Marisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar, and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisations that reimagine the landscape of American music.
Friday from 7.30pm at The Citadel, Murwillumbah. Tickets $30 +bf at thecitadel.com.au.
Two of Australian rock’s leading forces – Sarah McLeod and Dallas Frasca have combined for an unforgettable run around Australia – The Green Electric Tour.
Friday from 7pm at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads. Tickets from $32 at mosdesertclubhouse.com.
Landing just shy of the Full Worm Moon, two weeks into the bold new year of the Fire Horse, the Temple of Boom is a Mystic Valley themed gathering – blending mythological play, temple mysticism and bass magic, featuring DJs XUJA, Nu Free Soul, Apró, Rahel b2b with Jakob Jon, Rob Sydney and Sir Enity.
Saturday from 4pm at Durrumbul Hall, Main Arm. Tickets $35 +bf at humanitix.com.
Comedian Danny Bhoy’s ‘Dear World’ is the sequel to his 2015 show ‘Dear Epson…’, his favourite ever show. It’s a hybrid of stand-up and theatre, but really that just means he gets to sit down for bits of it.
Friday and Saturday from 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $43 +bf at brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Shai Rose is an indie folk singer, songwriter and composer based in Byron Bay – Shai moved to Australia two a years ago in order to establish her music career here, and aims to spread her music internationally.
Saturday from 4pm to 7pm at Bangalow Hotel. Free show.
Since forming in 1998, The Mojo Webb Band has forged a unique path in the Australian music scene. Performing this weekend at the Ballina Blues Club with an original brand of blues and roots music, the trio of Mojo Webb, Coojee Timms and JB Lewis have toured the nation.
Sunday from 2.30pm at the Ballina RSL Boardwalk. Free show.
Brisbane indie rockers Soft Treadly perform a retrospective of iconic Talking Heads songs for a special encore of their ‘Talking Heads Experience’ tour.
Sunday from 4.30pm at The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show.
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