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ARCHIVE OF RECENT GIGS @ ROOM 60
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01 NOVEMBER
Shanon Watkins and the Scattered Vision
The Doses
Born and raised in Brisbane, Shanon Watkins is an enthusiastic guy... in fact he’s probably the most enthusiastic guy you’re likely to encounter. Discovering his passion for music at an early age, Shanon’s love for music has made him one of the most sought after musicians in the South East.
A mixture of blues, roots, pop and rock & roll, the infectious redhead has grafted a solid career in the South East with nothing but a guitar and a smile. From playing at the local bar to performing in front of thousands at the Byron Bay Bluesfest, there is nothing greater than the gig itself for Shanon, “My goal is to play music, big or small room, festival or bar, it’s a privilege not a right to play”. It’s this work ethic that has given Shanon the opportunity to play at the Caxton St Seafood & Wine Festival, Brisbane Blues Fest and Byron Bay Blues Fest. It is a philosophy that is shared by his band “The Scattered Vision” which has seen them play with the likes of Kevin Borich, Ash Grunwald, Kram and The Smart.
With a number of recordings at Brisbane’s premier recording studio, Tall Poppy, already complete; and gigs around the South East, it looks as though big things are on the horizon for Shanon Watkins & his band The Scattered Vision.
Official Website: http://shanonwatkinsmusic.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shanonwatkinsmusic
7pm
FREE
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30 OCTOBER
Dave McGuire
The delightful Dave McGuire will be playing Room 60 every Friday in October. Weaving his magic, Dave will be playing just when you're ready for a drink on friday afternoons. So come down and be charmed by this wonderful musician.
Dave McGuire is a professional solo guitarist and highly sought after sideman. His style has developed over many years of composing, recording and performing. Using an electric or acoustic guitar, a fender amp and a boss loop station, Dave can create anything from introspective folk to sonic soundscapes to funky “one man jams”.When it comes to electric or acoustic guitar, his tone, touch and technique are second to none and he draws on a variety of rich musical influences including folk, pop, blues, reggae and soul. 2012 has seen Dave performing at the Gold Coast Big Day Out and opening the Pineapple Lounge at the Brisbane Writers Festival.
4.30-5.30PM
FREE
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26 OCTOBER
Dave McGuire
The delightful Dave McGuire will be playing Room 60 every Friday in October. Weaving his magic, Dave will be playing just when you're ready for a drink on friday afternoons. So come down and be charmed by this wonderful musician.
Dave McGuire is a professional solo guitarist and highly sought after sideman. His style has developed over many years of composing, recording and performing. Using an electric or acoustic guitar, a fender amp and a boss loop station, Dave can create anything from introspective folk to sonic soundscapes to funky “one man jams”.When it comes to electric or acoustic guitar, his tone, touch and technique are second to none and he draws on a variety of rich musical influences including folk, pop, blues, reggae and soul. 2012 has seen Dave performing at the Gold Coast Big Day Out and opening the Pineapple Lounge at the Brisbane Writers Festival.
4.30-5.30PM
FREE
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25 OCTOBER
Charlotte McLean Quartet
7PM
FREE
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19 OCTOBER
Dave McGuire
The delightful Dave McGuire will be playing Room 60 every Friday in October. Weaving his magic, Dave will be playing just when you're ready for a drink on friday afternoons. So come down and be charmed by this wonderful musician.
Dave McGuire is a professional solo guitarist and highly sought after sideman. His style has developed over many years of composing, recording and performing. Using an electric or acoustic guitar, a fender amp and a boss loop station, Dave can create anything from introspective folk to sonic soundscapes to funky “one man jams”.When it comes to electric or acoustic guitar, his tone, touch and technique are second to none and he draws on a variety of rich musical influences including folk, pop, blues, reggae and soul. 2012 has seen Dave performing at the Gold Coast Big Day Out and opening the Pineapple Lounge at the Brisbane Writers Festival.
4.30-5.30PM
FREE
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18 OCTOBER
The Whiskey Archive and Sports Fan
7PM
FREE
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12 OCTOBER
Dave McGuire
The delightful Dave McGuire will be playing Room 60 every Friday in October. Weaving his magic, Dave will be playing just when you're ready for a drink on friday afternoons. So come down and be charmed by this wonderful musician.
Dave McGuire is a professional solo guitarist and highly sought after sideman. His style has developed over many years of composing, recording and performing. Using an electric or acoustic guitar, a fender amp and a boss loop station, Dave can create anything from introspective folk to sonic soundscapes to funky “one man jams”.When it comes to electric or acoustic guitar, his tone, touch and technique are second to none and he draws on a variety of rich musical influences including folk, pop, blues, reggae and soul. 2012 has seen Dave performing at the Gold Coast Big Day Out and opening the Pineapple Lounge at the Brisbane Writers Festival.
