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Live@Joe's has an amazing line up of international acts booked for 2008 as well as the best of original Australian talent. Join our mailing list to receive advance notice as shows are announced, and visit the website often. See you there!!

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MAY 08

Fri 2

MARTIN MARTINI & The BONE PALACE ORCHESTRA
+ The Blackwater Fever
Martin Martini and The Bone Palace Orchestra are a raucous downtrodden gypsy rock band from the north side of Melbourne Australia that formed in 2005.
With an ever increasing cult following hooked on their unique and addictive music it is not hard to see why Martin Martini and The Bone Palace Orchestra have booked out shows at the prestigious Famous Spiegeltent Melbourne and as the band of the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2006, the HiFi Ballroom as the resident house band during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2006/2007, Woodford Folk Festival 2005/2006 etc etc.
With a sound that fuses funk with junk, circus with rock and everything from waltz, swing, blues and gypsy in-between, The Bone Palace create another world of sound to enter. Their infectious, old-world grooves and head-high tackle-lyrics have drawn crowds and fans in larger and larger numbers, hooked on the music and the unpredictable nature of their stage show. http://www.redballoonartistmanagement.com
Tickets $16

Sat 3 - FOUR TOP ACTS

JACK AND THE GIANT KILLERS
(feat. Marcello from The Toothfaeries)
+ DION READ & The AFTERTHOUGHTS (Melb)
+ Joei
+ Michael Backhouse
STARTS 8pm

Jack and the Giant Killers are one of those Brisbane bands you can just feel are going to be big. Jack Vaney - Vocals/Guitar, Marcello Malani - Guitar/Vocals, Mark Heady - Very Bass/Vocals Matt Burgess- Skins/Cymbals

Dion Read & The Afterthoughts are one of the new young crop of exciting singer/songwriter bands to emerge out of Melbourne. Recently completing their debut release, “The Shoes and Gloves EP,” The Afterthoughts fuse Dion’s love of a well-crafted song with hard hitting piano and sharp wit, creating unique and sophisticated pop.
Click for Myspace music samples
www.dionread.com
Tickets $15

MOTHERS DAY EVE

Sat 10

GRACE KNIGHT + Ange Takats
She's gone and done it again. First, Grace Knight took the Eurogliders pop band to chart topping success throughout the 80s, then she became Australia's number one selling Jazz Diva in the 90s, and now... for something completely different...!!
Working with Tom Misner and Jochen Muller from Mirage 301, Grace has just completed her latest album. Titled "Zeitgeist" this new album is a blend of textures, genres and styles, taking the listener on an exciting journey through sexy grooves, tribal rhythms, and amazing harmonies. www.yoni.com/grace/
Tickets $30

Fri 16 & Sat 17

HARRY MANX (Canada) + Yeshe
They call his music “Mysticssippi” and even Bruce Springsteen is a fan - unique Canadian bluesman Harry Manx returns for a long-awaited Australia-wide tour, bringing with him a stunning new “live” album to follow the success of his “Live at The Basement” DVD of 2004 and his acclaimed “Mantras for Madmen” studio album of 2006.
Harry’s been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West. Having lived in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil, it was his five-year tutelage with renowned Rajasthani musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for “A Meeting by the River”) that forged his now signature east-meets-west style of music, infusing traditional American earthy 12-bar blues with a subtle hint of mystic Indian sounds. Playing lap-slide guitar, harmonica, cigar-box guitar, banjo, stomp box and the 20-stringed Mohan Veena, Harry envelopes his audience into “The Harry Zone” with his warm vocals and haunting original songs, plus his quirky reworks of some classic blues.
Click for Youtube video samples
Tickets $39

Sat 31

THE BLACK SORROWS + The Express
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style...
The Black Sorrows are back!
One of Australias most-loved bands who have sold more than one million albums and released classic singles such as Chained To The Wheel, Harley & Rose and Hold On To Me returns to Joes’ for what’s bound to be another sell out nigh,t this masterful musical chameleon will take us on another unforgettable trip.
Bringing the songs to life is a stellar Black Sorrows lineup, including James Black (also the leader of SBS RocKwiz Orchestra), Claude Carranza, Steve Hadley and Tony Floyd and of course, Joe Camilleri. www.theblacksorrows.com.au
Tickets $28

JUNE 08

Sat 7

THE MILLIONAIRE$
THE MILLIONAIRE$ are an Australian indie super group that play their own brand of country music, with David McCormack guitar & vocals, Jim Elliott drums, Brendan Gallagher guitar & vocals and Michael Galeazzi double bass.

