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 | Rargo
Hailing from Port Macquarie on the state's Mid-North Coast, Rargo is an ex citing and innovative four piece ensemble fusing together the genres of reggae, funk, jazz and pop to create a unique sound they can rightfully call their own. Fronted by twenty-year-old Patrick (Patty) Bolster, the band has brought their collection of originals to stages in Sydney over the last few months, always being met with enthusiasm and intrigue...
Whilst Patty's voice exudes the influence of Jazz and Folk, sounds of Angus Stone and Coldplay’s Chris Martin can be heard in his set. However, his vocal charisma can only be fully appreciated after hearing him sing. The musical styling of highly acclaimed saxophonist Caleb Schrader adds a sexy and mature edge to the band’s sound, while bassist Alistair McCulloch and drummer Joe Kernahan are the driving force behind Rargo’s tight and professional air. The result is a groovy and energetic sound that these guys love playing to audiences of all ages.
Their refreshing new sound is sure to turn heads as recordings become available and word spreads of this unique arrival to the music scene. | Thursday 23rd February |
|  | Slam Day 2012
| Thursday 23rd February |
|  | His Merry Men
Born of Funk and Soul, His Merry Men are now too hot to be contained by just one genre. The band contemporise a classic, ol'school sound with influences from Surf Rock, Electronica and Hip Hop. Regardless of genre, His Merry Men bring a fat, 9-piece sound and dance party attitude to every gig. They sport suave outfits, face melting dance moves and a dynamite 4-piece horn section, the 'Hell Yeah Horns'.
“His Merry Men wowed the crowd. No encouragement from the band was needed to get punters up the front grooving.” Emergenza Band Comp. | Friday 24th February |
|  | UFC 144 Edgar VS Henderson
Live from 2.00pm
The featured UFC 144 event at is a lightweight championship bout between reigning champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Ben Henderson. Edgar will be making his fourth defense of the title. | Sunday 26th February |
|  | Sleepmakeswaves (Sydney)
"A rainbow wall of prettiness - like any piece of good art, it'll capture you for that brief, but striking moment" - sputnikmusic "If you are in search of a precisely produced, sweepingly cinematic, post-rock album then search no further" - The Silent Ballet "Within a post-rock framework Sleepmakeswaves have created an EP that is dynamic, bombastic and above all, mesmerising.
The music sweeps from delicately-textured ambience to shattering metallic riffage and back again in the blink of an eye, held together and underpinned by driving rhythms and delicious melodies" - OzProg | Thursday 1st March |
|  | Stella Green
Stellar Green, is an Australian rock band from Gold Coast, formed in 2008. The band is composed of (lead singer/guitarist) Andrew Wellstead, (drums/percussionist) Sean Dalton and (bass/vocalist) Fabio Dos Reis.
Shaped and drawing from various influences, from the bright, fast, gritty surroundings; Stellar Green blends the prescribed mixture for well-structured, high-energy, alternative rock with catchy melodies, soulful timbre, filling groove and big sounds. Their sound is not of one genre, their instruments are not fixed to a certain style, their mind is open to bring character and personality from their own influences that vastly differ from one another.
Stellar Green have been able to form a sound that is diverse and radio-friendly, and yet is densely layered with modern genres and raw, new wave ideas – shown in their upcoming self-titled Debut Record released in 2011.
Now standing with several festivals in the bag, including Big Day Out 2012 and many shows up and down the Coast of Australia, the completion of the EP and a national tour – the hardworking power Trio have started to build a response to their distinct and somewhat unique sound on the local live circuit. Always pushing themselves with help and influence from the various faces and talent around them, the boys are celebrating what is potentially the start of something big; Not only in the local music scenes but in actions of man in general.
‘Impressive Gold Coast band with a killer sound’
Bec Dent – (T.V and Radio personaility) Southern Cross Media | Thursday 1st March |
|  | Cleveland Blues and the Red Eyed Junction
This band ain't ya regular 12 bar blues if that’s what you're thinking! Cleveland Blues & the Red Eye Junction have taken the cool from blues and rocked the s&#t out of it. Front man Cleveland has created a unique style of dirty rockin anthem blues on his steel body resonator guitars, three string cigar box and acoustic Cole Clarke. Cleveland recently joined forces with the beautifully talented Bam Bam who smashes out the backbone to the bands heartbeat, like no man can. A more recent edition the CLB is bass player Justin Alfrey. He adds a rhythm section with his fingers doing the talking. The trio has joined together to develop a fusion of sound that feeds the addiction. | Friday 2nd March |
|  | The Lyrical
Brisbane has always been Australia's hotbed for new talent in a variety of genres. The acoustic, hip-hop, reggae scene is now no exception to that tradition. A growing fan base all over the east coast is being "touched by the sheer emotional power of The Lyrical's live show."
