JEN CLOHER & THE MERRI CREEK PICKERS

With Special Guests THE PERCH CREEK FAMILY JUG BAND

Considered one of Australia’s premier alt-country folk artists, Jen Cloher makes her first headline Caravan Club appearance backed by one of Melbourne’s most talked about country-bluegrass bands The Merri Creek Pickers. Currently recording her third album In Blood Memory due for release in 2012, Cloher will be previewing new material as well as playing songs from her 2009 release Hidden Hands and ARIA nominated debut Dead Wood Falls. ‘The band are magnificent, subtle and in tune with Cloher's depth of feeling. At times, it sounds like Dirty Three gone country, at others it's Stones-y rock 'n' roll with Cloher carrying on like Lucinda Williams; elsewhere, its just lovely pianos and weeping bluegrass strings.' Chris Johnston, The Age.

PRICK

SHOW NOW COMPLETELY SOLD OUT Tickets Still available for SUNDAY MAY 20 but you better be quick !!!

The irrepressible Tracy Harvey, Mike McLeish - the star of Keating the Musical, extreme trumpeter Jack Howard (Hunter’s and Collectors), Melbourne’s own Laura Burzacott –“a great musical theatre voice”, wunderkind director, Bryce Ives as well as Rosie Westbrook bass, Clare Moore drums and Tim Rosewarne piano are busting out their sparkling new musical – PRICK! Set in a busy public hospital, PR!CK will have you reaching for your blood pressure pills in this heart stopping, vein clotting, rib cracking thriller of a show. “We’re suturing up some big hospital song and dance numbers to present for your entertainment at the most delightful club in Drummond St Oakleigh….” says Tracy. And their support artiste – the fabulously funny Dave O’Neill! “If you get a chance to see this…don’t miss it…it’s great feel good medicine”. ... Continue Reading

PRICK - (SUNDAY ARVO SHOW DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND)

SPECIAL SUNDAY MATINEE SHOW DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

The irrepressible Tracy Harvey, Mike McLeish - the star of Keating the Musical, extreme trumpeter Jack Howard (Hunter’s and Collectors), Melbourne’s own Laura Burzacott –“a great musical theatre voice”, wunderkind director, Bryce Ives as well as Rosie Westbrook bass, Clare Moore drums and Tim Rosewarne piano are busting out their sparkling new musical – PRICK! Set in a busy public hospital, PR!CK will have you reaching for your blood pressure pills in this heart stopping, vein clotting, rib cracking thriller of a show. “We’re suturing up some big hospital song and dance numbers to present for your entertainment at the most delightful club in Drummond St Oakleigh….” says Tracy. And their support artiste – the fabulously funny Dave O’Neill! “If you get a chance to see this…don’t miss it…it’s great feel good medicine”. ... Continue Reading

CHRIS JAGGER & ATCHA

CHRIS JAGGER & his band ATCHA will be releasing their latest album, ‘ACT OF FAITH', along with Chris’s new solo album ‘THE RIDGE' to coincide with their Australian tour in May 2012. Special Guests SURE SHOT HUNTERS

Spearheaded by Chris’ charisma and wry wit, Atcha! presents a highly original mix of rock, growling blues, R&B, country, Cajun and funk. The band has been described as ‘top notch Cajun-flavoured R & B’ (Time Out) and Chris is an irrepressible performer. Over the years Chris Jagger’s Atcha! have established a reputation as kings of the British roots scene. The band includes multi-instrumentalist Charlie Hart (ex. Pete Brown, Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance), drummer Malcolm Mortimore (ex Ian Dury, Frankie Miller) and the talented bassist and guitarist/producer Jim Mortimore. ‘Act Of Faith’ features contributions from Chris’ brother Mick (an intriguing duet on DJ Blues), Sam Brown (great vocals on Got me where you want me), Dave Gilmour (sparkling guitar on It’s amazing what people throw away and Junkman) and Billy Jenkins (brilliant on the ironic Everybody party). ... Continue Reading

"SALOON SHAKER " - ALT. COUNTRY SHOWCASE

Featuring THE RECHORDS , QUARRY MOUNTAIN DEAD RATS, RUBY BOOTS, TRACY McNEIL BAND , GRIZZLY JIM LAURIE & SAINT JUDE

Caravan Music Club plays host to a six-gun celebration of alt-country and trad-roots music on Friday May 25th. Titled “Saloon Shaker”, the event features six of the best emerging artists in the genre… Grizzly Jim Lawrie, Tracey McNeil Band, Saint Jude, Ruby Boots, Quarry Mountain Dead Rats and The ReChords. Ruby Boots will be bringing a touch of the west to the night, as this is the first Melbourne stop on their national tour. Taking their big sounding hoedown on the road for the first time outside WA, Ruby Boots’ tour kicks of in Sydney on May 17 and hitchhikes along the coast through Newcastle, Illawarra, Canberra, Melbourne and Rye before finishing in Perth on June 1st. But they can’t wait to play at the Caravan Music club where many of their east coast friends have played in the past. ... Continue Reading

