Born and raised in the hills of North East Victoria, Tahlia Brain is an acoustic, folk singer-songwriter who likes to tell a story through her music – drawing inspirations from travelling on the road in her van, and her love for the outdoors, she has a soulful and unique tone.
Friday from 5pm at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show.
Country-rocker Brook Chivell is fast becoming a fan favourite with his electric performances – his energy and connection with the crowd, show after show, has seen Brook’s profile rapidly rise.
Friday from 5.30pm at Salt Bar, Kingscliff. Free show.
The reputation of the outrageous, genre-bending Cheeky Cabaret has spread like wildfire with its often weird and always fabulous line-up – a new cast each season. This is without question the wildest night you’ll have in the Northern Rivers.
Last shows for this run, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Brunswick Picture House, Brunswick Heads. Tickets from $30 from brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Neil Young released two classic albums in 1975 – Tonight’s the Night and Zuma and to celebrate 50 years since their release, The Honey Sliders are bringing both albums back to life over two sets, live on stage, in all their ragged glory.
Saturday 8pm at the Byron Theatre. Tickets $69.40 from byroncentre.com.au.
Sonic FX cross eras with ease, blending rock, pop and soul – they fit comfortably into the emerging yacht rock genre (who knew?). Danceable rock music from the ‘80s with great melodies, danceable grooves and most of all, memorable hits loved by all generations.
Saturday from 9pm at the Hilltop Hotel, Goonellabah. Free show.
The vision for The Bright Violet is to elevate musical experiences and inspire connection through music, with a unique blend of blues, psych, vintage grooves and thundering jams to create a luscious tropical soundscape – the aim is to resonate with listeners on a soul-stirring level.
Sunday 3pm at the Shaw Bay Hotel. Free show.
For over ten years now, the six members of the Feramones have refined a repertoire of some of the greatest and most sophisticated rock songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s – songs that are universally known and loved.
Sunday from 4.30pm at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
