Celebrating the grand opening of Zócalo’s new shop in Newrybar are Paul A George – frontman of Tijuana Cartel – united with the bohemian folky beauty Felicity Lawless. This event is a journey through gypsy/folk sounds, infused with flamenco and classical guitar.
A portion of every Zócalo sale in store, and online, is donated to four charities in Mexico including a dog rescue, recycling center, a soup kitchen and a medical not-for-profit for kids.
Wednesday from 4pm at Zócalo, Newrybar. Free show.
Ooz is an acoustic roots-reggae artist with a huge and eclectic repertoire of crowd favorites. His laidback but lively style is relaxed and he’ll have you remembering those forgotten classics. He’s a loop pedal creative laying bass guitar and beats to get the audience on their feet – he’ll have your heads nodding and your toes tapping!
Monday from 7pm at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Costello has been entertaining audiences for many a year. Joining him on the musical adventure are the Hedonic Orchestra; a collective of some of the region’s finest musicians. Mike Keogh on trombone and keys, Jake Bryant on saxophone, Glenn Bloomfield on bass and guitars, and held together at the rear by Rex Carter on drums.
Thursday 7pm at The Citadel, Murwillumbah. Tickets $27 – humanitix.com.
Southwall is a dynamic four-piece rock/funk/blues dream team with vocalist Mark Heazlett backed by an experienced band with Matt Bone on bass, Mat Akehurst on drums and Toby Andrews on lead guitar – Southwall have refined their sound over a decade and bring a unique musical experience to every show.
Friday from 8pm at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
Postponed due to stormy weather, this all-ages event involves relaxing on the grass at the Quad, in (late) celebration of the official reopening of the Lismore Regional Gallery and Lismore Quadrangle – Emily Lubitz and The Family Jordan will be gracing the Quad with a delightful evening of live music. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and dinner for a night filled with the soulful folk and country sounds.
Friday at 6pm at The Quad, Lismore. Free show.
One of a Kind – The Adventures of Cleo from Go-Set Magazine, is the memoir of Clelia Adams that is being launched in Mullumbimby this weekend. Special guests Ray Essery, Rod Coe, Amber Weedon, Stu Eadie.
Saturday at 10.30am at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Free show.
Drop Legs are heading out on tour to promote their new single ‘East Coast Nasty’ – a song written in the rusting solar-powered shipping container at frontman Ham’s house, with the five members jamming on the groove for about 30 minutes straight before deciding it NEEDED to be the next song released. The track features a ‘nasty’ hip-hop style bassline with a signature fat kick and snare decorated by dubbed-out horns, flute and synths.
Sunday from 4pm at the Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads. Free show.
Upbeat play a vibrant mix of modern jazz, Latin and funk-infused tunes that appeal to a whole range of audiences, from youngsters to older jazz lovers.
Upbeat’s five members are seasoned local musicians who have variously played international jazz festivals, recorded albums or performed for years around Byron Shire in other local bands and vocal groups.
Sunday from 1pm at Three Blue Ducks, Byron Bay. Free show.
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