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Ally Palmer: One of the amazing acts on at The Rails

With music absolutely every night of the week, The Rails is a Byron Bay institution for live music and local musicians.

The best bit is, the gigs are free. So drop in for a drink, some food and great music.

Wednesday will feature the blues and roots stylings of Marshall OKell, while the Sarah Grant Duo will grace the stage on Thursday. Venus Fly Trap + friends will be back to play a hometown show on Friday night. Local favourites Swamp Cats will perform on Saturday and festival favourite cover band Soul’d will perform with Future Fakori at the Liv loud event on Sunday.

Next week, Monday features rock artist Jamel Boukbou and Tuesday evening the multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Ally Palmer will be performing her beautiful, heartfelt soulful-folk songs.

Check out all gig details at therailsbyronbay.com

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