Thursday 30 July 2015

ARBA Gig Guide W/E Aug 5




Thursday July 30

The Gumbo Room Jam

Johnny Goodville is our feature artist, and this week we've got a double pass to Absolutely Live: Doors Tribute - A Feast of Friends: 2015 Xmas Show up for grabs!
You'd be crazy to miss it. See you in the bar at 8:30pm for some tunes + $10 Gumbo!

Friday July 31

Sydney’s Lachy Doley Group, featuring Adelaide-born keyboard wizard Lachlan Doley, are heading to town armed with new album, Conviction, and will be launching it at Semaphore Worker’s Club, 92 The Esplanade, Semaphore.




Steve Gower playing the Blacksmiths Inn One tree Hill 7-11.


Blues in the Basement!
The German Club - Adelaide in Adelaide, South Australia  at 7:00pm
This Friday night is the inaugural Blues In The Basement! Come and join us for some blues dancing classes with Jarryd and Kyra, DJd music from Will and Meliesa, and awesome live music from the incredible Sweet Baby James, Rob Eyers and John Hastwell! It's going to be tons of fun and hopefully the first of many more. 



Last Friday of the month Benny C and Associates at the Pink Pig. 50 O'Connell St. Nth Adelaide. Starts at 9pm with an acoustic set. Featuring old mate Geo Heathcote on harp and sax.

Saturday August 1

Stringybark McDowell & Molly Coddle Cream
Saturday at 8:00pm
Prince Albert Hotel Gawler in Gawler, South Australia


Adelaide Roots and Blues Association (ARBA) celebrates International Blues Music Day at St Luke’s Saturday Aug. 1

Tickets: $20.00 Pre-Book now: http://www.trybooking.com/143343 
or $25 at the door (unless SOLD-OUT).
  • DOORS OPEN 7.00
    • Pulled Pork and and Jerk Chicken Rolls will be available from 7.00pm.
    • Playlist of blues greats compiled by Tess Coleman Radio Adelaide
  • 8.00 - 8.50 The Winning MEMPHIS BLUES CHALLENGE
    Solo/Duo Act Mick Kidd and Dave Blight on stage
  • 8.50 Announcement of BLUES ALBUM AWARD Finalists
    • Playlist of BAA entrants
  • 9.20 - 10.10 The Winning MEMPHIS BLUES CHALLENGE Band, Lazy Eye on stage
  • 10.10 Auction by Stephen Von Der Borch
    • Framed Blues Photographs (donated by Photographer SVDB),
    • Snare Drum signed by top SA blues drummers (donated by John Reynolds) 
    • Air Brushed Portrait of BB King (Donated by Artist, Ray Harrison)
  • 10.15 Raffle draw for ANGELS GUITAR
  • 10.30 ANNOUNCEMENT OF BLUES ALBUM AWARD WINNER
    • Playlist of blues greats compiled by Mick Young 3D Radio
  • 10.50 - 12.00 Chris Finnen and guests

Sunday Aug. 2  
The Chook Shed with special guest Rubes Matera @ the Oyster bar Glenelg 2-6pm

























Fresh from their victory at the Memphis Blues Challenge, it's Adelaide's own Lazy Eye
@ The Semaphore Workers Club Doors open from 4 till 8 pm, $8.00 entry


The Jazz Hands' jazzy jam night at the Gaslight Tavern, 36 Chief St, Brompton, SA, will be an evening of art and music 6-9pm  Sun 2 August as part of SALA (South Australian Living Artists).

Steve Gower  3-7pm It's by the warm fire @ the Stanley Bridge Tavern Verdun. All welcome


Tuesday Aug. 4


The Blues Lounge Jam @ The Gassie kicks off round 8.00pm


JJ Fields @ The Deli
Starting on tues 4th of August  and the first Tuesday of every month I will be playing at The Deli(restaurant -bar) located at 54A George st.Thebarton Opposite corner from Wheatshief hotel) from 7- 10 pm.great atmosphere,fine food and cool blues

"Im really excited about ‘JJ Fields’  commencing his first Tuesday of the month blues night this coming Tuesday 4/8/15 at ‘The Deli’ He is a great friend and long time supporter of The Deli and as we all know… One of the Greats! 
I would like to offer an ongoing 10% discount on all food and beverage to ARBA members on proof of membership". 

Leigh Champion


Wednesday Aug. 5

Proton Pill @ the Lion Hotel Nth Adelaide 8pm


Wednesday 22 July 2015

Blues and Roots Blog 23/7 to 1/8

Thursday July 23
Chris Finnen and AP D’Antonio a night of Folk Blues @ the Grace Emily Adelaide, South Australia


J.J 'Juke Joint' Fields will fronting the band this Thurs. night at the Gumbo room, get along to see the blues master do his thing along side
Nate, DK & Mighty Mick Garcia!



