Gig Guide - 18 April to 2 May 2019

Each fortnight I post any gigs that I think might be worth a look. The list is usually heavy on folk, blues, jazz, country, punk and singer/songwriters but sometimes includes a surprise. This is not a guide to everything that is going on in Hobart just the gigs that appeal to me. It will be continually updated as the fortnight passes by. I will also post gigs on my Patron of the Art Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/michelleleecastle/

18 April - Luca Brasi - Odeon - $40
18 April - Tim & Scott - Iluka Tavern, Coles Bay - Free
18 April - Baba Bruja - Homestead - $10
19 April - Aimee Francis - Willie Smiths - Free

26 April - Sgt Peppers & Bad Dad - Street Eats Franko - Free
26 April - The Ocelots - Willie Smith - Free
26 April - Little Island/Tinderboxes/ Celeste - Homestead - Free
27 April - The Ocelots - MONA
27 April - Peking Duk - Goods Shed - $30
27 April - Mozart, Bartock & Bruch - Riversdale Estate, Cambridge
27 April - Black Swans of Trespass - Brunswick - Free
27 April - Uncle Gus & the Rimshots - Willie Smiths - Free
28 April - International Jazz Day - MONA
28 April - The Ocelots - Next Door Bar
28 April - At the Gates - The Odeon - $51


Northern Tasmania
20 April - A Day at the Goat (Paper Souls) - Goaty Hill Wines, Kayena
25-Apr - The Ocelots - The Royal Oak
26-Apr - Peking Duk - The Saloon Bar

Gig Guide 4 April to 17 April 2019

Each fortnight I post any gigs that I think might be worth a look. The list is usually heavy on folk, blues, jazz, country, punk and singer/songwriters but sometimes includes a surprise. This is not a guide to everything that is going on in Hobart just the gigs that appeal to me. It will be continually updated as the fortnight passes by. I will also post gigs on my Patron of the Art Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/michelleleecastle/

4 April - Bex Marshall - Republic Bar - Free
5April - The Patron Saints - Bright Eyes Café - Free
5 April - Ramblin' Roses - Willie Smiths - Free
5 April - Lime Cordiale - Republic Bar - $25
5 April - The Singles Bar - Prince of Wales - Free
6 April - Daniel Champagne - Red Velvet Lounge, Cygnet - $28
6 April - Colin Kucera & Friends - Republic Bar - $10
6 April - Lime Cordiale - The Tah - $30
7 April - Bex Marshall - The Colonial Food & Wine - $10
7 April - Steve & Marjorie Gadd - Franks Cider, Franklin - Free
7 April - Maggies, Stragglers, Jesterpose, Quentin Trembath - Next Door Bar, Franklin - $10

12 April - King Billy - Red Velvet Lounge - Free
12 April - TSO Sibelius Violin Concerto - Federation Concert Hall - $74/$106
12 April - Bec Stevens - Brisbane Hotel - $12
12 April - Julian James - Willie Smiths - Free
13 April - Huon Blues & Roots Festival - Home Hill Winery - $82
13 April - The Wolfe Brothers - Huntington Tavern, Kempton - $35
14 April - Derwent Valley Autumn Festival - The Esplanade, New Norfolk - Free
14 April - Songwriters @ Pelverata - Pelverata Hall - $25
14 April - Rory McLeod - MONA
14 April - The Wolfe Brothers - Longley International - $35
16 April - Rory McLeod - Founders Room - $25
17 April - Rory McLeod - Willie Smiths - $15
17 April - Norah Jones - Federation Concert Hall - $115

Northern Tasmania

5 & 6 April - Fruits of the Roots - The Berry Patch, Turner's Beach - $70

5 April - Daniel Champagne - Mountain Mumma

6 April - Lime Cordiale - The Royal Oak - $30

7 April - Daniel Champagne - Marakoopa Café - $25

12 April - Rory McLeod - Live at the Wharf, Ulverstone

12 April - The Wolfe Brothers - Saloon Bar - $35

13 April - Rory McLeod - Mountain Mumma

Gig Guide - 19 March to 1 April 2019

Each fortnight I post any gigs that I think might be worth a look. The list is usually heavy on folk, blues, jazz, country, punk and singer/songwriters but sometimes includes a surprise. This is not a guide to everything that is going on in Hobart just the gigs that appeal to me. It will be continually updated as the fortnight passes by. I will also post gigs on my Patron of the Art Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/michelleleecastle/

7 to 31 March - Spiegeltent - Hobart
22 March - Meg and Alice Duo - Longley International
22 March - Tassie Devils Own - Bright Eyes Café
22 March - Tim and Scott - T-Bone Brewery
22-March - Breathtaking - St Davids Cathedral
22-March - Compassion (Lior) - Federation Concert Hall
23-March - Breathtaking - Spring Bay Mill
23-March - Day on the Lawn (Birds of Tokyo) - RTBG
24-March - What's Mine Is Yours/Brodie Rainbird - Longley International
28-March - Stardust: The Songs of Willie Nelson - Spiegeltent
29-March - Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission - Republic
30-March - Bob Fox - Red Velvet Lounge, Cygnet
30-March - Paper Souls - Brisbane Hotel
31-March - Bob Fox - Brookfield Shed, Margate
31-March - End of Summertime Blues - Longley Hotel


