Daryl Braithwaite has been a significant figure in Australian music for decades. Starting with Sherbet in the ‘70s, his voice became the soundtrack for many Australians, with hits like ‘Howzat’ and ‘Summer Love’ defining the era.
Braithwaite has released a new album You Won’t Go Home Whistling the Lights which he will be performing this weekend on the north coast.
Saturday 8pm at Twin Towns, Tweed Heads.
Tickets: www.twintowns.com.au.
Steve Allison knows how to make people laugh, and as soon as Steve picks up the microphone, it’s obvious. He commands attention, and laughter is the best way to get it. With a cool and casual approach and with the confidence and experience earned from having over a thousand live shows under his belt, Steve comes to you at Kingy Comedy this month.
Wednesday at Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club from 7pm. Free show.
Animal Ventura’s new single ‘If Only’ was released today and to celebrate, the animal himself, Fernando Aragones, will be playing with a full band tomorrow with an incredible line up of local musicians. Aragones will be joined by Grant Gerathy on drums, Byron Luiters on bass and Linden Lester on guitar.
Thursday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
In July last year grandson Archer and friend Darren Hanlon travelled to the community of Wangkatjungka to record a collection of The Queen of the Bandaral Ngadu, Kankawa Nagarra’s, songs on Country, that would became her first vinyl LP Wirlmarni.
As part of a national tour to promote her album, Nagarra, with Archer and Hanlon will play locally this week.
Pearces Creek Hall on Friday at 6pm.
Tickets: flippinyeahindustries.bigcartel.com.
Yolan is a passionate storyteller who has the ability to make any song her own. Not ever wanting to be labelled as fitting into a particular genre, Yolan finds her style in everything from ‘60’s rock n roll, to heartfelt folk ballads, to soul, funk and blues – she wants to take you on a joyful musical journey.
Friday from 6pm at the Ballina RSL. Free show.
The Channon-based Leopard Zebra Tiger are musical animals who are playing on home turf this weekend. With an elephant of an awesome drummer, Rai Muchada, these groove makers of Balkan-funk disco-dub and maybe a little punk thrown in, are ready to rumble in the jungle.
Sunday from 3pm at The Channon Tavern.
Free show.
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