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Nikki Nicholls presents The Ritual of Rock Vol 1

These rock goddesses of the ’70s and ’80s gave us solid riffs and rhythm in music that have withstood the age of time. Joining Nikki Nicholls on stage is the amazing voice of Lisa Bade, with her husky gravel sound, she does Janis better than Joplin!

Rock out to hits such as ‘Would I Lie to You?’, ‘Barracuda’, ‘Beast of Burden’, ‘Piece of My Heart’ and more! Nikki Nicholls –is well known now as the sassy featured vocalist for the acclaimed Jam the Funk band but has toured (and recorded) as a backing vocalist with John Farnham and with artists such as Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, Suzi Quatro, Lulu, Australian Crawl. She has recently completed a National tour of her successful show ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ – The Songs and Story of Carole King.

Lisa Bade recorded her album ‘Suspicion’ in the USA with mega session musos including Peter Frampton, Waddy Watchel and Mick Ronson. Lisa and Nikki formed ‘The Lovestars’ that had a cult following in Melbourne for many years. Also at that time, Lisa had become the pin-up girl of Pentridge! Her amazing heavy rock sound has made her unique in the Australian music Industry.

Band Members Include; Rick Petropoulos (The Ferrets), Dave Leslie – guitar (Baby Animals) Scott Griffiths – Keys (Chantoozies) and John ‘Watto’ Watson – drums

***Please Note: THIS SHOW WILL BE HELD IN THE SPORTS BAR

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Claymore

If you like high paced Celtic folk Rock then this show is for you!

Having conquered Australia for many years, Claymore have in the last ten years made it their mission to conquer the world one country at a time and they are well on their way. They have toured in Asia, Europe and the USA extensively and will be back in Melbourne this December to delight audiences once again but this time with very special guest, Saoirse.

 With a huge array of instruments and modern self penned and Traditional songs and tunes and a Traditional Dance troop second to none. This show is highly entertaining so get your tickets fast because they won’t last long!

ABOUT SAOIRSE
Since coming together in 2006, this dynamic group has firmly established themselves as one of Melbourne’s premier Celtic/Folk bands. Although their roots are based in traditional Irish music, they enjoy and engage with many other styles and genres. Singing in Ireland’s ancient Gaelic language and in English, they’re harmonies soar to the heavens and the group are ever evolving, expanding on their world music component. With the addition of their own material, songs and tunes, they strive to bring something unique and most importantly, entertaining, to every performance.

Audiences will experience a little bit off everything during a performance; heart wrenching love songs, beautiful ballads, hand clapping/toe tapping Jig’s, Reel’s and Polkas, and even some feisty Irish step dancing to get the heart’s pumping. The band released their third CD, ‘Music Evermore’ in 2013, which received the 2013/2014 Australian Celtic Music Awards for both Album and Song of the Year. They also have two previous releases; ‘Candlelight Sessions’ and ‘Singin’ in the Scullery’.

2014 saw Saoirse performing at many festivals including the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, the National Celtic Festival, Maldon, Glen Innes, Echuca Moama and the Tullamore Celtic Festivals. 2015 is shaping up to be just as wonderfully busy with the band booked for many of the same music venues and festivals for 2015.
2015 also brings an exciting addition to the band in the form of musician extraordinaire; Damien Neill. Damien is an exceptionally talented and experienced musician and we are delighted to have his wonderful sounds, skills and groove in the band.

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Claymore’s Website
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Soul Sacrifice – The Music of Santana

Melbourne’s one and only Santana Tribute band to perform another show at The Satellite Lounge this April.

For the band, it’s all about the music and putting on a great show focusing on classic Santana (late 60’s/70’s with a splash of later stuff) covering Latin rock, rock, funk Latin soul and jazz genres. The infectious grooves and rhythms of Santana classics such as ‘Black Magic Woman’, ‘Evil Ways’, ‘Oye Como Va’ & ‘Smooth’ will have you dancing the night away!

The Band:
Lead Guitar: Alex Buick.
Keys, organ, backing vox: Linden Compassi.
Congas, bongos, percussion, backing vox: Greg Hayward.
Timbales, bells, percussion, congas: Alejandro Vega.
Lead Vocals, guitar, rhythm guitar: David Jankos. Vocals: Jane Willison.
Bass: Andrew Tsindos.
Drums: Josh Geoghegan.

Band Facebook Page

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Kevin Borich Express

Santana praised Kevin, saying “‘He’s amazing! He sounds so much like Jimi Hendrix yet has an individual style.  He presents his music honestly and is one of the best guitarists I’ve heard.’”

With a professional career spanning over 40 years, Kevin Borich has delivered his talents with his band, the Kevin Borich Express to audiences all over the globe. Kevin is well known for his high-energy electric guitar style and his performance is hailed throughout the music industry as world class. A special moment in 1979 saw Kevin jam with Carlos Santana before 80,000 at the Rock Arena mega shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

Kevin’s show includes songs like, Heartstarter, Gonna See My Baby Tonight, and No Turning Back…to blues classics such as Hellbound Train, Little Red Rooster and guitar favourites from Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He features new tracks for the fans from latest album, Totem. UNMISSABLE!

** PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+**

**DOORS OPEN @ 7pm FOR THIS SHOW**

 

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‘Respect! – The Soul Of Aretha Franklin’ presented by Florelie Escano & Band

The undisputed queen of soul to this day remains a household name thanks to her massive catalogue of Number 1 hits, including ‘Chain of Fools’, ‘Think’ and the most iconic of all – ‘RESPECT’. Aretha Franklin’s incomparable voice and compelling delivery is instantly mesmerizing.  She has influenced a great big number of artists including Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and of course, Melbourne’s own, Florelie Escano. Citing Aretha as her biggest inspiration, Florelie, now London-based, is a passionate vocalist who writes and arranges her own music and has released  vinyl 45 records with songs receiving airplay in Australia and Europe.

Florelie Escano & Her Soul Orchestra have played this same show to sell out audiences and now is your turn to  witness the energy, the passion and the musical talent that Florelie Escano and her equally passionate soul band will bring you.

** PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+**


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Disturbing The Peace – A Salute to Vanda & Young and Alberts Productions

Disturbing the Peace pays tribute to the impact and legacy of Vanda & Young and ‘Albert Productions’ headed by Ted Albert. Some of the solo artists and bands that were identified & nurtured by Alberts include The Easybeats, John Paul Young, Stevie Wright, Cheetah, The Angels, Rose Tattoo, AC/DC and many more.

‘Disturbing The Peace’ have put together an exciting and high energy show honouring the contribution of Vanda & Young and the iconic production, publishing & recording company – ‘Alberts Productions’ made to the Australian music scene.

What an era of craziness, culture change, madness and great music. The Vietnam War, Flower Power, Sunbury, Gough Whitlam’s Labor Party surge to power on the back of the ‘It’s Time’ campaign, Countdown & Beer Barn Pub Rock. The ‘Alberts Sound’ was everywhere through it all and is no doubt a huge part of the ‘Soundtrack of the Australian Suburbs’.

The Band:
Gary Brown (Vocals)
Georgina Ward (Vocals)
Kate Johnston (Vocals)
Broc O’Connor (Lead Guitar)
Peter Newson (Bass Guitar)
Frank Briner (Rhythm Guitar)
Conrad De Zilva (Drums)
Ken Murdoch (Guest on Keyboards)

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** PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+**

The Eagles Story

Featuring five of Melbourne’s most in demand and respected players and vocalists, THE EAGLES STORY has all of the ingredients needed to replicate some of the greatest vocal arrangements and complex melodies ever produced!

With such a huge catalogue of hits to choose from, the most difficult task for the band is deciding what songs to leave out, but don’t worry, from One of these Nights to Lyin Eyes to Peaceful Easy Feelin and with a brief stopover at the Hotel California along the way, the show never leaves you wondering. You will know every song and every song in turn will take you back to a time and place when life was just a little less complicated and just maybe, a whole lot more fun. The level of commitment from The Eagles Story to deliver the type of experience that can only come when great musicians are playing great songs is beyond doubt. Filled with amazing harmonies, memorable melody lines and those incredible guitar duels that became trade mark for the band, these Melbourne masters continue to perpetuate the glory that is the music of The Eagles.

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Geoff Achison & The Soul Diggers + Special guests Justin Yap Band

After the interesting news that Geoff Achison and Justin Yap both won the Australian Blues Award (ABAs) “Duo or Group of the Year” together this January we bring you a one of a kind guitar driving blues explosion on Australia Day Eve.

Geoff is a living legend of the Australia blues world and the fact that he took “Album of the year”, “Song of the year”, “Artist of the year”, “Producer of the year” and “Duo or Group of the year” at the ABAs this year is testament to that.

Justin is a young gun but last year his second album release “Let Love” hit number one on the Independent Blues and Roots Radio Charts and sat in the Charts for a massive five months. Justin is in the headlines again having take home along side Geoff “Duo or Group of the year” this year at the ABAs.

The two guitar masters, young and old are teaming up this January to bring you a night that you will never forget!

Geoff’s Website

Justin’s Website

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Grand WaZoo ’60s -’70s Soul Extravaganza

Since 1981, Grand WaZoo has been Australia’s premier 13 piece soul music outfit presenting the Black Soul hits, rare gems and band originals to appreciative audiences, across generations!

Grand WaZoo present timeless music from Motown, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Etta James, Sam & Dave & others of the era. If you enjoy, listening to the great tunes that were the soundtrack to a generation. Pack your dancing shoes, phone your friends, book your tickets and savour the vibrant, time-honoured sounds of this amazing band – after 36 years, still the most entertaining and authentic Soul exponents in town!

***Please note: All existing tickets from the February date are still valid for this show***

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Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks

A rock legend not to be missed!

From the legendary band Daddy Cool who’s number one anthem Eagle Rock smashed all previous sales records in Australia to the 1977 formation of Mondo Rock, delivering hits such as Cool World, State of The Heart, Chemistry, No Time, and Come said The Boy before Ross left to pursue a solo career, with the 1989 release of Dark Side of the Man spawning the hit Bed of Nails recently used as the theme to Bed of Roses and continued song-writing and producing credits with his songs being recorded by artists as diverse as Jimmy Barnes, Def FX, Custard, Jennifer Rush, Troy Cassar-Daley, You Am I, Renee Geyer, Christine Anu, The Wiggles (this version of Eagle Rock again topped the charts in July 2008!) and, of course, John Farnham, his brilliant song-writing delivering Johns unforgettable hit A Touch Of Paradise.

Checkout ‘Mr Daddy Cool’ on Facebook!

***Please Note: All existing tickets purchased for the February date are valid for this show***

This show is strictly 18+

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