4.30-5.30PM
FREE
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11 OCTOBER
Night Time Fiona and Georgia Hahn
7PM
FREE
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05 OCTOBER
Dave McGuire
The delightful Dave McGuire will be playing Room 60 every Friday in October. Weaving his magic, Dave will be playing just when you're ready for a drink on friday afternoons. So come down and be charmed by this wonderful musician.
Dave McGuire is a professional solo guitarist and highly sought after sideman. His style has developed over many years of composing, recording and performing. Using an electric or acoustic guitar, a fender amp and a boss loop station, Dave can create anything from introspective folk to sonic soundscapes to funky “one man jams”.When it comes to electric or acoustic guitar, his tone, touch and technique are second to none and he draws on a variety of rich musical influences including folk, pop, blues, reggae and soul. 2012 has seen Dave performing at the Gold Coast Big Day Out and opening the Pineapple Lounge at the Brisbane Writers Festival.
4.30-5.30PM
FREE
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04 OCTOBER
Toby Stratton and Somerset Barnard
7PM
FREE
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27 SEPTEMBER
Rachel Koster
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Angel Strings
“When I was 9, I remember my uncle returning from a month of missionary work in Fiji. With him he brought slides and an audio cassette (yes those were the days) of the local singing from the area. We later sat at a big family gathering watching the pictures, animated both by his narration and the beautiful voices recorded. At that point I fell in love with harmony and my interest in music was ignited for life. We of course had a musical family as well which kind of helped … but that particular instance is a very vivid memory.”
Daughter of two folk singers, she emerged from a strong gospel/Brittish pop upbringing, peppered with AM radio and classic soul & jazz legends. Her unique sound has come to resemble that of an earthy, acoustic flavoured blend incorporating jazz, soul, pop & R&B. She’s happy to take influences from everywhere! “Nothing is off limits!”
Angel Strings was founded in 2004 by a group of musicians keen to bring their passion for music to the public in as many contexts as possible. Angel Strings are professionally trained musicians with national and international experience. Individual members have performed with the Queensland Symphony and Pops Orchestras, Saint Martin in the Fields and the Australian Youth Orchestra. They have played with such international artists as Nigel Kennedy, Andrea Bocelli, Kanye West, Il Divo, Harry Connick Jr, Julian Lloyd Webber, Rolf Harris and William Barton.
7PM
FREE
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25 SEPTEMBER
An Evening of Electronica and Acoustic Pop
An evening of electronica and acoustic pop with Jade Diary, Carly Dickenson and Rose Carrousel at Room 60, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane. Jade Diary is a Perth singer-songwriter (acoustic indie pop) touring to Brisbane. She will be joined by the very talented ladies of Lady Electronica: Rose Carrousel and Carly Dickenson!
6:30pm ROSE CARROUSEL http://soundcloud.com/rosecarrousel
7:30pm CARLY DICKENSON http://www.carlydickenson.com/
8:30pm JADE DIARY http://www.jadediary.com/
FREE ENTRY,
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22 SEPTEMBER
Jackson Dunn EP Launch
supported by The Bucketseats & Liam Bryant
$10 entry - doors open 6pm
7pm - Liam Bryant 8pm - Bucketseats 9pm - Jackson Dunn
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20 SEPTEMBER
Candlewood
Crafting humble acoustic music with chamber folk overtones, candlewood is the heartfelt musical venture of local singer-songwriter joel thomas. listeners are treated to a perfect marriage of simple finger picking, complex harmonies and honest tales of life, light and love. from the slow and haunting take me home to the upbeat rhythms of morning sun, candlewood delivers delicate lyrics to enchant the ears and soft sounds to soothe the soul. this special performance at room 60 will see candlewood joined by guest musicians including brisbane’s beautiful lauren lucille. fans of quality red wine sounds and whiskey laced tunes should grab a seat early...
Alina Williamson
Alina has spent plenty of time being a singer songwriter and spent the majority of her years, so far, in London honing those skills on guitar. When she returned home, she fell once again for her first love, the piano. Since forming and being the main vocalist for The Sunset Junk , she has embraced it with all the enthusiasm of a toddler under the sprinkler on a stinking hot Brisbane day.
She often writes with a glass of red in hand telling of love lost and gained, drinks consumed, random thoughts and sometimes even philosophical musings.
She lends herself well towards jazz, blues, a little folk, a tiny bit of gospel and has that classic singer songwriter style. The boys say its “intelligent pop.”
