It’s safe to say that this recent wave of COVID-related lockdowns and restrictions is wreaking havoc on the music industry nationwide. Sadly, that includes the ACT as well, with a whole host of local shows being either postponed or outright cancelled this week.
In all likelihood, we haven’t yet seen the end of the wave of cancellations, so it’s best to follow the links and check with venues before you head out.
All that said, there are plenty of shows that we are hoping and praying are actually able to happen. Canberra punk trio Sketch Method is back with a new single, ‘Panic! At The Costco’. The launch party is set for Friday night at The Basement with Box Dye, Wolfpack, and Signs & Symbols. Cathy Diver is launching her new single this week as well. Here ‘Elimatta Hotel’ show is slated for Saturday evening at Gang Gang with Jim Dusty, Lily Morris, and s.wells supporting.
Wednesday 30th
- Wednesday Lunchtime Concert @ Wesley Music Centre – 12:40 pm
- Old Timey Wednesday @ Smith’s Alternative – 4:00 pm
- The Ivory Quartet @ Wesley Music Centre – 5:30 pm
- Pro Jazz Jam @ Molly – 8:00 pm
- Tweet to the Beat @ Blackbird – 8:00 pm.
Thursday 1st
- Dickson Sounds in the Village @ Dicksons Library Courtyard @ 11:00 am
- sideway Band Night: Human Noise, Humdinger, Gia Ransome @ sideway – 5:00 pm
- Greg Stott & Lachlan Coventry @ National Press Club – 6:00 pm
- Thursday Jams with Moondog Trio @ Blackbird – 7:00 pm
- La Cantina: Bingo & Live Music @ Highball Express – 7:00 pm
- Molly House Band @ Molly – 9:00 pm.
Friday 2nd
- Smith’s Irish Jam @ Smith’s Alternative – 5:00 pm
- Eric Ajaye Trio @ National Press Club – 6:00 pm
- Emma Cate @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 6:00 pm
- Subway To Venus, The Funkologists @ Blackbird – 6:30 pm
- Sketch Method: Panic! At The Costco single launch @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Tori Chard @ The RUC – 7:30 pm
- Humdinger live recording with Enfants, Welly, Ali Bryant @ Smith’s Alternative – 8:00 pm.
Saturday 3rd
- Dickson Sounds in the Village @ Dicksons Library Courtyard @ 11:00 am
- Home and Hearth @ Wesley Music Centre – 3:00 pm
- Lisa Richards and The Lonesome, The Feulers @ Smith’s Alternative – 6:00 pm
- 70s Tribute Night @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Special K @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 7:00 pm
- Cathy Diver ‘Elimatta Hotel’ single launch with Jim Dusty, s.wells, Lily Morris @ Gang Gang Cafe – 7:00 pm
- Band, Beng, Bing, Bong, Bung @ Smith’s Alternative – 9:00 pm.
Sunday 4th
- English Trad Jam @ Smith’s Alternative – 1:00 pm
- Renae Stone @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 5:00 pm
- Amanda Suwondo @ Molly – 5:00 pm
- Soph Maurice, Monica Engel, AVA Martina @ Gang Gang Cafe – 6:00 pm.
Monday 5th
- Lunchulele @ Smith’s Alternative – 12:30 pm
- Monday Night Jazz feat. Harry Tinney Trio @ Molly – 7:00 pm.
Tuesday 6th
- Organix @ Smith’s Alternative – 7:00 pm.