River Lane + Brendan Ryan + Dylan Smith

It’s not too often you come across a tradie channeling Fleetwood Mac. A new folk/rock artist, River Lane, impresses audiences with her commercial but down to earth, girl next door approach.

$10 on the door

Dirtbird (VIC) Album launch + Corey Stewart

Hawkmoth Records are pleased to announce the release of Dirtbird’s new record Spirit Kings.

Dirtbird are based in the Central Goldfields of Victoria and play slow, sad, mysterious songs about death, dreams, and the end of the world.

Dirtbird are a 3-piece acoustic band made up of David M. Lewis (ex-Bedridden), Lisa Marmur and Glendon Blazely. Their songs are written from cut-up poetry and feature beautiful 3-part harmonies.

Spirit Kings is their 6th album, and was co-produced by Dirtbird and Andrew Watson. It features all-acoustic instruments, including guitar, dobro, banjo, double bass, strings, horns, percussion and a saw.

Dirtbird will be launching their album (on record and CD) at the Wheatsheaf Hotel on August the 25th with Melbourne alt. country legends waywardbreed. It is also available through their facebook page.

“Spooky slow and dark stuff. Mystery music.” – Beat Magazine, Melbourne.

“The subtle weaving of guitar, cello, and male and female vocals, not to mention the almost biblical themes, haunted me for a number of months…if you like music that is thoughtful, slow, sparse, emotive and open and you don’t mind waking in the middle of the night with a haunting line or lyric playing itself interminably inside your head then you will appreciate and come to love Dirtbird’s music as much as I do.” – T. K. Bollinger, wordpress.com.

“A very unique sound on the Australian music scene…a classic roots-rock sound. Nice.” – Dan Buhaqiar, JJJ.

Emily Davis & Band + Dearly Departed (NSW)

Emily Davis is an insightful songwriter, whose music walks the line between folk and rock. Her cinematic lyrics create a luscious world for the listener, as each song explores human connection, the universal truths we all know but are often too afraid to admit and her enduring belief in the transformative power of love. She follows in the tradition of the strong women of her art form. Her sound is reminiscent of songstresses Brandi Carlile, Emmy-Lou Harris, Jolie Holland and Chrissie Hinde. Her latest release ‘You, Me & the Velvet Sea’, launch in April 2018 has won her critical acclaim as well as festival appearances and international touring and publishing opportunities. Put simply she knows how to turn a room.

Davis has a reputation for ‘utterly absorbing’ (DB Magazine) and ‘breath-taking’ (Rip It Up) live performances. Armed with her full band, including Tori Phillips (Fiddle), Annie Siegmann (Bass), Emily A Smith (Electric Guitars) and Stephen Neville (Drums) she returns to the Wheatsheaf for a homecoming celebration fresh from her debut European tour of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

“…a finely tuned ebb and flow of evocative folk, sea shanty storytelling and richer, bolder rock ‘n’ roll vibes.” – Daniela Frangos The Adelaide Review

Dearly Departed

Breaking down the shackles of Americana’s typical direction, two tainted yet sweet country girls weave their way through the high notes. These two women with country in their hearts and 90’s girl rock leaves falling from their eve- growing tree of songs makes for an engaging show.  Every sweet sound follows a story of sorrow, heartbreak and leaving home. Emily A Smith leads the girls with her palatial electric playing, while Nat sings with such sentiment, like Shepard’s dragging all your emotions to the surface. These two strong women follow no trend or particular style rather just let the magic happen naturally on an unpaved road to discovering what comes next.

“Natalie Henry’s music straddles that ragged fence between country and folky/blues! Real life stories! Combine Nat’s unique voice with Emily’s harmonies, superb guitar playing, and you have a powerful duo!” – Bill Chambers

Sympathy Orchestra

Alison Coppe + Alana Jagt + Panacea

Alison Coppe

Alison Coppe is a singer and poet who has been playing in pubs, theatres, and galleries around Adelaide and beyond for nearing a decade. Part crooner part folk-rock troubadour, Alison’s songs take their listener to places queer and familiar. With her band, The Janes, Alison released the single ‘Back to Your Door’ in 2016 and is looking forward to releasing new material in late 2018.

