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Blues Arcadia

Blues Arcadia combines the legendary soul of Stax and Motown with the heat and power of the Chicago and Memphis blues to create a unique dirty-soul sound delivered with swagger, style and sensitivity.

Three-time Australian Blues Music Award winners and Australian Roots Music Award nominees, the song-writing partnership of vocalist Alan Boyle and guitarist Chris Harvey is completed by collaborators and partners-in-crime Jeremy Klysz (bass), Paula Girvan (keys) and Casper Hall (drums). Their 2019 album Carnival Of Fools captures the sound of the band swinging from the rafters and shaking the foundations of blues and soul music - exactly as they perform live, with raw emotion and absolute conviction. Reviews include 4.5 stars from The Australian Weekend Review, 5 stars from the Sunday Mail, a #5 debut on the AIR Independent Charts and a #1 debut on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts.

Performing at venues and festivals along the east coast of Australia, Blues Arcadia have forged a national reputation by injecting fresh new energy into 21st century rhythm and blues while channelling the passion and urgency of the old-school soul revival shows.

Nobody in this band is just along for the ride. These are five strong individual personalities working together to create something uniquely exciting. It’s almost impossible to choose which of them to watch and engage with during a show, where each player directs their energy into the most important thing – the Song, making it the best it can be. That is the power of Blues Arcadia.

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Ms Nickki

Ms. Nickki, you already know her a little, even without having heard her. She, her sister, her grandmother, had been shaking the stage of black vaudeville theaters for decades when they cut the first blues in the 1920s. their voices of bronze the great orchestras of Kansas City and the pianos of the slaps of New Orleans. Rhythm’n’blues, with Big Mama, the Chicago Blues, with Koko, soul above all have consecrated them. At the end of the 1980s, their little cousin from the Bronx imposed the same freedom, the same sincerity, in macho and flashy hip-hop. Even more, when the intoxication of Saturday gives way to the joy of Sunday, you have heard them thundering in the temple the announcement of happy days. They are still there, if you listen to them.

Ms. Nickki, it’s a simple story, which you’ll recognize from all those other women. Childhood in Holly Springs, in these rural hills of North Mississippi, bastion which gave us Fred McDowell, the Burnsides, the Kimbroughs, where the Reverend John Wilkins preaches . The Sunday temple, where the whole community bursts into gospel songs and dances, and where, like so many other singers, she takes the lead as a child for her favorite hymn, her program of life: “This little light that I ai, I’m going to let her shine ”. Then adulthood, and the rural exodus to Memphis, for work.

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Satsang (USA)

THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+

It’s gonna be cosmic energy and chilled out vibes when SATSANG bring their unique blend of soul, folk-rock and hip hop to Sydney and Melbourne this November for the first time ever in Australia.

Hailing from the Beartooth Mountains of Montana, Drew McManus aka SATSANG delivers lyrics that come from and are rooted in change, growth, awareness and imperfection. Which is why his songs and rhythms are so popular with our yoga-loving, peace-giving audience.

SATSANG have shared the stage with the likes of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Tubby Love, and UK roots reggae masters Steel Pulse with their spiritual shows becoming everything that SATSANG represent: a gathering of people to assimilate and share their truths.

“I have wanted to experience the spirit of Australia for many years. I am beyond excited to get to finally come down and share this music with the wonderful people there and experience everything the country has to offer.” – Drew McManus.

Be awakened this November in the mind, body and soul and experience SATSANG live in Australia for the very first time.

Northcote Social Club strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.
Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.

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Folk Rock

Sweethearts

Sweethearts revive and enliven Soul, Funk & Blues with their trademark Sass that has afforded them return appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz à Vienne & the Porretta Soul Festival with music legends!

“Sweethearts are keeping the music of soul alive and I feel confident that it’s in great hands” Vivian Sessoms, Vocalist, USA.

Having just returned from their 7th Europe Festival tour, Sweethearts once again showed the world why they are a must see act. What other band commands the attention of music greats including Bernard Purdie, Gil Askey, Maceo Parker & Vivian Sessoms? This time around it was the one and only Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis, former member of the original James Brown Band and co-writer of soul classics including ‘Cold Sweat’ and ‘Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud’. He had heard about the talent of Sweethearts so he showed up at one of their sound checks. It only took half a song until he agreed to jump up and perform his original Cold Sweat with the band.

“The Sweethearts once again provided the best entertainment of the whole weekend at the Porretta Soul Festival.” Tony Rounce, Ace records, UK

Such is the talent and drawing power of this unique band. For 30 years Sweethearts have delivered explosive energy with their exuberant live shows. Comprising up to 30 members, this all female soul band continue to develop young female musicians on some of the worlds best stages. Performing a mix of classic soul covers and dynamic originals Sweethearts are sure to get you moving.

Bernard Purdie loves Sweethearts so much that in 2018 he returned to Australia for the first time in over 20 years specifically to perform with the band again.

“There is nothing like this band in the world. These girls need to be heard.” Bernard Purdie, Drumming legend, USA.

Experience Sweethearts for yourself and see why artists/music lovers around the world are talking about this band.

“Sweethearts will always be welcome at Montreux Jazz Festival.” Claudia Regolatti, Festival Programmer.

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Carl Panuzzo

Carl Pannuzzo, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist autodidact. From Bob Sedergreen, Opera Australia, Mia Dyson, Stephen Magnusson, Paul Grabowsky, Vika and Linda Bull, Kavisha Mazzella, Cirque du Soleil, Fred Smith, Tripod, Checkerboard, Acapelicans and Music Outback. As a creator, interpreter and improviser, Carl is recognised as a sensitive, dynamic and fearless singer, a quickfire musical mind.

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Damn Fine Chai

Damn Fine Chai will quench your thirst and leave you in serenity through audio waves

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Dërty Bërd

Dërty Bërd is a local 7-piece soulful, funky-reggae syndicate comprised of mellifluous vocalists, earthy-toned brass players and a rhythm section that thrives on a dance-floor atmosphere. Dërty Bërd borrows elements from pop, rock, funk, soul and jazz and weaves them into one, in the hopes of attaining a sound akin to a love-child of Fat Freddy’s Drop, Prince Fatty and Jorja Smith.
So come share an enchanting musical journey with them as they return to the vivacious Open Studio.
IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TICKET
Please book shows carefully as the venue has a no-refund or exchange policy if you change your mind. If an event is cancelled tickets are refunded in full.

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funky soul

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