Friday, 13th September
Sarah Carroll & The Big Fuss (Album Launch)
Sarah Carroll and her fabulous band The Big Fuss are coming to town to launch her new album NQR&B! Already receiving heaps of critical acclaim, radio play and sales of the gorgeous fairy floss vinyl, the album features Sarah’s strongest songs to date and stellar performances from her beautiful boys Fenn and George, ace guitarists Shannon Bourne and Leigh Ivin, and special guests Tim Neal and Jackie Marshall! Supporting on the night is Joel Silbersher (GOD, HOSS).
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Saturday, 14th September
Charlie Marshall & Louie Marshall – A Family Affair + The Beluga Brothers (Steve Lucas (X) + Dave Hogan) (George Lane Matinee Sessions)
After establishing themselves on the live scene earlier this year Family Affair featuring Charlie and Louie Marshall have been busy recording their debut album in recent months and launch the first single “We Connect” with a special matinee show at George Lane on Sat Sept 14th.
Charlie Marshall is a singer songwriter from Melbourne best known for the legendary post punk blues of Harem Scarem and his band the Body Electric – which featured Warren Ellis and Jim White from the Dirty Three in it’s stellar lineup along with members of Beasts Of Bourbon and the Avalanches.
Family Affair is the father-son partnership of Charlie and jazz improvising multi-instrumentalist Louie Marshall. This new collaboration couples Charlie’s characteristic soulful vocals, astute lyrics and pure feel rhythm guitar with Louie’s instinctive musical touch and improvisation on keyboards, vocals and tenor sax. Drawing inspiration from a range of genres – soul, blues, folk, punk.
Supporting on the day is The Beluga Brothers – Steve Lucas (X) & Dave Hogan.
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Saturday, 14th September
Blue Windows + Cate Taylor + Scott Candlish
Blue Windows, an enchanting blend of contemporary folk-infused melodies, invites listeners on a captivating journey through heartwarming narratives with a hint of country and folk-pop. Enter their lyrical universe. Renowned for their quirky themes and insightful perspectives on human behaviour, they are here to tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings.
Cate Taylor is an award-winning, indie-folk singer songwriter from Melbourne. She has played festivals and venues across regional Australia and inner Melbourne. She performs with voice, guitar and mandolin and includes story-telling, ballads and upbeat songs, inviting audience participation. Her songs are delicately crafted and reflect social, personal and environmental themes.
Melbourne based, singer-songwriter Scott Candlish shares honest, personal stories of vulnerability through a blend of indie-folk and rock music. Drawing on influences from a wide range of artists, Candlish uses notable falsetto and an intricate fingerstyle. Open and honest about his mental health, Candlish delivers raw and emotive soundscapes that reflect deeply in the innermost corners of his soul.
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Sunday, 15th September
BOB Fest – Bob’s Comedy Quiz
Join Brian Nankervis for a mini Rock Wiz!
Followed by comedians Claire Hooper, Prue Blake, Sarah Maree Cameron, Tim Hewitt, Kate Hanley performing 10 minutes of comedy each.
All funds for the day go towards Father Bob’s Foundation.
Doors open at 12pm and tickets can be purchased below:
Sunday, 15th September
Icecream Hands (ALMOST SOLD OUT)
In September, Icecream Hands will emerge from the cold snap with a spring in their step for an afternoon extravaganza at George Lane.
They have spent time of late hunkered down in the countryside studio of production maestro, J Walker of Machine Translations. The result: a whole swag of material for a new album loaded with their characteristic wit, wordplay and power-pop sound – building on their ARIA nominated, critically acclaimed catalogue.
This very special show will feature much-loved Icecream Hands hits, plus a bevy of richly-layered, gloriously melodic new songs from their forthcoming album.
Come along and behold in all their glory! Supporting on the day is Fountain Lakes.
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Saturday, 21st September
Jesse Redwing
Jesse Redwing has honed his chops in smoky juke joints all over the world for damn near two decades now.