Jim Elliott is a founding member of legendary band ‘The Cruel Sea’. The winner of six ARIA awards, the Cruel Sea created a style of rock which extended Australian rock & roll culture and, at the same time, made them one of the most successful Australian groups of the '90s. Brendan Gallagher is best known as singer/songwriter with Karma County. Formed in 1995 the band has released 5 albums. Over the last 10 years they have performed all over Australia. Brendan has played on recordings for artists like David Bowie, Kylie Minogue and Paul Mac.David McCormack is best known for fronting Brisbane band Custard throughout the '90s. As well as innumerable side projects he spent the time following Custard's breakup performing as a member of the Titanics and later as a solo performer with the Polaroids. Michael Galeazzi is a member of Karma County. In 1994 he created jazz group Java Quartet and continues to direct this most personal of projects.
www.brendangallagher.com.au
Tickets $15

Sat 14

PAUL GREENE + Special Guests

Many moons ago, a writer discussing Paul Greene would have been talking up his achievements in Olympic track and field. Today we talk about Greene as a songwriter and performer, a rock/folk musician that has developed a special talent for the craft of song. Many of the adjectives we would use to describe him remain the same however: Passionate, hard working, honest and fiercely independent.
Greene tours constantly, amassing over 200 shows a year, and while he packs out venues in major cities, he’s also a familiar figure in the country towns and fishing or mining villages that speckle this land, drawing inspiration from the people and places he finds along the way. www.paul-greene.com
Tickets $15

Sat 21

STEPHEN CUMMINGS (Sports)
“My name is Stephen, and I’m a melancholic …”

Stephen Cummings is an Australian folk/roots pop singer-songwriter. He has been making music for more than three decades. The quest for the perfect pop song continues with Space Travel, his new album, which comes 30 years after ‘The Sports’ first record, and 25 years after his debut solo single, ‘We All Make Mistake’s.
Space Travel is Stephens 13th proper full-length album. He recorded it over a series of short sessions. The songs were written mostly during the summer of ’06. “I don’t want to go into too much detail about the songs, but I will point out that there are my usual themes of forgiveness and mucking up.” Said Stephen
lovetown.net
Tickets $25

Fri 27

MASON RACK BAND + Brian Fraser Trio + Pop Stanton

Mason originates from Southport on Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast. With his outstanding vocals, guitar and lap slide guitar, Mason continues to deliver a high impact performances to audiences everywhere he and his members appear.
Together with his band , Mason feels most comfortable playing blues, rock and original live music locally and interstate. MASON started performing at the tender age of 6, father BILLY RACK was an awesome muso and all round legend. Mason is a local artist with incredible talent and passion for his music!
Brian Fraser's song writing and finger-picking guitar-playing talents, combined with his gruff vocal style and entertaining showmanship, have been acclaimed around the country. With three solo albums and years of constant touring, he has built a reputation as one of Australia's finest acoustic blues performers. www.masonrack.com
Tickets $15

Sun 29

JEFF LANG + Kara Grainger

With his eloquent guitar, sweet voice and plainspoken yet sensitive approach to the original and traditional source material, Jeff Lang is expanding the boundaries of traditional folk, country and blues to create a new brand of nontraditional music which is undeniably and deeply steeped in tradition, yet with its imagination set on future horizons. Arranged with the utmost simplicity, the duo format of Lang’s superb guitar accompanied by Grant Cummerford’s deft bass playing allows the stories of ‘Half Seas Over’ to be delivered in their utmost power. As the quiet intensity of their playing builds, driven by the relentless pace of each story, the duo paint indelible pictures – a copper miner closing his eyes to dream of flight, a murderer watching the wind ruffle the water that will be his lover’s grave.
Jeff will be touring nationally through May & June to support this release with blues/folk singer songwriter Kara Grainger, in support of her debut solo album,
“Grand & Green River”
www.jefflang.com.au
www.karagrainger.com
Tickets $25

COMING SOON IN '08 - not on sale yet

All subject to change of course.

