Felicity Lawless stimulates the senses and elevates the soul with music fusing world, reggae and rock elements. From deep in the forest she creates music to heal the world and remind people of their connection to nature.
Wednesday night at the Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
Fresh off a huge year of releases, sold-out shows, and a collaboration on Matt Corby’s latest EP, Will Clift is stripping it back for his ‘I Know You Know’ solo acoustic tour. Known for his smooth vocals and raw storytelling, Will brings his music to life in an intimate, stripped-back setting.
Thursday 6pm at Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads. Free show.
Uki-based soloist Troy Cox uses his guitars – both acoustic and a resonator, foot percussion, slide and some blues harp to create a totally live and raw experience. Blues, rock, ballads, folk, and old school classics.
Friday from 5pm at Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club. Free show.
With their trusty guitar and harmonica, the teen troubadour Lyric Moses is gracing the stage of Brunswick Heads’ very own Picture House. With words reminiscent of a Dylan song and a steady, Johnny Cash-like bass line, Moses’s performance is a punch of nostalgia from a younger generation.
Gang Gang have a fresh instrumental style – this cool quintet of Lisa Purmodh, Jake Byrant, Moe Parker, Brent Calcutt and Jonny Simons play all things reggae, rocksteady and jazz.
Saturday from 6pm at the Billinudgel Hotel. Free show.
This weekend’s Ballina Blues Club features the Sam Buckley Band. Formerly the lead guitarist from Dreamboogie and the Anni Piper band, now, for his current show he fronts under his own name. Sam’s performances carved over 20 years of intense devotion and fiery passion leave audiences uplifted and exhilarated by his energetic groove, face-melting riffs and rhythmic melodies.
Sunday from 2.30pm at the Ballina RSL Boardwalk. Free show.
Charismatic musical shapeshifter, Z-Star Trinity moves seamlessly from crazy heavy rock guitar to love-infused psychedelic R&B, to the kind of soul that enters your bones. She’s transcendent, she’s queen of the catchy tunes with raspy hypnotic vocals – she’s from another planet!
Sunday from 6pm at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club. Tickets from $35 via www.trybooking.com/DFDYQ.
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