One of Canberra’s premiere Big Bands, TraXion are set to perform at the Polo this weekend. Photo: Andrew Campbell.
Want to know the best way to keep warm this weekend? Head to Old Canberra Inn on Saturday afternoon, sit beside the fire and enjoy the August iteration of Cathy Diver‘s residency at the historic venue. Expect folk songs and a story or two, and make sure you give her latest release Watertight‘ a listen before you go.
After that, head down the road to The Polo. TraXion Big Band are bringing you a night of swing, Latin jazz and big band classics that’ll get you moving and/or toe-tapping (depending on whether you opt for the dancefloor or the calm of a table with friends). Even jazz newcomers do not want to miss Lucy Ridge’s breathtaking vocals on the band’s version of Feeling Good.
A bunch of local favourites are on stages this week. Head to Crop Up Sessions at sideway on Wednesday to catch up-and-comers ARCHIE alongside Endrey, Lost Coast and Melbourne’s Enola Gay. On Friday night, Pleased To Jive You launch their latest album with special guests at The Polo.
If you straight-up just want to dance, Just A Gent hits Mr Wolf this Friday and Kilter, alongside FEEL, plays Fiction (also on Friday).
Wednesday 14th
- Wednesday Lunchtime Concert @ Wesley Music Centre, 12:40 pm start
- Crop Up Sessions: Endrey, Enola Gay, Lost Coast and ARCHIE @ sideway, 8:00 pm start
- Smith’s Varietal @ Smith’s Alternative, 9:30 pm start
Thursday 15th
- Caged Existence @ The Basement, 7:00 pm start
- Musical Bingo @ Harmonie German Club, 7:00 pm start
- The Cherry Pickers @ National Press Club, 7:00 pm start
- Augie March ‘On The Quiet’ @ Transit Bar, 8:00 pm start
- Sinkpin + Sketch Method @ The Front, 8:00 pm start
- Lachy Hamilton Plays Sonny Rollins @ Smith’s Alternative, 9:00 pm start
- Techno Thursday @ Fiction, 10:00 pm start
- ASEN and Beyond Uranium Present: Mutant Mayhem @ sideway, 10:00 pm start
Friday 16th
- Bill Olson @ Town Centre Vikings, 4:00 pm start
- Ben Sheen Organ Recital @ Wesley Music Centre, 6:00 pm start
- Marett & Clarke @ National Press Club, 7:00 pm start
- A Peace Concert @ Wesley Music Centre, 7:30 pm start
- Spirograph Studies @ The Street Theatre, 7:30 pm start
- Something Like This @ Harmonie German Club, 7:30 pm start
- Baby & The Kicks, Slow Dial and Kilroy @ Transit Bar, 8:00 pm start
- Rainbow Chan, Gussy and Hei Zhi Ma @ sideway, 8:00 pm start
- Pleased To Jive You’s album launch with Jedbrii, Endrey and Wumpaz @ Polish White Eagle Club, 8:00 pm start
- Just A Gent ft. Luceo @ Mr Wolf, 10:00 pm start
- FEEL ft Kilter @ Fiction, 10:00 pm start
Saturday 17th
- Cathy Diver @ Old Canberra Inn, 2:00 pm start
- Kim Yang, Michael Misa and Jonah Myers @ Smith’s Alternative, 4:00 pm start
- Jacob Diamond @ The Front, 5:00 pm start
- Psychobilly Invasion @ The Basement, 7:00 pm start
- TraXion Plays The Polo @ Polish White Eagle Club, 7:00 pm start
- PlanB and Moochers Inc. @ Smith’s Alternative, 8:00 pm start
- Queer AF: Area 51 Party @ Transit Bar, 8:30 pm start
- Big Idea @ Laynon Vikings, 9:30 pm start
- Something Like This @ Erindale Vikings, 9:30 pm start
- Headz are Rolling pres. Tamen @ sideway, 10:00 pm start
- Anthems @ Fiction, 10:00 pm start
Sunday 18th
- Youth In Blues Jam @ Harmonie German Club, 1:00 pm start
- Sunday Jazz Jam @ Smith’s Alternative, 1:00 pm start
- ArtSong Season of Song @ Wesley Music Centre, 3:00 pm start
- Haruka + Sleep D @ sideway, 9:00 pm start
Monday 19th
- Lunchelele @ Smith’s Alternative, 11:30 am start
Tuesday 20th
- Lunch Time Sing Fling @ The Basement, 12:00 pm start
- Pulse Entertainment Trio @ Molly, 7:00 pm start
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