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SHOWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

APRIL 08

Sat 5		BOBBY FLYNN and The OMEGA THREE + Dan Parsons Bobby's long awaited CD "Out Front" is out now and racing up the charts. Out Front debuted at number 57 in the ARIA International charts, 15 in the ARIA Australian music charts, 6 in the AIR (Independent) charts, and has been up to number 6 in the iTunes top albums for Australia. Music isn’t crafted from statistics though, it comes out through feelings and thoughts and Bobby has plenty of them. Tickets $25
Sat 5

Sat 12		KRISTINA OLSEN (USA) + Special Guests Eric Bibb’s support act last time around, Kristina Olsen is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the international folk circuit. A fine instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, steel-body slide guitar, saxophone, concertina and piano) as well as a powerful songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more. Her mix of strong songs in the troubadour tradition, some jazz-inspired sounds and powerful bottleneck blues (as well as her hilarious storytelling) makes for a diverse and satisfying musical experience, on stage and on disc. Born in San Francisco and raised in Haight-Asbury during the 1960's, Kristina's approach to music and life was formed by that environment of vital cultural expression, social activism and diverse musical influences. She now calls Venice Beach, Los Angeles home but rarely sees it from touring ten months a year. Tickets $20
Sat 12

Sat 19		BLUEHOUSE + Hussy Hicks As one of Australia's premier independent bands, Bluehouse have stamped out their own unique style by writing folk-flavored pop melodies meshed with powerful, intricate harmonies and inspired guitar and bass playing, along with an engaging, lively show that heaps healthy doses of sardonic wit and humor in between songs. The dynamic duo of Jacqueline Walter and Bernadette Carroll first met in a pub in Melbourne in 1995. They have since forged a successful career worldwide, by honing their performance skills through beautiful singing, clever thinking and near constant touring. They have received five-star reviews from critics and fans alike. Tickets $25
Sat 19

MARCH 08

Thurs 6		LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III (USA) + Lucy Wainwright Roche Candid, humourous and emotionally powerful songwriter Loudon Wainwright III is returning to Australia for a highly anticipated national concert tour in March 2008. A regular to these shores, it’s certainly been too long since Australian audiences have been able to experience this unique and influential performer in person. Loudon is heading to Australia in support of his acclaimed new album, ‘Strange Weirdos’ Music From and Inspired by the Film Knocked Up. The record was produced by Joe Henry (Solomon Burke, Aimee Mann), who described the result as the “best Loudon Wainwright album in 15 years.” Don’t miss this one of a kind artist on his upcoming Australian tour. Tickets $50


Fri 14		CHAIN + Phil Manning Solo The originators of ‘Oz Blues’, Chain are the only blues band in the world to have a number one on Australian charts with ‘Black’n’Blue’. That song sat at #1 for 18 weeks before being squeezed out by Daddy Cool's, 'Eagle Rock'. Together with singer Matt Taylor another number one ‘I Remember When I Was Young’ & the double gold album ‘Toward The Blues’ ensured them a place in rock history. Tickets $25


Sat 15		RON SEXSMITH (Canada) + Special Guests Ron Sexsmith maps the human heart with surgical skill and great compassion. He offers us hard-earned pieces of wisdom, all set to strong yet gentle melodies and sung unaffectedly, with emotional eloquence and genuine soul. These are his creative signatures, and they have earned the Toronto-based singer/songwriter immense respect from his peers, critics, and a devoted international audience. These assets are vividly displayed on Time Being, the latest addition to a formidable catalogue. The Toronto Star recently noted that "Ron Sexsmith has produced a body of quality work that's unequalled in contemporary Canadian music in originality and musical daring." It is no stretch to extend that statement into the international arena, as a vast number of Ron's peers would agree. Tickets $43.50