‘Put your money down for any show where you see the name Alison Coppe…’ – The Clothesline

“All that remains is to watch her star continue to rise.” – Glam Adelaide

“Coppe is charming, humorous and, in every sense, what a musician should be.” – Glam Adelaide “Alison Coppe is nothing short of outstanding.” In Daily

https://www.facebook.com/AlisonCoppe/

Alana Jagt

Alana Jagt’s warmly-weathered voice has captivated audiences throughout her career, blending indie pop and rock with moody sea-shanties and Motown groove.

Backed by a cohort of South Australia’s finest musicians, she performs powerful, vocal-led solo affairs; playful trio shows; and with six-piece, twin-guitar rock band, The Monotremes.

Since releasing her debut EP Wilderness (2017), Alana has played acclaimed festivals such as Handpicked Festival (featuring San Cisco, Dean Lewis, Matt Corby, and JET) and Scouted. She’s also supported the likes of Didirri, Broads, Maddison Violet (Can), James Kenyon and Wanderers

https://www.alanajagt.com 

Panacea

Panacea is the Indie Pop mongrel infant of Adie Haines. It exited the womb in mid 2017 and came out screaming, scared and confused. Since then it has grown and is ever changing and dancing between genres like a little love song to the times, while still maintaining a pop sensibility at heart. 

With a desire to step away from the folk/country scene and experiment with different genres and sounds, Adie Haines re-branded in 2017 and put together a band of other Adelaide songwriters and musicians of varying genres to play the new songs she had been writing over the last two years.

Hailed for her theatrics on stage and a lyrical honesty that spurts truths about the modern day confusion and anxiety of an adult nearing 30, you should definitely catch a full band show when you can and cut loose on the dance floor with the poppy numbers… but if it’s a stripped back show that you’re seeing, be prepared to get cosy with your tear ducts and emotions (if you have those).

You can expect her first single out soon, that she firmly promises will be ‘Synth Pop Goodness’. 

Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

Don Morrison, dubbed the Larrikin Troubadour Laureate of Adelaide, is a world renown (recent Spotify statistics show a hot spot for his music in Norway and the Netherlands!) songwriter, singer, guitarist, author, story teller and guitar maker.  He might not be as young and pretty as he once was but he’s playing, singing and writing songs better than ever.  He’s done shows all over, from Bridgetown to Brunswick, Sydney to San Antonio, and Perth to Penrith and has just released his 16th album, It’s A Long Drive”.  In Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst, Don is joined by the amazingly talented Morrison brothers, Eddie on bass and Jake on lead guitar. Long time ally,  Andy Przygonski joins in on drums and together they perform original, roots, blues and alt – country based Australian songs that tell OUR story with a cohesion and harmony unique to family bands.

COMA: ZEPHYR QUARTET + ELDER MUSIC LAB)

NO WAVE POETRY presents: RAINING POETRY IN ADELAIDE

Dirty Rascal (VIC) album launch with special guest Kelly Menhennet

Andrew McSweeney (McSweeney, Midnight hunting crew) has pulled together an outstanding collection of original songs, expertly produced by legendary Australian rock drummer Jerry Speiser (Men at Work, Grammy award winner). The album YOU BE THE KING was born and around it formed a band including John Fleming (Scared Weird Little Guys, ARIA award) and Andy Dixon (Officer Friendly). Dirty Rascal play uplifting, soulful rock music.

The Fiddle Chicks CD Launch + SourSob Bob

The Fiddle Chicks are Dee Trewartha and Emma Luker. With only their two fiddles, bass fiddle and stomp boxes they create a unique musical experience for audiences at Festivals and events throughout Australia.

Their unique minimalist sound is strong, energetic and vital. From their inspiring originals to unique arrangements of songs from the rich heritage of folk music, The Fiddle Chicks have proven themselves to be one of SA’s most endearing and original acts. Their musical style ranges from Traditional Celtic, European, Gypsy and Roots, but it is their original compositions and rich fiddle soundscapes which really shine through.

 They are launching their sixth studio album at the Wheatsheaf, “Out the Ivory Tower”, which is a new recording of their favourite Fiddle Chicks tracks from years past.