Lady Voodoo & The Rituals Every Thursday @ The Publishers

Friday July 24
LADY VOODOO & THE RITUALS - RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE


Lost Romaldo Groove @ The SemaphoreWorkers Club Doors will open at 8 pm and we finish at midnight and in between the fellas in this wonderful band will have you all tapping your toes and wiggling your bums in delight. Its a measly $8.00 to have a fantastic night!.




 Saturday July 25
 Lazy Eye with Pumpin Piano Cats and Frets Patrick 8 pm the Gas Light Tavern



Sunday July 26
Billy Bob @ The Publishers 2-5 pm


The Red Hot Blues Band @ The Semaphore Workers Club Don't miss out, this'll be fun!
Doors open 4 till 8 pm $8.00 entry.


Tuesday July 28


Wednesday July 29

Proton Pill @ the Lion Hotel Nth Adelaide 8pm




Friday July 31
Sydney’s Lachy Doley Group, featuring Adelaide-born keyboard wizard Lachlan Doley, are heading to town armed with new album, Conviction, and will be launching it at Semaphore Worker’s Club, 92 The Esplanade, Semaphore.

Last Friday of the month Benny C and Associates at the Pink Pig. 50 O'Connell St. Nth Adelaide. Starts at 9pm with an acoustic set. Featuring old mate Geo Heathcote on harp and sax.



Saturday August 1
Adelaide Roots and Blues Association (ARBA) celebrates International Blues Music Day at St Luke’s Saturday Aug. 1

Tickets: $20.00 Pre-Book now: http://www.trybooking.com/143343 or $25 at the door (unless SOLD-OUT).
  • DOORS OPEN 7.00
    • Pulled Pork and and Jerk Chicken Rolls will be available from 7.00pm.
    • Playlist of blues greats compiled by Tess Coleman Radio Adelaide
  • 8.00 - 8.50 The Winning MEMPHIS BLUES CHALLENGE
    Solo/Duo Act Mick Kidd and Dave Blight on stage
  • 8.50 Announcement of BLUES ALBUM AWARD Finalists
    • Playlist of BAA entrants
  • 9.20 - 10.10 The Winning MEMPHIS BLUES CHALLENGE Band, Lazy Eye on stage
  • 10.10 Auction by Stephen Von Der Borch
    • Framed Blues Photographs (donated by Photographer SVDB),
    • Snare Drum signed by top SA blues drummers (donated by John Reynolds) 
    • Air Brushed Portrait of BB King (Donated by Artist, Ray Harrison)
  • 10.15 Raffle draw for ANGELS GUITAR
  • 10.30 ANNOUNCEMENT OF BLUES ALBUM AWARD WINNER
    • Playlist of blues greats compiled by Mick Young 3D Radio
  • 10.50 - 12.00 Chris Finnen and guests

Thursday 16 July 2015

Blues and Roots W/E 25 July

Thursday July 16


Adelaide stalwarts The Bluescasters will serve as the house band tonight at The "Gumbo Room" Blues Jam Blues Jam at The Governor Hindmarsh, 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh, SA.
It's free entry in the front bar from 8.30pm and there is also yummy Gumbo & Rice to be had for $10 per serve.

Nate & Rubes @ The Gilbert St Hotel from 7pm


Every Thursday Lady Voodoo @ The Publishers

Friday July 17

Blue Eyes Cry Pull Me In CD Launch @ The Semaphore workers Club $10 entry


Fritz Dolly with Matt Ward and Sasha Marsh @ The Wheatsheaf 9pm


Saturday July 18




























Blues on the Parade Featuring Ray Beadle + Stefan Hauk Band + Sweet Baby James + Black Aspirin + The Blooze Bus

Blues Deluxe @ The Old bush inn Willunga 8pm

Gorilla Jones with Citrus Jam @ The Grace Emily 

Sunday July 19

A brand new band to the Semaphore Workers Club. Bluetique make their club debut. Doors open 4 till 8 pm $8.00 entry.