He was a semi-finalist in the 2024 International Blues Challenge on the iconic Beale St in Memphis, TN
On top of touring Europe and the USA with the Jesse Redwing band, Jesse has supported such acts as Cedric Burnside, Jon Cleary, Cold Chisel, The Teskey Brothers and Ana Popovic. A track off Jesse’s debut album “Crawlin’ Up the Walls” was featured on hit Netflix show “Shooter”
He has released two original albums, Comin’ on and Light My Way, as well as two live records Live and Lascivious. and Blues on the Mountain.
His third studio album, Trim The Fat, produced by Stephen Mowat, is out now!
Jesse’s honest, down-to-earth playing translates well whether he plays solo or with his smokin’ hot band. He is guaranteed to fill your cup with his contemporary take on the timeless soulful sounds of the blues legends.
Supporting on the night is Conqueror Root.
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Sunday, 22nd September
Hank Williams – 101st Anniversary
George Lane presents to you the music of one of the most highly regarded and influential musicians of his time, Hank Williams. On the year of his 101st birthday, we will be celebrating Hank’s extensive catalogue of Country and Western tunes.
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Friday, 11th October
Kim Salmon’s Smoked Salmon – ‘How Did They Ever Manage’ Tour
Born into the isolation of the semi-industrial wastelands of 1950s outer suburban Perth, Kim Salmon clawed his way out of the swamp and onto the world stage in his bands, the Scientists, the Surrealists, and the Beasts of Bourbon.
Often referred to as “The Godfather of Grunge” he is cited as a seminal influence on countless bands including Mudhoney, Nirvana, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The White Stripes, Sonic Youth, The Drones and Spacemen 3. Internationally acclaimed, Kim Salmon has played with the likes The Stooges, Television, Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds, The Cramps, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, The Pop Group and even U2.
Kim sets out on the “How did they ever manage” tour to showcase new music from his latest band, Smoked Salmon. “How did they ever manage” is out now on Cheersquad Records from the forthcoming Smoked Salmon album.
Supporting on the night is Claire Birchall.
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Friday, 18th October
Macca For Cath – Beatles Show
Cath Lester caught covid at one of Mark Sinton’s shows.
As a result, she missed Sir Paul play his Melbourne concert, and asked Mark to play a few Beatles tunes at their local bar to help ease the disappointment…..
Mark thought that he could do better than that, so called a few fellow Beatles nerds, and MACCA FOR CATH was born.
It was packed.
It was hot.
Everyone sang along.
It was Fab.
The audience demanded another performance, so seeing a window of opportunity in the members schedules, MACCA FOR CATH is bringing their show to George Lane in St Kilda on Friday 18th of October.
MACCA FOR CATH are:
Pete Farnan (Boom Crash Opera)
Matt Cotter (Even / Meghan Maike)
Dan Rolfe (MurphNick)
Richie Oldfield (Mark Sinton Band)
Mark Sinton
They will play 2 sets of choice McCartney and Beatles tunes.
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Sunday, 27th October
Van Walker (Album Launch)
Van Walker returns from his award winning album GHOSTING (2020) with HEALING DESCENT (2024), ten magical new songs written around the spring of the first major lockdown (2020). Recorded in just four days during a break on a Canadian tour last year, Van took the opportunity to team up again with his good mate and multi-instrumentalist Chris Altmann to produce Healing Descent (due out late Sept on Cheersquad Records & Tapes). Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the album performed live with a full band including Chris Altmann himself, in Australia for only a few days, with special guest Joel Silbersher (Hoss/Tendrils/GOD).
“Another effortless classic album of tunes.” ~ Mick Thomas, Weddings Parties Anything
“Van’s songs are like messages from an unearthly time, beyond our modern tropes. I wanna live in that time.” Tim Rogers, You Am I
Van Walker (Album Launch) Tickets, George Lane, St Kilda | TryBooking Australia
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