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL ROCK LEGEND SHOW

Feat COLOURED STONE and local indigenous friends RICHARD FRANKLAND , LEE MORGAN,BART WILLOUGHBY ,MONICA WEIGHTMAN , LADY LASH , JAYDEN LILLYST, PETER ROTUMAH , LIZ CAVANAGH & TJIMBA POSSUM-BURNS

COLOURED STONE is an Aboriginal band that originally came from Koonibba, South Australia, but the band is currently based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was formed in 1977 by Bunna Lawrie, the lead singer and songwriter for the band. Their music blends rock, ska, reggae combined with a unique Aboriginal sound. Their instruments include guitar, bass and drum, but also the didgeridu and bundawuthada (gong stone). The current band members include Bunna Lawrie (lead vocal, rhythm guitar & didgeridu), Selwyn Burns (lead guitar, backing vocals & didgeridu), Nicky Moffatt (bass guitar, backing vocals & didgeridu) and Peter Hood (drums). The band has collaborated, performed and toured with many Australian and international artists, such as Midnight Oil, Leo Sayer, Jimmy Little, Paul Kelly, Angry Anderson, Salif Kaita, KD Lang, Iva Davis & Ice House, Shane Howard, and the Black Arm Band. ... Continue Reading

MICK PEALING & THE PRAIRIE OYSTERS ( SPECIAL PERFORMANCE OF CLASSIC STARS ALBUMS)

MICK PEALING AND THE PRAIRIE OYSTERS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE SONGS OF ANDY DURANT AND STARS. FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE 1980 ANDREW DURANT MEMORIAL CONCERT RESERVED SEATING SOLD OUT

For the first time since the 1980 Andrew Durant Memorial Concert, Mick will be performing the music from the classic Stars albums Paradise, Land of Fortune and 1157. Stars was formed in Adelaide in 1975 and after moving to Melbourne a year later, quickly established themselves as a major attraction on the local pub and concert circuits around Australia. For four years, between 1975-1979, Stars were a favourite with audiences before splitting up in 1980 after their main songwriter, Andy Durant died from cancer at the age of 25. The band’s last performance was the now famed Andrew Durant Memorial Concert in 1980, which also featured the biggest names in Australian rock including Jimmy Barnes, Renee Geyer and Richard Clapton and raised money for the Andrew Durant Cancer Research Foundation. ... Continue Reading

YVETTE JOHANSSON - 'THERE'S GOOD ROCKIN' TONIGHT'

After a sensational performance earlier this year we are excited to welome back Yvette and her hot band Feat. Matt Dwyer ( Guitar) Danny Bourne ( Piano) Mark Elton (Double Bass) Rod Gilbert (Drums)

Yvette Johansson -'There's Good Rockin' Tonight' This girl's got "what it is!" Yvette has been a prominent fixture in the Melbourne music scene for over a decade, establishing herself as a regular performer at Melbourne's premiere jazz club, Bennett's Lane. She has made numerous appearances on TV and radio and is celebrated for the vitality and gutsiness of her live performances. Her dynamic delivery and charismatic stage presence, have won her rapturous responses from audiences both here and overseas. She has long had a taste for 40s R'n'B and 50s Rock 'n' Roll, which she has had the chance to indulge, when appearing with bands like Melbourne's popular, 'Pearly Shells'. These short fixes however, haven't been enough to satisfy her hunger for good, earthy, rockin' music. She's been waiting for the right moment to release her Inner Elvis, and by golly. ... Continue Reading

DAVID MYLES (CAN) AND CAMILLE & STUIE

Canadian singer songwriter joins forces with Aussie duo Camille & Stuie

David Myles returns to Australian shores in May for an extensive run of live shows to further showcase his stunning album Into The Sun, hitting the road with local due Camille and Stuie, who are celebrating the release of their fourth album, Big Days & Little Years. Myles was one of the standout performers at last December’s Woodford Folk Festival, receiving rave reviews for his mesmerising live set and amusing anecdotes at the Festival and across his January dates. It was during this tour that Myles met Camille & Stuie, as they joined him on stage at his Brass Monkey show in Sydney. The three immediately hit it off, with Myles so taken with the acoustic powerhouse duo that he promised them a support slot on his return to Australia! On this forthcoming May – June tour, David Myles and Camille & Stuie will play to an array of local audiences, taking in three states in just under a month, starting in Tamworth and winding up in Melbourne at the Caravan Club. ... Continue Reading

