Welcome to Brisbane Unplugged Gigs

 

Welcome to Brisbane Unplugged Gigs!

Door charge $10
Every Tuesday at New Farm Bowls Club 969 Brunswick St opposite New Farm Park

 
7.15 pm - Blackboard (3x10minute spots)
8.00 - 8.45 pm - First Act
9.00 - 9.45 pm - Second Act
So bring your instruments and your voices! The blackboard segment will be first in first served. There is a full bar and food is available at reasonable prices.

Past Performances - April 2014

Date Performers Information



1st Rachel Dilllon

Rachel’s songs are stories inspired by real people and places. She draws you in with compelling lyrics and imagery. Influences include Woody Guthrie, Billy Bragg, John Prine, Guy Clark, Gillian Welch, REM, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, The Pigram Brothers and Kasey Chambers.

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The John Hogan Quartet John Hogan has been a guitarist in the Brisbane and Sydney music scene for many years, filling the role of sideman, session player, musical director and band leader. John has brought together a group of outstanding musicians with Paula Girvan (keyboards), Suzanne Hibbs (percussion) and Dr.Bob (bass..... Read more
The Switch The Switch are -

Alison St Ledger - vocals.

Sallie Campbell - violin

Dave McGuire - guitar.

Louisiana Swamp Sounds, Ozark Jubilation and Laurel Canyon Inspired Balladry.

After a tour of regional Queensland last year with the Brisbane Cabaret Festival show, Tom Waits for No Man, Sall..... Read more




8th 3 Miles From Texas 'What's on the telly?....nothing as usual...soooo....turn it off and come on out to a night of live music with 3 Miles From Texas. Formed out of the desire to write, record and play original music, the eight piece 3 Miles From Texas play mainly in and around Brisbane performing songs from their reco..... Read more
The Willow Seed "The Willow Seed are a trio from Brisbane that deliver an authentic blend of folk and roots music. Fronted by local singer-songwriter, Catherine Stevens, the band has developed their sound around Catherine's songs and a love of all things roots, folk, country, soul, funk and jazz. Heartfelt and ..... Read more



15th Angela Toohey Trio Nationally renowned in Australia for her 20-year career in theatre and musical theatre, award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Angela Toohey is doing what she loves best, performing her own music, live. Angela’s music has been described by music critics as contemporary folk, acoustic guita..... Read more
Toni Pollard Band

Acoustic Old time Street Jazz, Shady Blues & Upbeat swing, includes songs from the 1920s Swing Era along with Mississipi Delta Blues, Western Swing & Jug music (without the jug).

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22nd Brian Brett and Robin Etter-Cleave United They Stand – Canada and Ireland. Husband and wife team Canadian Robin Etter-Cleave and Belfastian Brian Brett have been “making beautiful music” together for over 22 years. With their band, Silken Thomas, they have played in the Irish music scene in and around Brisbane for ..... Read more
Sue Wighton and Ross Roache

Sue Wighton and Ross Roache embarked on their individual musical oddyssies at the renowned Brisbane Folk Centre in the folk-friendly 70's. In fact both Sue and Ross served their apprenticeships in the Folk Centre's resident band and Brisbane folk icon – The Wayfarers.

Sue and Ro..... Read more




29th Laura Mulcahy Laura Mulcahy is a singer/songwriter from Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Taking her cues from artists like Sara Bareilles, Allen Stone, John Mayer & James Morrison (among others), Laura is an up & coming artist with her own brand of Soul Pop. Laura's debut record, THE START EP, was released in August..... Read more
Sarah Collyer.

Join Sarah Collyer, in solo mode, performing songs from her album Yesterday's Blues, plus a swag of new originals and the odd reworking of classic rock tunes!

“Collyer is both emotive and pitch-perfect, her seductive vocals effortlessly handling everything from swing to bossa nova..... Read more




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