Winning the "People's Choice Award" in the converted "BLUESFEST Busking over Byron Competition" in 2010 and again in 2011 , and one of the most talked about live acts at last years hugely sucessful and sold out FOTSUN , The Lyrical (Karl Smith), is fast becoming one of Brisbane's most promising artists. With his "Unique blend of beatboxing meshed with folk guitar and socially conscious lyrics,"(City News) The Lyrical is the official king of The Brunswick St Valley Mall after also winning the inaugural 2008 Valley Markets Busking Competition.
This epic boost to his profile, in turn, quickly led him to collaborate with the funky island rhyth ms of lead percussionist, Stanley Longtime, and the funky grooves of bass player, Kieran "Woodie" Coates to create what is now a renowned positive vibe and acoustic, "ROOTS-HOP REGGAE" sound that embodies what is quickly becoming a very familiar name...
with Cleveland Blues and the Red Eyed Junction
This band ain't ya regular 12 bar blues if that’s what you're thinking! Cleveland Blues & the Red Eye Junction have taken the cool from blues and rocked the s&#t out of it. Front man Cleveland has created a unique style of dirty rockin anthem blues on his steel body resonator guitars, three string cigar box and acoustic Cole Clarke. Cleveland recently joined forces with the beautifully talented Bam Bam who smashes out the backbone to the bands heartbeat, like no man can. A more recent edition the CLB is bass player Justin Alfrey. He adds a rhythm section with his fingers doing the talking. The trio has joined together to develop a fusion of sound that feeds the addiction. | Friday 2nd March |
|  | This Sanctuary with Mark Spence and Eliza Ellen
Armed with a kaleidoscope of musical backgrounds, 'This Sanctuary' is a 5 piece band based in Sydney. Influences include Four Year Strong and Fall Out Boy, resulting in an eclectic fusion of sounds with unparalleled instrumental chemistry. | Thursday 8th March |
|  | RockHard
RockHard formed when C.O.D.’s lead singer and f rontman Andrew Galea and Lead Guitarist Eric Illy joined forces in Sydney with John Gravina (Bass) and Scott Winter (Drums). More recently, RockHard moved its operations to Port Macquarie on NSW’s Mid North Coast and teamed up with two local lads Matt Thompson on Bass and Marty Oliver on drums.
Together now for 8 years on the Mid North Coast, RockHard has become one of the premier NSW’s hard rock outfits playing to huge numbers of loyal hard rock followers.
The Mid North Coast and Port Macquarie has embraced and recognised RockHard as a true Pub Rock’N’Roll Show playing classic hard rock from AC/DC to ZEPPLIN. Bands that cannot be heard live in pubs are brought back to life through RockHard.
RockHard has played corporate events, ute shows, rodeo shows, rock shows, and has supported such bands as the “Screaming Jets” and “Dirty Deeds” AC/DC Show.
The must see show has played at many venues from Sydney to the Mid North Coast and up to the G old Coast Queensland gaining great revues from the venues and the public. RockHard’s approach to giving all the music played a good old Aussie Pub Rock feel, is still being well received by audiences today.
If you are a lover of classic pub rock favourites, don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience these songs the way they were meant to be played. | Friday 9th March |
|  | Steve Lane and the Autocrats (Melb)
Rapidly gathering a reputation as a live act not to be missed, you couldn’t ask for a band with a better music pedigree. It includes frontman Steve Lane (voicepopfoible), a prolific musician and music producer; the “Earl Of Bass” Edmondo Amendola (Augie March); “Gentlemanly Purveyor Of Beats” Dave Williams (Augie March, Dan Kelly); co-conspirator Jimmy Williams (Paul Kelly & The Dots, The Shedshakers) and “Rhythmic Axeman” Pete Slater (Dalriada).
Steve Lane and The Autocrats re lease an album that has all the telltale signs of an Australian band bound for longevity..The Romance of Communication is refreshingly Australian and humble, with echoes of artists like Paul Kelly and Ben Lee. - JJJ live review
Steve's songs have a real 'Australian' flavor in both 'sound' and 'lyrical' content and given the right exposure, Steve Lane could stand proudly alongside well known Australian icon musical artist such as Paul Kelly, Mick Thomas and others - Scott Thurling PopBoomerang Records | Thursday 15th March |
|  | Jimmy Watts Band
Born and raised in Toowoomba, Jimmy Watts is a soulful, grass roots, travelling bluesman.
He's got a heart as big as Phar Lap's that he pours out every night into a microphone, a guitar and a harp. He's raw, intense, and leaves nothing in reserve when he's on the boards.
His self taught finger-picking style is a furious assault on the long beaten and bloodied bodies of his acoustics, slides, electric and banjo. And his gravely, smoke filled vocals and roaring harmonicas only add insult to their injuries. Backed by either his foot percussion, or his band of many misfits all with talent and chops to spare. He is a unique and original gentleman of the road and a journeyman through and through.