VIKA & LINDA

THE MUCH LOVED VOCAL DUO PERFORM A SPECIAL SUNDAY MATINEE SHOW

For 25 years, the glorious voices of Vika and Linda Bull have comprised one of the most distinctive, versatile and emotionally charged sounds on the Australian music landscape. Since their multi-platinum conquest of pop radio with the Black Sorrows in the late 1980s, the sisters have forged diverse pathways into soul, gospel, blues, country and the island music of their Tongan ancestry. By turns tender and powerful, their rich solo vocals and instinctive harmonies have spawned eight albums of their own, as well as illuminating studio and concert performances by Paul Kelly, Renee Geyer, John Farnham, Hunters & Collectors, Tim Finn, Kasey Chambers, John Butler and many more. Born of a Tongan mother and Australian father, Vika and Linda have been singing together for as long as they can remember. ... Continue Reading

THE TERRIFICS

Hosted by STELLA YOUNG and featuring EMOTION 21, HEIDI EVERETT, EMMA JANE HAWKINS, BRIAN HENRY HOOPER, AND RUDELY INTERRUPT

The Terrifics - Grit Media’s inaugural national showcase event for artists with a disability. In an Australian first, this spectacular night will feature artists from across the creative spectrum. Host and MC is none other than the ABC’s fabulous Stella Young. Alongside Stella is a smashing line up. Heidi Everett and her band doing beautiful country tunes, the rockin’ indie man Brian Henry Hooper and his outfit, and then there’s circus theatrics performed by the wonderful Emma Jane Hawkins. To open the night are the hot dancers from Emotion 21, who are about to head over to South Africa to launch the World Down Syndrome Conference. Headline act of the evening is the highly lauded recording and performance band - Rudely Interrupted. There will also be some awards for artists with disability – recognizing the great work they are doing blazing a trail of disability inclusion and acceptance. ... Continue Reading

INTO THE MYSTIC- THE SONGS OF VAN MORRISON

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE WELCOME BACK JOE CREIGHTON AND HIS CRACKING BAND TO PERFORM THE SONGS OF VAN MORRISON ALL OVER AGAIN

Joe Creighton grew up in Belfast during the late 60s with a backdrop of the civil rights movement, riots, religious and social unrest, all to the soundtrack of early Van Morrison songs with the band Them. These were very exciting times and he can still remember walking down Royal Avenue or Ann St (Belfast's equivalent to Carnaby St, London) and hearing the anthemnic chorus of 'Gloria' booming out of boutiques and coffee shops. As a teen he would go and watch Them perform at local venues and that early influence cemented his love for this style of music that is now reflected in his own song writing and singing style. With this live show Into the Mystic Joe Creighton will effortlessly recreate the feeling of those heady times and release the essence of the music that was so integral. He will take the audience on a journey that begins in the 60's and moves through the decades encompassing Van's worldwide hits with a sprinkling of some of the more mystical poetic songs from the 'Astral Weeks' album. ... Continue Reading

LIZ STRINGER - ALBUM LAUNCH

celebrating the release of Liz's brand new album "WARM IN THE DARKNESS' Special Guest VAN WALKER

Acclaimed Melbourne songwriter Liz Stringer returns with her fourth album, “Warm In The Darkness”, a barnstorming melodic ride which bursts out of the gates without conceding any of the emotive storytelling at its heart. Back in the saddle are Stringer's long-time bandmates Adam May (drums) and Tim Keegan (bass), along with more recent addition, Van Walker (guitar). Stringer has turned up the heat since her last release, the self-played, non-amplified, "Tides of Time", and alchemized the songwriter's subtle art with the amplified swagger of a rock band that means business. Brass and keys abound on these explosive songs that import echoes of Americana into the modern Australian landscape and paint something truly reflective of the great southern land. Recorded at Audrey Studios in Melbourne under the guidance of revered co-producer and engineer Craig Pilkington (who also played horns on the album) "Warm In The Darkness" is a joyful, guitar-laden homage to the great pop-rock traditions, and clearly Stringer’s most confident and accomplished album yet. ... Continue Reading

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE

At the age of 22, singer-songwriter and gun-guitarist Daniel Champagne has already lived the life of many a musician more than twice his age.

