Canberra music thingy compiled by Allan Sko
WHO: 20 years of Eli Paperboy Reed
WHAT: Soul, Blues & Gospel Explosion
WHEN: Saturday, May 10
WHERE: The Baso
Marking 20 years since his debut, Eli Paperboy Reed is bringing his high-energy, heartstopping live show to Australia, but this time, he’s not coming alone. Joining him are the Grammy-nominated Harlem Gospel Travelers (HGT) and Melbourne’s very own The Meltdown, creating an unparalleled triple-bill.
Eli Paperboy Reed is celebrating two decades of music with a special re-release of his very first album, Sings Walkin’ And Talkin’ And Other Smash Hits!, via Yep Roc Records.
Not only will each act deliver their own incredible set, but The Meltdown will lend their talents as the backing band for both The Harlem Gospel Travelers and Eli Paperboy Reed. Meanwhile, HGT will bring their soul-stirring harmonies to their own high-energy performance before joining Eli for his set, creating a seamless, genre-defying night of music. Expect raw gospel, deep soul, and fiery R&B, all wrapped in a live experience you won’t find anywhere else. Tickets are $86.70 via Oztix.
WHO: The Jingili Song Project
WHAT: A toe tapping collaboration between Stuart Joel Nuggett & David Garnham
WHEN: 17 April & 18-20 April
WHERE: Smith’s Alternative | National Folk Festival
Artback NT present The Jingili Song Project, a ground-breaking collaboration between Indigenous singer-songwriter Stuart Joel Nuggett and country rockers David Garnham & the Reasons to Live. Their mission is to get toes tapping, while bringing attention to the severely endangered language of Jingulu, which is spoken by less than ten people.
Stuart plays at the National Folk Fest, also providing workshops for children where they can learn to sing a song in the Jingulu from the Barkly region of the NT.
Tickets via Smith’s Alt and https://www.folkfestival.org.au/
WHO: Nelligen Folk Festival
WHAT: A weekend of folky goodness
WHEN: 18-20 April
WHERE: Steampacket Hotel, Nelligen
The Steampacket is set to run an adjacent folk event to give interstate & international artists an opportunity to fill their weekend with music and to give a chance for people who can’t attend the National Folk Festival to see some of the amazing talent showcased there over the weekend. This event is FREE to attend.
LINE UP >>
Please visit the Steampacket Hotel Facebook page for the final line-up!
Friday, 18 April
Met Fa’oa 1pm- 4pm
Alice Hurwood 4.30pm – 6pm
Mel Horsnell Trio 6pm – 7:30pm
Vannessa Estrada 8pm-9:30pm
Saturday, 19 April
Craig Woodward 4pm-5:30pm
North & Elsewhere TBC 6pm-7:30pm
TBC 8pm-9:30pm
TBC 10pm-11pm/11:30pm
Sunday, 20 April
Klaus Tiez 1pm 4pm
Euan Hart 4.30pm-6pm
Lewis DeLorenzo 6.30pm-8pm
Joel Havea 8.30pm-10pm