Wed 19		GUY DAVIS (USA) + Hat Fitz (solo) It's difficult to know where to begin with the story of New York City bluesman Guy Davis. Accomplished and acclaimed as a musician, composer, actor, director and writer, Davis somehow makes the term multi-talented seem woefully inadequate. The routes, and roots, of his blues are as diverse as the music form itself. It can be soulful, moaning out a people’s cry, or playful and bouncy as a hay-ride. He's a musician, composer, actor, director, and writer. But most importantly, Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeates every corner of Davis' creativity. Guy is a national treasure in the USA as are his famous actor/activist parents. Check out Guy’s website and I’m sure we’ll see you at the show. Tickets $25


Thurs 20		JAKE SHIMABUKURO (HAWAII) + Special Guests Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake’s mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than only the traditional Hawaiian music many associate it. Though many still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-boo-koo-row) is becoming recognized as one of the world’s top ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) musicians. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an “untapped source of music with unlimited potential.” His virtuosity defies label or category. Tickets $20


Thurs 27		LIOR + ABBY DOBSON (Leonardos Bride) Following on from his critically acclaimed debut album - 'Autumn Flow' - Lior has been hard at work recording his follow up album. Lior's second album was independently released on the 9th Feb '08. 'Corner of an Endless Road' is the album in which the gifted songwriter has deviated from the norm of 'his' genre. From the opening track, you are drawn into an aural landscape of another culture, another life, another mind that seems littered with raw and unhesitant feeling. But more importantly, you are drawn instinctively to a strong voice that says a million things...... Multi gold-selling artist, Abby Dobson is a highly regarded and popular singer and songwriter in the Australian music industry. With her band ‘Leonardo’s Bride’, she recorded the album ‘Angel Blood’, including the single ‘Even When I’m Sleeping’ achieving gold sales for both album and single, which also won APRA's Song Of The Year 1998. She has collaborated with many Australian artists, such as Paul Mac, and has written for film and television including the highly popular and award winning series Secret Life Of Us for which she wrote 3 songs which received much national airplay. A passionate and edgy pop writer with a powerhouse voice. Tickets $30


Sat 29		RORY McLEOD (UK) + Special Guests Rory Mcleod - ex-circus clown and fire eater. A one man soul band, poet and story teller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories. A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, bandorea, djembe and various percussion instruments! Rory has travelled the globe for different reasons at different times, from Asia to the middle East from Gambia to Cuba, Central America, Australia, North America, Canada, Europe and other nooks and crannies of the earth. "I've travelled to look for work, to mend a broken heart, to be with someone I longed for. I'd travel to visit friends and on the way I'd make new ones, I'd roam because I was curious to see what was around the next corner, sometimes I travelled to follow the warmer weather and migrate... like the birds and the big whales and fishes do" Rory. Tickets $25


Sun 30		ABBY DOBSON + Special Guests Multi gold-selling artist, Abby Dobson is a highly regarded and popular singer and songwriter in the Australian music industry. With her band ‘Leonardo’s Bride’, she recorded the album ‘Angel Blood’, including the single ‘Even When I’m Sleeping’ achieving gold sales for both album and single, which also won APRA's Song Of The Year 1998. She has collaborated with many Australian artists, such as Paul Mac, and has written for film and television including the highly popular and award winning series Secret Life Of Us for which she wrote 3 songs which received much national airplay. A passionate and edgy pop writer with a powerhouse voice. Tickets $22

