on some humorous life experiences. Real Jarrah recorded at U-Live Studios in 2015 laying down some punchy rock tracks for their upcoming EP. Their live shows are kicking goals, notching up plenty of gigs around the local area and up to the Goldy. Real Jarrah’s energetic set showcases their original material and covers from the likes of Foo Fighters, Green Day and Frenzal Rhomb. Their ever-growing audience are encouraged to get onstage as the communal tambourine is passed around, getting an absolute flogging!
Real Jarrah play the Middle Pub in Mullumbimby this Saturday at 7.30pm. Free entry.
Discovering your Norm De Plume
Discovery is a new monthly party hosted by Norm De Plume (UK) and Dale Stephen (Bay FM). Rotating all night long the pair will explore the music they both love: deep house and disco. From the classic to the obscure, from modern edits to original 12-inch vinyl versions, but always containing that special funky deepness…
Byron’s answer to NYC’s Body & Soul! Norm De Plume from London-based deep house label Delusions of Grandeur also releases on and runs his own vinyl-only imprint Plumage.
He’s released on Kolour Ltd (Detroit) and spun at Fabric & Corsica Studios in London. He’s toured to Berlin, Mexico City, Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Melbourne and Sydney. Dale Stephen aka DJ Brevil, founder of Electric Larry Records, is an Australian DJ and producer, currently based in the Byron area. Dale works locally, nationally and internationally as a DJ, musician and producer. His style is similar to Sir Norman Jay and Greg Wilson, both of whom he’s supported on a number of occasions. He also co-hosts the Solar Love Machine show on BayFM. Discovery – Deep House and Disco Edits this Saturday at Sticky Wicket Bar in Byron – 9pm. $5/10 OTD.
You gotta love the Vibes
Byron Vibes is bringing their party back to the Byron Brewery this Saturday with another impressive lineup. Kicking off at 3pm with Olivia Rosebery, and continuing with Jamie Pattugalan, Tay Oskee, Out of the Range, Sweet Roots and at 6.45pm the Byron Vibes Jam Stage kicks off. Bring your dancing shoes!
The Byron Vibes Jam Party begins at 2pm on Saturday. Free entry.
When You Feel Like Lamb
The boys from Lamb Boulevard may be fairly new to the music scene but each individual member has had his fair share of musical experiments, and so brings his own flavour to a unique amalgamation of indie folk and rock. The boys like to consider themselves just a little bit different. In saying that, their music is hard to describe as it goes from having a banjo and violin to a smooth folk acoustic sound. Lamb Boulevard started with Liam (singer) and Dave (banjo) when they had just finished high school.
Playing as an acoustic duo across Melbourne, they met Dylan through an open mic night held at a venue called Musicland. Dylan approached the boys and the lineup became what it is today, with Jeremy later being added on keys/violin. Friday at the Byron Brewery at 8pm. Free.
I need A Vriend
Internationally acclaimed Canadian retro soul songstress Ann Vriend returns to Australia for a series of shows with her band. Considered by many an honorary Australian, Ann is well known for her enigmatic shows and is looking forward to bringing her band back with her for her 2016 east coast tour.
‘I am known to a lot of Aussies as a solo performer, as up until recently I’ve performed almost exclusively solo in Australia,’ says Ann. ‘And while I enjoy that intimate way of performing and am glad I have that ability up my sleeve, this latest album is all about groove, all about the rhythm section. So I’m pretty excited about showing off my band to Aussie audiences. We’ve toured a lot in the last two years and we have worked out some live arrangements of our material from the album that I’m really proud of.’
Ann plays the Treehouse in Belongil on Friday.
Getting Intimate
Intimate Live is a new line of live music night at The Brewery taking place on the first Thursday of every month with three acts playing 40 minutes each from 8pm.
This March Intimate Live will be featuring Brazilian roots reggae artist Kim Souza of Kimmy Crew playing a solo set, grassroots artist Dallas James of The Grains playing a solo set and local artist Jesse Witney. 8pm. Free entry.
