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June 4, 2023

Rock-based roots

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Jerome is bringing his band and the party to the Beach Hotel on Saturday at 8pm.

Singer songwriter Jerome Williams is a Northern NSW local and he has growing a league of hard core fans. Jerome’s music is melodic, percussive, funky, rock-based roots.

With a unique guitar playing and vocal style, Jerome seamlessly fuses elements of classic roots with contemporary and progressive genres, bridging the generation gap as a true pioneering young spirit.

Jerome is bringing his band and the party to the Beach Hotel on Saturday at 8pm.


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