2011 was action-packed for Daniel Champagne. The release of his debut album ‘Pint of Mystery’, accompanied with hundreds of shows internationally, including in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand and here in his homeland kept Daniel on the touring road for most of the year. The cracking pace has picked up again this year with Daniel having already accepted offers to appear at some of our major festivals, including Blues Fest and the Port Fairy & Woodford Folk Festivals, and invitations to support Lucinda Williams at Sydney’s State Theatre and to open for US Folk Music legend Judy Collins on her recent Australian tour. Daniel is now heading out on the road again, touring nationally from April to June to support his latest release ‘Real Live’. A six track ep recorded over the past year at live shows across the country, ‘Real Live’ contains a collection of new songs, new versions of old songs and a couple of covers Daniel has been carrying around since first setting out on tour at age 18. ... Continue Reading

HARRY MANX

RESERVED SEATING NOW SOLD OUT “Watching Harry play tonight I feel like I learned something new …. ” - Bruce Springsteen with very Special Guest YESHE REINERS

Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His unique sound is bewitching and deliciously addictive to listen to. Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic live show on street corners, in cafes, bars and at festivals. But it was Indian music that captured his attention and in the mid 80s he began a five-year tutelage with Rajasthani Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for A Meeting by the River). Receiving the gift of Bhatt’s custom-made, self-designed Mohan Veena (a 20-stringed sitar/guitar hybrid) was the catalyst for Harry to forge a new path with his now signature east-meets-west style of music. ... Continue Reading

JUKE JOINT JUMP

Feat. BENNY & THE FLY BY NITERS , CHRIS RUSSELL'S CHICKEN WALK & THREE KINGS For one night only 'Juke Joint Jump' will transform The Caravan Music Club into a low down, down home, one room country shack.

Experience a night of Juke Joint culture brought to you by local musicians who have lived and breathed the stale air of the Juke's and corner bars from Chicago all the way down to Texas. Three Kings is a new band that pushes 50's blues all the way to the edges of rock'n'roll. It is impossible to imagine a new band being as accomplished as these guys until you see the personel, - Ian Collard, Benny Peters and Jason Liusoon. Make sure you are there to witness Three Kings lay their claim to the crown. American country singer Justin Townes Earl saw their very first gig and said, 'no one should have to follow these guys on, no one'. .......unfortunately for Chris Russell's Chicken Walk, they DO have to follow Three Kings on. Fresh from playing shows with Kenny Brown, Lightnin' Malcom, L. ... Continue Reading

KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS

BIG 2 SET SHOW STARTING AT 8.40pm With a professional career spanning 30 years, Kevin Borich has done it all.

Beginning with the LA- DE- DA’S in New Zealand, writing the classic hit `Gonna See My Baby Tonight’, to his KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS and The PARTY BOYS, Kevin has performed at some of the biggest Rock events Australia has seen. SUNBURY and the ROCKARENAS in the 70’s with 60,000 people, featuring FLEETWOOD MAC, SANTANA (with whom he was invited onstage to play with) and THE LITTLE RIVER BAND. 2 New Years Eve celebrations at the Sydney Opera House with 70,000 people, telecast live, nationally and internationally to Japan, at that time, a first! Numerous support shows for international acts, ELTON JOHN, STATUS QUO, JEFF BECK and BUDDY GUY to name a few. From your local to the big events, Kevin has carved out a revered reputation in the Australian Music Industry, performing his music with a youthful exuberance - giving extra meaning to the word LONGEVITY. ... Continue Reading

THE TOOT TOOT TOOTS

With Special Guests HOWL AT THE MOON who are fresh off a successful National tour with Justin Townes Earl

Melbourne quintet, The Toot Toot Toots are well regarded as one of those ‘They are amazing live’ bands. - Tone Deaf. Over the past two years The Toot Toot Toots have entertained audiences up and down the east coast of Australia. Forming at a bar on the spur of a moment, their shows have become a foot stompin’, horn honkin’, shimmy shakin’ freak out replete with go-go dancers, a brass section and the occasional mandolin. Playing with many local and international acts, like Graveyard Train, Bob Log III, The Puta Madre Brothers and Ned Collette, the Toots have developed a reputation for their frenetic live shows and their unique country blues sound. The Toots are currently touring to promote their new album 'Outlaws'. Conceptially driven 'Outlaws' is a spaghetti western rock opera and their debut album. ... Continue Reading

ANDY BAYLOR - ALBUM LAUNCH

ANDY BAYLOR PRESENTS A NEW CD OF ORIGINAL TUNES AND SONGS “DOWN WHERE THE BANKSIAS GROW” ANDY BAYLOR AND HIS WANDERING MINSTRELS

