SummerSalt hits Stage 88 this Saturday with a huge lineup that reads like a late 2000s Coastal Chill compilation CD. Emily Wurramara and Montaigne are the must-see acts, with The Cat Empire, John Butler, Boy & Bear and The Teskey Brothers also set to appear.
Canberra’s most infamous country-punk party band Snake Oil Preachers return to the stage this Saturday with a headlining set at Smith’s Alternative, joined by 70s-inspired rockers ZZG. Across town, The Polo in Turner will play host to not one, not two, but three single launches, with Bec Taylor & The Lyrebirds, The Burley Griffin and CJ Shaw co-headlining a massive night of local music.
There’s plenty to see and hear all around the city this week, with heavy rockers Redhook playing at UC Hub, Parklands celebrating their single launch at The Basement, and Los Chavos heading up a tropical ska mini-festival at sideway.
Wednesday 24th
- Old Timey Wednesday @ Smith’s Alternative – 4:00 pm
- Parklands, Nina Leo, Highland Light @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Pro Jazz Jam @ Molly – 8:00 pm
- Karaoke Night @ 88mph – 8:00 pm.
Thursday 25th
- sideway Band Night: Neko Pink, ZUKO, LIV LI @ sideway – 5:00 pm
- Steve Allen & Greg Stott @ National Press Club – 6:00 pm
- Julius Dator @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 6:00 pm
- Band Beng Bing Bong Bung @ Smith’s Alternative – 7:00 pm
- Silentia @ The Basement – 7:30 pm
- Molly House Band @ Molly – 9:00 pm.
Friday 26th
- Smith’s Irish Jam @ Smith’s Alternative – 5:00 pm
- Greg Stott Trio @ National Press Club – 6:00 pm
- Mitch Canas @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 6:00 pm
- Shannon Noll @ The Abbey – 6:30 pm
- Julius Dator @ The RUC – 7:00 pm
- Kiss Off: The Ultimate KISS Party @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Friendzoned: Betty Alto, Kim Yang, PunchJoy @ Polish White Eagle Club – 7:30 pm
- Don’t Miss The Melody Music Trivia @ Smith’s Alternative – 7:30 pm
- C.W. Stoneking @ The Playhouse – 8:00 pm
- Hip Hop Takeover @ Fiction – 9:00 pm
- Mile High Club Launch Party ft. Sneaky Sound System @ Zoo Bar – 10:00 pm.
Saturday 27th
- SummerSalt @ Stage 88 – 1:30 pm
- Snake Oil Preachers @ Smith’s Alternative – 3:00 pm
- Triple Threat Single Launches: Bec Taylor & The Lyrebirds, The Burley Griffin, CJ Shaw @ Polish White Eagle Club – 7:00 pm
- RedHook, Signs & Symbols, Spinning Plates @ UC Hub – 9:00 pm.
Sunday 28th
- The Faumuis @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 2:00 pm
- Send It Sundays 2 @ Rose Cottage – 4:00 pm
- Sunday Session @ Molly – 4:00 pm
- KarismaKatz & Blues Cowgirls @ Smith’s Alternative – 4:00 pm
- Charlie Violet @ Old Canberra Inn – 4:00 pm
- Los Chavos + Chicharrita Club @ sideway – 6:00 pm.
Monday 1st
- Lunchulele @ Smith’s Alternative – 12:30 pm.
Tuesday 2nd
- Live Jazz @ Molly – 6:30 pm.