One of the region’s most iconic venues, The Royal Queanbeyan Hotel will host a brilliant night of live music this Sunday when Mahalia Barnes stops in with her band The Soul Mates. Barnes’ signature gutsy soul sound will be on full display as Queanbeyan continues to put on intimate, COVID-safe shows.
Back across the border, local rock bands Flash Anthem and Slow Dial will take to the stage in a double-header on Wednesday night hosted by SubTerra and The Basement. The promoters have been working together to bring Canberrans a string of gigs in recent months.
Plenty of venues around town are using the limitations of social distancing to their advantage, finding new ways to connect audiences with the city’s best musical talent. University of Canberra’s The Well continues its Dinner With … series this week with an appearance from AYA YVES while City Renewal Authority’s Lunchbox Acoustic series takes over Garema Place each weekday featuring performances from Cathy Diver, Michael Bones, Canberra Soul Club and more.
Wednesday 16th
- Cathy Diver: Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday Lunchtime Concert @ Wesley Music Centre – 12:40 pm
- Live Jazz @ Molly – 6:00 pm
- Flash Anthem, Slow Dial @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Karaoke Night @ 88mph – 8:00 pm.
Thursday 17th
- Michael Bones: Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Monica Moore Duo @ National Press Club – 6:00 pm
- Silentia @ The Basement – 7:30 pm
- Molly House Band @ Molly – 9:30 pm.
Friday 18th
- Canberra Soul Club: Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- The Advocates @ Hopscotch – 4:00 pm
- Acoustic Fridays @ Hotel Kurrajong – 4:30 pm
- Mark Knight @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 5:00 pm
- Sophie Rainbow @ Public Manuka – 5:00 pm
- Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates @ Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – 5:30 pm
- Dinner with AYA YVES @ The Well – 6:00 pm
- Greg Stott Trio @ National Press Club – 6:00 pm
- Red Hot Chili Peppers + Nirvana Tribute Show @ The Basement – 6:30 pm
- Moondog Blues Band @ Austrian Australian Club – 7:30 pm
- Bec Taylor School of Music Songwriter’s Session – 8:00 pm
- Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates @ Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – 8:30 pm
- Lighthouse Live Music @ The Lighthouse Pub – 9:00 pm
- FEEL ft Sunset Bros @ Fiction – 9:00 pm.
Saturday 19th
- Leo Joseph Blues Piano Session @ Smith’s Alternative – 12:00 pm
- Sophie Edwards: Pop Inn Live Music @ Haig Park – 1:00 pm
- Woodface Duo @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 6:00 pm
- Steve Amosa @ Public Manuka – 6:30 pm
- Sheldon Keys Tropical Spring Party @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Daniel Champagne @ Smith’s Alternative – 7:00 pm.
Sunday 20th
- Beginner African Drumming Workshop @ Drum Effect – 2:00 pm
- Chillin’ at the Shed @ Artists Shed – 2:00 pm
- Live Music Sundays @ Edgar’s Inn – 3:00 pm
- Live Music Sunday @ Wild Thyme – 6:00 pm.
Monday 21st
- Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Lunchulele @ Smith’s Alternative – 12:30 pm.
Tuesday 22nd
- Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Jazz On The Rocks @ Molly – 6:00 pm.