The warmth of the lovely Stanley Bridge Hotel and Steve Gower to blow your winter blues away 3-7pm


Tuesday July 21


Wednesday July 22



















Proton Pill @ the Lion Hotel Nth Adelaide 8pm

Thursday July 23
Chris Finnen & A.P. D'Antonio @ the Grace
The Grace Emily Hotel in Adelaide, South Australia

Saturday July 25
Lazy Eye with Pumpin Piano Cats and Frets Patrick 8 pm @ the Gas Light Tavern

Sunday July 26
2-5 pm Billy Bob @ The Publishers

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Root and Blues W/E 19TH JULY

Thursday July 9th
Two bugs and a Roach @ The Gilbert Street Hotel 7pm

The Kruze Kats @ The Gumbo Room 8.30pm


Club Voodoo a Go Go the Publishers hotel 8.30pm


Friday July 10th
Zkye Blue + Special Guests CD Launch @ The Norwood at 7:30pm
Norwood Hotel- Finn Mac cool's in Norwood,

AMC Sessions 7.30 pm


@ The Semaphore workers Club The Blue Katz Doors open 8 till midnight, $8.00 entry.

Saturday July 11
Rob Scott Solo 7-10pm @ The Wassail Wine Bar.

Steven Gower @ the Prince Albert in Gawler 8-11.
Big Smoke at The Railway Hotel Sunday 12th July 4-7pm

Sunday July 12th
@ The Semaphore workers Club, it's another one of your
favourites, Dead Lucky. This band is the real deal, delivering their own take on the rockabilly sound! Doors open 4 till 8 pm and a mere $8.00 on the door.

Malt Whiskey @ Bedford Hotel from 5:00pm Woodside, South Australia

Mick Kidd with Dave Blight @ the Bridgey!!
at 3:00pm
The Bridgewater Inn in Bridgewater, South Australia

Steven Gower @ Stirling hotel 2.30 -5.30pm where it is always jumpin, and Warm!*

Every Tuesday


Every Wednesday



















Proton Pill @ the Lion Hotel Nth Adelaide 8pm

Friday July 17

Blue Eyes Cry Pull Me In CD Launch @ The Semaphore workers Club

Fritz Dolly @ the Wheaty

Saturday July 18


Blues on the Parade Featuring Ray Beadle

Blues Deluxe @ The Old bush inn Willunga 8pm

Sunday July 19
The Bluetones @ the Lord Melbourne

Wednesday 1 July 2015

Your Blues and Roots W/E Sunday 12th

Thursday July 2

The Stefan Hauk Band kick-off our JULY JAMS THIS Thursday night from 8:30pm. Get in early to catch their featured set before the ALL-IN blues jams kick-off. I'm already dreaming of the $10 GUMBO + RICE. Who's coming down?

Every Thursday Lady Voodoo and the Rituals @ The Publishers Hotel

Friday July 3
The Bluescasters @ the Semphore Workers Club $8 gets you in

Mick Kidd @ Hotel Victor!
Friday at 8:00pm
Hotel Victor in Victor Harbor, South Australia


One of Komodo's favourite acts, Snooks La Vie is back down the lane this Friday night - and this time he's bringing his own special guest, JJ Fields. Wander down the lane and experience something truly unique while enjoying that familiar, killer Komodo vibe. Food and drinks to warm your bones, and great staff who make you feel at home. Call 8344 7448, Cheers n beers! Komodo

Jan, Tarrin & Barrie “The McAskill’s” @ The Whitmore Hotel
Whitmore Square, Adelaide 7.30pm – 10.30pm
“Barrie is a legendary S.A. Hall of Fame inductee”
“Jan is an international Voice & Jingles star”
“Tarrin is a talented & exciting performer”
Rock: Soul: Country: Blues: Jazz: Rap:
  “Music Too Good To Miss”

Saturday July 4th

Two Bugs and a Roach @ The Gilbert St Hotel 8pm


Sunday July 5th
ZKYE BLUE Final SUNDAY at Finn's. at 4:00pm
Norwood Hotel- Finn Mac cool's in Norwood, South Australia

 Muddy Road @ Royal Oa k Hotel, O'Connell St. North Adelaide 7.30 to 11pm free entry

Chris Finnen and Full Tilt Janis  with a Tribute to Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin @ The Semaphore Workers club $12 at the door 4 till 8pm

Mick Kidd @The Welly!
Sunday, July 5 at 3:00pm 
The Welly Hotel in Wellington, South Australia

Every Tuesday


Every Wednesday



















Proton Pill @ the Lion Hotel Nth Adelaide 8pm

Friday, July 10 
Zkye Blue + Special Guests CD Launch @ The Norwood at 7:30pm
Norwood Hotel- Finn Mac cool's in Norwood,

AMC Sessions 7.30 pm
















Sunday, July 12 Malt Whiskey
Bedford Hotel from 5:00pm Woodside, South Australia

Friday July 17
Blue Eyes Cry Pull Me In CD Launch @ The Semaphore workers Club

Saturday July 18
Blues on the Parade Featuring Ray Beadle