Friday, 25th April
Gypsy Lovers (EP Launch) + Penny Ikinger’s Marbles
Gypsy Lovers Unveil Electrifying New E.P. “Modern World” with Special Double Header Performance!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music that will leave you buzzing! Melbourne’s own Gypsy Lovers are back, bringing their unique blend of funky pop rock that’s been setting the local scene on fire. Formed in 2022 by a serendipitous meeting of like-minded musicians from various local bands, this group has been carving their own path through the Melbourne circuit and beyond.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there—joining Gypsy Lovers for a double header night of original Melbourne music is the one and only Penny Ikinger and her stunning band Marbles. Penny, an antipodean rock legend and master guitarist, has been captivating audiences across the globe with her raw, fuzz-laden sound and dark, brooding ballads
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Saturday, 26th April
Rich Webb & The Liars (George Lane Matinee Sessions)
Rich Webb & the Liars have been lighting up stages north of the river with their scintillating brand of alt-country/alt-rock for the past year, and they’re bringing their roller-coaster show south for this one-off matinee special at George Lane, on Saturday April 26.
Joining them for this cracking arvo will be fellow northern lights, The Calabrians.
Rich Webb has five compelling albums to his name, including ‘Le Rayon Vert’, 2019 Alt-Country Album of the Year. Lead single ‘Let it Rain’ was the 2019 Alt Country Single of the Year.
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Saturday, 26th April
CJ Commerford & The Supertones + Ally Row
CJ Commerford & The Supertones have the power to ease your mind, sweeping you back to the golden era of 70s soul.
A celebration of all moments analogue, beautifully human in one’s life, CJ channels this into a soulful blues-rock sound written from his deep love and grounding connection to vintage music.
It’s this wholesome vibration that makes every performance feel as tactile as the last, allowing listeners to step into a world of sepia-toned warmth.
Supporting on the night is Ally Row.
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Friday, 2nd May
Neeq (Album Release Show)
A passion for music throughout high school lead to performing in front of 10,000 people, supporting Major French Artists 3eme Oeil, IAM and Busta Flex. After 26 hours of flying time, NeeQ disembarked at the international terminal of Melbourne airport to call Australia his new home and make to make his name known to a new audience. There are special guest supports on the night.
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Sunday, 4th May
Joshua Batten & The Lablighters (30th Birthday Celebration)
Local Roots Rocker Joshua Batten celebrates his 30th birthday in style with his first major full band show in four years! Backed up by his new band The Lablighters and featuring special guests, Joshua will perform two sets of originals from his back catalogue, as well as new songs and select covers.
After four years of exclusively playing solo gigs, Joshua Batten has now teamed up with rock & roll collective The Lablighters, to bring his back catalogue of songs to audiences the way he originally envisioned and recorded them.
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Thursday, 8th May
The Droptails
Melbourne-based indie rockers the Droptails are returning for a few select live performances to promote their 2024 release Coronavirus the Musical — and just entertain!
The Droptails are a collection of homegrown indie/alt country rockers comprising members of the Huxton Creepers, Cracked Jaffers, Penthouse Paupers, and, of more recent times, the Tonalists.
The band formed through a musical collaboration recording project — Coronavirus the Musical. Following a summer hiatus, the Droptails be playing are a few shows from early May to further support the album. Support for the night is still to be announced.
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Friday, 9th May
Delaney Davidson (NZ)
Well known for his hypnotic and original One man and his Ghost Orchestra show, enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson both defines and commands his own unique realm in the shadowy musical world some call ‘Country-Noir’ or ‘Gothic Americana’.
Singer-Songwriter, Noir Protagonist, Promotional Coyote, One-Man Band, Production Svengali. Part wandering minstrel, part traveling salesman, one foot on the stage and one in the road. 8 solo albums out and always one on the way. Over thirteen years of tireless touring across oceans and continents. Awards here. Collaborations there. A non-stop whirlwind.
Supporting on the night is AC Saunders & Sin City.
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Saturday, 10th May
Deep South Brass 8
Inspired by the contemporary brass bands of New Orleans, DSB8 rolls into town with an infectious mix of originals and popular charts. South Gippsland’s newest eight-piece high-energy band delivering the raw infectious spirit of contemporary New Orleans jazz & funk.
With nods to The Big Easy’s luminaries of Trombone Shorty, Jon Cleary, Dr John, and the Rebirth Brass Band, DSB8’s big bold brass also brings a few surprise interpretations of some old favourites. Don’t miss out!
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Saturday, 24th May
Cam Butler (Album Launch) (George Lane Matinee Sessions)
Melbourne guitarist and composer Cam Butler launches his new solo guitar album’ Spirits Flying Home’ at George Lane with a special matinee show on Saturday May 24th. The album is marked by deep, solo electric guitar distortion, intricate looping and reverbs and is Cam’s most personal album to date. Supporting on the day are Roller One (duo).
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Friday, 30th May
Joyce Prescher
“There’s a real intimacy to her music that warms over you and in effect inspires repeat listens ” – Rearview Mirror
Joyce Prescher returns to George Lane with her band for a special night. She has spent the last year working on new material and has just released brand new single ‘My Heroics’ with friend and musician Lachlan Bryan. Undoubtedly this will be a night filled with emotions brought in the shape of stories and song…. and it may just be an extra special one as Joyce welcomes another year around the sun.
The evening will be opened by Roesy, who Joyce first saw when he supported Joan as Police Woman at the Recital Centre. Blown away by his warm tone and wonderful storytelling, we’re excited to introduce him to George Lane – a perfect fit for his music.
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Joyce Prescher Tickets, George Lane, St Kilda | TryBooking Australia
Saturday, 31st May
We Mavericks (George Lane Matinee Sessions)
Masters in the art of connection, Lindsay Martin (AU) and Victoria Vigenser (NZ) interweave effortless strings, soulful vocals and driving rhythms to form a singular, intense musical voice.
The couple have been called contemporary folk, alt-country and acoustic pop, but words don’t capture their unbelievable musical kinship, or the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences. Support for the day is Two If By Sea.
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Saturday, 7th June
Geraldine Quinn + Spandex Ballet (Half Century/Album Launch)
Geraldine Quinn (Spicks & Specks, RocKwiz, The Weekly) celebrates 50 years on the planet with a blistering one-off band gig/launch.
Join Quinn and her favourite musos from Spandex Ballet (Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Festival Club, host of MICF’s Upfront Gala 2010-2019), plus SPECIAL GUEST artists for a one night only half-century birthday bash.
And why not throw a few album launches in as well? Official double-album launch for:
‘BROAD’ (Melbourne Comedy Festival Most Outstanding Show nominee 2022)
‘The Passion of Saint Nicholas’ (6 Green Room Award nominations 2024)
Featuring Sonja Horbelt, Ash Smith, Cameron Thomas and Martin Lubran plus guests from Melbourne’s music/comedy scene.
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Sunday, 29th June
The Heartbreak Club (Single Launches)
Heartbreak Club is a collaborative project led by singer songwriters Duncan Phillips and Stefanie Duzel, featuring Melbourne rhythm stalwarts Luke Richardson on Bass and Matt Gibson on Drums.
Originally conceived as multi artist showcase at the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival – where rotating artists performed their original material with a single backing band – the concept worked so well that founding member Duncan Phillips brought it home Melbourne.
Since then, various incarnations of the Heartbreak Club have taken to stages across the city and at Tamworth, evolving into a dynamic collective blending country, soul, blues and folk influences. Supporting on the day is Katie Brianna.
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