Beat Presents: Southside Twang and Soul
To launch the festival, we’ve put together a lineup of amazing local blues, garage and soul acts for Southside Twang and Soul. The event will feature La Bastard’s loud and riotous surf rock, a rare solo performance by Vasco Era frontman Sid O’Neill, and the musical powerhouse that is Emilee South. Entry is free, RSVP via Live N Local’s website to guarantee your spot as they’re sure to fill up quickly.
Starward Distillery, Saturday August 19, 7.30pm.
Avenida Sol, which means ‘Sunshine Avenue’, will transport you from the cold, often gloomy Melbourne streets to tropical Cuba. The six-piece band will give a street performance where dancing along to the rhythm is not just welcome, but encouraged. Avenida Sol mix funky rhythms with mellifluous harmonies that’ll have you salsa dancing down Acland Street to your heart’s content.
Acland Plaza, Wednesday August 23, 1pm.
Soul In The Cellar will see two of Melbourne’s finest soul outfits delivering fierce performances in the Newmarket Hotel Basement. The evening will showcase the music of Mayfield, who will flaunt their smooth, melodious soul sound driven by powerhouse vocals, and Fulton Street, whose energetic beats combined with the strong messages behind their music has earned them a great following.
Newmarket Hotel, Thursday August 24, 8pm.
A Note From The Future Of Live Music
A Note From The Future Of Live Music is a not-for-profit art project which will see a range of local philosophers, artists, musicians and storytellers sharing their thoughts on the future of live music. There will be performances by electronic indie outfit nyck, performance artist Maurial Spearim, and more, all set within a dreamy village of belle tents.
Acland Plaza, Saturday August 26, 3pm.
Brian Eldorado And The Tuesday People
Local seven-piece band Brian Eldorado And The Tuesday People blend elements of funk, soul, blues and rock, resulting in a larger than life sound that has helped earn the group a series of headline performances across Melbourne venues as well as an appearance at the Folk Rhythm And Life Festival. The band will be giving a sneak peak at some of the new tunes off their eagerly-awaited forthcoming album Wildfire.
Elwood Lounge, Saturday August 19, 8pm.
Rock The Moon: LNL Official Afterparty
Like all good things, LNL must eventually come to an end, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try and milk every last drop of fun out of it first. That’s right, we’re talking about the afterparty, for those of us who just aren’t ready to throw in the towel yet. The afterparty is set to be a blowout, with music by local garage rock and punk acts Batz, Cowsmuff, and Three Wylde Oscars
Melbourne Moonshine, Saturday August 26, 8.30pm.
Women Of Song: Singer/Songwriter Showcase
Three talented, female musicians will share their original music across the evening. The genre diverse acts range from folk to pop, with the lineup featuring Hachiku, Maxon and Monique DiMattina, who will all provide intimate and unique performances throughout the night. This is bound to be a magical evening.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church St Kilda, Thursday August 24, 6.30pm
PBS 106.7FM Presents: Acland Plaza Pop Up Party
The Acland Plaza will be hosting a pop-up party complete with a crate digger style record fair and live performances by brass New Orleans duo Horns of Leroy and The Rebelles, who will continue the party next door at Big Mouth. There will also be a live broadcast by DJ Emma Peel for her radio program, Switched On. To top it all off, entry is free.
Acland Street Plaza, Saturday August 19, 11am.
MAV Presents: Senegambian Jazz Band Southside Album Lauch
The Senegambian Jazz Band is a six-piece, world music band with members hailing from Gambia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal and Australia. The band blend elements of soul, funk and Afro-jazz to create an energetic and unique sound that breaks through the barriers of how we may perceive African music. The band will launch their debut self-titled album with a free performance. RSVP via Eventbrite to guarantee a spot.
Memo Music Hall, Friday August 25, 8pm.
One Door Closes: Live N Local Closing Night Concert
To conclude the week of amazing live performances, Live N Local will come to an end with a closing night concert featuring a wide range of acts spanning across genres including soul, rock, folk and more. The night boasts an extensive list of talented and diverse acts including Jess Ribeiro, Thando, Joshua Tavares, Simon Burke, Xani Kolac, and Benny Walker. Be sure to RSVP through Eventbrite to secure a space. The event is free though donations for the music charity Support Act will be accepted.
Temperance Hall South Melbourne, Saturday August 26, 7pm
Roomers Magazine is turning 21, and to celebrate St Kilda’s Loch Street will be closed to traffic to make space for their special party plans. The event will also mark the upcoming renovations of the iconic Gatwick Hotel. To signify both events, the Roomers team have created a short film that will be projected onto the side of the Gatwick Hotel, playing on a continuous loop all night. There will also be storytelling by past residents of the hotel, music by Tim Rogers, and food donated by Lilydale Chicken Bar and Topolinos Restaurant.
Corner of Loch Street and Fitzroy Street, Saturday August 19, 6pm.
St Kilda Jazz Heritage Project Launch
In celebration of St Kilda’s incredible history of live music, writer and filmmaker Kaye Blum has created a website to commemorate St Kilda’s history of jazz, spanning from the 1920s until today. The website works as a tour guide, using a digital map and key information on historic areas across the area so that you’re able to explore the history from your computer or on a self-guided walking tour. To help launch the website, there will be live jazz performances from the likes of Bob Sedergreen and Paul Williamson. Entry is free but be sure to reserve your place via Eventbrite as capacity is limited.
Palais Theatre, Wednesday August 23, 7.30pm.