This collection of tunes and songs draws on Andy’s extensive experience and knowledge of grassroots U.S.A styles including Country Balladeering , Folk, Cajun, Blues and as well as West African High-Life guitar styles and Celtic fiddle traditions. From these diverse sources Andy distils an evocative, brilliant and unique Australian musical voice. Andy’s long-lasting and deep contributions to Australian music have been acknowledged and championed by many diverse artists, critics, journalists and music fans over the years. Down Where the Banksias Grow is Andy Baylor’s 10th independent release and represents a further deepening of expression of one of the country’s most important musician. The album is a limited edition collection which features not only Andy’s music but also his drawings and paintings. ... Continue Reading

SHERRY RICH & THE NEW FOLK HEROES -Album Launch

Launch of DAKOTA AVENUE with Special Guest DAN BRODIE

MARK SEYMOUR

Acclaimed singer / songwriter Mark Seymour has followed up his successful 18 years with Hunters & Collectors with a vibrant solo recording career. Mark's song-writing ever evolves, he continually produces songs that resonate and permeate one's consciousness. This evolution is due in part to the diversity in his activities which include composition of film scores, writing and performing music for a theatrical production and acting. Internationally regarded as one of Australia's best singer / songwriters, Mark continues to draw live audiences with his intense passionate vocals delivered with a measure of wry humour.

DON WALKER & BAND

As part of the “Night Fishing Tour” we are very pleased to welcome back Don Walker With special guest Roy Payne Tales and songs, some old, some new. Don Walker sings the words. Dance beats and sonics courtesy of the Suave Fucks.

As a member of and main songwriter for Cold Chisel between 1973 and 1983 he wrote "Saturday Night", "Cheap Wine", "Standing on the Outside", "Four Walls", "Khe Sahn" along with many others, and co-wrote "Flame Trees". He also wrote and produced the soundtrack for the Scott Hicks movie "Freedom" in 1981, featuring most of Cold Chisel and then unknown INXS singer Michael Hutchence. In 1989, after a break from music spent traveling, he released "Unlimited Address", a set of songs under the band name Catfish, recorded with producer/guitar player Peter Walker and harmonica player David Blight. As a touring band Catfish also included guitar player Charlie Owen. In 1991 the second Catfish album, "Ruby", was released, recorded with James Brown's rhythm section of drummer Tony Cook and guitar player Ron Laster. ... Continue Reading

"EXILE ON MAIN STREET" 40 TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE EVENT FEATURING SOME OF MELBOURNE'S MUSICIANS PERFORMING THE CLASSIC STONES ALBUM .

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GRACE KNIGHT

Acclaimed for her live performances, Grace is one of the finest interpreters of popular music in Australia today

Grace Knight is one of the most enduring talents in Australian music. With Aria nominations and chart topping recordings in each of the past three decades, her career spans over thirty five years. . Knight’s spellbinding performances touch the soul and lift the heart. Her magical presence connects with audiences of all ages like few others can. She blew audiences away throughout the eighties as lead singer of internationally successful band Eurogliders. She captivated fans with her “Manic Ballerina” stage persona and Eurogliders took the charts by storm. As a solo artist she transformed herself from Pop Princess to Queen of Cool and lit up the screen in ABC TV’s award winning mini-series, Come In Spinner. A string of successful solo albums followed. During her jazz career, Grace has done countless live shows including performances for five Australian Prime Ministers, President Clinton of the United States, Princess Diana, and the Thai Royal Family Her most recent album, Willow, was nominated for an ARIA in 2008 and she has just finished recording her seventh solo album, Keep Cool Fool, which is scheduled for release in April 2012. ... Continue Reading

RUSSELL MORRIS & BAND

RUSSELL MORRIS RETURNS AFTER A SENSATIONAL SELLOUT DEBUT AT CARAVAN IN APRIL

Russell Morris is one of Australia's most enduring singers. A major pop star in the late '60s, he went on to become one of the country's first singer/songwriters. Both ends of his career feature predominantly in the soundtrack to the movie The Dish. Morris' career started in September 1966 with the formation of the Melbourne group Somebody's Image, which rose to prominence with a local hit version of the Joe South song "Hush." Morris was convinced to leave Somebody's Image for a solo career. His manager/producer, local music identity Ian Meldrum, spent unprecedented hours and money to create a seven-minute production extravaganza around a song called "The Real Thing." Once the result was released to shocked radio programmers who had never been asked to play such a long Australian single before, it was up to Morris' personality, singing, and performing talents to make the record work. ... Continue Reading