FEBRUARY 08

Sat 2		A night at the ‘CHELSEA’ featuring... Ange Takats, Tom Woodward & Cameron Elliot In the late sixties the Chelsea Hotel was known as a “rest stop for rare individuals”…a place where music legends like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin and Tom Waits spent time. “A night at the Chelsea” will showcase the music of Ange Takats, Tom Woodward and Cameron Elliott – three singer songwriters who have been influenced by the musicians who jammed at the infamous New York hotel. Singing original compositions as well as classic Americana covers, these songwriters will perform at Joe’s transporting their audience back to an era when lyrics mattered, melodies were intricate and music inspired. Sunshine Coast performer Ange Takats began her musical journey singing Joni Mitchell songs in a small folk bar in Bangkok where she lived for two years. After releasing her first EP in 2007, Ange has played support for Bobby Flynn and Abby Dobson @ Joes as well as various festivals across the country. Canberra based alternative country bluesman Tom Woodward is rapidly carving himself a niche as a reliable preacher of wicked and wanton hymns. His music is raw, his lyrics are sharp and poignant. But just as concerned as he is with mortality, melancholia and the macabre, he also paints a commemorative illustration of humanity. In stark contrast to the roughness of Tom’s voice, Brisbane based Cameron Elliott adds a reassuring smoothness to each and every song. The key to Cameron Elliott’s originality lies in his somewhat unusual childhood. Having lived in England, America, Japan and Malaysia all before the age of 10, the subject matter of Cameron's poetic lyrics is often observational and reflective. Tickets $12
Sat 2

Fri 15		SONiA (USA) & Disappear Fear + Kristy Apps Whether in the bomb shelters "Miklats" in Israel or summer camps in Palestine, Human Rights Events, Colleges, Festivals or Venues around the world SONiA is always striving to disappear fear and spread her message of Peace. In fall 2007 SONiA released a new CD with her band ‘disappear fear’ to the world (al mundo). “t a n g o" features 13 songs in Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic and English. To list just the highlights of Sonia’s achievements here would be to long. A favourite at the recent Woodford festival for many and as one very high profile performer said “At last, a protest artist with that substance from the 60s/70’s we thought we’d lost”…follow the link for more info. Tickets $15
Fri 15

Fri 22		TINPAN ORANGE + Guests “If my voice had a baby, it would be hers” – Renee Geyer Singer songwriter duo, Jesse and Emily Lubitz, write with flare about the poetics of the everyday uncanny. Their band, TinPan Orange, find on their musical journeys love in a flood and solitude in a crowd, binding the momentary with the eternal and the playful with the wretched. Supported by the weeping violin of 'maestro' Alex Burkoy, and a stirring rhythm section provided by Gidon Symons (bass) and Chris Doig (drums), the songs are dynamic, dramatic, almost cinematic, yet truly wholesome. Another highly recommended Woodford act. Tickets $15
Fri 22

Sat 23		The RE-MAINS + Guests Country rock’n'roll begins in the accelerator. Press it down moderately hard as you motor across the Great Dividing Range. Ease off as you plummet towards Uralla, or in the other direction, gallop by Bolivia, mindful of the kangaroos arrayed in ranks, saluting ere they make the mad dash to glory. Head out west, to Nymagee and beyond. The ghost of a shearer, white-eyed, will join you in the passenger seat. Nod hello, and keep driving, to the coalface. At the coalface of country rock’n'roll it is frequently dusty, dry and hard work. Beware of burrs in the boxer shorts, dirt in the engines, dust in the amps. You may take the stage uncertain why the endless miles, the untold broken strings. But take a break, sleep it off. Steer your motor to the City Tavern Tamworth. Sit back and regale yourself with the careening, shambolic strains of country rock’n'roll. Johnny Cash. Jon Spencer. Johnny Green. Bob Dylan. Ragadoll. The Australian Beefweek Show. Tonchi. The Re-mains. Identify. Taste the stench of cordite and ozone. Drink of the fluids amber, pale, spirituous and sweet emanating from the bar. Breathe deep. That smell is the sweat of country rock’n'roll. Tickets $15
Sat 23

