August 18th, 2024Gigs …
with Darren Lowe
Leavers Hotel, Creswick
In a live gig certain to delight local music lovers, guitar maestro Slava Grigoryan (pictured below) plays Leavers Hotel, Creswick on Friday, August 30.
The local venue is also preparing to host Delsinki and the Quiet Coachmen with Steven Gates performing on Saturday, August 31.
Looking ahead to other live gigs coming up around the region:
Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
Grace Cummings – Saturday, August 17
Recorded with Jonathan Wilson (Father John Misty, Angel Olsen) at his Topanga Canyon studio, Grace Cummings’ third album Ramona is described as a ‘master work of unbridled theatricality and emotion. ‘
Ramona was released in full on April 5 to overwhelming critical acclaim, with a growing international fan-base and upcoming appearances on Stephen Colbert’s Late Night Show. Following extensive touring across the US, UK and Europe, Grace will return to Australia including various festivals.
The Stems – Friday, August 23
The WA outfit’s 60’s/70’s infused garage power-pop anthems have influenced plenty of musicians, thanks to their debut album At First Sight, Violets Are Blue plus following releases and live shows.
Now the band are set to take to the road to celebrate their 40-year milestone, including an extra show just announced in Castlemaine. The Stems epitomised 80’s indie rock and are one of only a handful of bands (among them the Hoodoo Gurus and The Sunnyboys) that cracked the mainstream charts with an indie approach in the 80’s.
Searching for Charlie Owen – Saturday, August 31
The name Charlie Owen has become synonymous with excellence in the Australian music scene. With a career spanning multiple decades, his talent and passion for the guitar have left a lasting impression on audiences across the nation.
From his influential work with Tex, Don and Charlie, Beasts of Bourbon, The New Christs to his collaborations with Louis Tillett, Paul Kelly, Tendrils and Working Class Ringos.
Out on the Weekend, Itinerant Spirits, Ballarat – Friday, October 11
The fabulous annual Out on the Weekend festival will head to Ballarat for its 10-year anniversary. The beloved western-fest will expand to the region introducing international country and western stars, as well as highlighting local legends.
Ballarat will be the first destination for the finest golden nuggets of country music, coming all the way from the USA including Uncle Lucius, Nick Shoulders, Margo Cilker, Jonny Fritz and Joshua Hedley. They will be joined by local legend Freya Josephine Hollick and city stalwarts James Ellis & the Jealous Guys.
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