The latest on CBR Music with Jannah Fahiz
November. The month that transitions spooky into jolly. Some start their Christmas stress early; others bathe in the calm before the storm. Whatever your style, I have a guide to the gigs you should poke your head into this month!
JD Band
Let’s start things off with an album launch! JD Band is launching their debut album ‘Down To The Water’ at the Old Canberra Inn, and they’re inviting you to celebrate with them FREE of charge.
Proudly touting the traditional and contemporary acoustic blues and roots sound, the event is on Saturday, 9 November, from 4pm. The LP, recorded locally at the beloved Pendragon Studio, it is 12 tracks ranging from upbeat tunes to slower ballads, all of which will be on full display at the launch.
Apeiron Baroque: Sanguine / Melancholy
The next event I have is a beautiful chamber concert on Sunday, 10 November, which will be held at the Wesley Uniting Church in Forrest from 4pm.
This event is titled Apeiron Baroque: Sanguine / Melancholy, and your performers for the evening will be Ella Bennets (Violin), Aaron Reichelt (Oboe), Anton Baba (Cello), John Ma (Violin) and Marie Searles (Harpsichord).
Tickets are available now via Trybooking for $40, with concession prices available. It’s also free for primary/ secondary students.
The Ukulele Man
The Ukulele Man is back in town with another outstanding performance! In the words of the Uke Man himself, it is:
“The true story of wartime comedian and ukulele legend, George Formby. From the Blackpool Music Halls to the battlefields of Europe, this is the untold history of Britain’s greatest entertainer!”
Marcel Cole will educate and entertain you with this musical experience, evidenced by the fact he has won multiple Fringe Festival awards for this show.
So don’t miss out, and catch this performance on Saturday, 16 November, from 4:30pm at Smith’s Alternative. You can grab your ticket now via the Smith’s website for $35.
Ska/Reggae/Latin Night at Live at the Polo
Looking for a more upbeat, dancey kind of gig? Come on over to this Ska/Reggae/Latin night at Live at the Polo. Tickets are now on sale for $25 via Humanitix, which will all happen on Friday, 22 November from 7pm.
The first up on the night is new band Salty Goodness. They’ll bring some electro-funk-pop mixed in with some punk to get the body moving.
Following them is Doxxed, bringing ska tones to all your favourite songs. Next is Agency Dub Collective, combining global roots and blues with soul and reggae. And headlining the night is the mighty Tropitec, blenders of Jazz, Latin, Electronic, and House.
Bernau & Lambert
And finally, on Saturday, 30 November, a night of fine jazz music spanning four decades awaits.
This event takes place at Blue Eyes Bar, a destination that transports you to the bars of old timey NYC. You’ll feel chic and fabulous just sitting in this venue, let alone with the backdrop of Col Bernau and Martin Lambert showcasing all their favourite jazz, swing, bossa nova and funk songs. Music kicks off at 8:30pm.
And that’s that! I trust these events will bring you some memorable times. Grab a friend and grab a ticket. I’ll see you in the next one.
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