Fri 29		DAVID ROSS MACDONALD (Waifs, Missy Higgins) The UNDESIRABLES (Canada) Aside from being the Waifs drummer for the last nine years and having drummed for Missy Higgins and the Audreys, David Ross Macdonald also happens to be one of this country’s finest guitarists and singer/songwriters. “David Ross Macdonald is one of those few songwriters like Nick Drake, Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes), and Josh Ritter that can captivate his listeners armed only with a voice and guitar.” American Songwriter Magazine “David Ross MacDonald's vocals, lyrics, and intricate fingerstyle guitar playing bring to mind a collaboration between Nick Drake and a mid-1970s Bruce Cockburn... “ Acoustic Guitar Magazine "...deft guitar playing ... polished songwriting ... pristine, thoughtful folk rock..." Penguin Eggs Magazine The Undesirables are Corin Raymond and Sean Cotton hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more than ten years this duo has blazed an international trail that now brings them to Australia with their beguiling, haunting and entertaining show. Their songs and theatrics draw upon mystical, weird and heart felt worlds and characters, past, present, future, real and imaginary... hard to describe, but maybe, if you stumbled upon a writers tavern where Tom Waits, Jim Morrison, Charles Dickens and Ray Bradbury were sharing old stories and ale laden songs, then just maybe you might be getting close to the energy and verve of The Undesirables. Tickets $15
Fri 29

JANUARY 08

Fri 4

The TOOTHFAERIES + Dave Flower Band
Toothfaeries became one of Brisbane’s most popular bands during the 1990s. An integral part of the explosion of the local live music scene in the early part of the decade, they were intimately associated with the birth and survival of The Zoo, Brisbane’s most enduring music venue. Playing roots music before the category existed, their acoustic folk/pop sound was joyful, passionate, and made them a staple of the Maleny/Woodford and Australian National Folk Festivals, although the band also played repeatedly at Livid and the Big Day Out. The Toothfaeries released three CDs, and are still sought after today.
Tickets $25

Sat 5

THAT 1 GUY (USA) + Tjupurru
Like a one-man band plucked from the pages of Dr. Seuss, ‘That 1 Guy’ delivers earthshaking future funk from ”the magic pipe” to accompany his madcap lyrics about turbo snails, meat storms, and weasel pot pies." Necessity is the mother of invention, but in the case of Mike Silverman’s slamming, futuristic funk act, the normal rules of biology just don’t apply. This one guy is one of the most prolific and insanely genius musicians we’ve met in quite some time. With a rap sheet a mile long, including a slot on Tom Waits latest triple CD, and a reputation for turning out ‘over the top’ live shows where ever he plays, this virtuoso is a class act all the way.”
Tickets $25

Wed 9

SUNSHINE & CLOUDS…
Featuring: TIM FREEDMAN, OLD MAN RIVER, JOEL PLASKETT (Can) & the CUTHBERT NIGHTWALKERS CHOIR
Three of the country’s most popular singer songwriters Tim Freedman, Ohad Rein (Old Man River) and Joel Plaskett (yeah, he’s Canadian – but we love him) will be hitting the road for a triple header tour with The Cuthbert Night Walkers Choir in 2008 taking in most of the East Coast. 2007 has been a great year for all three artists – Freedman’s band The Whitlams performed a series of sold out gigs backed by a Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House; Ohad has found national exposure thanks to his catchy pop song La and Plaskett pleased thousands of fans when he toured Australia with his band earlier this year before picking up the Songwriter of the Year gong at the Canadian East Coast Music Awards.
Tickets $25

Sat 19

AURORA JANE + BETH PRESTON (USA)
On the road 24/7, Australian artist Aurora Jane has a story like no other. Her music reflects the vast distances she travels, spanning diverse genres, but residing most comfortably in a funky, rootsy groove. Sharing stories while she’s on the move between the Australian desert, India & North America, Aurora Jane’s songs display an insightful global perspective, yet retain a breathtaking intimacy. Aurora Jane’s latest album “Universal Language”, was recorded in Byron Bay, Australia & New Delhi, India. Beth Preston resonates to a higher frequency. Not to say that she's not down to earth- if you see her play, you know that what she's sharing is real. There is no effort to impress in her presence- only to express herself with primal resonant vocals, and lyrics that not only pull the heartstrings, but also carry a strong positive message.
Tickets $12

