January was an exciting start to the year. We played our ‘Backwards in High Heels’ show at the beautiful Spotted Mallard. Kelly’s gig at the Ballarat Beer Festival went down a treat. Fans loved our show and listened whilst sampling a multitude of beers, ciders and wines. Keep your eyes peeled for next year’s extravaganza.
We played on the famous Blues Train. This is a unique night out. We were in carriage D….the party carriage. Everyone had a fine time dancing on a rocking-rolling train.
At one point I realised that if I just stood still it looked as if I was dancing anyhow … what a great workout that was! Yes, I had to take off my shoes, but you are all used to that!
The final show for January was at the Dogs Bar in St Kilda which was also a raging success. The dance-floor was packed and the band were rocking. What a fabulous venue with tasty food and super friendly staff.
Thrilling news is that I was nominated in the Artist of the Year category at the Australian Blues Music Chain Awards. I am nominated with Fiona Boyes, Lloyd Spiegel and 8 Ball Aitken and am honoured to be in such inspiring company.
Kelly’s Blues have been confirmed to play at Blues on Broadbeach in May. It will be wonderful to play the festival again. It is always a fabulous fun time on the Gold Coast.
Now to February and I am taking some time out for writing. I have a new album bubbling away in my brain and I need to get the songs on paper.
February & March 2019 gig guide below, as always, check the website for updates, ticket links, etc. – www.kellyauty.com.au for more details
FEBRUARY 2019
Saturday 16
Aussie Summer Rock Festival
Eddies Band Room, Cheltenham
Featuring Jimmy Cupples, Kelly Auty and the band, presenting great Aussie Rock songs looking back to the halcyon days of Australian written and performed songs heard and locally and around the world. From 8pm at Eddie’s Bandroon, Cheltenham. Tickets $15 online or $20 at the door (if available).
MARCH 2019
Sunday 3
The Chess Sessions. From 3pm.
Memo Music Hall, St.Kilda
This show is a tribute to the incredible creation that was Chess Records! Songs from the Legendary Blues, RnB & Soul Record Company. The Chess Sessions featuring Chris Stockley’s band BRAM! with special guests James Black, Kelly Auty & Robert Price. Doors open at 3pm, Showtime begins 4-6pm (with intermission). Tickets: Reserved Seats: $32+bf, General Admission: $28+bf, At the Door: $30.00 (if still available)
Sunday 10
Sunday Roast with The Melbourne Blues Collective
The Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy
Kelly is singing the blues with The Melbourne Blues Collective, Micky D, Sammy Owen, Winston Galea and Shaun Klinger. This is a Free event with a Sunday Roast Special only $22. You can follow all Kelly Auty gigs through Bandsintown
Thursday 14 / Friday 15
Kelly Auty LIVE from 7:30pm
Apollo’s Pantry,
117 Dundas Pl, Albert Park
Kelly Auty joins forces with composer, pianist and champion of socially inclusive music theatre, Warren Wills, for a bravura brace of shows and music to commemorate great women of our time. Admission is free. Food and drinks available. Book a table and rock up on the night. Do you sing? There will be a pop up choir appearing in the show!!
Saturday 16
The Blues Train. 6pm.
20 Symonds St, Queenscliff
All Aboard!! Dance and sing on Australia’s longest running Blues venue. Kelly singing the Blues with Boris Conley…a mini Wild Women Show. Come watch the feathers fly. Will be worth it just to see Kelly change costumes on a moving train … hilarious. Combining a meal, four of Australia’s best Blues Acts and a train ride along the historic Bellarine Railway, it is a unique experience and a great night out. Great idea for a Gift. FAQs & Event info here. Book Tickets here.
Saturday 30
The Substitutes present ‘The ’60s Girls Pop Rock Show’
Kingston ARTS Centre, Moorabbin
Come experience a fantastic new show dedicated to the extraordinary music recorded by women in the ’60s. This will be a dazzling never-seen-before show with more female ’60s pop/rock music and sheer variety than has ever been seen in Melbourne, maybe ever: forty songs that are likely to be part of your musical DNA in one place at one time, so much so that you will be unable to resist dancing and singing the night away!
6.45pm (Seats/Dining), 8.00pm (Standing)
Tickets $22-$35 Online.
APRIL 2019
Sunday 7
Kelly Auty
The Lomond Hotel, East Brunswick
Kelly Auty with Andy Burns, Brenden Mason, Nick Carrafa and Max McIntosh playing at the iconic Lomond Hotel. Great food, friendly venue with happy staff. From 5:30pm. You can follow all Kelly Auty gigs through Bandsintown