Chances are, he's coming to a pub, bar, party, club, cafe, barn, bistro, dive, truck stop or shindig near you! | Friday 16th March |
|  | St Patrick’s Day @ The Macca
| Saturday 17th March |
|  | Lovers Jump Creek (Syd) with Shaun Kirk
Lovers Jump Creek are four young gentlemen from Sydney who enjoy each other's company and share a mutual taste for loud guitars, loud drums, bluesy vocals and big-ass riffs.
A live show typically ends with four pulverised masses of quivering human on the floor after the band has given everything they've got to shaking their shake-bits to the horror of onlookers. | Thursday 22nd March |
|  | Shaun Kirk
Having only picked up a guitar for the first time in 2004 at age 16, Melbourne born Shaun Kirk has achieved a great deal in such a short time. Discovering a gift for story telling and an undeniable connection with the guitar, Shaun won the 2006 Basin Music Festival Youth Songwriting Competition. 2008 saw the release of his first independent EP, 'Seagulls' and in January 2010 Shaun launched his award winning debut album, 'Cruisin'; to a capacity crowd, closely followed by his first national tour. 'Cruisin' demonstrates Shaun's increasing professional maturity and passion for the blues/roots style.
Featuring five self penned tracks taken from life experiences and three covers from classic, new and local influences, showing Shaun's "sense of tradition"- (Lloyd Spiegel) for the genre.
Although based in blues/roots and folk, Shaun's sound is "authentic, exciting and compelling" - (John Carver - PBS FM). Whilst his influences range from Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson, Ray Charles, Howlin' Wolf, Jeff Lang and John Lee Hooker, Shaun continues to develop h is own sound; mixing his natural groove with elements of other musical styles, and is now one of the country's hardest working independent solo artists.
Shaun's strong, distinctive vocal has been described as "a killer voice"- (Nick Charles), however his unique style of swamp/boogie blues and soul extends far beyond his vocals, with an energetic combination of guitar, harmonica and foot percussion. Together, his music and heart felt lyrics create a captivating experience for his audience whenever he takes the stage…it is somewhat difficult to believe it is only one man producing this truly complex sound.
Dedication to his art and hard work has earned Shaun numerous radio and TV appearances and is now receiving regular airplay across the country on community stations and well recognised programs such as the ABC with 'Cruisin' climbing as high as #5 on the national blues/roots airplay charts. With constant performances to large crowds on some of Australia's best known stages including St Kilda Festival and Queenscliff Music Festival, Shaun has also supported and played alongside many of Australia's best blues/roots artists such as Ash Grunwald, Dallas Frasca, Marshall & The Fro, Lloyd Spiegel, Carus Thompson and Jimi Hocking just to name a few… Shaun's reputation as one of Australia's most promising upcoming artist is growing bigger day by day.
"Shaun has a vocal range I could only dream of having. He is always a pleasure to listen to!" - Dallas Frasca (2010 OZ Music Awards Artist of the Year)
We all have our ideas about what the blues is but as soon as we think we have a handle on the music, where it's come from and where it's going along comes someone like Shaun Kirk who blows away all our preconceptions. Watch out for this fellow - before too long he'll be influencing the next generation of performers." - Matthew Fredricks (PBS FM) | Thursday 22nd March |
|  | Matt Dean and the Rhythm Sect
We're living in an era of over processed, corporation fuelled garbage that is being sold off as "music". With the exception of a few, one of the richest, most powerful musical genres (Rock) has been sucked dry of its vibrancy.
However, when you listen to Matt Dean and Rhythm Sect you will see that there are still people rekindling the life into truly soulful music. They have never stopped making their music feel like something real, something accessible. Matts voice inspires as it speaks of nothing more than his modest experiences and outlooks, ones in which we can all identify with on some level. The songs are honest and humble, like the players themselves. Their music is more about evoking a feeling within their audiences than the next blistering guitar solo.
Though heavily influenced by the mid 90's rock and grunge scene, Matt Dean and Rhythm Sect are anything but imitation. Their souls combine and flow through their music, creating something truly new, and unique. With influences from Classic Rock to Alternative, Blues, Punk, grunge and Pop you're guaranteed a variety of styles and sounds in which every song is delivered with passion, emotion and a driving raw energy and enthusiasm equal to that of some of the biggest names in music.
Hailed by many as a truly moving experience, Matt Dean and Rhythm Sect are a band that should not be missed as a live experience. Go and see them and you will see what is truly missing in the "music" of today. | Friday 23rd March |
|  | Geoff Jones
Well known local soloist performing a blend of originals and covers with versatility and professionalism. Geoff Jones has been entertaining Restaurants, Pubs and Clubs on the Mid North Coast for over 10 years. | Thursday 29th March |
|  | Mark Court with Scotty V
Brand new local duo on the scene playing originals, influenced by Radiohead and Bob Dylan .
PLUS
Special mystery guest artist
Be surprised…....very VERY surprised! | Thursday 29th March |
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