DECEMBER 07

Fri 7		Kate Miller-Heidke + Special Guests Kate Miller-Heidke truly arrives in 2007, and delivers what we've been waiting for from an Australian solo artist for years. Her debut album 'Little Eve' beautifully combines her unique theatrical musicality and the fascinating peculiar girl inside her. A collection of charming and eclectic songs about a modern girl's life and her world, it's the result of a focused and determined artist. Modest and gorgeous, Kate's fresh, innovative and slightly loopy folk/pop softly melts the insides of her enchanted listeners, and establishes her as one of Australia's most exciting musical talents. www.katemillerheidke.com Tickets $20

NOVEMBER 07

Sat 3		ED KUEPPER + Special Guests To describe Ed Kuepper's career in terms of his unique artistic vision is to understate the impact of his significant influence on contemporary music. His career has spanned over three decades, beginning in 1973 when he formed the original version of the proto punk band ‘The Saints’ in Brisbane. From there, Kuepper launched an extensive and prolific solo career which has seen the release of more than 15 albums as well as several soundtracks and music composed for experimental film. Kuepper was awarded and nominated for a string of ARIA awards throughout the 1990’s and was inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame in 2001 a move that was considered long overdue by many observers.

Sat 10		ABBY DOBSON + Emily Maguire Multi gold-selling artist, Abby Dobson is a highly regarded and popular singer and songwriter in the Australian music industry. With her band ‘Leonardo’s Bride’, she recorded the album ‘Angel Blood’, including the single ‘Even When I’m Sleeping’ achieving gold sales for both album and single, which also won APRA's Song Of The Year 1998. She has collaborated with many Australian artists, such as Paul Mac, and has written for film and television including the highly popular and award winning series Secret Life Of Us for which she wrote 3 songs which received much national airplay. A passionate and edgy pop writer with a powerhouse voice.

Sat 17		ARCHIE ROACH + SHANE HOWARD Archie Roach is a singer and songwriter of remarkable strengths and insights. A story teller in the tradition of his ancestors, Archie relays and retells intimate real life stories as well as traditional stories of the Dreaming. Having survived a personal history that would have left most artists scarred and defeated, Archie Roach has emerged as an extraordinarily gifted Australian artist with a truly visionary talent. Shane Howard, since the initial successful releases with his band Goanna, has consolidated his reputation as an inspired and inspiring Australian songwriter and performer. Through his music, Shane Howard promotes the essence and spirit of reconciliation.

Sun 18		COLIN HAY & Band “You Lookin' at Me?" is Colin Hay's first studio album of new material in over five years and is touring internationally to expose it. A tuneful, insightful meditation on life, love, sobriety, maturity and perseverance, the album finds Hay at the absolute peak of his craft. As a writer and vocalist, he has never been more masterful. Few have endured and survived the way Hay has, from an unimaginable pinnacle of success to forging new roads as a working artist and songsmith. Avoiding the pitfalls that have claimed so many of his peers (drugs, depression, delusion); he continues to ply his craft. The rewards, he knows now, are greater than something as fleeting as fame and notoriety as the ‘Men At Work’ frontman. "Are You Lookin’ at Me?" is the next chapter in a story that is still unfolding – on his terms.

Sat 24		The BACKSLIDERS + Special Guests Guitarist/ vocalist, founding member and key songwriter for the band, Dom Turner specialises in "bottle-neck" slide guitar using resonator, as well as 6 & 12 string guitars. Dom’s influences are many and varied – a blend of delta blues, piedmont blues, rock, dub and sounds of Asia. He is a highly regarded speaker on blues and roots music and has guested on ABC radio programs and presented music workshops at festivals and in universities both nationally and internationally. Rob Hirst is a founding member of Midnight Oil. He was the drummer, songwriter, and backing singer for 25 years. In 2003 he published his first work of prose on Pan McMillan – ‘Willies Bar & Grill’ which is the story of Midnight Oil’s USA & Canadian tour just after September