Daryl Braithwaite is an iconic Australian singer-songwriter and ARIA Hall Of Fame inductee – the front man and vocalist for 1970s band Sherbet, Braithwaite rode a wave of local and international success. A highly successful solo career has included a #1 ARIA Album Chart hit.
Friday from 7pm at the Coolangatta Hotel. Tickets $60 +bf at oztix.com.au.
Tim Stokes live is an experience a smooth, honest and comforting voice complemented with songs on acoustic guitar, that oscillate from upbeat celebrations to deep oceanic ballads. His songs can be poetic images from his own journey, some songs are journeys in themselves and some of it is just plain fun.
Friday from 7pm at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. Free show.
Experience the electrifying sounds of Si Hopman. A masterful musician and self-accompanied singer, Si seamlessly blends the best of rock and pop to create an unforgettable performance, whether it is a chilled, or party, vibe.
Friday from 5.30pm at Saltbar Kingscliff. Free show.
ReStored at the Con marks the formal completion of the Northern Rivers Conservatorium, and major restoration works. The Con will host a free open day to formally acknowledge the completion of the works and welcome the community to experience the renewed building, and enjoy performances by Conservatorium ensembles in the Concert Room, open rehearsals, and informal performances.
Saturday, from 10am at the Northern Rivers Con, Lismore. Free event.
Sam Buckingham has built a cult-like following on the Australian live circuit. She’s lapped the country six times on sold-out headline tours – she says the songs for her new album, Beautiful Machine, were written on hikes, beach walks, lying on the couch in her underwear, and on long drives to see her family.
Saturday 7pm at the Brunswick Picture House. Tickets from $39 at brunswickpicturehouse.com.
Cindia Luz is a singer, and as a percussionist Cindi and the Drums, she brings Afro-fusion with luxe vocal harmonies in songs of joy and freedom for the dancers, the singers and the music lovers.
Saturday from 6.30pm at the Billinudgel Hotel. Free show.
Australian four-piece rock band Bourbon Street – all original members – formed in Byron Bay, in early 1987. The band enjoyed immediate success on the live circuit as a ‘70s-styled, high-energy cover band and soon began writing their own songs. Since then, they have regrouped regularly for special appearances.
Sunday from 4.30pm at the Beach Hotel. Free show.
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