7PM FREE
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13 SEPTEMBER
The Doses
It was the summer of 2011 in Los Angeles, when Australians Mikal Laguerre and Lily House crossed paths and coined the beginning of what was to become The Doses. Both musicians were intent on creating a unique sound that fused their favorite aspects of different genres… mo-town, soul, rock and psychedelia. After a period of recording and gigging, Mikal brought the fledgling sound back to Brisbane (with Lily’s blessing) to be nourished and honed, and picked up three new members along the way.
7PM FREE
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06 SEPTEMBER
Johnno and the Boners
7PM
FREE
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30 AUGUST
Flaukit
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Night Time Fiona
Flautokit play Jazz and Swing, Improv and well… anything! Flautokit is here to entertain. We are the unstoppable force of a Flautist and A Drummer combined and together we want to spread the good sweet tunes of jazzy awesomeness across the seven seas and into your soul.
7PM
FREE
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16 AUGUST
Peter Loveday
Peter Loveday started his musical career with The Supports in Brisbane in the late 70s. The Supports separated after an unforgettable tour of North Queensland in a double-decker bus with The Go-Betweens. Part of the band travelled to London in 1978 while Peter formed Birds of Tin, still in Brisbane, supporting compatriots like The Birthday Party (Nick Cave) and The Laughing Clowns (Ed Kuepper). In the 80s Peter lived in London, performing and recording with Brisbane-born, London-based Tiny Town. In the 90s Peter moved to Barcelona, eventually firing up the furnaces and taking the helm once more as singer-songwriter with the fabulous Peter Loveday band. He has recorded and released five albums in Barcelona.
7PM
FREE
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09 AUGUST
The Shiralee
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The Pleasantries
The Pleasantries, formed in 2008, are a 2 piece folk/pop outfit in the vein of Damien Rice, Elliott Smith, The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel. They Play a set consisting mostly of originals, with a few tasteful covers, and are known to have the odd guest musician come and join them for a few numbers. The Pleasantries continue to write and learn new songs and are looking forward to some pleasant gigs in 2012.
7PM
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02 AUGUST
Ben Crick
Ben Crick started touring the country at the age of fifteen with his father’s country band. He moved from the drums to guitar to accommodate his writing and has stemmed into one most interesting songwriter. Currently residing in Brisbane, he enjoys capturing the essence of everyday life in his songs. His style has developed into a free folk groove that drives hard and bites the listener with true grit.With a voice that makes Tom Waits sound like a soprano, he will be sure to hold your ear with his stories of luck, loss, habit, freedom and existence.
7PM
FREE
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19 JULY
The AMAZING Tyrone & Leslie
Tyrone and Lesley are ready. Ready to launch their first album ‘Ukulele Heart’.Utilising only ukulele, double bass and a bucketload of raw charisma, they’ve performed all over the shop, from the Sydney Opera House to the New Zealand Ukulele Festival, and now they’re at room 60, for one night only (in 3-D) Purchase Ukulele Heart on the night for the chance to have your very own song written especially for you.
7PM
FREE
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26 JULY
Amela Duheric
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The Sunset Junk
The Sunset Junk is a musical gumbo concocted by three of Brisbane’s best-loved artists, obsessed with penning the perfect modern song. Their music is best described as intelligent pop with a twist of lime and a dash of Tabasco. The Sunset Junk mix sophisticated original songcraft with fine musicianship, filmic leanings, evocative lyricism, soulful voices and even a little technological wizardry.
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Amela Duheric: a pot of unique, mixed with some melodic melodies with a refreshing aspiration, and a touch of solace filled with emotion.'
7PM
FREE
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12 JULY
Lita and The Bird
Biography
Once upon a time a girl met a bird.
The bird said "cheep"..... then the girl said...."ok"
That was the
beginning..
Description
We like to create sound that reminds you of fairy tales and candy floss.
Mixed with a warm cup of love and loss, and a hairy monkey that's stolen your banjo into the wilderness of life..
That is all
7PM
FREE
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15 JULY
Live Sunday Jazz Sessions - Johnno & the Boners
12-5pm bar open
2-4pm live jazz
On Sunday some of Brisbane's best jazz musicians will play you live jazz so you can chill on your Sunday afternoon with some live music, great wine and pizzas. We'll be serving espresso martinis to sip with your jazz and we'll be open on Sundays right throughout winter from 12-5pm!
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05 JULY
Mayan Fox +
AKOVA
Sizzling Hot and Fresh from the Grill, Mayan Fox cook up some Tasty Tunes for all to enjoy. A little bit rock, a little bit pop and a little bit reggae. The Mayan Fox live show is noted for it's high energy and good-time vibes which bounce between them and the audience.
