It’s another great week for live music in the capital with the city’s jazz musicians stepping up to the plate as shows become increasingly sit-down affairs.
Molly, Hippo, Smith’s Alternative and the National Press Club are all playing host to jazz combos or jam sessions throughout the week, culminating in the NPC’s Friday night set from Old Hands and Young Guns featuring some of the best rising stars and old hands in the Canberra jazz scene.
For those lucky enough to score tickets, the sold-out Witchskull gig at The Basement is sure to be a highlight. With support from local rockers Charlotte & The Harlots, Saturday night is set to be one of the most memorable (and loudest) shows you’re likely to attend this year.
Elsewhere, CJ Shaw, Nick Combe and more are taking to Garema Place each weekday as part of City Renewal Authority’s free Lunchbox Acoustic series, while Fiction nightclub will host their annual Long Weekend Party on Sunday night.
Wednesday 30th
- CJ Shaw: Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday Lunchtime Concert @ Wesley Music Centre – 12:40 pm
- Old Timey Wednesday @ Smith’s Alternative – 4:00 pm
- Live Jazz @ Molly – 6:00 pm
- Musical Bingo @ Hopscotch – 7:00 pm
- Karaoke Night @ 88mph – 8:00 pm.
Thursday 1st
- Nick Combe: Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Azlan @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 5:00 pm
- Night of METAL @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Molly House Band @ Molly – 9:30 pm.
Friday 2nd
- Beau Sykes, Lawson Durbidge, Damon Blank, MN Cappo, First Class: Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- The Faumuis @ Hopscotch – 4:00 pm
- Acoustic Fridays @ Hotel Kurrajong – 4:30 pm
- Mitch Canas @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 5:00 pm
- Marty K @ Public Manuka – 5:00 pm
- Old Hands and Young Guns @ National Press Club – 6:00 pm
- Guns N Roses & Whitesnake Tribute Show @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- The Jukes @ Austrian Australian Club – 7:30 pm
- Julius Dator @ The Lighthouse Pub – 9:00 pm
- FEEL ft Jordan Burns @ Fiction – 9:00 pm.
Saturday 3rd
- Wondertwins @ Magoo’s Cafe & Bar – 6:00 pm
- Sean from H-Cee Family @ Public Manuka – 6:30 pm
- Witchskull, Charlotte and the Harlots @ The Basement – 7:00 pm
- Marty K @ Lighthouse Pub – 9:00 pm.
Sunday 4th
- The Two Peas @ The Basement – 1:00 pm
- Chillin’ at the Shed @ Artists Shed – 2:00 pm
- Exile Lamentations @ Wesley Music Centre – 2:00 pm
- Tori Chard @ Edgar’s Inn – 3:00 pm
- Sunday Session @ Molly – 7:00 pm
- Long Weekend House Party @ Fiction – 9:00 pm.
Monday 5th
- Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Lunchulele @ Smith’s Alternative – 12:30 pm.
Tuesday 6th
- Lunchbox Acoustic @ Garema Place – 12:00 pm
- Classical Capers @ Smith’s Alternative – 6:00 pm.