Bush Dance Against Gas
Kyogle Group Against Gas are holding a family bush dance to raise funds for the Pilliga campaign to help protect the forest from the invasive gas industry. It will feature The Ragged Blossom Bush Band, so grab a partner and head to the Kyogle Memorial Hall.
Saturday from 6pm. It is a family event. Tell your friends. Entry is $10 per head, $5 for children aged 13–18, and under 13 free.
The Tijuana Cartel at Hotel Brunswick
Hailing from the Gold Coast, Tijuana Cartel has build a firm reputation for beats that span the globe. Multi-layered grooves, touches of slide and flamenco guitar, trumpet, vocals and Afro-Cuban percussion mixed with some hardened electronica – it’s a combo that’s intriguing, energetic and utterly delicious!
Constant touring here and abroad and an enduring love affair with live gigs gives these guys a very raw and electric energy.
Tijuana Cartel play for Bay FM fundraiser on Friday at the Hotel Brunswick at 7pm. Free entry.
Anne McCue at Club Mullum
Polka Dot Productions welcomes Australian-born East Nashville resident Anne McCue back to Mullumbimby following her four full-house performances during Mullum Music Festival last November.
Local hotshot rhythm section Matt Bone (Starboard Cannons, Claire Anne Taylor) double bass and Grant Gerathy (John Butler Trio, Angus Stone) drums, will again be joining Anne. She has expressed the desire to take these guys back to Nashville with her!
She plays the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on Saturday 12 March at 7.30pm. Pre-sale tickets $20 + bf: www.trybooking.com/179607.
Tickets at the door $25.
Getting Your Muses sorted for IWD
Muses Trio are coming to play at Byron fresh from performances in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast!
Experience an innovative and intimate chamber music performance of stunning music composed by women played by women to celebrate International Women’s Day 2016. Muses Trio discover, perform, collaborate, commission and record outstanding musical works written by women.
Muses Trio are Christa Powell (Topology), Louise King (Cello Dreaming) and Therese Milanovic (Topology), who bring this relatively unknown yet vastly deserving collection of music to the stage and to enthralled audiences. A signature of their carefully curated public performance events are guest speakers with an inspiring cause and a focus on celebrating exceptional visual-artists.
Inspiring, collaborating, connecting, commissioning and supporting creative women to pursue and share artistic excellence are important aspects of their research and performance outcomes.
Experience their exceptional private house concert on Sunday 13 March at Gretel Farm in Eureka at 3pm. Guest speaker Nadine Abensur, food writer, creative director Art Piece Gallery Mullumbimby. Pop-up art exhibition featuring celebrated Byron Shire artists curated by Art Piece Gallery. Bookings www.musestrio.com, 6688 4778. $15–45.
Leave it to Beavis
Brisbane blues and rock ’n’ roll musician Jimi Beavis has just released the first single from his upcoming second album set to be unleashed in June.
The release of this single – I Got What I Wanted (But I Lost What I Had) – will be celebrated with a six-show east coast tour. I Got What I Wanted (But I Lost What I Had), inspired by a Little Richard story, is a frenetic Motown soul featuring a three-piece horn section and the trademark drum and tambourine combination. The track’s upbeat mood keeps your feet moving while disguising its grim message about the price of fame.
Catch Beavis with his a full band at the Rails on Sunday.
Music in Full Bloom
With a poet’s heart and a rockstar’s soul, Luka Bloom is regarded as one of Ireland’s best-respected contemporary folk artists, having produced 20 albums since the 1970s. Bloom continues to push the boundaries of what his music can do. An internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist, Luka Bloom has enjoyed more than two decades of success worldwide. Since the release of one of the all-time Irish classics Riverside in 1990, people from all corners of the globe have embraced the true beauty of this remarkable musician. Luka returns for his 12th Australian tour, to the country he loves as much as his homeland.
Luka Bloom has the power to bring audiences to a hush as his poetic lyrics bounce over melodies in a beautiful, captivating way. The same artist can rouse the spirit of the audience to the ceiling when he changes the tempo. At the Byron Theatre on Saturday. Bookings: 6685 6807 or byroncentre.com.au.
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