AKOVA plays a high energy uplifting style of Roots, Gypsy, Jump. He calls it Jump music, because people can't help but Jump to it. It's catchy and totally original. With guitar, vocals, Cajon, djeme, ankle bells, ukulele, kazoo and an assortment of other percussive instruments. Its explosive must see for the eyes, feet and soul.
7PM
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21 JUNE
Fete de la musique
The Ukuladies
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Liam Bryant
The Ukuladies are a trio of ukulele goodness that will wow you with their mellifluous melodies and stunning strumming on their ukuleles.
Liam Bryant has been performing in Brisbane as a solo artist since early 2006 a more recently with his band Arctic. His repertoire is growing everyday with more endearing and captivating songs which have earned him a loyal following with friends and fans alike with his beautiful vocals and blend of acoustic and classical guitar work. Creating a sound which some describe as 'calm', 'moody', 'soulful', and 'honest', Liam has been enjoying his solo work with his two friends Stompy (acoustic stompbox) and Tamby (foot tambourine) and has plans to expand his sound with a band in the near future.
7PM Ukueladies
8PM Liam Bryant
FREE
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07 JUNE
Clark Stanley Music Hour
The Clark Stanley Music Hour started out independently in three different places with three different people. Al Marshall had been a solo acoustic songwriter for some time, as had Duncan Beale & Edward Buckridge. The one thing about being a solo artist, however, is that you just can't do three-part-harmonies and guitar solos by yourself. So, we all decided to band together and flesh out each others songs. So, that's how it first started; as three soloists helping each other out. Of course, now it has evolved (and temporarily lost one member to the insidious ''international travel bug' along the way) and become more than the sum of it's parts. So, what is the goal? Why, to play good music to good people, of course; nothing more, nothing less.
7PM
FREE
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31 may
Old Fashion
Old Fashion is a band that plays rock ‘n’ roll for anyone who is willing to listen.
7PM
FREE
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24 may
Elbury + Jared
7PM
FREE
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17 may
Night Time Fiona and Ben Crick
7PM
FREE
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10 may
Alan Boyle and Orphan Ann
7PM
FREE
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3 may
The Switch
7PM
FREE
For more information about these guys take a look here: http://theweekendedition.com.au/events/the-switch/
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26 april
The Winter of Reason & Ukuladies
7PM
FREE
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19 april
Toby Stratton and Liam Bryant
7PM
FREE
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12 april
Jane Cameron and Rob Fitchett
7PM
FREE
Jane Cameron is one half of the up and coming Brisbane duo, The Whiskey Archive, and a founding member of the charming harmony trio, The Ukuladies. A prolific songwriter, Jane is bringing her bluesy approach to the ukulele to new audiences with her solo shows. The power, depth and warmth of her voice have drawn comparisons with Joni Mitchell, Beth Gibbons and Janis Joplin. Ranging from catchy pop folk to dark moody blues, her songs are rich in narrative, building characters and stories that are both familiar and fresh, humourous and heart-breaking. She explores and exposes the foibles of the human heart with a gentle compassion that embraces her audience – sharing truths that hurt, laughter that heals and hope that persists through it all.
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5 april
EASTER THURSDAY ART + MUSIC!
INTERNATIONAL ART OPENING 6PM
German artist-in-residence Katrin Strobel will present her new work
in our refurbished back gallery
then
Foster & Lucifer and KM will play live at 7pm
FREE
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29 march
Flamenco Night
An Evening with La Malaguita
Flamenco singer, guitar & percussion
$20 (includes a welcome drink)
a night that will excite all your passions!
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22nd march
boskso & honey +
U.K.E. (france)
7pm
$8 / $10
With his roots in jazz, world music and metal, Lionel "the K" Hubert is currently the assistant of cult minimalist composer Charlemagne Palestine and the creator of the prestigious Paris Uke Fest. On a quest to explore ‘new ukulele sounds’, U.K.E - with percussionist Antoine "Josh" Ladoue - combines acoustic virtuosity with electronic real-time treatment to explore new and uncharted territories… ukulele for 2012 and beyond!
Bosko & Honey
Bosko & Honey live in the tropical rainforest of Far North Queensland where they developed their charming and uniquely entertaining style. Through their D.I.Y. travels around the world on “Ukulele Safari”, Bosko & Honey and their internet videos have inspired thousands to “feel the love”. Their homegrown approach to the ukulele and songwriting has matured into a class act - an engaging blend of quirkiness, musicianship, subtlety and the hilarity.
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15 march
Royal Laundry
7pm
FREE
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