Northern Tasmania
24 March - Rare Day Out 10th Birthday - Mount Gnomon Farm, Penguin
29-Mar - Stardust - Devonport ECC
29-Mar - Bob Fox  - Mountain Mumma

Young Folk

Gig Guide - 22 February to 5 March 2019

Each fortnight I post any gigs that I think might be worth a look. The list is usually heavy on folk, blues, jazz, country, punk and singer/songwriters but sometimes includes a surprise. This is not a guide to everything that is going on in Hobart just the gigs that appeal to me. It will be continually updated as the fortnight passes by. I will also post gigs on my Patron of the Art Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/michelleleecastle/

Southern Tasmania

22 February - Kylie Auldist - Street Eats Franko - Free
22 February - Justin Keenan (The Go Set) - Foreshore Tavern
22 February - Jed Appleton - T-Bone Brewery - Free
23 February - Koonya Garlic Festival - Koonya - $10
23 February - Missy Higgins & John Butler - Tolosa Park - $109
23 February - Kylie Auldist & Lazer Baby - The Grand Poobah - $25
23 February - Revive & Rebuild - The Brisbane - $20
24 February - Soiree for Wombats by the River - Kingston Beach - $50
24 February - Luke O'Shea & Chris Matthews - Longley International - Free

22-24 February - Blues, Brews & Barbecues - Hobart Brew Co - $65
17-24 February - Clarence Jazz Festival

26 February - Dave Elliston - The Duke - Free
27 February - Canaan - The Homestead - Free
1 March - Rhyley McGrath - Cooleys Hotel - Free
1 March - Alfanant & Cotton Pony - Republic - Free
2 March - The Dead Maggies & Others - Homestead - Free
2 March - Tash Sultana & Ocean Alley - Botanical Gardens - $90
3 March - Les Chauffers a Pied - Brookfield Shed, Margate
3 March - Fruit Wine & Cider Festival - Bellerive Boardwalk - $10

Best Gigs in the North

23 February - Thomas Mitchel & Henry Rippon - Two Oaks Cafe, Somerset - $10
23 February - Concert in the Vines - Ghost Rock Vineyard - 80
23 February - Symphony Under the Stars - City Park, Launceston - Free
1 March - Les Chauffeurs a Pied - Mountain Mumma, Sheffield
2 March - Winneleah Rocks with Wolfe Brothers - Winneleah Sports Ground - $40
2 March - AlfanAnt & Cotton Pony - The Royal Oak - Free

Gig Guide - 7 February to 20 February 2019

Each fortnight I post any gigs that I think might be worth a look. The list is usually heavy on folk, blues, jazz, country, punk and singer/songwriters but sometimes includes a surprise. This is not a guide to everything that is going on in Hobart just the gigs that appeal to me. It will be continually updated as the fortnight passes by. I will also post gigs on my Patron of the Art Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/michelleleecastle/


7 February - Damien Rice - Odeon - $89
7 February - The Krooves - Irish Murphy's - Free
8 February - Zac Henderson & Katie Wilson - Grinners Bar - Free
8 February - The Kroovs - Willie Smith Apple Shed - Free
8 February - Lady Valiant - Longley International - Free
9 February - The Kroovs - Hobart Brew Co
9 February - TSO Live Sessions - Spring Bay Mill, Triabunna - $35
9 February - Belle Miners - Red Velvet Lounge, Cygnet
10 February - Laura Hill - MONA
10 February - Devils Corner Winery, Aplawn

7-9 February - Party in the Paddock - White Hills - $200
9-11 February - Longley Blues Festival - Longley International

15 February - The Kroovs - Longley International
16 February - Concert for Compassion - Don Bosco Centre
16 February - Symphony Under the Stars - Botanical Gardens - Free
17 February - Pete Cornelius Album Launch - Longley International - Free
17 February - Backsliders - Republic Bar - $20
17 February - Red Hot Chili Peppers - DEC

Pick of  Northern Tasmania

5 January - Carus Thompson - Mountain Mumma
7 February - Belle Miners - Marakoopa, Mole Creek
16 February - Pete Cornelius Album Launch - Bicheno Memorial Hall
16 February - Bad Dad Orchestra - Deloraine Little Theatre
16 February - Myoozik - The River Arms, Ulverstone

Vale Chris Wilson

I am saddened to hear that the marvellous Chris Wilson has passed away.

In October 2017 I had the privilege to see Chris Wilson play.  His extraordinary ability to build connection with others through his music was unique and will never be forgotton. 

Condolences to his family and friends.

From my 2017 blog

On Thursday night The Blonde and I went to see Chris Wilson at The Republic.  He is a blues singer and harp player.  When he told us all that he figured that "Life's too short to not dance", I knew that we were on a winner.

Along with with guitarist Shannon Bourne he started with "Route 66".  Good start, Chris. They played to an enthralled audience throughout the night including songs such as "Wide Brown Land", Summertime", "I Used To Be a Cowboy" and "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight".  At times the room was so silent that you could hear a kiss on the cheek from across the room.

His harmonica playing was extraordinary and made you feel as if you were the only one in the room. It is amazing how simple music can really speak to you and touch you like nothing or noone else can.  This is both frightening and soothing all at once.  The musician seems to know your secrets and see the real you that you are not ready to share but, comfortingly, you realise that you are not alone in the world.  This was that sort of gig.