Part of the alternative surf culture of Byron Bay, Australian Micka Scene hits straight to the heart with his unmistakable voice. Implementing Weissenborn slide into a dynamic songwriter’s web, he mixes rock, folk, ska and soul.
Wednesday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
With a unique guitar-playing and vocal style, Jerome Williams seamlessly fuses elements of classic roots with contemporary and progressive genres, bridging the generation gap as a true pioneering young spirit.
Friday from 8pm at the Beach Hotel. Free show.
Gold Coast local Steve Savage has been playing solo gigs in the area for two years. With quality guitar and looping, his blues, alt-country, classic rock, from the ‘90s, ‘80s, ’70s and ‘60s, are the ideal soundtrack for an evening in the beer garden.
Saturday from 5pm at the Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club. Free show.
Music legend Leo Sayer has spent over five decades as an iconic singer and songwriter. With this performance, Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit-packed show – and, he still feels like dancing!
Saturday 8pm at the Twin Towns Showroom. Tickets $79 from twintowns.com.au.
Lismore Jazz Club presents Kwasi Bruni, an Afro-Cuban big band project – expect a night of high-energy dance music, salsa, son, and mambo, paying homage to the music of Cachao Lopez, and other great Latin jazz and salsa big-band leaders of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Sunday from 2pm at Lismore City Bowlo. Tickets from $20 at the door.
Expect rich harmonies, hypnotic guitar lines, and lyrics that crack open the universe, all delivered with Joe Conroy’s signature warmth and magnetic presence – whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time listener, this is a night to soak in music that connects the cosmos to the campfire.
Sunday from 1pm at the Billinudgel Hotel. Free show.
Leigh James sings and plays guitar effortlessly, as if music was as natural to him as breathing – he has a keen ear for the right sound for any venue, he’s a true professional with a sparkling talent including four Dolphin Awards in his kitchen cupboard.
Tuesday at The Rails, Byron Bay. Free show.
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